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“If an expectant mother stepped over a rope on the ground or under a clothesline, the umbilical cord would tangle during childbirth. Mothers-to-be should” quote by Diane Ackerman
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““If an expectant mother stepped over a rope on the ground or under a clothesline, the umbilical cord would tangle during childbirth. Mothers-to-be should””

Diane Ackerman

About This Quote

Source Essay: Birth and Metaphor, 1998

A tangled umbilical cord illustrates the risks of careless actions during pregnancy.

In simple terms: Carelessness can cause complications in childbirth.

Key Takeaway

Practice caution during pregnancy.

Themes

health pregnancy risk

Mood

informative cautionary

Type

educational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • prenatal care
  • education
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

anatomy metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we improve prenatal safety?
  • What other metaphors help convey medical risks?
A Different Perspective

Metaphors may oversimplify medical realities.

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