My first child's birth, was life changing experience becuase I was only 17 when I had my first. I ate plenty of fruits and vegetables and recieved WIC to help with my nutrition of my unborn child. I took prenatal vitamins and had other prenatl care through my OB/GYN. I did not know what to expect and the father was justas lost and unprepared as I was. My labor was not too bad, but it took a very long time to deliver. I was always nurturing to my first my born. I always talked with her, read to her every nighta and spent quality time with her. I enrolled my daughter into a pre-k program when she was 3 tohelp me to help her development process and learning abilites. I chose this example becaue there are more teenagers out there like me that need a support system.
I chose the region of China to discuss. The pregnant women in China, read stories before going to bed and there is no sexual activity. The pregnat women should not do any strainfurl work or attend funeral because it can cause a miscarriage. The pregnant women of China must eat their food mashed, properly cut and dark colored. The women do not have baby showers until the baby is born. During labor the women drink a strong herbal potion to help with the pain. Once the baby is born the women pray to godess with the offerings of sweet meats and incense. The women labor in a armchair or futon (Brown, 2011).
The difference between my childbirth and the women of China is that there tradition requires that the women do not work hard, they are fibben to have sex, and they must eat certain foods in a special way. The women of China do not have their babies in a hospital bed or any other bed, they have their babies in a chair. I gained the experience of how different tradtions of childbirth affect how you eat, sleep, engage in certain activities, how you handle labor and deliver your child.
Reference
Brown, L. (2011). Childbirth traditions around the world: China.
Tammy,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your post. Thank you for sharing your experience from your pregnancy through your delivery and the quality of care you share with your daughter. My oldest son was a father at 17. His son was born premature weighing 1 lb. 14 oz. Although it was a scary and stressful time for him, he really stepped up to the responsibility not only to his son but to his continued education and work to provide for them.
I agree that while both of you are young in the eyes of many you both were responsible in putting the needs and welfare of your children first. My grandson is now 9 ½ years old, healthy and thriving. My son has obtained a degree, career, and continues his education while working full time and dedicating his time to loving and nurturing my grandson.