During the birth of my firstborn I was full-term and I acknowledge that birthing was going to be very painful. After going in a quarter to 10 p.m. July 22, 1999 my little girl would be gracing our presence only 4 hours later. I also realize that eating prior to giving birth is not a great thing. I became very sick during labor because we had just eaten dinner.
After attempting to hold out and do the natural labor I began to beg for medication and an epidural but it was to my strength and to no avail she was coming quicker than usual so I had to endure the remaining hours with no aided support.
Each pregnancy is different with my second daughters birth, while both girls were absolutely easy in growth and being full-term, I was in labor this time for fourteen hours. Entirely too long!
I am currently pregnant with my only son and this pregnancy is giving me more trouble than I care to go through. I was sick through my entire first trimester, something that did not happen with my daughters, I am 7 years older than I was when I delivered my last baby, I work in early care as a manager/supervisor which can be very stressful, and I just found out that I have gestational diabetes. Feeling very anxious about the delivery and praying that I deliver a healthy and happy baby boy.
According to Berger, pp. 105, I am completely intrigued with the childbirth preference of women in Peru, "Vertical Births". In the country of Cuzco, Peru women prefer the childbirth in a standing position. This strikes me as unusual since the baby comes out typically head first. Physicians and nurses are very careful and show that they are professional when handling birth this way. This is very different from the way North American culture considers it normal to have babies.
The comparison makes me wonder if the women in Peru have an easier time delivering. Their posture may make it easier to push the baby through the birth canal. Just my opinion. After two vaginal deliveries and feeling what contractions are, childbirth can be hell before facing joy.
The comparison makes me wonder if the women in Peru have an easier time delivering. Their posture may make it easier to push the baby through the birth canal. Just my opinion. After two vaginal deliveries and feeling what contractions are, childbirth can be hell before facing joy.
Reference.
- Berger, K. S. (2012). The developing person through childhood (6th ed.). New York, NY: Worth Publishers.
- Chapter 1, "Introduction" (pp. 3-21, stop at "Using the Scientific Method")
- Chapter 4, "Prenatal Development and Birth"
Hi Monique!
ReplyDeleteIm Baaaaack! Congratulations on your third pregnancy! I pray that you have a healthy delivery...Lord knows being pregnant is not easy but I know you can do it. I loved your description of vertical births in Peru. It seems like American women are catching on to this and are requesting to be more active during the birthing process as opposed to staying in the hospital bed the entire time. I walked around through my entire labor, and this time I'm definitely going to be bouncing on a birthing ball hopefully. I love staying mobile and having control of my limbs. Alas, they say that every pregnancy and labor is different, so we will see how things go for me this time around. Many blessings an Best Wishes to you!
~M.Bussey
Hello Monique,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your current pregnancy! I agree that every pregnancy is very different. I enjoyed learning about your birthing experiences. I wish you the best as you await your delivery of your son. Take care and try to enjoy every moment.
Nicole Stephens
Thank you both! I will be keeping you all posted on how the journey with this littler person is developing. May God continue to cover you both with guidance and leadership.
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