Having a baby this generation

March 18, 2008

I dont' know where you're located, but I do know that in areas where 'natural'

or alternative medicine is socially accepted (I had my child in Boulder County,

Colorado) I actually had the option of hiring a doula for my birth through the

hospital.

Having a baby this generation, is far different than it was 10 years ago. I know

if couples that have actually delivered their own children, while the doctor

stepped aside and observed, ready in case she/he was needed. I also know of

fathers given the opportunity to bathe their child fresh from the womb. I work

in a hospital and am actually training to be a doula. I'm not located in the

maternity ward with my day job, but I can assure you that doctors (I've actually

asked) will honor your specific birth plan unless something goes wrong and you

or your baby are in severe life-threatening danger. In this day and age, almost

anything goes. What you need to do is meet with your doctor or doula, discuss

your concerns, and talk about it. If you aren't feeling that your provider is

listening to you or willing to honor your requests, find someone that will.

Because trust me, they are out there.

Personally, I preferred having my baby in the hospital, because if something

were to have happened that would have prevented that little life from entering

this world, I would never have forgiven myself. But, again, that's just my own

opinion.. I wish you the happiest, healthiest, and most wonderful pregnancy to

you. Congrats on creating a bundle of joy.

-- In , " lendytaylor10 "

<lendytaylor10@ ...> wrote:

>

> In what situations can doctors/ medical staff force medical

procedures

> on patients? Or are they not allowed to in any circumstances?

>

> I am asking because I am considering a home birth, as I'm concerned

> hospital staff would force certain procedures on me that I don't want

> during the birth.

>

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