Nádya had an ultrasound last Thursday, and everything looks good—except that the umbilical cord is around the baby's neck twice. I did some research on this, and what I found set me at ease (we were really nervous when we found this out). But evidently here in Brazil this is a big deal, and the only way to solve it is to do a C-section. From what I read that does not make a lot of sense to me, but then it seems like doctors opt to do surgery more often here. Then again, I am not a doctor, and maybe I missed something.
One thing that was different: We went to the insurance company's imaging clinic. The doctor was grumpy, and the image is not as clear as the other doctor's office. We probably will not opt to go that route again. The also charged us R$ 10.00 for the DVD without a case; that is robbery.
I think it is really interesting and cool that we can take video of this stuff home. In fact, here all of your medical records are yours. You take the results home, and then take them to your doctor. He looks at them, but does not keep them.
Oh, and the picture above is from the ultrasound. The doctor measured her foot, which was nearly 7 centimeters long. She takes after her daddy in this regard.
Link: Ultrasound Video (Choose the “Third Ultrasound”)
[Update: We went to the Obstetrician today, and his analysis was directly in line with what I had read on the internet. The ultrasound doctor is evidently not an obstetrician. :D
Oh, and everything is looking perfectly normal he said. We go back at the end of the month.]
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From what I've gathered, the majority of births in Brazil involve a C-Section, almost by default, even if not needed. I think the idea is to avoid the pain and labor of childbirth. I find this very strange practice.
ReplyDeleteWell Phil, I think the reason is a pragmatic one. Doctors are better paid for C-Sections than for the natural method, as it is a surgery and involves the use of anesthesics and stuff. The public system does not pay too well for surgeries either, but it is better than for natural deliveries. It sucks, I know, but that might stand as an explanation.
ReplyDeleteDas Cola!