WRITER Samantha Brick, 47, says ‘we’ve been giving birth for centuries without posting photos’ in debate over whether we should ban childbirth photos on Instagram. Sam Carlisle, 50, however backs honesty and openness for women during pregnancy. But who do you agree with? No: Samantha Brick, 47 In the age of #MeToo and #TimesUp, there are far more important issues than the latest feminist campaign: #StopCensoringBirth. This fad is fighting for the right to post images on social media of pubic hair, blood, buttocks and a child’s head exiting a vagina. However, my gut reaction is: enough already! Let’s be clear, there are lots of things our bodies and genitals do (hello, loo!) and we don’t need to see those functions all over Facebook. I don’t want to witness someone having their wisdom tooth pulled out. I also don’t want to watch – and feel obliged to ‘like’ – a picture of my bestie’s baby entering the world. Most of us sane, rational beings appreciate that social media sites are fundamentally about showing off. Posting your birth experience online would be no different. You’d select the picture, edit the image and inevitably apply filters to ensure you and your birth… Read full this story
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