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National Geographic : 1974 Sep
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Birth of a socialist citizen: Brief agony (above) precedes longtime joy (below) as engineer Brigitte Kroplin gives birth to a son, Matthias, in a Rostock hospital. Though the most sophisticated equipment is at hand, no anesthesia is used unless necessary - natural childbirth being considered more healthful for the child and mother alike. Eager for a bigger pop ulation, East Germany's government encourages large families. East Germany: The Struggle to Succeed 313
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