From the 1930s through the 1960s,it was standard practice in hospitals in Western countries to ____.

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During this time period, it was common for hospitals to heavily medicate women in labor with drugs such as Twilight Sleep, which left women in a state of semi-consciousness and often resulted in them not remembering the birth experience. Walking between contractions was not a standard practice, and the idea of having women deliver at home was discouraged. While some hospitals may have designated certain stages of labor as "active labor," this was not a universal practice across Western countries during this time period.

From the 1930s Through the 1960s,it Was Standard Practice in Hospitals