The first question that was asked to each(3) of the the people I interviewed, was what did you do while pregnant, to prepare for giving birth? The resposes that I got were not surprising: I took vitamines, and ate healthy. One person said that she drank a lot of red rasberry tea, and another said that she visited her doctor very often, to be up to date with her pregnancy. I also interviewed a male, and asked him the same question. he said that he made sure that his wife didn't over exert herself, and got cloths for the baby to come. That question really made me think the most, about others thoughts, and experiences with pregnancy. An insight that I gained from this interview was that you don't need to be pregnant (basically a woman) to have an important role in pregnancy. To explain this, a man also has an important role, when a woman is pregnant.
It is to take care of your wife during labor.
This story helped me understand that men also have an important roole when it comes to pregnancy. It also allowed me to realize that the same things that our community encourage is what people follow. For example 1.When pregnant, you shouldn't over exert yourself, 2.You should eat healthy, and 3. you should visit a doctor often, to be up to date.
Question that inspired me:What are the responsibilities of people(friends and family) when you are pregnant, or knowing someone who is pregnant?
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
HW 35 - Other Peoples' Perspectives 1
For my interview, I talked with 3 about birth,pregnancy,feelings,etc. based on these 5 questions(two of which I got from my classmates.
1.)What stigmas are associated with pregnancy?
2.)Which is seen as a greater moment:Death or Birth?
3.)Why do some people want to have children?
4.)Why wouldn't some people want to have children?
5.)Why is it that a teenager can be yelled at for getting pregnant or getting someone pregnant, the all of a sudden everything is fine when the baby comes, and is born?
The 3 people I interviewed were David Moroff(17), Richie Santiago, and Travis Sauter.
The responses that I got for the first question, were all pretty much the same. The most common stigma that iI heard them say, was being isolated and separated from your family and friends. This is mostly because certain family members may not believe that you are responsible enough to take care of a child. If you get a child, some tend to cast you out, because they don't want anything to do with you and your child. The same goes for friends also.
The second question got the same exact response. "Birth is greater than death, because birth bring happiness."
This question also relates to my 5th question, because it explains why people are suddenly happy when a baby is born, even when they furious just a few weeks before the birth. The 3rd and 4th questions got the same response also. They all said that responsibility was a key reason why people did, and didn't want to have kids. "Some people don't want to have a responsibility, to watch/take care of a child"(David and Travis) While Richie said "some people want to improve their relationship, so that a kid can bring them closer together", implying him and his girlfriend.
All three were great people to interview about this unit in my opinion, because they are in the same age group as I am. I listened to what they were saying on their thoughts,opinions,and experiences, and while doing that, I got a chance to compare their ideas with mine. This would help me possibly reconsider my beliefs about birth, pregnancy,etc.
1.)What stigmas are associated with pregnancy?
2.)Which is seen as a greater moment:Death or Birth?
3.)Why do some people want to have children?
4.)Why wouldn't some people want to have children?
5.)Why is it that a teenager can be yelled at for getting pregnant or getting someone pregnant, the all of a sudden everything is fine when the baby comes, and is born?
The 3 people I interviewed were David Moroff(17), Richie Santiago, and Travis Sauter.
The responses that I got for the first question, were all pretty much the same. The most common stigma that iI heard them say, was being isolated and separated from your family and friends. This is mostly because certain family members may not believe that you are responsible enough to take care of a child. If you get a child, some tend to cast you out, because they don't want anything to do with you and your child. The same goes for friends also.
The second question got the same exact response. "Birth is greater than death, because birth bring happiness."
This question also relates to my 5th question, because it explains why people are suddenly happy when a baby is born, even when they furious just a few weeks before the birth. The 3rd and 4th questions got the same response also. They all said that responsibility was a key reason why people did, and didn't want to have kids. "Some people don't want to have a responsibility, to watch/take care of a child"(David and Travis) While Richie said "some people want to improve their relationship, so that a kid can bring them closer together", implying him and his girlfriend.
All three were great people to interview about this unit in my opinion, because they are in the same age group as I am. I listened to what they were saying on their thoughts,opinions,and experiences, and while doing that, I got a chance to compare their ideas with mine. This would help me possibly reconsider my beliefs about birth, pregnancy,etc.
Monday, February 14, 2011
HW 34 - Some Initial Thoughts On Birth
Birth. Birth is considered to be "beautiful" by almost anyone you ask. Im feeling like birth is something that changes lives, and of course, something that creates life also. My sister was pregnant on two occasions, and I got to experience what it was like to be an uncle. My sister giving birth changed the way I thought about myself. I was no longer a little kid brother, I was that, an uncle, and eventually a role model. Birth doesn't only affect the one who gives birth, but also the people around, (familiy, friends.relatives. etc.)
Birth is also something that people love. For example if you were a teenage girl, and you have the type of parents who would be disappointed in you for being pregnant at such a young age, that all goes away the instant the baby is born. I watch reality television shows, about women who are 16 and 17 being pregnant, and their parents are angry, because they felt that their child was irresponsible and stupid for getting pregnant at that age. As time goes on, and the baby is closer to being born, than before, all the troubles, and problems seem to just vanish. It's like babies are the only thing to ease someone's heart. Like birth is the best thing ever. After that, everything is out of control again, and the question "Why did I have this baby?" is in your head. "How could my life have been different if I hadn't gotten pregnant?" Getting pregnant is the first step to a new life, for multiple people, and giving birth is an even bigger step, for even more people.
Questions:
-Why is birth such a big deal, to more people than it needs to be?
-Is there anyone out there, who doesn't fall into the trap of birth>anything,or anyone in the world?
-Why are some people so hypocritical towards birth?They don't want you to get pregnant, get mad if you do, and then all of a sudden are happy when you have the baby.????
What are other perspectives, or insights, when it comes to giving birth, or experiencing or witnessing some kind of birth?
Birth is also something that people love. For example if you were a teenage girl, and you have the type of parents who would be disappointed in you for being pregnant at such a young age, that all goes away the instant the baby is born. I watch reality television shows, about women who are 16 and 17 being pregnant, and their parents are angry, because they felt that their child was irresponsible and stupid for getting pregnant at that age. As time goes on, and the baby is closer to being born, than before, all the troubles, and problems seem to just vanish. It's like babies are the only thing to ease someone's heart. Like birth is the best thing ever. After that, everything is out of control again, and the question "Why did I have this baby?" is in your head. "How could my life have been different if I hadn't gotten pregnant?" Getting pregnant is the first step to a new life, for multiple people, and giving birth is an even bigger step, for even more people.
Questions:
-Why is birth such a big deal, to more people than it needs to be?
-Is there anyone out there, who doesn't fall into the trap of birth>anything,or anyone in the world?
-Why are some people so hypocritical towards birth?They don't want you to get pregnant, get mad if you do, and then all of a sudden are happy when you have the baby.????
What are other perspectives, or insights, when it comes to giving birth, or experiencing or witnessing some kind of birth?
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