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MASKING MOTHERS DURING BIRTH

Hospitals in France now require women to wear masks during labor or to face giving birth without medical care. Many of these women are reporting traumatic experiences including difficulty pushing, lack of connection with their newborns and unnecessary C-sections due to the difficulty of breathing during childbirth with a mask on. Legendary OB / GYN, Dr. Stuart Fischbein, discusses the dangers of women wearing masks during labor. With a growing fear of hospitals, more and more women are opting to give birth at home. Dr. Stuart also talks about the psychological effects of masks for infants and their development.