Placentas could be used for burns, wounds, menopause, postpartum health, etc.
The breastfeeding "Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative" could be harmful to new mothers / babies
Nerve injuries / paralysis could be reduced during childbirth
The ambulance / hospital referral system for pregnant women / others could improve in developing countries
People could have additional time with deceased loved ones in hospitals / hospices
Parents of premie / preterm / NICU babies could receive extended parental leave
New mothers (particularly with birth injuries / tearing) could have the option of staying longer in the hospital post-childbirth
Antenatal breastmilk expression / collecting colostrum before birth could be beneficial for moms / babies
Breath / relaxation versus pushing could be more effective during childbirth labor
Screening for small placentas could prevent 30% of stillbirths
Labor inductions could be unnecessary / painful / require more interventions
New parents could go to a "village" retreat center after birth
The postpartum period could have "closing of the bones" ceremonies / belly binding
Expectant mothers could have virtual expert support 24/7 / proactive screening / postpartum support / wearable health technology / insurance covered doulas
Electronic fetal monitoring could be more accurate / use wireless sensors / be easier for mothers to use / internal
Earlier versus later (before 42 weeks) labor induction could be lower risk
Vaginal stitching / numbing / anesthesia could be botched / better during childbirth
Azithromycin could prevent maternal sepsis
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPM) could be prevented by obstetric measuring drapes / trays, IV iron infusions, and E-MOTIVE guidelines
Newborn babies could wait to be bathed
Warm compresses / perineal massage / hands on / other methods could prevent vaginal tears during childbirth
Fundal pressure / massage after childbirth could be unnecessary
Pregnant women could have the right / ability to get elective c-sections
Newborns and mothers could have uninterrupted skin-to-skin for at least 1-3 "golden hours" after birth / stay together as much as possible
Cervical membrane sweeping could be an informed choice / consent in childbirth and might not work
Nitrous oxide / other pain management methods could be used for childbirth
Cord clamping could be delayed in childbirth
Pregnancy cervical / vaginal checks could be unnecessary / harmful
The third stage of labor / afterbirth could be natural / less painful
Monitoring heartbeats / blood pressure / infections / iron levels at home could prevent maternal pregnancy death
Stillbirths could be prevented / researched more
Cord blood, tissue, and/or the placenta could be used for medical purposes rather than thrown away
C-sections could be gentler / safer
Pregnant women could be more prepared for / informed about C-sections
The false dichotomy between a "natural" / "unnatural" childbirth could change
The risks of vaginal births to both mother / child could be fully researched, considered, explained, and treated
Women could have easy-to-use mirrors during puberty, birth, and other times
Underwear could have room for ice / heat packs
Adequate paid leave / time off could be offered after miscarriage, stillbirth, bereavement, and/or other traumatic events
The 4-6 week timeline for sexual readiness after childbirth could be misleading
Postpartum care could be improved, sooner, include screening, and have home visits to prevent harm / deaths
Squatting / walking / water / pelvic positioning could be used for childbirth
More awareness / treatment for postpartum PTSD could be available
Early Labor Lounges (ELL) could reduce the need for cesarean births
Postpartum healthcare for new moms / gynecology could improve, include screening, and incorporate insurance-covered pelvic floor / physical therapy
Pregnant women and new mothers could access workouts to prevent diastasis recti
The U.S. could have less maternal deaths through systemic review / standardization of treatment
A plastic bag device could be used for safer childbirth
New parents could get infant training / check-ins after birth
Motorcycles / bicycles could deliver emergency healthcare more effectively
Birthing / newborn kits could be provided to mothers without hospital or health clinic access
Absorbent underwear could help with periods and incontinence
Doctors could perform less C-sections / cesareans to prevent future complications and deaths
