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When this woman went into labor, she asked her sister to look after her puppy
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But after the sister failed to care for the dog “properly,” the new mom had some harsh words for her
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Ideally, dogs should only wear a harness outside
The catalyst for the fight between sisters seems to be that the author didn’t take care of the puppy properly; she didn’t remove the dog’s harness after they got back home from a walk. As she noted in one comment, “There is nothing medically or safety-wise special about this harness, just that due to her being a smallerdogshe can get uncomfortable being in it for long periods of time.”
Experts say that harnesses are only suited for outdoor wear. Manydog ownersprefer them over collars because there’s less potential for injuries. Any collar that goes around a dog’s throat can damage the trachea, esophagus, and even the thyroid.
According to the outdoor gear for dogs specialist at Arctic Sammy, ownersshouldn’tleave dogs with their harnesses on all the time. When a dog wears a harness 24/7, they might develop several skin issues: chafing, rubbing, sores, hair loss, and matted fur. Not to mention that the harness might get caught or stuck on something.
When a dog wears their harness indoors for prolonged periods of time, they may also start associating it with discomfort. If they wear the harness for long, they will inevitably start feeling discomfort and skin irritation, and this might undo the positive progress owners strive for during training.
Pet rescue advocate and pet chef Rocky Kanakaagreesthat people shouldn’t leave harnesses on their dogs 24/7. “When you are at home and yourdogis not in walk or work mode, it’s best to let them relax and be harness-free. Overuse of a harness can negate the positive association with the training you have done with the harness, and it can impede their physical safety and comfort at home.”
A woman in labor should hear words of encouragement and not worry about things not related to the birth
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Giving birth is hard work, no wonder they call it ‘labor.’ What people say to a person in labor matters. Healthcare expertssaythat women need to be as relaxed as possible, as that can lessen the physical pain and the emotional distress of labor.
There’s a myriad of emotions womenfeelduring birth. The physical sensations include pain, fatigue, nausea, and pressure. So, it’s only natural that women might feel anxious, afraid, calm, anticipation, great joy, and exhaustion.
The things people should be saying to awoman in laborshould be words of encouragement. Of course, pain-relieving measures and medication can make the birth more comfortable, but supportive talk can be just as important.
“The most important thing is being kind and offering support,” Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH,writes. “Let the laboring person know they’re loved and that they can get through their marathon of labor. Stay upbeat and keep negative commentary or snarky remarks to yourself.”
The author clarified why she brought up her issues to the sister so soon after the birth
Most people believed the author was not at fault here, as hormones don’t explain such rude behavior
However, some thought that the OP didn’t have to push so soon, as her sister had just given birth
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