A Case presentation on normal spontaneous vaginal delivery

Abstract

INTRODUCTION : Birth, the start of life anew, the continuation of a generation, the start of something new, not just for the baby, not just for the mother but for everyone in the family and everyone dear to them. They say birth is both the most painful and most amazing thing a mother could ever experience. It's the most painful experience because some women prefer delivering their baby naturally, and it's the most amazing feeling because it is like receiving a badge of honor for going through immense pain and for being committed to whole process of pregnancy from conception to birth. Being pregnant is no easy task; your body goes through different changes and it's not just the physical aspect but it's you whole being. This means you go through changes physically, emotionally, mentally, and even spiritually, and that's not just for the first month but for the whole nine month of pregnancy. That is why when you and your partner do decide to get pregnant, you make sure that you are ready in all aspects, that you are committed to parenthood and when the time comes for the birth of the child, you are 100% sure that this is what you want and there are no holdbacks whatsoever.They say ideal age for a woman to get pregnant is in her twenties. Biology says that it is in these years that a woman's body is ready and that a woman's fertility is at its peak. That being said, pregnancy at any age has its advantage and disadvantages. Advantages of getting pregnant in the ideal age group are: (1) Young woman's eggs are less likely than an older woman's to have genetic abnormalities and other birth defects. (2) Risk for miscarriage is far lower as well. (3) Women in their twenties are at lower risk of health complication, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and gynecological problems. (4) Younger woman are also less likely to have premature babies than women older than 35. (Matthiessan,2014).With advantages comes disadvantages. Here are some disadvantages of getting pregnant at a young age: (1) it is in your twenties that you may still be figuring out a career path and establishing yourself. (2) it may not be financially optimal because many younger clients still have a lot of debt. (3) Younger women or couples also don't have the enough life experience to declare themselves to be ready. (4) It requires complete sacrifice and patience and not many young couples are prepared for such change. (Matthiessen, 2014).