“Let us imagine, for example, that a mother is still in such a state of consciousness that she has forgotten the rest of the world while discovering her baby; suddenly somebody appears with two clamps and a pair of scissors in order to cut the cord. This distraction is a dangerous interference with the physiological processes.”
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Michel Odent
Michel Odent is a renowned French obstetrician known for his research on natural childbirth and the human birth process. His work challenges traditional obstetric practices and advocates for a more respectful approach to the mother's body. more
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