For this project I was interested in exploring how becoming pregnant and eventually giving birth took a toll on the mother in both a physical and mental aspect. As a male, I could not begin to even imagine what the hardships of being pregnant are like and if I did, I'm sure I would be way off compared to the real thing. So in order to get somehwat of an accurate idea, I decided to ask mothers in my life about what they went through during their time being pregnant and giving birth and how much they went through physically and mentally. Below are the questions I asked each of my interviewees for the project.
1. What were some significant physical/mental changes you went through during pregnancy?
2. How did you feel knowing that your child was causing all of this?
3. What would you change about being pregnant in order for it to be easier on you?
4. Are all the physical/mental struggles worth it in the end when your child is born?
For the project, I interviewed 3 women in my life who have much experience when it comes to motherhood and who I felt would be the perfect candidates. Out of repect, they will remain anonymous.
Mother 1:
1. Physical changes were basic changes you'd expect from pregnany: big belly, mood swings, the whole 9. However, I viewed these changes as apart of the experience. Sure there was struggle, but it was all for a good cause.
2. I was actually amazed how a little baby could cause so much trouble! As much as I wanted it to stop at times, it wasn't too bad. I was too excited to be bothered.
3. Everyone has their opinions on how pregnancy should be different. For me, its worth it in order for my baby to have been born.
4. Its the most beautiful thing I can remember seeing and experiencing in my lifetime. At that moment, 9 months seemed to have shot right past me. I wouldn't change anything.
Mother 2:
1. I gained a lot of weight, definitly felt sick towards the middle of the pregnany. It was a lot to handle with my first baby. By the time each of my babies came to be, I was more aware of what I was gonna go through. But yeah, the first time was definitly the hardest for me.
2. I just wanted him to be out already! There were easy days and hard days that seemed like lifetimes.
3. Just for there to be not as much physical changes like weight gain and sickness. That would be the best!
4. Its a wonderful, beautiful experience that ill never forget.
Mother 3:
1. Besides gaining weight and getting sick here and there, nothing too bad.
2. It was bizarre, like knowing another human life was inside of me, definitly something special there.
3. Honestly, I don't think there could even be changes made to being pregnant. But if there is in the future, ill be mad.
4. The most amazing thing you'll experience in life is seeing another human being born. It was such an emotional moment, one I will hold onto forever.
After interviewing these 3 mothers, I definitly got a lot of insight into what went on during their time being pregnant and giving birth. Not only was I intrigued by what they said, but the way that they described it was also something interesting. It was a time period that deeply effected these women where it pretty much changed their lives for the better. Having an experience such as childbirth is something that definitly makes you think a lot about the meaning of life. While the way society deals with birth may fade out the real point, its something that hangs your inmagination out there.
Being able to learn more in depth of being prengant and having another human inside of you and the effects that it had on you. Being able to deal with the physical and emotional appearances.
ReplyDeleteI like how the how the last woman said "The most amazing thing you'll experience in life is seeing another human being born. It was such an emotional moment, one I will hold onto forever", i thought that that was very touching and a tear dropper.
It nice hearing other people's perspective of being pregnant. Hopefully when i have my child, i will have some of those good thoughts also being able to relate to them as well. You never can understand until it actually happens to you.
Brandon,
ReplyDeleteYou examined the importance of how the process of birth affects the mother and interviewed mothers that went though this process to collect information.
One aspect that I particularly valued was that you looked into a subject that related to what happens after birth instead of what we were learning in class which was what happens before and during birth.
A reason why your subject mattered to me was because I was also curious about what happens after birth and not just what happens before and during birth.
What are the hardships mothers go through during birth and after birth not only physically, but mentally as well.
ReplyDeleteI valued the fact that you asked multiple mothers in order to get a bigger variety of answers. I also valued how you thought deeper then a bubble and stated "Having an experience such as childbirth is something that definitely makes you think a lot about the meaning of life." I found this really insightful and deep. Your project was meaningful to me because I too wonder what emotionally happens to a mother after her baby is born. One way you could have made your project stronger was having deeper questions, other then that I was really impressed by your work, great job.
Brandon,
ReplyDeleteI'd like to thank you for doing a project about this particular aspect of birth because I believe I've received the least amount of information about it in this unit. I understand that every woman's experience is different (so these mother's pregnancy effects will most likely be to mine sometime in the future) but it is always beneficial to get as much insight as I can about the topic.
These three women all seemed to share similar experiences (so I'd have some idea what to expect). But, the most interesting commonality between these answers by far is how all three of these women felt like the experience of pregnancy was beautiful and worth it. They considered it a pivotal moment in their lives and it is nice to know that no matter how much you struggle or suffer during your pregnancy, having a healthy child makes up for it all.