This is why…
- by Scott
…we do not do hospital births (or in the case of Mikaela, try really hard not to):
http://observantmidwife.blogspot.com/2007/01/its-time-to-tell-story.html
Disclaimer: I am not saying all hospital births are like this…not at all. But 2 things happen when you enter a hospital:
1. Birth is treated as a medical emergency rather than the natural process that has taken place (without hospitals) for thousands of years.
2. You are stripped of your own decision-making. Sometimes by “hospital policy”, sometimes by a doctor’s preference, sometimes by undue pressure, sometimes by someone having a bad day…whatever.
3. (yes, I can’t count): You are in an organization that will strive to protect itself, despite all legal assurances…documentation and “proof” become relative. This story shows that very clearly.
Be prepared–it is one of the most awful things you’ll read.
…we do not do hospital births (or in the case of Mikaela, try really hard not to):http://observantmidwife.blogspot.com/2007/01/its-time-to-tell-story.html Disclaimer: I am not saying all hospital births are like this…not at all. But 2 things happen when you enter a hospital:1. Birth is treated as a medical emergency rather than the natural process that has taken place…
JoAnn,I'm on a lunch break and decided I would "chime in" here! I don't think I've been this excited about an impending birth since my last grandchild! I am honored that you asked me to help you on Tuesday nights! Thank you!As you know, I agree with you about giving birth in hospitals. I delivered my first 2 babies in military hospitals, that was enough for me, the next 2 were delivered at home! That was over 24 years ago, birthing centers had not been invented yet! LOLLunch is over, back to work!Love & Hugs, Rosalie:)