First Pregnancy And Birthing Interview Essay

It was not hard for me to decide who I wanted to interview for this assignment; my mother has given birth naturally to four kids which simply demonstrates one of the reasons why she is the strongest person I know. My mother was extremely young when she first got pregnant at the age of eighteen while still attending high school. She did not know anything about being a mom or what the birthing process would be like so during her first pregnancy she decided to take a Lamaze class to help her have a better understanding what her pregnancy and birthing process would be like. She had her first child at a young age, got married at a young age, and got divorced at a young age, but now my mom is the strongest woman I know especially after everything she has gone through in such a short time. A year after my parents got married I was born and was the fourth child my mom delivered, but being my dad’s first and only child. My mom, Denise, is now 48 years old and while she lied on my bed as I asked her these questions, I could tell that in her mind, it all only …show more content…
These signs caused her to think she might be pregnant and after taking a pregnancy test, she was in fact correct. During the first few months, she began to slightly feel morning sickness; however, it was not frequent. She did things that most soon to be mothers would do, and went to the doctor often, had ultrasounds, wanted to know the sex of the baby, took prenatal vitamins, and prepared for my arrival by purchasing clothes, toys, etc. During her pregnancy she was able to recall the feeling of what it was like to feel me kick her. She said it felt like a flutter, almost as if a small dolphin was swimming in her stomach. Other than the kicking, she never experienced any sort of pain or discomfort; however, during the last month she recalled having to waddle while she