My experience;
With my youngest son, my water slowly leaked while I was 2 hours away from home. I was in D.C. with my oldest child on a appointment when I felt wet. Of course I thought maybe I used the bathroom on my self but when I got to the restroom I noticed it wasn't me using the bathroom on myself. So I drove myself from D.C. to VA to have my son. He was three weeks early with no warning or contractions he came 10 hours later. I did request a epidural but the way it was put in left me in pain and for the first 3 months of my son's life I had extreme back pain. The impact this has on child development is knowing what can stress you and your child out during the birthing process.
Around the World;
I choose the Dominican Republic to research the birth process in that country, The rate of caesarean in that country is 31.3% the reason behind it is its quicker, and the Doctor gets paid more to perform a caesarean than a vaginal birth. They also hold a high death rate of mother's who may bleed to death due to overcrowding hospitals due to undocumented Hatian's. Its sad that this country can't have more help when it comes to overcrowding of the hospital, also no way to make sure women are getting good prenatal care.
Hey Shakira,
ReplyDeleteNice to see a familiar name! I'm glad we get to work together again! I am truly amazed that you were able to drive such a distance after your water broke! I probably would have went into a tizzy. How was it trying to not only keep yourself calm but also your son? Amazing story!
-Nicole
Shakira, i heard the epidural was no joke. It helps for some and others not so much. My sister was only numb on one side of her body but the felt major contractions on the other side. Its glad to hear you had a healthy and successful birth.
ReplyDeleteShakira....I am shocked to know that you drove yourself to the hospital!! You are brave. The birth experience in the Dominican Republic is similar to the birth experience in Haiti. I wish something could be done so that prenatal care is accessed by all.
ReplyDeleteShakira,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about your birth experience. I have not experienced childbirth as of yet. However, your experience with the epidural being administered incorrectly makes me question if I would ask for it when the time comes.Ischia Peterson