Comments on: Lets take back our birthing rights!

By: Hyphen Mama

Hyphen Mama — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:13:24 +0000

I wonder if the higher infant mortality rate is WHY the medical industry feels it's 'safer' to have babies in hospitals. It's unfortunate. Hyphen Mamas last blog post..Dear Mr Hyphen, Yer Gonna Laugh. Someday.

By: Memarie Lane

Memarie Lane — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:24:54 +0000

I missed an opportunity the other day. At Brad's work party a woman approached me and said "I heard you had your baby at home! I'd be terrified of the possibility of complications!" I should have explained that I had two licensed midwives there who were fully equipped to deal with any emergency, but instead I blathered about how I knew what to expect because it was my third child, etc. Memarie Lanes last blog post..The Living Room Yogi

By: maiden53

maiden53 — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:25:14 +0000

I think that the hospital is not really the issue. The hospital is truly the safest. I think that you need to find a doctor that is willing to listen to your preferences.... good luck.. you know most drs hardly hear what the patient has to say. I bet you can find a dr that is more flexible to your needs. I think that most people just are not informed about their options, so the dr just stays in the "box". maiden53s last blog post..Need Help, please

By: Donna B.

Donna B. — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:32:29 +0000

Some (I'm sure not all) of the cause of the low rating of infant mortality in the U.S. is because of way "live birth" is interpreted. Some countries define it as X weeks gestation regardless the presence of life in the child. Thus if that baby dies in its first month, it is not counted toward the infant mortality rate. I could not agree with you more that no one should be FORCED to have a baby in a hospital setting, even though I personally favor the hospital setting. Donna B.s last blog post..The Bailout