Various birth processes throughout the world

The pregnancy experience for each woman varies drastically from the health of the mother, to the environment she lives in and where she will give birth will have an influence on her pregnancy process as well. Many countries all over the world have traditions that have past down for generations, and many of them are still followed today. Although advancements in medicine is more readily available, cultures and traditions can out weight them in many parts of the world. In
In Japan, woman strive to give birth without painkillers, which may relate to a Buddhist perception of suffering which states that labor pains are a test which must be endured by a woman to prepare for the challenging role of being a mother (Schalken, 2014.) There are a growing number of doctors in Japan that are now in favor of recommending epidurals for patients, to ease the birthing experience. There are woman who are taking their doctors advice on epidurals, but many still will not consider this option due to traditions that date back centuries (Schalken, 2014.) On the other hand, in the South American country of Brazil, c-sections have become most common. According to the International Cesarean Awareness Network, the overall rate of c-sections is 40 percent, and even up to 100 percent in some private hospitals (Schalken, 2014.) This may largely be contributed to the fact that doctors and hospitals wanting to receive higher payments from insurance agencies. Since a cesarean procedure may be performed within an hour, may doctors see this as time saved compared to a long labor and delivery method. Also, Brazil has a very strong doctor-patient relationship in which the patient would be less likely object to the doctor’s recommendation of a c-section (Schalken, 20...

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...ed vaginal birth process” (Verdult, Rien, 2009.) Having all this information and options readily available for the family will ensure that the best options can be chosen for each unique case.

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Schalken, Lara. (2014). Birth Customs Around the Word. American Baby. Retrieved on January 23, 2014 from http://www.parents.com/pregnancy/giving-birth/vaginal/birth- customs-around-the-world/?page=3
Verdult, Rien. (2009). Caesarean birth: Psychological aspects in babies. Journal of Prenatal and Prenatal Psychology and Medicine. Retrieved on January 23, 2014 from http:// www.stroeckenverdult.be/site/upload/docs/Isppm%20tijdschrift %20CAESAREAN %20BIRTH%20babies.pdf