Definition: A silent birth is the experience of giving birth without expressing pain. The silent birth guidelines also include the exclusion of music or any type of talking during the birth.
Source: Softpedia.com
Another aspect of a silent birth is not talking to a newborn baby for one week.
Although believed to be a positive experience for a baby by Scientologists, having a silent birth is not recommended by medical experts. Silent births are believed to hinder family bonding and intimacy.
Quotes:
Kelly Preston on silent birth: "It's just because everything in moments of pain is really recorded and you want to have that (the birth) peaceful and clear of sort of suggestions or different words that can then affect them (babies) in their future."Source: Softpedia.com
Scientology FAQ:"...for the benefit of the mother and child, silence should be maintained during childbirth. This is because any words spoken are recorded in the reactive mind and can have an aberrative effect on the mother and the child."
Source: Scientology Newsroom
