To change the world, we must first change the way the babies are being born.
Michel OdentRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Expecting mothers should focus on nurturing and enjoying their pregnancy rather than getting consumed by information.
Michel Odent emphasizes the importance of experiencing the beauty and simplicity of pregnancy, encouraging mothers to connect with their unborn child rather than overindulging in potentially overwhelming information. He suggests that the time spent on introspection and connection is far more valuable than reading about pregnancy and birth, promoting a serene and nurturing approach to motherhood.
Themes
PregnancyMotherhoodConnectionNurturingSimplicity
In practice
Example use cases
In a parenting class, to emphasize the importance of emotional connection with the baby.
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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
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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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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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