I had my 31 week baby appointment today and everything is fine and going along just as it should. This pregnancy has been completely uneventful and I have not had one actual medical issue. (Many many complaints, but no actual 'issues'.) However, because I was hospitalized at 34 weeks with Annie (due to 'suspected' low amniotic fluid- which several doctors afterwards told me was more likely a measurement issue than an actual issue), I now have to go in EVERY WEEK for a sonogram and a doctor's appointment. By the time you get in for the sono, then wait around for the doctor, it's always a 2 hour process. It's a damn good thing I have a lot of free time in life. Seriously, how do they expect 'normal' working people to do this, and for 2 months!? It's complete insanity.
With that said, I was talking to a friend of mine the other day who is pregnant and has opted for a midwife and a home birth. Now, I am NOT that earthy nor can I imagine going through labor without the lovely, lovely addition of an epidural. But, her midwife does not do all these sonograms and seemingly pointless doctor's appointments, which sounds absolutely wonderful. The theory is that she is healthy and there is no reason she shouldn't have a healthy pregnancy. The midwife relies on the mom-to-be to know her body enough to communicate any problems or issues. Wouldn't that be fabulous? I think somehow we need to find a happy medium. I would prefer a doctor and a hospital (with easy access to the all essential drugs), but it would be nice to not be treated like a medical anomaly who needs constant attention and follow-up. Dude, I'm just pregnant.
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