Mother and Child Care leaflet also recommends expectant mothers ‘detach themselves from desire,anger, attachment’ India’s government is advising pregnant women to avoid all meat, and eggs and lustful thoughts.
Doctors say the advice is preposterous,and even dangerous, considering India’s already destitute record with maternal health. Women are often the final to eat or receive health care in traditionally patriarchal Indian households. Related: 'I finally own something': wives of Indian rickshaw drivers steer the finances | Alia Dharssi “Pregnant women should detach themselves from desire, or anger,attachment, hatred and lust.Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com