The documentary, The Business of Being Born was much different and far more educational than I was expecting it to be. I knew that labor and delivery in hospitals contributed a great deal to their profits, but I was not aware of a lot of the other statistical evidence the documentary included. I think Abby Epstein did a great job of including both sides of the debate and opposing opinions in the film; this really added to the educational value of it. To begin, I was most shocked by the information about drug use during labor. Especially the Pitocin related information; I think it caught my attention so much because during clinical last week Kara talked about how her patient was given Pitocin and then the baby’s heart rate increased and that was exactly what they talked about in the film. I thought the baby’s heart rate spiked because it was stressed being in the womb, not because of the drug. Additionally, I was not …show more content…
aware of the hormones released during natural childbirth and the effects they have on bonding with your newborn. I think that if more women were better educated about this hormonal release they would opt for a completely natural childbirth. I know my views changed, I had always thought I would want an epidural to make myself more comfortable, but now that I know the importance of the natural hormonal secretions during childbirth I think it’s important to let your body do what it was naturally intended to do. The second part of the video that caught my attention was the information related to cesarean sections.
I knew there were a growing number of women having cesarean births, but the data trends related to the time of day were what really shocked me. The only explanation I have for them is doctors being lazy. I think it is completely unfair to the mother to have such a huge choice made for her based on the convenience of someone’s schedule. Furthermore, there are health implications to the baby and the mother in cesarean deliveries; one example being that the amniotic fluid is not expelled out of the baby’s lungs like it is during vaginal births because they are not being squeezed through the birth canal, and as I stated earlier, the mother does not experience the same hormonal changes as in a vaginal birth. I understand there are special and emergency circumstances where a cesarean birth may be necessary to save the mother or baby from further health problems, but performing cesarean sections out of convenience is something doctors should be ashamed
of. The final portion of the film that really resonated with me was the information about midwifery. I’ve thought seriously about going to graduate school to become a nurse midwife and this film further instilled that desire in me. I really admired the women interviewed in the film. I think they have a great outlook on the importance birth experience, sticking to a birth plan, and holistic care. I was also really surprised by how the United States stacks up against most other modern day countries in terms of midwife versus doctor involvement during birth. I think the film made a really good point in saying that doctors are trained for sick people and uncommon birth experiences, whereas midwives are trained for normal mothers and normal deliveries. I really think if there was an increase in midwife involvement the United States could rank higher statistically in terms of infant mortality and birth complications. Overall, I really enjoyed this assignment. I learned a lot that will be very applicable during my clinical experience. Going forward, I think it is very important that women are given truly patient centered care, including full disclosure on effects of drugs during pregnancy and delivery, and finally I think it is imperative for doctors to take a step back and question if a cesarean section is truly necessary or just a convenience for their schedules.
... the United States, the simple and hard work of the midwife Monique sharply contrasts Holloway’s perspective. With the death of Bintou during childbirth, Holloway realizes the reality of the situations Monique and other midwives faced everyday (88). When complications emerge, midwives lack the equipment to help save the mother and child. In the United States, children are normally born in a hospital or within a drive away from a health center.
I firmly believe that it is imperative for us (nurses and nursing students) to promote the nursing profession in a very positive and professional way and rid of any stigma that may hinder nurses from being viewed by society or the medical team as less than competent or emotional individuals. Overall, I enjoyed the film as it was very informative and captivating, and may we (nurses and nursing students) continue to uplift nursing as a profession by contributing many more outstanding accomplishments to
When pregnant, many expecting mothers are faced with a very tough decision, the decision to have an epidural during labor or to have a natural birth. Both methods have negative and positive aspects. This topic has such conflicting views that about 50% of women decide to get an epidural when going into labor and the other 50% of women choose the alternative: natural childbirth. It is important for an expecting mother to look into both options thoroughly to ensure they make the best choice for both themselves and for their child. With all of the speculations circulating about both options, it is hard for mothers to see the truth about both epidurals and natural childbirth.
This movie enlightened me because in learning the different ethicists. I was able to see how a care ethicist and virtue theorist acts. It was a very emotional movie. This showed me the different medical plans they have available. What do their plans offer to me; if I am ever put in situation like John Q.? I have to know what medical plan I have to have; God forbid anything every happened to me or my family we can be covered.
Birth is a normal, physiological process, in which a woman’s body naturally prepares to expel the fetus within. It has occurred since the beginning of time. Unfortunately, childbirth has gradually evolved into what it is today - a highly managed whirlwind of unwarranted interventions. Jennifer Block, a journalist with over twelve years experience, has devoted herself to raising awareness regarding the authenticity of the Americanized standard of care in obstetrics, while guiding others to discover the truth behind the medical approach to birth in this country. In her book, Pushed: The Painful Truth About Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care, Jennifer Block brings forth startling truths concerning this country’s management of birth.
...erring to why they would not want to carry a baby in the summer but any other time is okay. It is not just themselves they are affecting if the operation and procedure is a success, it is also the child who will have to grow up in a society where everyone else's mother is a female, but his mother is dad also.
In closing I would like to express how informing this video was on how children are conceived. It shows the audience what to expect and the changes that will occur and in what time frame. Children are miracles and this video proves it. There are many obstacles a woman must go thru to have a child. I think everyone should view this video as well as high school students. High school students who watch this would be more cautious about their actions and sexual behaviors, in my opinion.
There were two contrasting views presented in the book The Birth House. In spite of the fact that many of women, in the small community located in Nova Scotia, had experienced safe, natural-deliveries with assistance from the towns’ midwife, Miss Babineau, it appeared that a great deal of them quickly adopted Dr. Thomas’s views regarding childbirth. Sadly, practices they once considered safe, were challenged and dramatically portrayed as dangerous and less sophisticated. Dr. Thomas manipulated women’s thinking and judgement, through statements such as “most homes, even the nicest, cleanest of homes, do not meet today's medical standards for childbirth, and as caring as Miss Babineau is, there’s proper
My initial reaction to the film was it was so very interesting. The correlations between income, education and cortisol really caught my attention. The monkeys offered a great insight also. So, I went back to my A&P text and read up again on cortisol, myocardial infractions and stress/stress response. Then went back and reviewed some areas of the film again. What really struck me was the issue of control and lack of it that contributes to stress levels. Another thing I found interesting was the people working at the hospital, from the guy who mops the floors to the CEO. Let's look at the neighborhoods as say three different ones by types by income, low, middle and high, even though, there are different neighborhoods and situations. Each of these three would have somewhat different priorities and different strategies in implementing plans.
The most surprising factor I learned from the documentary was the community's belief that men have to own a minimum of 3 wives to go to heaven. This faith seems insane to me, and I find it more disturbing that women are forced to marry men when they are underaged. It is difficult to comprehend why these practices have not stopped because they are so blatantly illegal. Warren Jeff has gone to prison since this documentary aired, but he still
Cesarean birthing method can be voluntary as well as involuntary. When a cesarean is chosen in advance it is usually because the mother has a history of infection, which could be transmitted to the baby when it is delivered through the birth canal; the mother has severe to...
“How far along in a pregnancy is it until the unborn child is considered human? At what point does it receive basic rights?” These propositions have been the topic of one the most controversial discussions of the century. Based on the research I have completed on this topic, it has been made indisputable to me that life begins at the moment of conception.
They had lots of information and used many different resources of public information to gather as much information as possible. As a reader, I felt like I was receiving the best possible outlet for data because of the time they went through to check specific data bases such as the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), and every recorded infant death from the year 1973 to 2004. I knew this wasn’t just checked over a couple years and that the patterns could be found continuous over the decades. It really helped their validity to their
I am five months pregnant and single, I am in a situation that I never thought that I would have to face. As far as life experiences go, I can truly tell you that dealing with pregnancy at eight-teen is truly a life changing and stressful event.
It helped me better understand the struggle that mom and pop shops are having to stay in business due to the rise in Walmart’s throughout the United States. It gave me a different perspective on the topics relating to the course because this is greatly influenced by those with money and the power they have to in fact buy out any other offers that may be presented to those that own these large pieces of land where Walmart’s are continuing to try to build more and more Walmart’s. This video showed me how much commercials and television in general manipulates you to believe that Walmart is doing good in the society when in the end it’s all about the amount of profit that the 1% receives. Some of the strengths of the film was letting the viewer see how Walmart is affecting these families on a daily basis from deciding whether to eat or go to the hospital. When you don’t know if you are going to eat or not on any given day shows the impact that Walmart has on a tremendous amount of families. For the amount of profit that a corporation like Walmart has do not treat their employees with the opportunities for a raise, vacation time, and the opportunity to step up and make a difference. It inspired me to make a difference within the people that work there that I know and also educate those that might not know as much as I know about Walmart