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Restriction of Food and Drink in Labor from a Medical Anthropologist’s Perspective

The recent Cochrane review, Restricting oral fluid and food intake during labour, analyzed five studies and concluded that women should be free to eat and drink in labor at will. Since the evidence shows no benefits or harms, there is … Continue reading

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