Assessment: "Childbirth slowly became a medical event, midwives were pushed out of the birthing process by medicine and women during childbirth were included in a medical model of care" (Prosen & Tavcar Krajnc, 2013, p. 256). Critically compare the medicalisation of childbirth and discuss the following points in association to the above statement regarding contemporary midwifery models of care in Australia: Birth as a natural phenomenon Midwifery practice and women's right to choose their preferred model of maternity care. Reference: Prosen, M & Tavcar Kranjnc, M. (2013). Sociological Conceptualisation of the Medicalisation of Pregnancy and Childbirth. Sociological Conceptualisation. 43 (3). p. 252-272. Please Note: An introduction and conclusion is required for this assessment. A 10% leeway on either side of the word limit will be accepted. Word count will be measured from the first word of the introduction to the last word of the conclusion and include in text references. Not included in the word is the reference list. It is an expectation that the references used will be recent journal articles, five years or less since publication and reference books are to be no older than ten year, unless seminal works. Correct referencing is to be utilised throughout the body of work. A reference list is required at the end of the assessment. A title page is required that includes the students name, student number, due date, word count and coordinator's name. Referencing: American Psychological Association referencing style is a requirement. Poor referencing is unacceptable at this level of study.