"Allowed"
"Have to"
"Can't"
It is the woman's choice, and hers alone. Health professionals may give her advice, but it is up to her whether she accepts their recommendations. Anyone who tells a woman that she is not "allowed" to have a birth the way she wants it, "Has to" give birth the doctor's way, or "Can't" do something she wants for her baby's birth misunderstands his own authority.
Anyone else have any words or phrases (or stories) to add? :)
2007-12-13 03:37:21 · 13 answers · asked by Chels 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I'm just saying women should do their research so they can make informed decisions. I mean, people get second opinions all the time and those can differ. So why not do your research so you can decide what's best for you?
My example is that most hospitals have women deliver babies on their backs from a semi-reclining position (lithomy position) and some don't really give the option or tell you about other positions.
Well, I have a long tail bone and the semi-reclining position has historically not worked for my mom's side of the family because it tends to compress the birth canal and not let the baby pass and in some cases it can put tremendous pressure on the baby's head and may cause injury.
So I have made the informed choice to squat or birth in a position that doesn't involve me sitting on my tail bone.
2007-12-13 04:44:16 · update #1
I for one think that my doctor made up stuff as he went along.
first it was... Baby's head was too big
then it was... Baby's head is tilted
then he said that it was the hospital's policy not his to force a c-section after 24 hours... at 27
and last but not least... the baby's head wouldn't have fit due to my pelvic bone size.
2007-12-13 03:56:10 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I suppose it's all in the situation. The reason we are seeing doctors during pregnancy and deliveries is because we trust them to tell us the things that we don't know. So if my midwife, whom I trust to give me all the facts and be honest with me , said that I couldn't do something, I trust that she is saying this to me as someone who has thorough medical training and experience to back it. On the other hand, if this was a physician or midwife whom I did not trust or had a bad feeling about, i would be less like to to go along with what they were telling me.
As long as the medical professionals have my best interests in mind, are fully informed and have experience on what they are talking about, I trust them to tell me how it is. Even if it isn't what I want to hear. Of course, I am a nurse so this does change my point a view a bit.
2007-12-13 11:59:56 · answer #2 · answered by Pedsgurl 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You must realize that anyone who has a classic Cesarean section SHOULDN'T deliver vaginally because the uterus cannot properly contract and is at a great risk of rupture. That is why the ACOG (Academy of Obstetrics and Gynecology) states that women ARE NOT ALLOWED to attempt vaginal delivery after classic C-Section. They CAN, however attempt vaginal delivery after a one-time low-transverse Cesarean section with proper healing. Also, if a Labor and Delivery unit doesn't have the personnel or resources for a desired delivery, you CAN'T do it in that place (i.e. water birth).
I think you should focus on banning references to beached whales and cattle, accusations of mistaken paternity and all euphemisms for obesity.
2007-12-13 11:50:41 · answer #3 · answered by Andy 1 · 3⤊ 5⤋
you need to understand that hospitals have rules as well as doctors alot of hospitals dont allow things like hallway walking or labor balls that sort of thing
by law the doctor has to say you arent allowed to do this
or you have to have a c-section because you have had to prior c- sections
or you cant have sex since your at risk of preterm delivery
2007-12-13 12:07:55 · answer #4 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If my doctor told me I "Had to" give birth a certain way I'm sure it would be for my own good as well as the baby's.
2007-12-13 11:41:35 · answer #5 · answered by N and A's Momma 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Mucous plug
2007-12-13 11:43:24 · answer #6 · answered by J B 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
HAHA I was thinking Mucus Plug as well!
The word make me cringe, especially after I saw mine!!
YUCK!!!
2007-12-13 11:45:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
If a Dr. tells you, you can't have a vaginal birth and should have a c-section, I am sure he is not just doing it to do so. I am sure there are medical reasons for this. I would suggest listen to your Dr. after all he is the one who went to college right?
2007-12-13 11:44:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 5⤋
spontaneous abortion (the technical name for miscarriage).
Miscarriage-- maybe talk about loss instead-- it sounds like you did something wrong!
2007-12-13 11:49:21 · answer #9 · answered by Suliah 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hurry. Stop. I know what's best.
2007-12-13 11:41:54 · answer #10 · answered by Sonja 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋