tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37709909.post5397472479171844754..comments2023-10-31T10:52:44.454-05:00Comments on Making Birth Safe in the US. (aka Hospital Birth Debate): What about the mamas?Baby Keeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771156154070579302noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37709909.post-13336831153039685972007-01-16T19:35:00.000-06:002007-01-16T19:35:00.000-06:00Dear Daharja, and little One,
Wishing you a gentl...Dear Daharja, and little One,<br /><br />Wishing you a gentle, peaceful birth experience and wonderful reconnection in your arms.<br /><br />I am surprised to hear that homebirth is widely accepted there but not covered by third party payments. It's a big cost, but with untold payoffs. I really believe there is a great value, choice, and responsibility for paying for what one believes in and wants. So many procedures are paid for here by insurance even though the procedure doesn't create huge change or healing. People will keep going to do interventions or drugs that don't help or change becuase they don't have to "pay" for it. People will pay for what is a priority in their lives.<br /><br />What could be more important than the birth of your baby?<br /><br />My first child's birth in 1975 cost $300 for the doctor and $300 for the hospital. We made payments for a year. I was so happy when he was "paid in full."<br /><br />Please keep us posted and let us know when your baby is here in your arms.Baby Keeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13771156154070579302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37709909.post-66716366837079697752007-01-15T17:13:00.000-06:002007-01-15T17:13:00.000-06:00The rest of the world continues to boggle at the U...The rest of the world continues to boggle at the US's poor state of healthcare, yet the US is so insular that it continues to view itself as a world leader.<br /><br />As a very (8 1/2 months) pregnant mother planning a homebirth, there is *no way* I would consider having a baby in the US - looking at US statistics it<br />s pretty close to third world conditions over there.<br /><br />However, Australia (where I live) seems to be getting worse and following the US model, with increased interventions and c-section rates. Hence my choice to homebirth. <br /><br />We're paying a LOT for it - homebirth is not covered by either public health funcding or private insurance, so our costs will be roughly $4-500 all up (about $3,500 US), but to keep away from hospitals we consider the money well spent. And no, we are not wealthy people - the cost is hitting us HARD.<br /><br />I'll be sure to let you know how our homebirth goes, though! Wish me well! <br /><br />Daharja<br />Due February 8 2007.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497683565965322222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37709909.post-10029602649050196662007-01-15T13:22:00.000-06:002007-01-15T13:22:00.000-06:00It is sad that there are states that do not allow ...It is sad that there are states that do not allow anyone but doctors to attend births and that women wishing for the safer option of homebirth must do so illegally with a midwife in attendance to receive proper care or go it alone. I am glad that the outcomes of your births went so well and that you followed your heart!Heather B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07344763698496729767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37709909.post-15437170849224297492007-01-15T12:13:00.000-06:002007-01-15T12:13:00.000-06:00Thank you for telling the truth. I'm a mom of fiv...Thank you for telling the truth. I'm a mom of five homeborn children, and grateful for the care I received. It's not a fully-legal option in my state, but with the abysmal birth outcomes in the US as a whole, you'd think the powers-that-be would consider all options for improving outcomes.<br /><br />But, follow the money, I guess.BGKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852805739607983977noreply@blogger.com