Do women still die during chlild birth? Or is that in the past?

Question

Ok.. so i watched the movie "Jersey Girl" with ben affleck and Jennifer lopez... in the movie she dies during child birth due to a anyurism in her brain, a blod clot that busted from her pushing... THIS SCARED ME TO DEATH.. im 23 weeks pregnant... my question is... does that really happen these days? Do women die during child birth??or is that in the past because they have much more medical expertise now..? no jokes pleas... im really scared of labor.

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Answer 1

The best way for you to deal with this issue is not to dwell on eventualities that are statistically insignificant. Instead, educate yourself on the pregnancy process. Take a lamaze class with your partner, read some books about your baby's development whilein utero, play with your baby! You have just had your quickening a few weeks ago (started to feel the baby moving) and the next 18 weeks will be an exciting time for you as you and your baby increasingly interact through movement, sound and light. The best thing that you can do is just becomed an informed mother. If you feel empowered throughout the process then it will go much more smoothly because a woman who is knowlegable and empowered is less likely to have fears about this process in the first place and as of such is actually less likely to have complications during her pregnancy, (this is because fears and uncertainties can cause additional stress that leads to higher blood pressure / hypertension and your stressed mind will also send more imbalanced hormonal/chemical signals into your blood stream thus afecting the baby as well) All this can lead to a disempowered mom, and a greedy doctor (gets paid more for cesarian) steering the mother towards a cesarian without it being really needed.

Answer 2

Yes, women today still die during childbirth but it is extremely rare due to the medical technology now a days. You're chances of dying are really low, infact so low it's insane to worry about it. You're chances of having a c-section are alot better than dying.

There's no need to be afraid of dying during child birth as if that was the case the doctor's would be aware and give you an emergency c-section if at any point your health or the babies health was in jeopardy.

I'm currently 36 weeks pregnant and could go into labor at any point now. Don't be afraid, it was just a movie and the technology now adays are so great you need not to worry.

If you need someone to talk to feel free to get ahold of me, I'll listen.

Answer 3

My husband had an anyurism while were were having sex--so that's certainly not a thing that happens only during child birth. Most people have no problems or complications giving birth, but there's always a chance something could go wrong. As long as you're reasonably healthy, I wouldn't worry too much about it. You'll be in a hospital, so if something should happen, you'll have immediate help. I'm due in 11 days and I'm not worried at all.

Answer 4

I spent this last weekend in the hospital with my good friend who went into premature labor at 23 weeks (she lost a ton of blood and almost died, but they were able to get the baby out in time and give her some blood transfusions), while I was there, I met a man whose 28 year old wife just had twins by c-section. They were preemie because of some complications, and she died the following morning still in the hospital (not sure what the complications were). So it is possible, but SUPER rare, I haven't heard of it in a long time, so uncommon. My best friends situation the doctors couldn't explain, but they said it is when her uteris and placenta separated from eachother causing bleeding and her water to break, they said it only happens to like 5 girls in the united states a year (so no worries to you) :) Hope this helps answer your question, it is possible for a woman to die still, but there are so many things the doctos can do nowdays that is is VERY UNCOMMON.
Good luck and CONGRATS!!!
Toni Lynne (10 1/2 weeks prego with my first)

Answer 5

There is no need to be so scared sweetheart. It is very rare nowadays that a woman will die while having a child. Women have been having babies for centuries and the vast majority of them do not die. We have many more medical interventions today that would detect and prevent these things from happening. So don't fret just have a happy pregnancy and don't watch anymore nerve wracking movies while you are pregnant!

Answer 6

There are lots of things that could happen during childbirth. A lot of the reasons women used to die during childbirth have gone away with modern medicine but you always hear of freak things happening...with any procedure. My husband's grandfather went in for knee surgery when my father in law was 10 and died. So you never know.

But that being said, it's pretty uncommon for women to die in an assisted birth these days. I had severe hemmorhaging due to internal tearing (and the stitches pulled out). I lost a lot of blood and needed surgery and a transfusion. A century ago, I would have died but it wasn't that big of a medical problem (to the doctors...it was for me!!). I think it's totally normal to be afraid of labor but you'll be surprised how you just go through it. You'll enter a different frame of mind and you'll almost be outside your body and it'll just take over. Don't worry, you'll be fine!!

Answer 7

The good news (NOT) is that you are more likely to be murdered while pregnant than die in childbirth in the US (murder being the primary cause of death in pregnant women). While death in childbirth still occurs in the US, it's pretty rare.

In the US, there were 17 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2000. This includes deaths from excessive bleeding, ectopic pregnancies, eclampsia and other.

I've never known anybody personally who has died in childbirth, although a couple of years ago, the wife of a Vikings player died at 4 months pregnancy (cause was never publicized).

Answer 8

People still die in child birth. But give me a break, lady. You know that it doesn't happen much, or you wouldn't even be asking this. The odds are very slim. Sure, it can happen, but if you are going to fret over this, then you may as well fret over getting into a car or eating chicken or unplugging something. Your odds of getting killed doing those things is greater than your odds of dying in child birth. If it was a serious problem don't you think your doctor would have dicussed this with you? If you are unsure, pay your doc a visit.

Answer 9

Everyone is scared of labor... I haven't met one first time mother who wasn't scared of labor, but the best thing you can do is to educate yourself on the matter as much as possible so you can be prepared for some of the things that could happen to you or your baby. As long as you are healthy and the doctors don't see any reason to be concerned, then you should be fine throughout your labor and delivery. Educate yourself on pregnancy, what your body is going through, the labor process, what happens to your body during that time, and how to push effectively. You shouldn't be pushing with your face. Practice kegaling, that is the muscle you will need to use to push that baby out. Good Luck!

Answer 10

Okay, Sweetie, just relax! I think you know death related to child birth is extremly rare in the 21st century. The most common problem is excessive blood loss, but even that is not common and easily treated. Being scared is normal, but it is one of the coolest days in your life, so relax!!! The medical personel will take care of you. In the mean time, discuss all concerns with your OB doctor. He is your best source! I hope you are able to get over your fears and enjoy this experiance and the becoming of a mother! My days spent in labor are some of the most memorable ones I have. Best wishes to you for a smooth pregnancy and delivery!