Protection from a cerebral damage by gentle safe delivery

Delivering women gently and safely by avoiding perinatal asphyxia, preterm delivery and ascending intrauterine infection may help to protect babies fr om cerebral damage during and after birth. The self-determination of women should not be restricted by unnecessary diagnostic and therapeutic interven tions. In contrast, obstetricians should cooperate with women to assure an appropriate balance between personal freedom of the mother and safety for t he baby during delivery.