I know this may sound strange but I wondered if it still happened in our societies ( Europe, US..). I want to have a child of my own but I'm really scared of the giving birth process, especially as my mother had a lot of problems after having me...
2007-11-01 05:28:38 · 12 answers · asked by cindy 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
it depends on the woman's pregnancy but chances are if the doctor knows of any complication in the beginning, its a better chance of a good pregnancy and delivery
2007-11-01 05:35:11 · answer #1 · answered by Neelam 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, yes. Women do still die in childbirth. But due to more advancements in technology and more healthcare the rate has dropped. Also, natural childbirth is safer than a c-section (Ive had all mine naturally). Giving birth was actually easier than the entire 9 hellish months of torture my body went through. There is pain but that is what we were made to do. I would love to talk to Eve about that apple...Anyways, I worried too but its a chance you take. The only thing certain in life is: Taxes and death. Dont let the pregnacy problems of your moms deter you from doing something incredible. You may not go through the same things and if so, ask your doc what can you do to have a safer and well balanced pregnancy. Good Luck.
2007-11-01 12:43:10 · answer #2 · answered by rob divine 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
According to the World Health Organization, in developed countries, 1 in 2800 women die in pregnancy related deaths due to...
the women do not seek health services at all or do not have access to services
they are unaware of when a problem is occuring
or the care they do receive is inadequate
So, pick a good doctor, go to all your appointments, and pay attention to how you're feeling. That's really all it takes to have a safe pregnancy.
2007-11-01 12:48:45 · answer #3 · answered by ad 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does but it's so rare that it's nothing to worry about. Women who have other health problems prior to the conception and delivery (women who have "high risk" pregnancies) just need to work more closely with their doctors. Just make sure to keep regular appointments with your doctor. While you're in labor, follow the doctors orders even if it means you might have to have a c-section. If you want to have your baby at home, I strongly suggest having a midwife and/or to go to the hospital after the baby is born to make sure everything is alright.
To be honest, you'd only have to worry about this if you lived in a poorer, underdeveloped country.
Consider discussing your fears with your doctor.
2007-11-01 12:43:35 · answer #4 · answered by Due March 9th, 2010 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every pregnancy is different, each birth is different, and it death sometimes occur. I would recommend being sure about the doctor you are seeing, be sure about the hospital where you are delivering, and be sure you are taking good care of the both of you. If you are questionable about anything, your OB is there to answer any questions...they are always available, even if you need to contact the Labor and delivery ward at the hospital. Just remember, only one question is ever stupid---the one not asked. God Bless!
2007-11-01 12:39:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
1 in 2000 births result in death. But of those 1 in 2000 well over half are by c-section.
Of all the industrialized nations the US has the highest childbirth mortality rate. This is due to the cost of health care, and the fact that a growing number of doctors willingly, or without reason perform c-sections.
2007-11-01 12:32:05 · answer #6 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
If you give birth in a hospital, there are so many new advances that significantly lowered the number of deaths by child birth. I wouldn't worry too much about it.
2007-11-01 12:32:18 · answer #7 · answered by Krissy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The most common reason for death is hemorrhage, but women can also die from conditions related to pregnancy like eclampsia. Infections during the postpartum period can also be deadly.
All these things are rare, though.
2007-11-01 12:37:39 · answer #8 · answered by Take A Test! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, many mothers still die during the birthing process. Sad but true. Go to all of your prenatal visits and follow your doctors orders.
2007-11-01 12:32:58 · answer #9 · answered by Sarah 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
my wife passed away 5 years ago giving birth to my son. www.sarasgarden.org
i am remarried now, and my wife is currently pregnant. The Lord will take care of you.
2007-11-01 13:09:57 · answer #10 · answered by Jay B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋