Pagels:Schwangerschaft und Geburtsmediz

Pregnancy and childbirth are particularly sensitive phases in a woman's life. The course of pregnancy and delivery shapes a woman's entire life. Midwives, doctors, nurses, and many other professionals in Germany are ready to ensure a smooth process and the best possible start in life. Generally, a pregnant woman can rely on professional support. However, upon closer examination of the details, it quickly becomes apparent that pregnancy and childbirth involve such complex biological processes that there can never be a guarantee for the desired textbook outcome. Instead, complicated risk assessments often need to be made. In this context, subjective evaluations and emotional situations of all parties involved frequently come into play. Therefore, the path to parenthood can be quite rocky. However, a solid understanding of potential problems can empower a pregnant woman to maintain control over her own body and the well-being of her child. The author has extensive medical experience in obstetrics. He has weighed the needs, fears, and wishes of pregnant women against medical requirements, institutional circumstances, as well as legal and subjective assessments of the birth attendants thousands of times. In this book, he shares his experiences with all those involved in the process of pregnancy and childbirth.