"Thank God I'm not trying to do this in the States!" She's married to a Brit and they're expecting their first baby at any moment. I've crossed the pond for the event, and in the two weeks I've been on call, I've had a taste of the English way of birth.
Of course, the prenatal care, the birth care, and the postpartum care -- including daily home visits to help with breastfeeding if needed -- are all covered by the taxpayer-funded National Health Service.
Comparison of the delivery of my son. Uninsured at the time 18 years old. My father paid the hefty prenatal care, hospital bill and postpartum care. No midwife. Breastfeeding was taught by the nurse right before being discharged to go home. No Home Visits to help with breastfeeding trial and error and later conclusion to bottle feed because I needed heavy pain killers after the delivery. Another stark difference: midwives run the prenatal clinics and labor wards . Most women never even see an obstetrician; if they do it's because there's a complication or health concern. Similarities people around to support the mother and child. Additional insights learned, natural birth at home is the norm in England rather than a radical idea. I continue to believe Prenatal and Postpartum care are both important for the mother and child.
It is good to know that you had your father to pay prenatal and postpartum care. The child-birthing process is a major ordeal for women. Personally, I think that services for women that are uninsured should be paid for regardless if they have insurance or not. Just stating my opinion!I am glad everything worked out for you.
ReplyDeleteHello Elaine, Thank you for sharing. It is good that you have your father support. Sophia
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