# Unmasking the Business of American Childbirth

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Podcast: [Foodnourish Deep Dives](https://stenobird.com/podcast/foodnourish-deep-dives-7306766)
Published: 2026-07-14T07:20:02+00:00
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## Resource

In today's episode we're uncovering the hidden reality of modern hospital births and the "cascade of interventions" that often leads to unnecessary surgeries. We explore why the U.S. has the highest childbirth costs but some of the worst outcomes. From the history of medicalizing birth to the long-term risks of C-sections on a child's health—including links to autism and ADHD—we look at what the system often hides. Most importantly, we discuss evidence-based alternatives like doulas and skin-to-skin contact that can empower parents to reclaim their birth experience from the medical assembly line. === REFERENCES === https://www.vigilantfox.com/p/why-american-childbirth-costs-the https://www.midwesterndoctor.com/p/the-hidden-dangers-of-hospital-births-c6a === Support our work. Make a small donation === Support our work. Make a small donation. This removes any advertisements and help us continue bringing more interesting topics and confronting mainstream narrative on health. Click the Link to support us: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/foodnourish-deep-dives--6602003/support 🤗 Support the show: Become a supporter for just 2€ per month to remove advertisements and help us continue bringing interesting topics while confronting mainstream narratives on health. Support FoodNourish Deep Dives This episode includes AI-generated content.

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