OK, just gave the article a quick read over, and it seems she's saying that there is no proven benefit to the S&S, and some associated risk, so why do it. I'm not OK with doctors who just go and do it without informing or asking for consent from the pregnant woman, as my GP did in my first pregnancies, and as my friend's doctor just did for her. (Going to check and see if you're dilating at all... hmmmm.... OOOOWWWWW!!!)
My midwife told me the risks, and explained the results she's seen in her experience, and asked if I was interested. In my experience, I think it was helpful, so I'm willing to accept the risk.