What I remember about my first born's (my son) labor: I was 17 years old (not married yet) and in a ton of pain! I remember that part like it was yesterday! After 22.5 hours of labor they told me I had to have a C-section because I am very small and my son was huge. He also was in some distress after 3 hours of pushing. They gave me an epidural and wheeled me away. The next thing I knew: We had a son! My daughter's birth was quite different; she was a repeat C- section and we scheduled when she would be born and it just so happened to be on my mom's birthday. I remember more about her birth perhaps because I was not in such horrible pain. When they took her out the anesthesiologist had her dad bring her to me so I could touch her since I could not hold her. He was very much for immediate bonding which was really great. I remember crying the instant I touched her hand :)
For birthing practices around the world I choose Mexico. In Mexico, midwives attend only 50% of births. These are women and they are of the same culture and same community as the women they attend. Only women attend a birth in Mexico. If a woman gives birth in a hospital, the cleanliness of it and the qualifications of the staff could be called into question. You also have to bring your own essentials such as food, medicine, and soap.
References
http://www.midwiferytoday.com/international/mexico.asp
http://www.oaxacaadvisor.com/uncategorized/giving-birth-mexico/
Hello Jennifer, I love your story. I have yet experience being a mother but my husband and I is working on getting pregnant this year. Hopefully we will have our first babe soon. Thank you for sharing. Sophia
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting to read about the birthing practices in Mexico. It's funny how being in a medical environment versus being at home is viewed so differently around the world. It's great to learn about these differences, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt amazing to see how both of your labor and deliver experience was different from one birth to the next. I must agree with you when I say that each labor is different. I believe the infants are in full control and control the whole labor and delivery process while the mother is alone for the ride. Nevertheless, the whole process is a great experience. Especially, when the mother and baby comes out healthy and well in the hospital or home.
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