The birthing experience that I am going to share is the birth of my daughter. The experience that I had with her was amazing! I went into labor the night before she was actually due. My contractions started at approximately 2:00 a.m. I did not want to rush to the hospital because I was in labor with my son for 32 hours, so I figured I had some time. After the contractions started I waited about 45 minutes before I went to the hospital. Once I got to the hospital they decided to they were going to go ahead and admit me. I was only in a labor a total of 3 hours. My doctor told me if I decide to have anymore children that I should plan on camping out at the hospital. The delivery was very calm and relaxed without any complications. What made this experience special and memorable was the two nurses decided to sing happy birthday to my daughter. My daughter was an easy going baby who was easy to keep happy. I’m sure that the birthing experience contributed to that.
In Germany
I think having someone other than family members available to you is a fantastic idea. First, because they are trained professionals and would be able to answer any questions the family may have especially for first time parents. Bringing home a new baby is exhausting and it would be beneficial to have someone that would be able to help you cope with the new challenges that will come with having a baby.
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Thank you Beth for sharing this information. Germany is somewhat like the US in that typically births are in a hospital setting. The fact they family receives 45 days with a midwife is GREAT, especially for first time mothers. I would have loved to have that the first time around.
I can relate to having one child within hours and the other 20 hours in labor it was such a difference and I guess what they say every birth is different. I wonder what it would be like to start at home then going to the hospital I will never know now after to tubulations I am happy with my three talk to you later.
That would be great to have a midwife come home to help out after the delivery of the baby. Adjusting to a new baby requires a lot of extra help.
What a wonderouful experience you had with your daughters birth - I love that the nurses sung Happy Birthday!
I think that after giving birth, a mother should stay in the hospital for more than a day or two. I have never had kids, but I am sure you are exhausted and could use the rest. Denmark also sends a nurse home with the family when they bring home the baby. I think this is a fantastic idea. When your a new parent you have so many questions and uncertainity of whether your doing things correctly. Having that professional there would be a great help.
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