A piece of advice to women in developing countries.
My last day as a houseofficer ended with me giving a presentation on severe Pre- eclampsia. This is hypertension in pregnancy + protein in the urine ± oedema( accumulation of fluid especially on the legs). In very severe form the woman starts convulsing ( ECLAMPSIA). At this point unless interventions are prompt, death may just be at the door.
Now my advice, every pregnant lady should register for Ante natal care in a hospital WHERE YOU HAVE A DOCTOR. A doctor will pick up several factors that would pose a threat to the mother and the baby and intervene in time.
Pregnancy should not be the cause of death for any waman. Don't make your love ones cry on account of carelessness.
If the Doctor says the safest option of delivery is Caesarean section, it's not a time for prayers against this mode of delivery. Your family will not give you an award for your mode of delivery.
How your baby came to the world is really nobody's business.
Don't let families or friends take decisions for you. Some times I know finance is an issue. My advice, as a woman from when you notice you are pregnant, start saving up for both a vaginal delivery and caesarean section which ever happens you are safe.
Safety of the mother and child is the purpose of pregnancy in every hospital.
