Ban on birth photos irks western Md. moms-to-be – wtop.com.

Hagerstown hosptital in Maryland has banning birth photography until 5 minutes after the birth since November 1.  This ban has taken place at a number of hospitals due to fear of lawsuits.   Obstetricians have been prime targets of lawyers for  decades, and this has markedly changed the character and practice of the specialty (for the worse).