Giving birth the American way

in conditions that threaten the child’s life, but without adequate medical care, complications are possible that could be prevented in more favorable conditions. As a result, infant mortality in the United States is significantly higher than in other developed countries. In 2019, it was 5.7 cases per 1,000 births, which is 2.5 times higher than in Japan and almost twice as high as in Canada.

However, even with insurance and access to modern medical technology, not all women in the United States receive quality care during childbirth. This is especially true for women from minority groups, such as African American and Latina women, who often face discrimination from health care providers and receive less attention and care than white women.

Surgical births are also common in the United States, which are not always performed for medical reasons, but rather at the request of the patient or doctor. This may be due to the desire to reduce labor time or avoid possible complications during natural childbirth. However, operative childbirth carries a risk of complications and requires longer postpartum recovery.

Thus, the choice of where and how to give birth in the United States depends on many factors, including financial capabilities, availability of insurance, personal preferences and medical conditions. However, regardless of the option chosen, it is important to have access to quality health care and receive it without discrimination based on race, gender or social status.