Child Birth in your life and around the world

The process of child birth can truly be a beautiful experience. While studying elementary education in college, I found out that I would be an aunt. I was extremely excited and immediately began to think of all of the experiences I would share with my nephew when he was born. This was also the first time that his mom would be having a child. His mother also learned that her best friend was expecting. They started a small book club and each month they discussed changes to their body as well as how the baby was growing inside. I attended a few doctor appointments and observed how the doctor measured the size of my nephew. The process was truly amazing. I was able to attend the book club and gained insight on pregnancy pros and cons. I truly appreciated being allowed to attend the book club and as each month passed I was able to witness the growth of my nephew. My brother loved to read to my nephew during the time of pregnancy. I believe my nephew also enjoyed hearing the voice of my brother and he would immediately begin to move. I can still remember the first time I felt a kick and his foot press against his mother’s stomach. When the day came for the arrival of my nephew, the family waited anxiously in the waiting room. He was delivered successfully and I cried the moment I saw him in the nursery. In the Netherlands, I learned that expecting mothers primarily use a midwife and the baby is delivered at home. Mother’s in the Netherland’s also have the option to deliver in the hospital. Mother’s from the Netherland’s who would like to visit the hospital will receive a house visit from the midwife for prenatal care. The midwife will then assist with the idea time for you to go to the hospital. In Germany, mother’s choose to use a midwife for their prenatal care. In Germany, by law a midwife is required to be present during the birth and a doctor is optional. In Japan, I learned that mother’s strive to give birth without the use of painkillers. In Japan, the mother’s will deliver the baby at the hospital. Father’s are welcome to be present if they have taken prenatal courses. During the pregnancy process, the children are monitored by a licensed physician or midwife. Although a midwife/ home delivery may be more common, the development and safe delivery of a child is a priority.