Question

Reflection Module # 3 Birth You may (a) consult with your parents about your own birth, (b) interview a new parent about her birth experience, or (c) consider the birth of your own child(ren). Please discuss the following in your journal: Describe the events leading up to the delivery. Where did the delivery take place? Who was present? Was any medication used? Was the birth experience as you expected it to be? What was your initial reaction to the newborn? How soon were you able to hold the baby? When did you name the child? If you stayed in a hospital, describe your experience after the birth. What were the first weeks at home like? What problems did you experience? How was having a baby different than you expected? Describe a typical day at home during the first weeks after the baby was born.

Answer 1

Reflection Module # 3

(b) interview a new parent about her birth experience :--

The events leading up to the delivery------ Seviour lever pain occurs, discussion about where to take the patient. Is there will be any problem if the delivery is done in the home itself etc.

Where did the delivery take place---------- The delivery take place in the Hospital of cant area.

Who was present-------------------------------- Father was present, her mother, aunt, and brother along with the patient.

Was any medication used-------------------------- Before the delivery several multivitamins were prescribed by the doctor,Since it was the seasor delivery there fore they give anesthesia too the patient at the time of delivery.

Was the birth experience as you expected it to be------ No it is not at all because of the late pregnency. the conception is done after 16 years due to thyroid problem.

What was your initial reaction to the newborn---------- The first reaction was tears in the eyes and become very happy and glad to see the new born baby.

How soon were you able to hold the baby------------- Just after half an hour when become concious.

When did you name the child-------------------------- At the hospital only.

If you stayed in a hospital---------------------------- For three day stayed in the hospital.   

Describe your experience after the birth------- It is very uneasy to get in the maternity ward and also become dependent on other for the day today activities.

What were the first weeks at home like----- First week is like everyone is coming to see me and the baby, it is very happy experience to me.

What problems did you experience--------- There is no problem but at the night the baby started crying suddenly, it is very critical situation that what would be the problem is he hungrey or any thing else.

How was having a baby different than you expected------- Dont have any expectation because, having a baby after 16 years is like a miracil for me.

A typical day---------------- It is hard,You're dealing with being a mum for the first time and the pressures that come with it (both from society and from your own expectations) and then you have broken sleep on top of that. But it does get better. The first 6 weeks are the hardest. Nothing really prepares you though. It's not until you're living it that you understand what it actually mean. I have got a supportive partner, family. They offer me help such as to cook a meal, clean the house, run a bath for me, change the nappy, whatever i need them to do get them to do it.

---------------------------------------------------------------------END----------------------------------------------------------------------