Childbirth In Your Life and Around the World
How When Where What Why??????? These are questions we generally ask about
people places, things and certain situations.
So, when evaluating the resources this week and the questions we
normally ask ourselves, I was not surprised to read that in the United States
almost 100% of births take place in a controlled and/or clinical setting. Thus,
having a doctor or caregiver deliver their child in a medical facility.
When I realized that
outside of the United States the majority of births occur at home, I was not
surprised because the U.S. is a country with more economical wealth therefore,
women in the U.S. are generally more likely to get prenatal care and have their
children in a medical facility as opposed to at home. Furthermore, I learned that the impact of birth
complications and postpartum depression on the developing newborn are far
greater than I realized. Other stressors that surround birth that might
influence a child's development are hunger, social or family issues and living
conditions (home environment). A nurturing, happy, calm environment and support
from friends and family are a great support and/or intervention surrounding a
child's birth may foster healthy development.
The birthing experiences that
have been a part of your life are that I remained frustrated with my sister and
husband about little everyday things and at one time it spiked my blood
pressure. I also remained sick because
of an unknown gallbladder trouble which cause me to stay sick and unable to
gain weight. I have not directly witnessed a birth (even
though there was a large mirror above the delivery bed and could see a majority
of what was happening) I have not directly witnessed one directly however, it
was my own. The memories and emotions that I connected with these personal
birthing events is a beautiful, priceless, loving event that can’t be explained
in just words.
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