Regarding the age of the mother, it is said that the safest time to bear a child is between the ages of 16 to 35. When or if a woman decides to get pregnant outside of the ideal age bracket, whether it be at a younger or older age, …show more content…
As the interview progressed, and the labour process became the subject of discussion, when asked where her birth took place, Gizelda stated that her pregnancy occurred at a hospital. Her reasoning behind this controversial decision was, she believed at a hospital, her baby and herself would truly be in the best hands and care. However, when referring to the facts, home births are statistically proven by many industrialized countries to be just as safe as hospital deliveries, if the mother is healthy, the pregnancy has gone smoothly, and that there is a midwife present. (Shaffer, D., Kipp, K., Willoghby, T., & Wood, E. (2013), Developmental Psychology, p.145) Although the typical pregnancy lasts thirty-seven to forty-two weeks, Gizelda’s baby decided to make an appearance five weeks early, labelling her child as premature. Preterm infants, which are babies born more than 3 weeks before their normal due date, are at a much greater risk than average term babies. Although they are typically small in size, their body weights are often appropriate