Myth-Busting Birth
My husband and I exchange looks as soon as we see a pregnant person show up on the television screen because he knows I’m about to say things like, “What?” “Really?!” and “Why?” I understand that writers are trying to make their shows exciting, but the images shown often cannot be further from the reality of what the birth experience can be for prepared and supported birthers. Here is some myth busting of common scenes played out on TV and in movies: Myth No. 1: Labor always
