05/30/2026
Did you know that when men are standing at a urinal in a public toilet if someone suddenly and noisy burst in, many men will find their “water cut off.” And then it takes a few moments of relaxation before they can once again be able to resume urination. The same thing happens in the vulnerable process of labor and birth. All mammals have programmed in protection and these evolutionary behaviors take over in humans when we go into labor and perceive danger. This is why a mother needs calm, quiet, and the presence of people who make her feel safe. ❤️