In Canada, three recent studies on the attitudes of pregnant women and their care providers has revealed some interesting results in terms of their choices around childbirth – like the choice between and vaginal birth and a c-section, or the use of technology like epidural anesthesia.

The three studies were conducted by the University of British Columbia and Child & Family Research Institute (CFRI) which have linked a woman’s choice of care provider (Obstetrician or Midwife) to whether she...