Why earlier childbirth was harder and how do modern women get rid of fear

Modern conditions for women in labor are not comparable to those in which our ancestors gave birth. Women in Russia were often allowed to give birth literally in the field, where they were caught working. The mortality rate was high, both among mothers and infants. Now there are very different numbers and opportunities, but the fear of childbirth is still strong among women. It often significantly interferes with the process.
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