To change the world, we must first change the way the babies are being born.
Michel OdentRead
It seems that many health professionals involved in antenatal care have not realized that one of their role should be to protect the emotional state of pregnant women
Interpretation
What this quote means
Health professionals should prioritize the emotional well-being of pregnant women during antenatal care.
The quote emphasizes the important role that health professionals play in supporting not just the physical health of pregnant women, but also their emotional well-being. It suggests that acknowledging and addressing the emotional state of mothers-to-be should be a key responsibility for those providing antenatal care, as emotional health can significantly impact both the mother and the developing baby.
Themes
HealthEmotionPregnancyAntenatal CareSupport
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture on maternal health, a speaker might use this quote to highlight the importance of emotional support in antenatal care.
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According to traditional wisdom in rural France, a baby in the womb should be compared to fruit on the tree. Not all the fruit on the same tree is ripe at the same time...we must accept that some babies need a much longer time than others before they are ready to be born.
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I usually claim that pregnant women should not read books about pregnancy and birth. Their time is too precious. They should, rather, watch the moon and sing to their baby in the womb.
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When you are in hard labor, remember that the length of labor is usually proportional to the number of people around. Avoid the presence of anybody who might release adrenaline. The best situation I know for an easy birth is when there is nobody else around than an experienced, motherly and silent midwife who does not behave like a guide or an observer.
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