Birth Experience

My first birth experience was that with my daughter. In my state, pregnant women can birth children in the rooms they will be until they are relased from the hospital.  The rooms have everything they need for childbirth.  During this experience, I was astonished how precious it is to acutally see a new life enter this world.  The nurses comes in and check on the patients and give them medicine to help ease the pains.  The nurses also let the patients know how far they are from childbirth. My daughter was in so much pain, but I was there to comfort her and hold her hand through the process.  When it was time for the baby to come, I coached her with breathing and pushing.  Once the baby arrived, it was one of the most enjoyable moments I had ever experienced. Bringing a new life into the world is something that you should never forget.  It is an experience that you can tell others about.  The reason I chose this experience to discuss is because child birth can be a joyous occassion or a sad one.  Fortunately, my daughter gave birth to a healthy baby girl.  It is important that women receive the proper care and nutrition when pregnant, so they can deliver children without health defects or illnesses. 

Birth in Germany

Birth in Germany can be performed at a hospital, a birthing clinic, or at home.  After birth, a midwife will visit daily until the baby is ten days old.  The nurse will check the physical health of the mother and baby.  An employee in Germany must inform their employer as soon as possible if they are pregnant.  Prenatal care and birth is paid by the employer.  Every pregnant woman is entitled to ten or more examinations during pregnancy.  Almost all prenatal examinations can be done by midwives or doctors, the only exception is the ultrasounds must be done by gynaecologist.  For pregnant women who don't work, the welfare state covers all prenatal and healthcare costs.  In many ways preparing for childbirth in Germany is similiar to United States.  People who work, have access to insurance that covers prenatal care.  Women who are unemployed have access to government assistance to help with prenatal care.  It is very important that women get the proper vitamins, minerals and nutrition they need during pregnancy to help with normal growth and development of children.