NOTHING has been more remarkable in the practice of obstetrics within the last ten years than the increasing appreciation of the values of principles enunciated by Edmund Jacobson in 1929 in his book Progressive Relaxation, and afterwards applied to midwifery by Grantly Dick Read in his two books, Natural Childbirth and Revelations of Childbirth." I This statement by Dr. F. J. Browne, Professor of Obstetrics at the University of London demands the consideration due to high authority. After a somewhat extended experience with the clinical application of the principles referred to, the authors of this presentation express full agreement with the evaluation set down by Professor Browne. It is therefore the purpose of this communication to review briefly our Natural Childbirth Program, the results obtained, and to comment on its significance in present-day obstetrical procedure. The term "Natural Childbirth" is *Presented at a Joint Session of the Maternal and
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