So this sign is in a Women's Care Center in Utah. I can't even begin to tell you how many things are wrong with this sign. Not only is it not based on anything scientific, but it completely undermines the participation of the mother and partner, but it shows that the doctors at this facility want their patients to lay back and let them do whatever they feel is "best" for the baby, without your input or knowledge.

Now, I do have to give these caregivers some credit. At least they are being totally upfront and honest. I know of some caregivers, who will be very supportive throughout the whole pregnancy, then when you get to a stage where they know you will most likely not find a new caregiver that they actually aren't supportive of that, or worse, they don't say anything until you are in labour and start bombarding you with things you have clearly stated that you are not ok with and know aren't necessary.

Even though these Doctors and Nurses have "balls" for putting this in their Women's Center, it is still wrong. To completely expect mothers to just walk it, spread her legs and let someone, who she probably doesn't even know to just take over, a completely natural process. I honestly hope that this sign being sent around the internet creates enough attention to pressure this Centre to change thier policy and promote participation from the parents during the birthing.

As a side note. There is a wonderful blog call the Unnecesarean, she posted this picture a little while ago and made a contest to see who could make a better version. The contest is over and it is up on her blog.http://www.theunnecesarean.com/blog/2009/11/4/photoshop-contest-the-anti-doula-sign-in-the-utah-obstetrici.html

Much Love
Marissa