On Fri, 16 May 2014 04:24:46 -0700, micky wrote:

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Why do they always boil water when a baby is coming?

Do babies drink coffee?

(on TV)

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LOL! just popped out for a spot of tea?

However the heat from the hot water and towels dilates the cervix really
fast, but does increase the risk of infection.

Years ago, newspapers were used too, because they were steam press rolled
and sterilized, but not today.