C-sections are indeed overused because so many factors can be controlled for both practically and convenience. I have obstetrician friends both here and back home who confirm this.
As long as your wife is left to rest and the post-op is done well there is nothing to worry about. If you are against c-section for other reasons it is perfectly understandable but now focus your energy on your lovely baby and helping your wife to recover well. You can still try normal delivery with the next baby. The myth about you can only have c-sections after you already have one is already debunked and only true when there are scarring or other complications.
As for big hospitals here, if they have enough staff or if you donāt go to the most āfamousā one of their team, they most definitely will be ok to wait for the normal timing of delivery and have a natural one. They donāt push you to have a c-section Unless necessary. The difference between a clinic and a big hospital is comfort. Places like Taiwan Adventist Hospital have certain nicer āsuitesā you can stay at but they are usually occupied so you will end up in a normal room with another mother and her baby.
I personally would never trade the security of a big hospital to the comfort of a small clinic. If anything goes wrong they have it all there. Clinics would have to transfer you to a big hospital, are focused solely on the doctors schedule, and are generally less staffed then a respectable hospital. They usually have 2 doctors on call , so if your doctor canāt make it there is another one. Big hospitals have more than 2.
Once again, enjoy your blessing of being a father and help your wife. Thatās the best you can do for them.
Our first was born in a private clinic. They suggested C section a few times and we declined. They respected that. I was there with my wife by her side the entire time and cut the cord.
Our second was born at home with a midwife. Of course no C section. Was present the entire time.
C sections are pushed here a lot. As long as there really is no health risk for a natural birth, just push back, stand firm.
Our opinion is that the push for unnecessary C sections is all about $$$.
I am with you on clinics. I try to avoid them like the plague. Ours was taken to a big hospital after much searching and testing the doctors. Was happy with the doctors service, less so on nursing staff.
Ours couldnt come out. 4 days of extreme pain, mom couldnt open up enough. With waste material going into her lungs, they said must do c section. 1 terrifying month in ICU and all was well. I thank my lucky stars for the quality staff at that time. Was during a typhoon, flooding, eletricity was on and offā¦the works. Shaved a decade off my life im sure!
Finding a good , well equiped hospital i think is very important. Clinics are hit and miss. But even the good ones, i wouldnt want to have an emergency at.
Interesting note, i was not allowed in to cut or view. But may of been the situation, not the hospital.
Smaller clinics are hit and miss. The bigger ones are better, but can get pricey.
Our first was born here: Dianthus
We were extremely happy with them. Lots of privacy for the mother, good doctors and amazing facilities.
I had big reservations about having our second at home. However my wife was set on it. So we did. Having a personal midwife was a great experience. Very personal and special.
It changed my mind about the absolute necessity of being at a hospital.
2 family members are midwives in my country of birth. Love the idea. Havent personally seen it much in taiwan in that sense. I would love to hear more about your experience on finding, dealing with and all that if you are willing to share.
It is an idea i am quite fond of, but there are some serious considerations first.
A few mths down the line, my wife got pregnant againā¦this time we decided to go to a smaller clinicā¦Doctor was an old guy, nice, warm & friendly but we sort of felt the place was not modern enough, equipments were old, beds not that clean etc. Sadly, my wife suffered another miscarriage 2 weeks later.
I attended my sons birth in a private clinic in Taichung Taiwan. The doctor has also finished a degree at John Hopkins University. In 1991 it was rare for fathers to be allowed to attend births in Taiwan. Also the post natal care was in the clinic / hospital as it was setup for that. No NHI and I know we spent quite a lot probably NT$60k or more I really donāt remember Iāll ask. Moms always remember these things lol.
My son was there for his children being born and took photoās as the child was born and placed on mothers chest. Both born in Sydney, same doctor.
My son was a natural birth 4.2kg and 54 cm in length to a small Taiwanese mother. His sonās were C section but full term pregnancy. The last one born 2 weeks ago 3.7kg and 52cm long. Born in Sydney. Iām off to see visit my new grandson this week.
There was something in the news about a hospital getting into trouble for pushing women to have c-section. Had to do with insurance money or something. It was a pretty big hospital from what I remember. Iām sure someone can find the article if they searched for it.
Iāve mentioned before that my MOL encouraged/tried to make my wife to get a c section because she had paid for some private health insurance so it would be a waste not to use it. We were losing money. In her eyes. My wife was like I would rather not have a scar and have a quicker recovery than money.
Some people make money from c-section as long as there is medical necessity. Some people have double or triple insurance, so can stand to gain a lot. Some clinics were known for being able to promise medically required c-sections. Those clinics were caught and tried to better their lives, but are still the most likely place to be told you need a c-section, especially if you wink at the doctor
We go to one of those clinics actually as the mom wants a c-section.
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ā¦A few weeks later, my wife suffered a miscarriage!
