Despite advanced medical technology, US trails in maternal health
According to a new report conducted by the State of the World Mother’s, the United States ranks 33 out of 179 countries surveyed for maternal health. [1]
Just last year, the U.S. was at 31. How can a country so developed be drastically behind other countries in taking care of mothers and their newborns? Could it be the medical establishment in the country that is driving the maternal health crisis, or something far more hidden and obscure?
Maternal Health Even Worse in United States
One out of 1,800 women each year dies during or following childbirth, representing the worst maternal death rate of any developed nation…
Personally, I think that women and babies are best suited in a calm and secure birthing environment.
I admire the strong woman that choose home births. I would think that one’s home would have germs that the mother and baby are familiar with as well.
Another nice option are hospitals that offer mid-wives. It would seem you would have the best of both worlds, though the busy atmosphere of a changing, and rushed staff can be a challenge.
I have heard of birthing centers in the Norwegian countries that allow doctors as well.
I prefer a mid-wife, but to have a doctor on hand would be considerate of the mother and child’s health.
Birth preferences are unique to the mother and family, and having the options for all involved, just make sense.