Gynecology, ecology, local municipalities
WP Session 2007
Gynecology for Women
The third session took place in Hertzlyia in February 2007. This gathering was organized with the Women’s Department and Ruth Reznik who also convened the discussion. The speakers were: Niri David, Dr. Rachel Adato, Dr. Kifaia Rabi, Ilana Shemesh, Orit Aviv and Nirit Shapira.
The discussion opened up with a testimony of a gynecologist’s patient who described her humiliating experience with the gynecologist. The gendered view presented to the audience clarified the fact that this medical sphere is dominated by men (only 20% are women), although half of the patients prefer to have women gynecologists. It was stressed that women should become the majority of the gynecologists. Some of the speakers elaborated on the implications of natural delivery and giving birth at home, as well as on the unique role of “Dulas”, in supporting women when delivering their babies.