Welcome to another episode of Truthzilla! This week, we talk to Cynthia Luxford, a retired Licensed Direct Entry Midwife and a Certified Professional Midwife. Here's a quick fact: the United States spends $80 billion a year on childbirth, and out of the 20 richest countries in the world, we are 20th in infant mortality. Why is that? Could it have anything to do with the "cascade of interventions" that happens at a hospital? Could it be the complete lack of personalized treatment during childbirth in a hospital? Could it be that most babies are born between 9 and 5, Monday through Friday; a typical doctor's work schedule? Today we dive into the idea of natural home birth versus hospital birth. Hop on the Truth Train and let's ride!