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hlthe2b

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1. Midwives have been present throughout the world in even the most remote areas and least developed societies
Sat Nov 22, 2025, 05:30 AM
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throughout history. While they may vary based on any formal education versus experience and thus, interface with formal obstetric care--as is the case in the Western world, this has been the case throughout recorded history (and undoubtedly, before). In remote cultures and areas, that EXPERIENCE goes a very long way, as they have often been taught by the generations who preceded them.

MY BP just peaks when I hear the damned term "internet influencer," which overwhelmingly implies a young (typically) person with no more credentials or training or expertise than a big damned mouth and an unearned following on YouTube or elsewhere on the internet. While not limited to Gen-Z, it is an explosive Gen-Z phenomenon and one that is going to cause far more harm than we can even imagine from this trend. I get it. COVID-19 and homebound generations were looking for information not available from those they interacted with in real life. Add to that the mind-crushing trend of online celebrity-worship, and the "INFLUENCER" phenomenon was bound to happen. Then add to it the intentional anti-science, anti-education, anti-qualification/training/credential movement pushed by MAGA, and we are looking at an explosive disaster.

Don't dare tell me how good unrestrained "influencer" culture is. The explosion from my end will encompass you as well.

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