Birth In The Dominican Republic

When it comes to giving birth, most women will go to the public hospital and those who can afford it go to private clinics. According to the World Health Organization, the recommended rate for a C-section in a country should be between 5% and 15%. The rate in the Dominican Republic is 31.3%, only exceeded by that of Mexico at 39.1% and Brazil at 36.7%. The main reason for the high level of C-sections is that it is easier and quicker to do, and is also a way to make money out of the patient (Expat online).
The women will be told that they need a C-section as they are too short, too old, their hips too narrow, the baby is too big, the baby is the wrong way round, has its cord around its neck – a whole variety of reasons none of which are usually backed up by scans. And the level of respect for the medical profession is such that the women simply go along with it (Expat online).
Although they have the resources to have children, they have to go through a lot just to have a baby.
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  1. MarthaMay 11, 2019 at 6:49 PM

    Thank you for Sharing Imani. Interesting birth experience in the Dominican Republic. Childbirth seems tough in the Dominican Republic. In Japan where I live, mothers are encouraged to deliver in the natural way which they consider the best. Interesting post!

    Martha

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