Births

I have to say that I have not been involved in to many babies being born as I am an only sibling and it was just 2 of my friends who had babies. They both had them in the hospital, and neither of them stuck to the "birth plan" so I was told after the they were out of the hospital. One of my friends did get to spend some time in a hot bathtub at the hospital, but when it was time to actually have the baby she had to get out of the tub and go back to the bed. I find it very interesting that we as a society seem to think that having babies in a lying down horizontal position with your feel above your head is the best way to have a baby. Gravity pulls things down and we are developmentally created to be vertical. Why would birth be any different? I have heard many times that there are complications and c-sections are happening more often. It makes me wonder if they are really needed or are we just using them to get the babies out so that the next mom can come on through the door? I know that might sound like a harsh reality, but in my undergraduate studies I actually studied hospitals as a business for making a profit. This would fit the scene that has been painted. Why not let the child come on their own, yes I know that in some circumstances it is necessary to operate for the health of both the child and its mother, otherwise, let it happen the way its supposed to! I have already spoken to my husband and we are both in agreement that if we decide to have children, then I want to have a midwife. I want someone who is going to advocate what is best for me and my child at the time, instead of pushing meds and a quick birth. I would like to be able to move freely and not be constrained to a bed with my feet in stirrups. I looked up a website that was . This was just what I was talking about. This group helps you to decide if you want to have a child in a birthing center, hospital, or at home. They are there to assist you with labor and delivery and they are even there to support the mom after the child is born and keeps and eye out of PPD during those home checks after birth. They seem to be supportive from start to finish and then some. This is WAY different in comparison to those children who are born here in the United States. In Korea you are not just a number but a mother (and father/mother) going through a life changing experience together and they seem to be there every step of the way. I have included the website in case anyone wanted to take a closer look.