Biology Giving Birth at Home: Research Proposal

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Moreover, according to neonatal physicians, at least one out of every three- hundred uncomplicated deliveries become complicated when a prolapsed umbilical cord precedes the infant through the birth canal. In such situations, midwives are trained to push the infant's head back into the birth canal to avoid cutting off oxygen to the infant, but in many cases, an emergency Cesarean section is required and the risks associated with the (now complicated) delivery increase substantially because the hand pressure on the infant's head must be maintained until arrival at the delivery room to prevent serious complications and lifelong consequences if the umbilical cord is not kept clear of the pressure being exerted by the contractions forcing the infant out. Physicians specializing in obstetrics relate that they have had to scramble to save the lives of both mother and child after home birthing attempts became complicated, unnecessarily risking the life and welfare of patients.

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In my opinion, it is probably somewhat irresponsible to revert back to home birthing in light of the obvious advantages of the modern hospital environment. It is doubtful that there is any real benefit to the practice and there is substantial evidence that it is potentially deadly. To try to accommodate the increasing trend, several hospitals have established natural birthing centers on or near hospital facilities, so that medical help is closer by in the event of emergency. While this option is obviously preferable to the home birthing choice, the safest and most responsible choice remains hospital delivery.

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