Such a beautiful essay. As a midwife I work with moms who tend to have a very different world view than the mom you're describing. They are mostly immigrants from Latin America. They often decline genetic testing. They have an attitude of accepting what comes. While I try to meet all moms where they're at, I really enjoy working with those who, as you say, don't view pregnancy and birth as something to be controlled but something to be experienced.
Thank you for taking the time to read. I’m not against genetic testing, but I do feel that many of these tests are marketed to concerned parents as a source of certainty when in reality they often raise more questions than answers, and can sometimes add to our anxiety rather than giving confidence.
Such a beautiful essay. As a midwife I work with moms who tend to have a very different world view than the mom you're describing. They are mostly immigrants from Latin America. They often decline genetic testing. They have an attitude of accepting what comes. While I try to meet all moms where they're at, I really enjoy working with those who, as you say, don't view pregnancy and birth as something to be controlled but something to be experienced.
Thank you for taking the time to read. I’m not against genetic testing, but I do feel that many of these tests are marketed to concerned parents as a source of certainty when in reality they often raise more questions than answers, and can sometimes add to our anxiety rather than giving confidence.
My son has a rare genetic condition and I also just had my life upended by the loss of my father - this resonated with me for many reasons ❤️