During the twentieth century, childbirth shifted from a home-based event to a hospital-based and sickness-oriented model.

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This is true. With the advent of modern medicine and increased understanding of childbirth, hospitals became the preferred location for childbirth as they were seen as safer and better able to handle any potential complications. This shift to a hospital-based model also brought with it a more medicalized, rather than natural or home-based approach to childbirth.

During the Twentieth Century, Childbirth Shifted from a Home-Based Event