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The woman in labor must have NO STRESS placed upon her. She must be free to move about, walk, rock, go to the bathroom by herself, lie on her side or back, squat or kneel, or anything she finds comfortable, without fear of being scolded or embarrassed. Nor is there any need for her to be either quiet or good.

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Grantly Dick-Read
Age: 69 †
Born: 1890
Born: January 26
Died: 1959
Died: June 11
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