I was 23 years old when I had my first birthing experience. From the day I found out I was pregnant I was so excited. Immediately I change things about my everyday well being. I started to eat healthy, read more books, and safety proof my apartment. As I travel down memory lane, I can remember the day I went into labor. I started having contractions early in the morning; at least that is what I thought they were. I went to my doctor and told him that I was having contractions; my doctor explained to me that I may be having Braxton-Hicks contractions. Braxton-Hicks contractions are something like false labor pains, although it does not mean the baby is coming. The doctor checked me to see how far I had dilated. Low and behold the doctor became shock to know that a baby was about to be born in his office. He hurry and had me transported to the hospital where I had a beautiful 7lbs 4oz little girl.
My thoughts regarding birth and child development are very important to me. The expecting mother has to make sure that she takes care of hr self as well as the unborn child. The mother goes through three trimesters during pregnancy that cause the mother to follow some strict guidelines to ensure the baby is healthy. The mother has to start taking prenatal vitamins as soon as possible to contain folic acid, calcium, and iron. The doctor will explain to you the risk of not taking prenatal vitamins. The baby can be born with birth defects. Birth defects will cause an impact on the child development.
Hi Sherrine,
ReplyDeleteI was also 23 when I had my first child. I know first hand how important folic acid is to child development. My father has spina bifida, which is caused by folic acid deficiency.
I can't imagine having to dress in layers after childbirth. I had my daughter in June and it was so hot.
Chastity
Hi Sherrine,
ReplyDeleteWhy do they tell them not to take cold baths or eat cold foods? What affect will this have on the baby? What cultural beliefs do they have as it deals with childbirth? I love and enjoy learning about other cultures. I am going to be 29 soon and have yet to have experienced child birth myself, although it is a great fear, it is something I look forward to, because this is what our bodies where made for ;-)
Ryan
Hi Sherrine,
ReplyDeleteI also found China fascinated. Along with the separation period I found out that it was a tradition for Chinese women to eat the placenta after giving birth for nutrition.
Hi Sherrine,
ReplyDeleteI admire your courage and excitements at your first pregnancy. I think this is how every woman should be. I was very scared when i was pregnant for my daughter.
About the Chinese culture and child birth, do you have an idea of why a mother should stay away from cold food and cold bathes after delivery? of what significance is this practice to both the mother and the new born baby/