Pretty Pushers blog — Laurie Sweet
What to wear during birth - it matters
Why Clothing Matters in Labor
By Michal Klau-Stevens, The Birth Lady
Did you know that one of the first important decisions you will make when you are admitted to the hospital when you are in labor is whether to wear the hospital gown they give you?
It seems like such an inconsequential matter – to wear the hospital gown or to bring your own clothes to wear while laboring, but what you choose can change the course of your labor.
Hospital gowns have rich psychological meaning for patients and their caregivers. Hospital gowns bring to mind people who are sick,...
