Childbirth in Your Life and Around the World

My Personal Birthing Experience:

Experiencing my first birth was frighten and uncertain what to expect. I was a single parent, that was sad and along. I recall when I was in labor I was at home along and contraction started coming fast and heavy. I truly thought I was constipated and needed to use the bathroom. I kept going to the restroom but no relief. I finally called one of my cousins and she told me I was in labor, therefore I called the cab and went to the hospital. Once arrived at the hospital they took me straight to the labor room but the baby would not come for nothing. I was in much pain but no one there to help me through the process therefore my doctor was in the labor room with me and I asked him could I hold his hand and he held out his hand and later said yes, with a smile which signified it will be okay. I forgot one of the most important parts of the event, my doctor thought my son was still born but he came out screaming even before they slapped him. It was one of the most precious moments in my life even though I was along but my doctor treatment me very special and as though he had known me for a life time. My son Michquel was the handsome baby I had ever seen and precious to me. I could not believe this beautiful child had come from me.


South Africa:

Imagine going to a hospital while in labor, only to be told you are lying and then to be sent outside in the street, or being pinched, slapped and rough-handled by medical staff while in labor - in South Africa these awful incidents, and many others are an everyday reality, according to a new report issued byHuman Rights Watch. It is total shocking and applaud how the medical staff treats human beings or special mothers who are in labor, that's humane and unthinkable treatment for any one to experience. Compare to the United States we are blessed and treated with royalty. Also I read other episodes were mothers were treated with respect and dignity; however these parents had money and I guess from the experience from above they must come from the other side of the track.