I just learned that the FDA is seizing birth tubs and threatening to destroy them, because

They claim they are unregistered medical equipment, but they are not providing a way or means to get them registered.

Really?  This pretty green tub is a medical DEVICE???

At the Childbirth Today blog they said,

I also realize that many of a woman’s options and choices in pregnancy and childbirth are under attack.

And therefore since one arm of the U.S. government believes that pregnancy is an illness and birth is a medical event and anything that is used during this time is considered a device that needs to be approved by the FDA, what is the next option/choice to go?

Maybe Beds?

• Maybe beds would be the next to go.  I am joking, but why not?  Are they approved medical equipment?
• Maybe toilets?  I know a lot of birthing moms like to sit on them.
• Maybe Birth Balls – I know of hospitals that refuse to let moms sit on them.

What do you think?

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Do you think it is OK the FDA is using their time and money to seize birth tubs?

Here is a great post by Bellies and Babies with more information.