Over the years, the women who attend my childbirth clinics have become increasingly fearful of natural birth. It has become more difficult to move them beyond what seems like an unreasonable fear, not just of the pain of labor, but fear for their own safety and the safety of their babies. Why are they so much more afraid?
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Somebody asked me recently why there are so many male gynecologists. It’s mainly by default rather than design. Over the years, there has been an imbalance between males and females in medical schools. But not any longer, the balance is ticking the other way in many countries. The number of female gynecology trainees has been increasing steadily. We are already seeing falling numbers of new male gynecologists.
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Permanent contraception is also referred to as sterilization. As the name implies, it is a permanent form of birth control. It is suitable for couples who harbor no future desires for more children, and is also recommended in individuals with certain medical conditions where pregnancy is ill advised
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Pregnancy is a natural phenomenon. About 80% of pregnancies are usually uncomplicated, while the other 20% may encounter serious problems requiring special attention. But there are so many aches and pains that arise during pregnancy, sometimes making it difficult for couples to decide when it is necessary to see their Obstetrician or midwife.
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Ultrasound scans in pregnancy have become almost routine as part of antenatal care. Affordability and availability also continue to improve. Ultrasound scanning technology has evolved over time, and 2D imaging is slowly being overtaken by 3D and 4D imaging. Fetal images obtained with modern machines are so real that a blur now exists between scanning for medical reasons, and purely as a fad.
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