Talk:Induction (birth)

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I removed the following passage:

"[Induction] enables doctors to practice daylight obstetrics," says Dr. Marsden Wagner, a neonatologist who served for 15 years as a director of women's and children's health in industrialized countries for the World Health Organization. "It means that as a doctor, I can come in at 9 a.m., give you the pill, and by 6 p.m. I've delivered a baby and am home having dinner."

I belive this passage constitues "weasel words." The opinion of one neonatologist, no matter how esteemed, has no place in this sort of encyclopedia article. This was probably inserted by a "natural childbirth" proponent from an article called "Forced Labor" and does not represent a neutral point of view. Ryanbibler (talk) 03:28, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

I've put it back. It appears under the 'criticisms' section. It does however require a citation. If it isn't cited in a week or so then I reckon we remove it. Gillyweed (talk) 04:34, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

This quote is still false, unnecessary, and biased. Ryanbibler (talk) 03:24, 26 February 2008 (UTC)

It is adequately cited and appears under the criticism section. What is your problem with it, other than it is not your opinion? Gillyweed (talk) 05:32, 27 February 2008 (UTC)