My personal birthing experience

I would like to talk about the birth of my youngest son Shawn. I’ve had two children already and I knew what to expect. Little did I know it would be an experience I would never forget. I remember two weeks before my due date the doctor told me I can give birth at any time. That night after work I started having contractions.  I went to the hospital so I wouldn’t miss my chance of getting an epidural.  I made it on time and I received the epidural. My contractions were different this time, they seemed stronger this time. When I received my epidural I leaned to the left because I was in the middle of a contraction.

My contractions were coming faster and faster I was excited to finally be with my precious new baby. I kept thinking wow this hurts and it’s not supposed to. It started hurting more and more I was so scared. After three hours of painful labor I delivered a healthy baby boy.

After I had my son Shawn I couldn’t walk for three days. I found out that when I received my epidural and leaned my whole body to the left cause it not to work properly. This is why I  had a painful pregnancy.

I chose to discuss my last son’s birthing experience because it was like having a natural birth.   It was very painful and I don’t see why some women don’t use the epidural.  I do believe that a natural birth and being in a controlled facility is probably the best way in regards to child development.  You never know what is going to happen, like my son the doctor had to keep giving me a dose of epidural. Even though it didn’t work but they were available when needed.

I read about Indonesia and how they have one doctor for thousands of pregnant women. They have chosen to use midwives to help with the delivery of newborns. Years ago they only had 6000 or 7000 midwives and now they train almost 11000 midwives a year. Most of the births are done at home and if they go to clinics they don’t have any walls. 

I have learned that our birthing experiences are completely different. We have a many options and the people in Indonesia don’t.  I was able to have many people help me when needed and they were always there. In Indonesia it is usually one person to help with the delivery of a child.  After reading about other countries and their birthing experience I have realized that I am a blessed individual and should not complain over small things.

Reference:

Crossette, R. (1994). A third-world effort on family planning. The New York Times,