Mothers and babies are protected by the Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution.  Due process jurisprudence is muscular; it needs working to be healthy. When regularly exercised, it becomes even stronger. This does not happen unless we first invoke it. We must point to it and say "that's about ME".  To see how this applies to birth issues, please read my interview in the Spring 2012 Clarion.  Thank you ICAN!