Childbirth
Sir.—Regarding the supposed rigid attitude of Parents’ Centres emphasising concious births, let me say through personal experience no such attitude exists It might with the odd crank, but the recommended books, special articles, and official policy of the Parents’ Centres and lecturers all state that most women, trained or not, need sedatives at some time
during labour. A light anaesthetic is often needed at the delivery. The comfort of the mother is paramount. Many women, however, find the actual birth reasonably comfortable, others find it enjoyable. The response of the conscious women to the “reward of her labours” must be witnessed or felt for its beauty and joyfulness. I had some sedative at each of my three births and an anaesthetic at two, although trained in natural childbirth methods and haven’t felt such qualms as “Mother of Three.” Some persons misinterpret important viewpoints. Does the enthusiasm of conscious mothers irritate?—Yours, etc.,
FACTS RIGHT FIRST. May 2, 1957.
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Press, Volume XCV, Issue 28267, 3 May 1957, Page 3
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158Childbirth Press, Volume XCV, Issue 28267, 3 May 1957, Page 3
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