Do Men Make Labour Longer And More Painful?

Would labour and childbirth be heaps easier and better for all concerned if men weren’t allowed in delivery rooms?

Well, yes, according to Michael Odent, a leading obstetrician. He also reckons men’s presence in the delivery room can lead to caesareans, marriage break-ups and mental illness.

Apparently if your bloke’s in the room wiuth you, his anxiety and stress (oh! Diddums!) can osmose into you – and your labour could be longer and loads more painful as a result.

But what about sharing the beautiful moments of joy as your baby is born? What about men trying to be useful in some way (ie being a human punching bag, for instance) to women in labour?

According to Odent, “the ideal birth environment involves no men in general.” Read the article here and tell us what you think!

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