A personal birthing experience that I remember so well is the birth of my son. I remember being a little nervous because I didnt know what to expect and/or the level of pain that I may endured. I was scheduled for a C-section and arrived to the hospital a day before for preparation. I chose this as my example because my son means the world to me and I believe bringing him into this world and seeing him for the first time was the best time in my life. Having birth to a child is the most precious moment that a family may experience. The way the body works to prepare for the birthing event is amazing. A newborn learns to breathe, suck, etc, immediately coming into this world; and that child will continue to develop and learn throughout their lifetime as well.
The country that I chose to find out how births happen is South Africa. In rural areas, mothers may give birth in community health centres and/or district hospitals; however, these do have high maternal mortality rates. In more populated areas it is usual to go to provincial tertiary and national central hospitals where wards can be crowded. Mothers may also give birth at home. Mothers stay in the hospital for post-natal checks and until a paediatrician has seen the baby. In the private sector, mothers have the option of giving birth in a hospital or at home. It is necessary to discuss options with the private healthcare facility. I have realized that the births in South Africa are similiar to the birthing in the USA.
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