The Dutch philosophy about childbirth is that it’s a natural, physical process, not a medical condition. Prenatal care is usually provided by midwives and unless there are complications the role of the doctor or gynecologist is minimal if any. More than 60% of Dutch women get pregnant, have a baby and go home without ever seeing a gynecologist or a doctor. Home births are also fairly common practices with the Dutch, they account for approximately 30% of all births. There are fewer preventative screenings and test as well. (Buitendijk , de Jonge & Gravenhorst , 2007) They also rarely use pain medicine during labor; instead the emphasis is placed on natural methods of pain management such as yoga. In general, they believe in a non-interventionist approach to medical and maternity care in the Dutch culture (DeVries, 1998) When a Dutch women becomes pregnant in the Netherlands the care she receives there is much different from the care she would receive in the United States. Prenatal care is usually provided by midwives. The Dutch women only see a doctor or a gynecologist if there are complications with the pregnancy. Much different from the United States is the screenings and prenatal testing that are done with the Dutch. Typically they will only have prenatal tests done when you have a medical history indicating that there may be a complication, such as a previous complication or the mother is over the age of 35. Ultrasounds are sometimes offered around 20 weeks but are usually only covered by insurance if medically required. (Walsh, 2012) If a complication arises or the patient or baby is at risk for developing a complication the midwife will refer the women to a gynecologist. In the Netherlands home births account for ... ... middle of paper ... ...d to know that if the pregnancy is uncomplicated she will see her provider beginning at week 12 followed by monthly visits until 7 months when she will go every week. In the final month of the pregnancy she will need to be seen weekly up until the delivery. It would also be beneficial to educate the family on the use of pain meds, when they are needed and what to expect. Parenting classes would also benefit the family since they won’t have the assistance of the kraamverzorgende. Another teaching need would be for the different vaccines that children receive here and when they are given, these would include polio which is usually given at 15 months of age, Hepatitis A that is usually given around 12 months of age and the influenza vaccine which is given after 6 months of age. These vaccines are given to protect the baby from the specific diseases. (Walsh, 2012)
The director of the hospital, Maternity Altagracia in the Dominican Republic, Dr. Victor Calderon, said “that in the last year, the presence of Haitian mothers who arrive at the hospital to have their children has increased by six percent, going from 18 percent of the births to 24 per cent today. He attributed to the ease of the centre after having deleted the recovery fee and frequent referrals of Haitian centres of the border
In kilner’s case study “Having a baby the new-fashioned way”, present a story that can be relatable to a lot of families struggling to have a child. This is a dilemma that can be controversial and ethical in own sense. The couple that were discussed in the case study were Betty and Tom. Betty and Tom who are both in their early forties who have struggled to bear children. Dr. Ralph Linstra from Liberty University believes that “Fertility can be taken for granted”. Dr. Ralph talks about how many couples who are marriage may run into an issue of bearing a child and turn to “medical science” to fix the issue. He discusses that “God is author of life and he can open and close the womb”. That in it’s self presents how powerful God.
In every culture health play an essential part of life but means to achieve that healthy being may vary from one country to another depending on their belief system. It is important that professional healthcare providers obtain a proficiency in different cultures and respect these customs as they may influence patient’s behaviors towards receiving care. Birthing is a very important stage in the life of a Vietnamese woman . the Vietnamese culture is very diverse as many of their cultural practices have been influenced by the country’s’ strategic located between china and India. The Vietnamese people religiously observe their traditions and beliefs especially in pregnancy and during and after delivery.
In American culture during the first 8 months of pregnancy the woman will have monthly scheduled prenatal visits. At the beginning of the 8th month she will have biweekly prenatal visits. During the 38th week she will transition into weekly prenatal visits until the baby is born. If the patient has a high risk pregnancy her prenatal visits may occur more frequently. The frequency of high risk prenatal visits will depend on the provider and the complication associated with the pregnancy. During high risk prenatal visits the patient will generally have more specialized test to monitor her health as well as t...
Health visitors are registered nurses who undergo extra training to work in the community with families and children under five. The main principles of health visiting are to ensure that children have a healthy and positive start to life by recognising health needs, encouraging health enhancing activities and influencing health policies (Craig and Lindsay, 2000). Health visitors provide the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) which allows all families access to services ranging from immunisations through to safeguarding. Although health visitors play a key part in the healthcare of families and children they also work closely with other health professionals in order to help families achieve optimum health. This essay will describe the health visiting role in more depth as well as discuss why immunisations are a key role in the health promotion undertaken by a health visitor.
Prenatal care is an essential aspect of a pregnancy in terms of child development. Depending on whether the mother received adequate prenatal care, there could be problems with the child 's development (Santrock, 2016). Prenatal care might differ depending on the era of pregnancy. For example, a 21st century 's mother might more access to information due to technology as opposed to a 16th or 17th century 's mother. Could this have played a role in the type of prenatal care each mother engaged in during her pregnancy period? Another reason could be a difference in cultural beliefs which might influence a mother 's prenatal behavior.
Weiner, P.A givers her result from a study that focuses on how first-time mothers intend to follow the recommended childhood immunization schedule. The survey is conducted from first-time mothers in their second trimester. Judith gives us a background on statistics of children who have and have not received their vaccinations along with the national standard. Judith L. Weiner, P.A wrote this article to share her findings from her survey with the medical community to help educate other providers on approaching first-time mothers about childhood vaccination
Culture “is a system of knowledge shared by a relatively large group of people” (citation tamu). This system of knowledge can be defined by everything from “experience, beliefs, values, attitudes, meanings, hierarchies, religion, notions of time, roles, spatial relations, concepts of the universe, and material objects” (citation tamu). Culture is important to nursing because nurses care for patients from different cultures. A person’s culture can affect all steps of the nursing process; therefore, culture can determine the outcome of health care. The purpose of this paper will be to assess the Jewish culture during pregnancy and birth using the Giger and Davidhizer’s Basic Cultural Assessment Model. Nursing implications and possible interventions
Throughout history mankind has come up with some wonderful inventions and innovations, but out of all the creations by far the most beautiful and precious is human birth. I first developed an interest in nursing and in particular midwifery years ago. I believe it is a great service within the health profession because of the privileged position to assist in human childbirth. The word midwife means with woman. Centuries before obstetricians delivered babies, midwifes assisted women in having at home births. But it was only formally established as a profession in the early 1900’s. A nurse-midwife is a registered nurse that specializes in midwifery. The job of midwife is to assist in family planning and birth control advice, provide general gynecological services (such as pap smears and breast exams), aid women in childbirth, and help women by providing prenatal and postpartum care. Nurse-midwives are required to have a Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and pass the American College of Nurse Midwifery (ACNM) board examination to obtain certification.
National Socialism provides an array of resources to prepare young women for a healthy pregnancy and childbirth, and to instruct them in the most enlightened child-care practices for the optimum health and well-being of both themselves and their childr...
“On Immunity”, the book by Eula Biss is a very informative for people who want to learn more on vaccine. Writer expresses her feelings and fears of the vaccine and the immunity that her child will be getting after the birth. The book, “On Immunity” is not just about vaccination, but our relationship between our body, community, government, and the big Pharmaceutical companies. In this book, Eula herself being a new mother has researched, studied immunology, and explained that vaccines are safe and effective to children against many diseases. In her book, she clearly mentioned her research on the two different thoughts of the people about the vaccine, relationship with big Pharma, the cultural myths of vaccine, and provided us more evidence-based
A description can never be as vivid as an event that has been experienced. An experience can never be as defining as an event that has left you changed. Under the intensity of childbirth, you're more likely to remember details that would otherwise go unnoticed. All the scenes come together to leave a permanent imprint on the mind's eye.
According to author Helena Wojtczak, “the average working class wife was either pregnant or breast-feeding from wedding day to menopause,” bearing approximately eight pregnancies, and ultimately raising approximately five children. This overflow of offspring was most likely linked to the fact that birth control literature was illegal at the time (Wojtczak). Wohl’s research of the difficulties in Victorian childbirth shows that a combination of a nutrient deficient diet, and a substantial deficiency of both height and weight prevalent in urban working class Victorian women very likely contributed to an exceedingly high number of premature births, and consequently, a high infant mortality rate. Also, working class women were expected to continue working throughout their entire pregnancy. Examples of this prejudice can be found in Victorian articles such as “The Rearing and Management of Children: Mother and Baby” in Cassells Household Guide. The article states that, “He who placed one woman in a position where labour and exertion are parts of her existence, gives her a stronger state of body than her more luxurious sisters. To one inured to toil from childhood, ordinary work is merely exercise, and, as such, necessary to keep up her physical powers, though extra work should be, of course, avoided as much as possible.” In reference to pregnancy outside of marriage, Wojtczak notes that it was notably common for a working class woman to become pregnant out of wedlock, and due to the social stigma involved, and the possibility of unemployment, these women often chose to conceal their pregnancy.
Preparing a child before his or her sibling will born is one of the most important and sensible steps that parents can take when they are expecting a new baby in the family. When you have only one kid in the house, you give all your att...
An obstetrician is one thing, and a gynecologist is another. The job is combined together, but the two branches can be worked separately. An obstetrician is a physician who focuses and is trained in the management of pregnancy, labor, and pueperium (the period following childbirth). A physician who has specialized and trained in the health of the female reproductive system is a gynecologist. The reason the jobs are combined is because they’re both all about women. Obstetricians and Gynecologists are physicians who provide general medical care to women. They equip medical care associated with pregnancy or childbirth, and they diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases, especially those affecting the female