I hear of women in my community and across the world either having stillbirths or dying during the process of birth all the time. Why?
How can a dog or a cow give birth in the dirt and turn out fine, but if humans did the same, the mom/infant have a higher chance of dying? How can baby mice, who are similar to human babies (naked, gross, blind), survive the “newborn phase”?
And why are babies so big but useless? I understand that babies have evolved to have a soft skull to accommodate their big brain, but why don’t they have the strength to keep their head up?
In: Biology
im not speaking based on politics! I SWEAR! i am a medical professional i promise 😭the birthing position they put you in in the hospital is not as beneficial for the mother and baby, but the doctor has easier access if things go awry! the ideal birthing position is like, on your knees, holding your top half up (this is so vulgar so i am sorry, but kinda like the cowgirl position, but less sexy). most home births that i’ve witnessed end up in that position and it moves things smoother for the mom. THAT BEING SAID. someone has to be kind of in the moms tush to make sure the baby gets caught safely (they’re coming out head first, but Cannot fall out head first), so it’s kind of whichever you prefer, less pain but it’s harder to push out, or more pain but it’s easier to push.
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