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           The image I chose to represent the medicalization aspect of reproductive life is of Angelina Jolie. The reason why I chose this particular image is because in the picture above she seems happy, obviously pregnant and proud of it because of where her hand is placed. She also has on the color green, which to me represents natural, Angelina Jolie isn't one of those celebrities that likes to be flashy and this image seems to demonstrate that because of her simplicity in makeup, dress, and hair. With the way that Angelina Jolie carries herself and the contributions she has made to different places and people would imply that she is all about being natural, giving back, and doing things the right way. Angelina Jolie is known for having multiple children some whom were adopted and others whom she gave birth to. A surprising fact to me is that the children she gave birth to were actually born via cesarean sections and this is where society follows suit when it comes to following celebrities footsteps.

            Before cesareans became popular midwives were used to help aid in natural birthing which was the most common method used before the 1950's (Kirk and Okawaza-Rey, 215.)  The medicalization process however seems to dominate our current society and is where Doctor's choose to basically give women only one option. That option is usually having a C-section and the reason why they choose it is because it is extremely convenient for the doctor's and hospitals. This is where celebrities do as the doctors tell them and are unaware of the potential risks they are taking. Because celebrities choose to have their babies via C-sections before a certain date or because it is convenient for them to give birth and instantly have a tummy tuck are the wrong reasons to do so. Women today need to be aware of what options they have when it comes to giving birth, the power of their body, and the benefits of natural birthing.

Kirk, Gwyn , and Margo Okazawa-Rey. Women's Lives. 5th ed. New York, New York: McGraw Hill, 2010. 215-216. Print.

"Angelina Jolie: Pregnant?" Photograph. Webshots. The Films, 27 March, 2012. Web. 16 Oct. 2012. <http://the-films.com/angelina-jolie-pregnant.html>.