The event of childbirth is one that changes a person’s life. Women dream all their lives of holding their newborn child and raising them to be fine young men and women. Couples try, sometimes through many long and time-consuming methods, to conceive a child. And when that little bundle of life is born, nothing in the world is as wonderful. Unfortunately, though, some births do not go as planned. Complications in birth force doctors to use assistive devices to get the child out of the birthing canal. One of these devices is the forceps. These forceps are shaped like salad tongs and are used to guide the baby’s head out of the birth canal (Staff, 2012). They are generally used when the mother is too tired to proceed with the second stage of labor or when fetal stress is apparent, such as an irregular heartbeat (Ham, 2010). Forceps are not used until the head is at a +2 station or lower but not yet crowning (Ricci & Kyle, 2009). History of forceps use goes all the way back to 1720, when they were first introduced to aid in delivery (Germane & Rubenstein, 1989). While they are successful in some cases, many times they can lead to horrifying and fatal results. This paper will attempt to persuade the reader that the use of forceps during birth should be outlawed. Forceps are actually rare in the United States. In fact, a 2013 report by the Centers for Disease Control showed that forceps were used in 3.5% of births in 2011. This is quite a decrease from back in 1990, when just over 9% of births involved forceps (Martin, Hamilton, Ventura, Osterman, & Mathews, 2013). The Center of Advancing Health gives a reason as to why this percentage has decreased. According to a 2010 review from the Cochrane Library, the decline in... ... middle of paper ... ...ertile women are able to have children that the wait is worth it. The field of medicine has made leaps and bounds throughout the years. Surgeries are easier and less invasive. Doctors are able to do things that they never would have dreamed of years ago. One thing, however, that remains, is the use of forceps to assist in delivery of unborn children. The statistics do not lie. Forceps lead to injuries to both the baby and mother. Studies have shown multiple instances of spinal injuries, facial injuries, and skeletal injuries in the baby as well as tissue damage and trauma to the mother. Forceps are an ancient practice that does not translate to modern health care practices. The sooner they are outlawed, the sooner we will be free from hearing horror stories like Olivia Marie Coats. It is clear that forceps do more bad than good and need to go immediately.
...other can move around more freely and find positions that help her stay comfortable during labor. Natural child birth is also a very intimate process. Your partner can be involved in the process as you work together to manage your pain (2013, November).
Cord clamping takes place after birth, during the third stage of pregnancy. Once the infant is born , the umbilical cord, which is still supplying nutrient rich blood to the fetus from the mother, must be clamped and cut. This is followed by the delivery of the placenta, which completes the third stage of pregnancy, and thus the cycle is complete. Time is something that can be argued by health professionals all around . Neither physicians nor midwives can scientifically say what is the optimal time for cord clamping because each pregnancy and thus each birth is different and unique . Universal protocol does not necessarily apply during the birthing process. However, majority is something that can be considered and is what this study will look at. Taking a look at the comparisons of delayed cord clamping and the historically accepted practice of quick c...
Giving birth is something that happens many times daily all over the world. Though many people who have not experienced giving birth, such as men, may think all the woman has to do is push a couple times and it's over, that is not the case. There are three stages to giving birth according to BabyCentre including contractions, pushing, and delivering the placenta.
It is important to understand what women commonly experience during pregnancy. With a better understanding of what happens during prenatal development and childbirth, physicians can competently develop the best plan for the mother and baby. I interviewed two women who have been previously pregnant in order to evaluate how the ideas in the book translate into real-life experiences.
...o find a balance between interventional and non-interventional birth. With this being said, I also understand that there are strict policies and protocols set in place, which I must abide to as a healthcare provider, in any birth setting. Unfortunately, these guidelines can be abused. Christiane Northrup, MD, a well recognized and respected obstetrician-gynecologist has gone as far as to tell her own daughters that they should not give birth in a hospital setting, with the safest place being home (Block, 2007, p. xxiii). Although I am not entirely against hospital births, I am a firm believe that normal, healthy pregnancies should be fully permissible to all midwives. However, high-risk pregnancies and births must remain the responsibility of skilled obstetricians. My heart’s desire is to do what is ultimately in the best interest of the mother, and her unborn child.
In this time having a cesarean was very dangerous for the mother and the baby. In some cases, a cesarean would lead to
When a woman delivers in a hospital, she will do so either by vaginal delivery or Caesarean section (commonly referred to as a “C-section”). A Caesarean is considered major surgery, where the baby is delivered via abdominal incision. C-section deliveries are becoming increasingly common, from 5% of deliveries in 1970 to more than a quarter of all deliveries in 2002 (Landon, 2004). Although vaginal delivery is the natural method, Caesareans are sometimes necessary when the mother or baby cannot tolerate the stresses of labor and vaginal delivery, but the procedure is not without serious risks for complications. I began to wonder during my labor and delivery clinical rotation why it seemed to be common knowledge that women who had
A description can never be as vivid as an event that has been experienced. An experience can never be as defining as an event that has left you changed. Under the intensity of childbirth, you're more likely to remember details that would otherwise go unnoticed. All the scenes come together to leave a permanent imprint on the mind's eye.
Many women today are doing more C-sections, also known as cesarean, than they are natural. Whether the reasons being because it’s more convenient or that some moms did not really have a choice, the percentage is still growing. “The cesarean delivery rate increased from 26% to 36.5% between 2003 and 2009; 50.0% of the increase was attributable to an increase in primary cesarean delivery (National Partnership for Women & Families, 201.)” There are many things to consider when deciding which is the right or safer choice. With both choices comes risks for the baby like, possible respiratory problems with a C-section. The mom has many risks to worry about for herself as well, like possibly hemorrhaging. There is also the recovery and the long-term effects that a woman has to put into consideration. They both have their pros and cons that should not be taken lightly.
opposed to a 8.8 in 100,000 chance of dying from giving birth to a child. This same study proved
Dozens of couples in the United Kingdom are opting to have this done so they can give birth to free from disease
Worldwide, the rate of cesarean section is increasing. According to the CDC, in 2012 the rate of cesarean sections comprised 32.8% of all births in the United States (CDC, 2013). Between 1996-2009 the cesarean section rate has risen 60% in the U.S (CDC, 2013). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 50% of the 137 countries studies had cesarean section rates higher than 15% (WHO, 2010). The current goal of U.S. 2020 Healthy People is to reduce the rate of cesarean section to a target of 23.9%, which is almost 10% lower than the current rate (Healthy People 2020, 2013). According to a study conducted by Gonzales, Tapia, Fort, and Betran (2013), the appropriate percentage of performed cesarean sections is unclear, and is dependent on the circumstances of each individual birth (p. 643). Though often a life-saving procedure when necessary, the risks and complications associated with cesarean delivery are a cause for alarm due to the documented rate increase of this procedure across the globe. Many studies have revealed that cesarean deliveries increase the incidence of maternal hemorrhage and mortality and neonatal respiratory distress when compared to vaginal deliveries. As a result, current research suggests that efforts to reduce the rate of non-medically indicated cesarean sections should be made, and that comprehensive patient education should be provided when considering an elective cesarean delivery over a planned vaginal delivery.
Over the years birthing methods have changed a great deal. When technology wasn’t so advanced there was only one method of giving birth, vaginally non-medicated. However, in today’s society there are now more than one method of giving birth. In fact, there are three methods: Non-medicated vaginal delivery, medicated vaginal delivery and cesarean delivery, also known as c-section. In the cesarean delivery there is not much to prepare for before the operation, except maybe the procedure of the operation. A few things that will be discussed are: the process of cesarean delivery, reasons for this birthing method and a few reasons for why this birthing method is used. Also a question that many women have is whether or not they can vaginally deliver after a cesarean delivery, as well as the risks and benefits if it. Delivering a child by a c-section also has a few advantages and disadvantages for both the mother and child; this will also be discussed in more depth a bit later.
I think it is incredible that we have made such advancements in fetal medicine that surgeons are actually able to perform surgery on a fetus while in utero. Deformities like a cleft lip or pallet are about to be fixed in the womb before the child is even born. The video specifically shows a fetus at 26 weeks who has a hole in his diaphragm. This would cause a problem for him after birth if left unfixed because his intestines would grow into his lung cavity preventing him from being able to breath air outside of the womb. Fortunately with medical advancements, doctors were able to perform a procedure on the fetus where a balloon was placed between his diaphragm and lungs to prevent any obstruction from developing. As soon as the child is born the balloon will be removed and he will likely be able to go on without any difficulty breathing. Having access to this particular fetal procedure has increased survival of newborns with this condition by fifty percent. This is just one of many advancements in fetal medicine. We have also come a long way with premature babies, and micro preemies. Babies born at as early as 24 weeks have a more than fifty percent chance of survival. That is why 24 weeks of pregnancy is often times referred to the viability
The miracle of life is something most of us will experience in our lifetime. The process before actually giving birth, I think is the hardest part of the entire scenario of child bearing. This amazing experience is something that can make the individuals who are involved in the process change in so many ways. The process of giving birth, for those of you who have not experienced or will never experience it, can be very hard, long and rewarding all at the same time. To give a better description, think of eating a fireball. At first the fireball is tame and calm, but just when you least expect it the fireball becomes hot. Then, when the hot sensation becomes too much, the sweet flavor of the fireball breaks through.