“Strained Bonds: New Mom Takes Shocking Stand Against Family After Labor Day Betrayal”
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Giving birth is hard work, no wonder they call it ‘labor.’ What people say to a person in labor matters. Healthcare experts say that women need to be as relaxed as possible, as that can lessen the physical pain and the emotional distress of labor.
There’s a myriad of emotions women feel during birth. The physical sensations include pain, fatigue, nausea, and pressure. So, it’s only natural that women might feel anxious, afraid, calm, anticipation, great joy, and exhaustion.
The things people should be saying to a woman in labor should be words of encouragement. Of course, pain-relieving measures and medication can make the birth more comfortable, but supportive talk can be just as important.
So, it’s quite strange that the woman’s partner chose this time to tell her about how her sister failed to take a harness off their dog. It might make one wonder whether that’s really a priority while a child is being born. Whether she’s in the first or the third stage of labor, the woman should be thinking about seeing her baby, not what her dog is doing.
“The most important thing is being kind and offering support,” Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH, writes. “Let the laboring person know they’re loved and that they can get through their marathon of labor. Stay upbeat and keep negative commentary or snarky remarks to yourself.”
The author clarified why she brought up her issues to the sister so soon after the birth
