I agree with Tb, the NCT is a good place to look for advice on non pharma choices. Id say influences are things like media - i.e. Ricky lake having a homebirth with no drugs has influenced others to do the same - like Charlotte Church did etc. Other influences are what their sisters, mums, friends had. Also cutural influences and religion. For me her choices would be her personal beliefs coupled with the influences around her.

She may have a previous history of using pharma's and wanted to do it differently this time - Ive had women say that alot.

As for literature I cant find anything that gives any stats or even ethnographic views etc... would be great if someone can find some as Im really interested now!

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