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In a recent New York Times article, they chronicled the debate over wether or not pregnancy related deaths are actually increasing or not and the causes that may underly the change. They went on to state that statistics from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention show an increase in mortality rate, yet an Ob/Gyn claimed that data showed it has decreased in the past few years. This discrepancy is troublesome. With such an important issue at hand, it is alarming that there lacks concrete data and analysis on the subject of mortality rates in pregnancy. It was even more disappointing to see the focus of both the midwife advocate and hospital birth advocate attacking eachother over numbers and practices, rather than focusing on the pressing issue at hand. If they both claim to have the mother’s and baby’s safety as their main concern, why was there little mention of it. Because the process of giving birth is essential to society and the world we live in, this is an issue that should be resolved. Pregnant women are confused enough by the bombardment of precautions, products and activities that the one thing they should not have to think about is their safety while giving birth. Knowing your caregiver has your own best interest in mind will make one’s birthing experience more enjoyable than any music, medication or breathing excercises. This article is relavent to this class because it shows the controversy that technology has caused in relation to the delivery process and the important of continued exploration into the issues surrounding it.