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intervention, intervention, intervention, oh my!
Does anyone else get really bothered when you can clearly see the cascade of interventions discussed in 'The Business of Being Born' in people's birth stories? I wonder why doctors induce so often, especially before a woman is due. It makes me crazy! Sorry I just don't see the point of the interventions nine times out of ten!
Hospital policy insists on a hep lock at my hospital, but since I probably (*crossing my fingers here!) won't need intervention this time, I doubt I'll have even the iv fluids. My friend delivered at the same hospital and they didn't even put her hep lock in until she requested some pain meds to help her sleep after being in labor for fifteen hours.
My midwife is great too. I'm allowed to eat and drink during labor, she only asks that I follow hospital policy on fetal monitoring (fifteen minutes an hour) and she's supporting my choice for a water birth!
My midwife is great too. I'm allowed to eat and drink during labor, she only asks that I follow hospital policy on fetal monitoring (fifteen minutes an hour) and she's supporting my choice for a water birth!
Right! I dont even want an IV since that will tempt me more than what i already will be into getting drugged, I dont want anything like them breaking my water for me before its even nessacary and everything else that stuff just ticks me off
That's why I had a midwife :-)
I can't watch shows like "Baby's First Day" anymore. I scream at the TV. Women dash to the hospital at the first twinge of pain and demand an epidural at 2 cm before they've even come close to active labor. They miss out on the whole thing and have such a high rate of complications and c-sections...
When my son was born three years ago I waited at home for over 12 hours after my labor started and refused to even get an IV placed in my arm "just in case" much less any pain meds. When I miscarried in December I refused anesthesia and conscious sedation, to the astonishment of the OR staff. I was in control of my situation to the highest extent possible both times. I didn't want to miss anything - I wanted to know what it was really like without experiencing it through a drug induced haze.
I can't watch shows like "Baby's First Day" anymore. I scream at the TV. Women dash to the hospital at the first twinge of pain and demand an epidural at 2 cm before they've even come close to active labor. They miss out on the whole thing and have such a high rate of complications and c-sections...
When my son was born three years ago I waited at home for over 12 hours after my labor started and refused to even get an IV placed in my arm "just in case" much less any pain meds. When I miscarried in December I refused anesthesia and conscious sedation, to the astonishment of the OR staff. I was in control of my situation to the highest extent possible both times. I didn't want to miss anything - I wanted to know what it was really like without experiencing it through a drug induced haze.
I lucked out. I told my doc day 1 I am doing this natural. My mother is a surgeon and on the board of surgeons at her hospital, patients get flown from all over the country to her. I know my rights and if they are not respected I will come after the doc and hospital. BUT I also know in some cases intervention IS necessary and I told my doc if he felt the need absolutely then i would consider. It just so happens my doctor has the lowest intervention rate in the state of arkansas and fully supports natural birth. I just got crazy lucky :)
Just as irritating as telling them youre not going to breastfeed yet each and every time they push it on you
I'm not just talking induction either. I'm talking putting my sister on pitocen because her contractions aren't perfectly regular. Luckily that and an epidural are the only interventions she's had, but she doesn't think her body can give birth on its own. She's had two kids and a full dose of pit running the whole time each time. It's so sad!
While I'm mentioning epidurals, do you know how irritating it is to sit with a laboring woman who has decided not to use one and yet the nurses bring it up every time they check her! Okay, rant over.
While I'm mentioning epidurals, do you know how irritating it is to sit with a laboring woman who has decided not to use one and yet the nurses bring it up every time they check her! Okay, rant over.
Like I said, nine times out of ten there's no reason to interfere. Yes there are times to ignore the birth preferences of the family and get that baby out quickly and safely, whether that be an episiotomy, forceps/vacuum assistance, or a c section. But when interventions are used daily for otherwise healthy births, it really irks me!
Renee That's Horrible I Would Feel So Guilty EveryTime I Looked Down At My Poor Baby Struggling To Breathe If I Were Her :(
LadyBeeley That's True And It's Really Scary Because I Have Friends Who's Doctors Supported Their Birth Plan 100% And Was Gonna Do Everything They Could To Stick To It And Then As Soon As They Went Into Labor Completely Flipped The Script To Rush Out Baby Some Weren't Even Given Adequate Time To Push Just Rushed Into A C Section...
My moms Co workers wife didn't "feel" like being pregnant anymore, so she was induced at 36 weeks. I find this so selfish.....i want my baby to cook as long as possible. Now i guess her child is sick a lot due to breathing problems or whatever reason. I understand women who have to be induced due to high risk or something serious but i can't stand when someone just doesn't want to be pregnant anymore.
Doctors that push it do it to ease theirnlives. Much better for them to keep a dinner plan than be interrupted and called in to deliver unexpectedly.
Yes Me Too!!! From The Few Documentaries I've Watched To Me It Seems Like You Aren't Asked For Your Permission Kinda Just Told Ie; "We're Going To Be Starting A Pitocin Drip Now" I Told My Fiancé I'll Rip My Iv Out If I Feel Forced Into Something That's Unnecessary He Looked At Me Like I Was Crazy So I Made Him Watch Some Of The Business Of Being Born Then He Was Like Wow If You Rip It Out I'll Totally Support You Lol.
Designer babies :-/ women for whatever reason cant be patient anymore or assume just because medically baby MIGHT be ok earlier that their baby is worth the risk as long as they get things their way. And as long as women have that mindset, unfortunately a lot of doctors will cater to it to keep their practices flowing. Its sad.
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