Has Arizona lost it's mind?
The Italian Mama
October 20, 2013
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So, I got a bit curious on the birthing laws in Arizona. Ok, well I know a lot of women who have illegal
midwives and home births here, and for good reason (I was unaware of these laws until now).
Please note: I am NOT an advocate for home birth (I like doctors and nurses and drugs, ok?). I am NOT a feminist. Oh...and if you have a complicated pregnancy none of what I say should apply to you...see a doctor...unless you are Christian Scientist...in which case...keep on doing what you're doing, I think you're all brave as can be.
Now...that being said. I have delivered (with the help of medical staff...ok...nurses really if we are being honest) 3 babies over the course of 10 years. There are a lot of women who have had many more...I know a few. Arizona seems to be under the silly impression that they know what is best for moms and babies. Not doctors, the STATE. My doctor is great, he is open, he is honest, and he knows I like drugs so we are all good. But, what if...just what if I wanted a home birth? I would have to hire a certified midwife, file paperwork with the state (seriously?) and then my midwife would notify the local ER when I go into labor? Umm...let me tell you how wrong this is. First, I want my midwife's FULL attention, second, the ER? Really? On any other planet if you call the emergency department and say you are in labor they will transfer you to L&D. Do you know why? Because labor is NOT an emergency. It is normal. TOTALLY NORMAL. Ugh. Oh, and usually they simply don't do the whole pregnant screaming woman in the middle of the trauma room thing...that is why they have a labor and delivery unit. Duh.
Oh and if you are having multiples, nope, you have got to go to the hospital. I cannot even be sure why...if positioning is good or can be manipulated to be good you should be fine. But, you know...whatever. And oh what a laugh this is, but if you are over 42 weeks pregnant (because it is a total science you know!) you cannot have a home birth at all.
I am disgusted...
I cannot support a government that thinks they know what is best in every aspect of my life. If you re-read what I just wrote about, you will note that most of the women (I didn't even list VBACs, which are about banned here) have no choice but a c-section. While I understand it aids in delivery, I cannot support one outside emergency situations because they lead to women being told they are limited to the number of children they can have, or worse...they can't have more period. With VBACs in Arizona you can only have had one c-section and that child must be over 18 months old. And the c-section has to have been for only certain reasons. This whole control thing has gotten out of hand.
Arizona is putting women's lives at risk by forcing those who would prefer a natural life to have an unassisted home birth. I cannot support that in any way.
midwives and home births here, and for good reason (I was unaware of these laws until now).
Please note: I am NOT an advocate for home birth (I like doctors and nurses and drugs, ok?). I am NOT a feminist. Oh...and if you have a complicated pregnancy none of what I say should apply to you...see a doctor...unless you are Christian Scientist...in which case...keep on doing what you're doing, I think you're all brave as can be.
Now...that being said. I have delivered (with the help of medical staff...ok...nurses really if we are being honest) 3 babies over the course of 10 years. There are a lot of women who have had many more...I know a few. Arizona seems to be under the silly impression that they know what is best for moms and babies. Not doctors, the STATE. My doctor is great, he is open, he is honest, and he knows I like drugs so we are all good. But, what if...just what if I wanted a home birth? I would have to hire a certified midwife, file paperwork with the state (seriously?) and then my midwife would notify the local ER when I go into labor? Umm...let me tell you how wrong this is. First, I want my midwife's FULL attention, second, the ER? Really? On any other planet if you call the emergency department and say you are in labor they will transfer you to L&D. Do you know why? Because labor is NOT an emergency. It is normal. TOTALLY NORMAL. Ugh. Oh, and usually they simply don't do the whole pregnant screaming woman in the middle of the trauma room thing...that is why they have a labor and delivery unit. Duh.
Oh and if you are having multiples, nope, you have got to go to the hospital. I cannot even be sure why...if positioning is good or can be manipulated to be good you should be fine. But, you know...whatever. And oh what a laugh this is, but if you are over 42 weeks pregnant (because it is a total science you know!) you cannot have a home birth at all.
I am disgusted...
I cannot support a government that thinks they know what is best in every aspect of my life. If you re-read what I just wrote about, you will note that most of the women (I didn't even list VBACs, which are about banned here) have no choice but a c-section. While I understand it aids in delivery, I cannot support one outside emergency situations because they lead to women being told they are limited to the number of children they can have, or worse...they can't have more period. With VBACs in Arizona you can only have had one c-section and that child must be over 18 months old. And the c-section has to have been for only certain reasons. This whole control thing has gotten out of hand.
Arizona is putting women's lives at risk by forcing those who would prefer a natural life to have an unassisted home birth. I cannot support that in any way.
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