'Pregnancy is not a disease': Bengaluru mom applies lipstick during labour
A Bengaluru-based mother shared her experience of applying makeup during labor as a personal coping mechanism to manage pain and stay distracted. The story highlights the ongoing societal scrutiny of women's personal choices during pregnancy and childbirth.
Why it matters
It reflects broader cultural conversations regarding the autonomy of women and the pressure to conform to traditional expectations during motherhood.
A few contractions, a lipstick in hand and a woman choosing to experience one of the most intense moments of her life on her own terms. For Myra Sharma, a Bengaluru and Patna-based engineer and content creator, applying lipstick while in labour was not about looking glamorous or pretending that childbirth was easy. It was simply her way of keeping herself occupied and finding a little comfort during a physically demanding experience.When she shared a video of herself getting ready amid labour contractions on Instagram, it quickly caught people's attention. While some appreciated her choice, the post also brought up a familiar issue faced by women: why are their personal choices so often questioned, especially during pregnancy and motherhood? Myra, however, had an explanation for her decision.
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