“The baby is coming, the baby is coming……”
~My Husband~
On November 12, 2013, my grandson arrived and it was
a memorable experience as the birth almost took place at home. This was my daughter’s first delivery and
although she was experiencing pain, she was not ready for the birth to take
place. As the pain became unbearable, my daughter decided it was time to go to
the hospital, upon arrival she was told that the baby was crowning and could be
here in a matter of minutes. She was
asked why did you wait and her response was, “I was waiting on the water to
break. And I did not want to be like my mom, sitting in a military hospital
waiting three weeks for me to come into the world.” It
would have been totally different if she had not made the decision to go to the
hospital. My husband would have been
saying the words, “The baby is coming” with a louder shout and discomfort in
his voice, (2013). The outcome may not
have been as enjoyable because the necessary support was not in place to
respond immediately for a c-section if needed.
According to Berger (2012), “Some studies in England, Canada, Sweden,
and the United States report that home births entail risks for the baby; still
born and newborn although very low, is higher than delivery room birth.
While living in Germany, I had the option to utilize
the local national physicians and medical facilities. I had contemplated on
having a midwife and possibly delivering my daughter (new mommy) at home
because the doctor’s were interpersonal and only provided information when
asked by the patient. The German doctors
were nothing like to the U. S. doctors who provided you with valuable
information to assist in your planning and preparation. Home birthing to me allows for the entire
family to quickly bond and allows for a more appealing warm, peaceful, and
soothing environment. Due to complications
I was not able to follow through with this desire. I did find it quite
interesting that families respect the midwife more because they become a part
of the family and by law they must be present at every birth whether delivery
takes place at home or a hospital. In comparison with the current status of
delivery options, as a family during my grandson’s delivery, the family members
were able to be in the birthing room instead of an operating room. Most U. S. births not take place in hospital
labor rooms with high-tech operating rooms nearby, (2012, Berger).
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| Mommy and Son Bonding |
Babies are precious and it is so amazing how they
change from month to month. Three months
and 23 days ago, James was born at 7lbs and 11.5 oz. He is now 13lbs and bonding with his mother
and family. His delivery will never be
forgotten as he almost made his entrance into our family right in the comfort
of home.
References
Berger, K. S. (2012). The developing person through childhood (6th ed.). Chapter 1, “Children
and Childhoods”, New York, NY: Worth Publishers.
References
Berger, K. S. (2012). The developing person through childhood (6th ed.). Chapter 1, “Children
and Childhoods”, New York, NY: Worth Publishers.
Congratulations on the newest addition to your family! I have had two kiddos and neither time did I consider a home birth though I know there is a movement in the United States to consider home births versus hospital births. I knew that I would need the pain medication due to a back injury prior to pregnancy but I can see the benefits and I have spoken with many women who loved their home births. I recently had a friend deliver 17 minutes after arriving at the hospital because of a snow storm but I don't think she would have opted for a home birth either way!
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ReplyDeleteI think it is very interesting that midwives are used so much in foreign countries. I found out in some countries the midwives are paid for by the government. Was this the case in Germany?
Hi Heather
ReplyDeleteGood question. Health care plans are a must in Germany for citizens and non-citizens. Just like physicians, midwives are paid through insurance coverage and the remaining balance is the responsility of family. Those below the advantage income are able to seek public assistance but it is also in their best interest to have some type of private insurance plan. Being a military dependent living off post, I qualified to use the military insurance which at that time was 100%.
Congrats on your new addition to your family. I enjoyed reading your post. I have two children of my own and i think I am grateful to have the hospital delivery. My daughter was an emergency, but prior to that the home delivery never even crossed my mind.
ReplyDeleteWow! She's lucky she made it to the hospital! I love the picture you posted of your grandson! What a special baby he is! It looks like you are doing a great job bonding with him! Congratulations!
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