Where do you prefer to give birth?

[Humayraa]

There are so many options available these days. Which one do you prefer?

[Humayraa]

Oops...I forgot to add the "at home" option. Ah well...!!!

I'd prefer a birthing centre. I somehow feel as though they're more equipt and better able to offer more options for natural delivery because that's what they specialize in. Doctors in public hospitals especially tend to be more impatient from what I've heard, waAllaahu 'alam. I also feel that birth centres are more private than hospitals, waAllaahu 'alam. If however there isn't 1 available where I live (I still don't know yet), I'd prefer a private hospital inshaaAllaah.

[LaylahH]

The hospitals that I gave birth in were private with birthing centers. I had a very peaceful and elaborate setup. It was very family oriented and I could have anyone I wanted present. My births were all 24hr ordeals with 2 of them being induced so I had all sorts of visitors during that span of time. With my preemie the hospital and team were EXCELLENT. I felt like a queen and had a very comfortable birthing room.

I dont know how France does it but in the USA most private hospitals have developed the birthing room concept. You stay there from start to finish and they try to make them resemble a home seting as much as possible.

[DiamondLady Mema-Eemah]

Well back when I was having babies....(Shay & Sha-Ron anyway), they had a section of the hospital that was just for pregnant Moms & babies.....but because Rahjeev was a preemie, I had to go to a "teaching hospital" and it was a whole floor of "special concerns" cases.

Nowadays, they have "birthing centers" inside the hospitals and they are soooooooo much nicer and well equipped then when I was popping out my babies....lolol.

I voted Hospital....but now that I think of it, I would choice a "birthing center" because it sounds much more "personal & thought-out".

I would like to add also that I have been present at one Home Birth and at least 3 other Hospital Births.....and they were ALL amazing....Mashallah!!


Naimah (eemah1) [smilie=kitty.gif]

[ummi2mybabies]

i had my babies at a private hospital where they had private rooms i wouldnt want to share a room with someone else ewwwwww

[umm_maryam]

I vote public hospital. In the city i gave birth to my Maryam, there where two hospitals. A big public university hospital and a small privat one. In the big, it was like a small city itself, with different buildings. They have had an own delivery building with each kind of technical equipment and specialists. The deliveryrooms where different designed up to the parents wishes. That included deliverybadtub, stereo and tv and else. And for emergency situations the specialists are in the house. Fact is that they brought high risk deliverys from the half country to this hospital.
If ALLAH would bless me with another child, i would choose the same public hospital again.

[Umm Ahmad]

I voted Private hospital since around here in Saudi Arabia there is no such thing as birthing centres and alhamdulillah the private hospitals here have a totaly seperate floor for deliveries and babies etc , alhamdulillah !
And the Public hospitals aren't in such great conditions plus most of the docs there are arabic speaking so u can't express urself as well as you'd like .

[Ummi_to_Siraj]

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I voted Private Hospital because I don't like the idea of so much traffic going through where I am staying with my newborn. I gave birth one of the few Public hospitals where it was basically like a private hospital because of the area where it is located and the affiliated doctors. They have another hospital closer to the city and you can tell that it is a public hospital, but where I went it was nicer. I loved it, I had a private room and honestly it was alot like staying in a hotel, but with more personal service. I really loved being in that hospital, and when I was leaving I was actually sad because it was so nice and they really spoiled me, lol.

Jehada

[Halimah]

I didn't vote because I don't really have a preference. Where I live, all the choices are about the same - both the public and private hospitals have complete wings that are literally birthing centers. I delivered both of my children in a birthing center of a private hospital and was very pleased with the experience both times.

[Razzanah]

[smilie=111281salams.gif] I had both of my children at chestnut hill hospital in philadelphia I had my own birthing room and my own doctor that delivered me it was a very good birthing experience she knew me very well and talk me threw the pain MashaAllah . I did not take any medications at all she allowed me to bond with my children and my son I breast feed him before they took him out the room . After birth i had my own room so that I could have company and it had a shower I enjoy the hospital because i like to be catered too. I like visitors and to be relax with out being back home in a day . [smilie=243221icon_lol.gif] so vote hospital I never had a bad experience and InshaAllah I dont [smilie=243221icon_lol.gif]

[Leihalaa]

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I've had my sons at private and birthing center. I rather go to a birthing center only because i can leave as soon as possible. I like the private hospital cause they real take care of you for a $$$$$ and if there is any problem being in a hospital is a little safer.

aloha leila

[Umm Yehiya]

What's the difference between a public and a private hospital?

[Humayraa]

Sis Laylah,


I dont know how France does it...

I don't know either, well not yet anyways.

Sis Piper,


What's the difference between a public and a private hospital?

Public hospitals are owned and funded by the state, whereas private hospitals are owned and funded by private individuals, corporations, enterprises, etc. There is little to no state funding in their operations. In some countries health care in public hospitals is free (as in paid for by the state) and in private hospitals it's paid for by the individual patients or their families. It really differs from country to country though. Here though private hospitals are not funded by the state, I don't pay for either private or public health care, Alhamdulillaah.

[Umm Yehiya]

Oh, then I went to a private hospital. Jazakallahkhair for your reply sista Humayraa.

I really liked it - but I labored at home as long as possible. When I went to the hospital, I was 9 cm. I labored at the hospital for about 1 hour before giving birth, and that's the way I prefer it.

I'm a little bit nervous about COMPLETELY giving birth at home; so maybe next time INSHA'ALLAH I'll again labor at home as long as possible, and do some research into birthing centers...that sounds interesting. Anything that's looking out for the best interests of mothers & babies is interesting to me, and anything that respects choices that are more natural and perhaps off the beaten path are good.

[dinah]

in 1980 as I never forget I was in the surgery room under contruction with plastic around the three walls ..hearing the banging etc...with my first daughter when she was born so that sure takes away pleasant precious moment ,the privacy,concerns of germs, dust etc etc . pretty bad.I was served lobster for dinner afterward. IM suprised at many options we do have now which I liked a lot better.

[mexy1]

I like private hospital, more peaceful, quiet, helpful, nicer. the public ones if they could they would just throw you out after delivery if they could.

[UmmBarakah]

i went with private widwives, i had 3 widwives that arranged for a private room in a hospital, i got to go through most of my labour at home and then when i was ready my main midwife drove me and hubby to the hospital and they were joined by 2 others, apart from ending up having an all natural birth and almost dying in the process it was a good experience, i now know that inshallah if i can go through natural labour i can go through anything

[dinah]

I talked with this mother who had her first baby almost the same time as me 1981.....so she had a baby in the car so I guess I should not complained about mine. her hubby fussed she left a bloody mess in the new car than the baby. mmmm....

[ladynhijab]

I'm giving birth in a public hospital but with my own room, thats the cheapest & most efficient way to do it here[smilie=1224311icon_wink.gif] & if you know my DH thats what he's all about lol [smilie=243221icon_lol.gif] but if i had a choice i would say a private hospital

[NadiasMommy]

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I gave birth to my daughter in a local hospital. To be honest I'm not sure if it was considered private or public as I think they take people with and without insurance??? I did have a private room for the labor/delivery and for the rest of my stay. My ob-gyn was very hands off and I appreciated that.

Having said that, I would like the opportunity to try as close to natural as possible if Allah subhana wa ta'ala blesses me with another baby. Although I'm not really sure what options are available in Germany yet. Guess I'll find out soon :)

Naimah

[OomHaleemah]

`Assalamu `Alaykum,

I gave birth to Haleemah in my bedroom in a pool of water masha'Allah [smilie=12biggrin.gif]
I had a sister midwife from next door be my guide when i had her
I would do this again b/c it was relaxing and tranquil the entire time
there was noo stress of move from hospital to house either
i recovered quickly also masha'allah

[Muslimah2008]

:salam:

Definately in a hospital- 100% and it must only be women in my room!!! I make sure of that!



Hanan

[Aneesah8]

:salam:

In a private hospital room insha'Allah - my last two were born in a private room in a hospital alhamdulilah before that it was a regular hospital. I'm somewhat traditional when it comes to giving birth but I've given some thought to the more "naturalistic" ways.

[UmmKareem]

:salam:,

Kareem was born in a hospital and Safirah in a birthing centre in a private room - now I want a home birth that's my preference for the next baby insha'Allah.

[lina]

In the hospital , private

[Naina Zara]

:salam:

Zain was born in a private hospital and I absolutely loved the environment and the staff there ...would definitely consider giving birth there again in the future Inshallah

[umm zina]

well i voted public hosptial but thats what i gave birth in when i lived in the uk and will do again but if i were to give brith in algeria then i would have to go private heard to many bad stories about public hosptials here

[Umm Ibrahim]

:salam:

I had the first 4 at the public hospital in the UK and the last 2 in private hospital here in KSA. I would have liked to have tried home birth for the last 2 but that option doesn't exist here in Saudi.

[UmmKareem]

:salam:,

Sis UmmIbrahim, just curious, do you mean homebirth is illegal in Saudi? SubhanAllah.

[Umm Ibrahim]

:salam:

As far as I have been able to make out, yes I think it is. Not 100% sure on that though. For sure you wouldn't be able to find anyone to attend to the birth at home anyway as midwives have a totally different status here. They are not viewed as the professionals they are in the UK. It's always the OB who has to deliver the baby. I think you had an unassisted home birth it could be problematic getting the birth certificate for the baby.

[Hayfa]

This was a good piece I saw the other day on Discovery Health.. called Free Birthing.. if it comes on again, which it probably will, its worth watching

http://health.discovery.com/tv/crib-notes/freebirthing.html

[UmmKareem]

:salam:,

Jezakallah khair sis Hayfa that looks awesome, I'm going to try and catch it hopefully!

Wow UmmIbrahim that's weird subhanAllah..I know at least in Iraq most people use a "midwife" or a trained doula type of woman in the village when they can't recieve medical care and even when they can they still utilize them..

[michiganmuslimah]

I would like to birth at home, but my dh is against it. So my choice is a birthing center where I had my 2nd and labored during my 1st. The center gave me the best of both worlds at it was connected to a hospital. It wasn't free standing. Hayfa I watched the doc about freebirthing more than once. Its really interesting to learn the reasons why the various mommies chose the route.

[UmmMusa]

Salaams,

I prefer a homebirth but I'm giving birth at a birthing centre too, my midwife and my OB are scared with preeclampsia there will be problems, I agree. But maybe next time inshAllah...I'm not too sure what my husband thinks about it...We've talked about it and he never said no to anything so..who knows lol.

[✿Aisℎa✿]

Home is the best place to give birth in my opinion because i think hospital is for sick people and pregnancy is not an illness..u r more likely to have unnessary interventions in hospital..homebirths r d best. had my first in hospital and it was the worst experience of my life..my homebirth however was one of the best experiences of my life.

[Yamina]

Assalaamu alaikum,

I voted private hospital as that's my preferred option here in Kuwait. The public hospitals aren't that good and there are no birthing centres here.

[PrincessBella]

Salaam,
I had Rudainah in a public hospital in UK and I dont think I will ever go back to that hospital if I ever get pregnant again,I think I'll go for birthing center or private hospital;my experience in public hospital has truly turned me off hospitals and pregnancies:(

[Umm Ibrahim]

:salam:

Insha'Allah khair sis.

I heard that it really is a matter of luck when it comes to hospitals in London - there are many excellent maternity units but also some really dire ones. Good idea to ask around for other people's experiences next time insha'Allah and find a hospital that people recommend and see if you can get in there.

[umm zina]

i gave brith in london with me three kids the frist in kings college hosp it was ok and the other two in guys and i found this ok but this one is in st thomas the reason is with the last two they were closed so i had to go to guys

[UmmMusa]

Salaams,

I've heard in Britain they are much more pro-midwife and natural childbirth, mashAllah is that true?

[εssence]

I had the first 4 with a hospital birth. The last 3 were at home, inshaallah this one will be also.

[History Lady]

As Salaam Alaikum,

I prefer a birthing center, wayyy too nervous and unsure of myself for a home birth but I did my research, research, research! in order to have my birth center birth last time. Al Humdulilah it went well and like I planned (22 hour, natural labor all the way with my sweetheart the end result al Humdulilah) so I plan to hopefully repeat the experience and have my son at the birthing center again. This time with a water birth I'm hoping!

[qiyama]

i'd prefer a birthing centre because, like humayraa, i think they would try their best to give you a natural birth.

[ummafraz]

:salam:

if we could afford it, then a private hospital..Alhamdhulillah, I 'delivered' Afraz in the same hospital where dh works, so Alhamdhulillah we got a concession, which we could afford..I choose private coz I dont think I would be able to manage getting up and taking the baby off his crib, come back to the bed, and feed him all by my own if its a c-section..here, the public hopsitals dont provide that sort of help..I heard even changing napkins had to be done by themselves, c-section or not :(

[Zawja_wa_Ummi]

I voted for birthing centre,, I delivered in a hospital but Ive heard positive reactions about birthing centre.

[texas_muslimah]

I just go with my insurance, lol. i cannot afford a private hospital. but where my daughter was delivered, i had a very private room, large and comfy. alhamdulillah.