Don't say 'good girl' to women in labour because it is disrespectful, midwives are told Midwives should not say “good girl” to women in labour because it is disrespectful, according to new advice.
Other words to avoid include describing a baby as big or referring to a woman in labour as “she” in the guide published in the BMJ.
In the advice, the authors admitted some might think such caution was “political correctness gone mad” but said changes were needed to “instill a culture of respect” for mothers-to-be.
The advice drawn up by maternity experts, has been backed by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. The Daily Telegraph
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Other words to avoid include describing a baby as big or referring to a woman in labour as “she” in the guide published in the BMJ.
In the advice, the authors admitted some might think such caution was “political correctness gone mad” but said changes were needed to “instill a culture of respect” for mothers-to-be.
The advice drawn up by maternity experts, has been backed by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. The Daily Telegraph
See also:
- Humanising birth: Does the language we use matter? The BMJ
- The language guide midwives should use The Daily Mail
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