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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…
- The Atlantic wondered why society reveres labor pain and scrutinizes whether and how to relieve it.
- Meanwhile, Romper asked nurses for advice on how dads can support their partners during labor.
- Culture Study talked to Kate Mangino, author of the book Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home [affiliate link].
- The Washington Post shared an op-ed that explained why employers should offer onsite childcare.
- The 19th reported that Florida is considering a ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.
- Today’s Parent explained how to make healthy school lunches your kids will actually eat.
- CNN noted that Johnson & Johnson will stop selling talc-based baby powder in 2023.
- Parents shared that the AAP has updated its helmet recommendations for bikes and some sports.
- Your Laugh of the Week comes from Points in Case, with “Join My WhatsApp Group for Unnecessary Updates on Our Kids’ School Bus Route.”
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Anonymous says
I must dispute the contention that society reveres labor pain. To the contrary, the medical establishment and society demand that women submit to epidurals and narcotics whether or not they want pain relief, for the primary purpose of making labor more convenient for health care providers. Women who do not want or need pain relief during labor are categorized as zealots, and are in fact pushed towards zealotry by the difficulty of defending their preferences and rights. There should be no debate over pain relief in labor, and the decision certainly shouldn’t be framed in moral terms as it currently is (women who accept drugs believe in science and are keeping their babies safe v. women who do not want drugs are selfish ideologues). All safe and effective options should be available but not required, with no attempt to influence women in either direction.
Signed, I chose a natural birth because I just didn’t want a needle in my spine
Anon says
I have never heard anyone say women who want drugs “believe in science” or are “keeping their babies safe.” Quite the opposite, actually.
I agree with you that either choice should be accepted without judgment, but I’ve only encountered judgment for choosing to get an epidural. It does seem like natural birth is revered, at least in this era. I do think not getting an epidural just because of the needle is sort of silly (I didn’t even feel it) but it’s your choice to make, and there are definitely good reasons besides needles to want to avoid epidurals.
EDAnon says
I think this is lose-lose and pits women against women. In my prenatal yoga circle, no one got pain medicine and acted like I was a villain for doing so. I actually delivered one baby medicated and one unmedicated. The medicated was better for me. I was able to be mentally present and engaged in the delivery. With no medication, I was in so much pain that I couldn’t engage at all. I got through it (and cannot really remember the pain), but I didn’t enjoy it at all. Luckily it was very short!