Madison Patrick ’25 is a 2024-25 Hackworth Fellow exploring the ethical implications of over medicalized childbirth in the U.S.
Access the video of Madison's Showcase presentation.
Learn more about Madison's project through her essay, "Ethics of Medical Intervention in Childbirth."
About Madison Patrick
Madison Michelle Patrick '25 majored in sociology and public health. As a Hackworth Fellow, Madison sought to address the healthcare ethics matter of the over medicalization of childbirth, addressing the implications of Western intervention strategies on maternal and fetal health, while simultaneously acknowledging the excessive financial burden levied onto new parents that disproportionately affects marginalized communities and contributes to the severity of our country’s healthcare debt. Her project grapples with these ethical concerns within the context of the nationwide shortage of healthcare providers and the individualistic culture of care in the U.S. that exacerbates malpractice concerns and prioritizes short-term solutions above long-term patient satisfaction.