Child Development and Public Health

Public Health is very important to how a child develops. Even though all these public health measures play an important role, immunizations is the most important to me. I feel that immunizations can prevent children from different diseases and it also can help them overcome many diseases. Children in the United States are required to have many immunizations throughout their life. Children need them immunizations before they start school. Many religions don't believe in giving their children immunizations.

Immunizations in France is quite different from the United States. In 2018, parents in France will be legally obliged to vaccinate their children. Only three vaccines, for diphtheria, tetanus, and polio, are the only ones currently mandatory in France. Others, like hepatitis and whopping cough are only recommended, Unlike in the U.S. hepatitis and whopping cough is required.

Childbirth In Your Life and Around the World

One birth that I have had experience with is my daughter's birth on January 23,2017. I was always the one saying," I don't want any kids", because I've always wanted to adopt. When I found out I was pregnant I was in complete shock. Before going into labor, I didn't know what to except. Approximately 4:15 A.M. my water broke, but I wasn't sure if I was in labor, because I wasn't any pain. Then, two hours later the pain hit me all at once. I arrived at the hospital at approximately 9:30 A.M.. I was glad I pre-registered because I didn't have to wait for a room, my room was already  reserved. When the nurse checked me, I was four centimeters dilated. The pain started to get worse, I immediately asked for the epidural, that was the best life saver ever. At 3:15 P.M.  I delivered a healthy baby girl weighing 5lbs 7oz. During birth the pain was unbearable, but at the end it was well worth all the pain I went through. After giving birth I can say I never want anymore kids. Giving birth can be a life-death situation.  Giving birth has a big impact child development. That's why it is good to go to all prenatal doctor visits, exercise, eat healthy, and most of all take vitamins. This can ensure you that your child will be well developed when he or she is born.

Pregnancy in India is quite different from the US. Women are told not to eat hot foods, because they're harmful, and cold foods are recommended to avoid miscarriages. Hot foods are only encouraged during the last stage to facilitate labor. Women from lower socioeconomic classes may continue with their daily routine, but women of higher socioeconomic are nurtured by their families. After birth the placenta may be buried under the floor of the room where the birth occurred, or the courtyard of the house. They bury the placenta to keep an enemy or evil spirit from it.