Birth in the 23rd/24th century

[MikeS]

If you're "too posh to push" could you opt to have your baby beamed out of your womb at 40 weeks?

 

[Admiral Shran]

I don't see why a pre-natal transport would be out of the question. Isn't that what Bashir did when he transferred the O'Brien baby into Kira?

 

[Kertrats47]

Also, the Doctor performed a "fetal transport" on Ensign Wildman when he was delivering Naomi due to complications.

 

[T'Girl]

It would render the "husband stitch" obsolete.

 

[Xerxes1979]

C-section followed by dermal regenerator.

 

[DonIago]

Based on the two times we're aware of it being performed it would seem to be quite possible but generally not considered ideal.

 

[milo bloom]

The c-section is not ideal even now. There are a myriad of reasons (both physiological and psychological) why standard vaginal birthing is preferred (and certainly not the kind where the mother lays on her back for hours on end "pushing") Check out the movie "The Business of Being Born" for an interesting look at different methods of giving birth that are far less stressful on the mother.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

"I was Caeserean born. You can't really tell..although whenever I leave a house I go out through the window." - Steven Wright

 

[T'Girl]

Pulaski asked Troi (after she gave birth), are all Betazed births this easy?

Troi said not according to her mother. Who was likely in heavy labor for several months.

 

[scotpens]

Reminds me of Rita Rudner's line: "One of my friends told me she was in labor for 36 hours. I don't even want to do anything that feels good for 36 hours."

Did Star Trek ever mention total in vitro gestation? You'd think that, by the 23rd or 24th century, you could choose the option of having your own biological child while avoiding pregnancy and childbirth altogether. Just grow your baby in a jar!

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

^ The Borg?

 

[Greg Cox]

Dr. McCoy, of course, delivered "Friday's Child" the old-fashioned way . . . and I can just imagine what he would say about fetal transports.

"Damnit, I am not reducing this baby to atoms before it's even taken its first breath!"

 

[Arpy]

Maybe they hypospray the mother with something that painlessly dilates her nether regions and glides out the child in minutes.

I think they also genetically-engineer their children to all be healthy, smart, and look like Hollywood actors.

 

[sbk1234]

Pulaski did say she could give Troi something for the pain, which would "in no way diminish the experience."

 

[Nerys Ghemor]

The c-section is not ideal even now. There are a myriad of reasons (both physiological and psychological) why standard vaginal birthing is preferred (and certainly not the kind where the mother lays on her back for hours on end "pushing") Check out the movie "The Business of Being Born" for an interesting look at different methods of giving birth that are far less stressful on the mother.

Are you talking about the use of a birthing chair or methods like that?

Also, I'm curious what evidence there is on the psychological effects. Having never given birth, that statement made me curious.

Dr. McCoy, of course, delivered "Friday's Child" the old-fashioned way . . . and I can just imagine what he would say about fetal transports.

"Damnit, I am not reducing this baby to atoms before it's even taken its first breath!"

Seriously, you should put that line in a book. Not kidding.

 

[Kertrats47]

Dr. McCoy, of course, delivered "Friday's Child" the old-fashioned way . . . and I can just imagine what he would say about fetal transports.

"Damnit, I am not reducing this baby to atoms before it's even taken its first breath!"

Seriously, you should put that line in a book. Not kidding.

Damn, you beat me to it! I was just thinking that!

 

[Admiral Shran]

I'll third that notion. That line is McCoy to a tee.

 

[Greg Cox]

I'll third that notion. That line is McCoy to a tee.

Thank! I'm not sure I can fit it into the new book, but it's good to know I've got McCoy's voice down!

 

[milo bloom]

The c-section is not ideal even now. There are a myriad of reasons (both physiological and psychological) why standard vaginal birthing is preferred (and certainly not the kind where the mother lays on her back for hours on end "pushing") Check out the movie "The Business of Being Born" for an interesting look at different methods of giving birth that are far less stressful on the mother.

Are you talking about the use of a birthing chair or methods like that?

All kinds of things, like home births, birthing pools, being allowed to walk around during labor. I'll have to drag my wife in here to clarify, she just joined recently to post about Doctor Who stuff.

The c-section is not ideal even now. There are a myriad of reasons (both physiological and psychological) why standard vaginal birthing is preferred (and certainly not the kind where the mother lays on her back for hours on end "pushing") Check out the movie "The Business of Being Born" for an interesting look at different methods of giving birth that are far less stressful on the mother.

Also, I'm curious what evidence there is on the psychological effects. Having never given birth, that statement made me curious.

Again, I'll need to bring my wife in, but there is a substantial subset of mothers who were railroaded into C-sections that well and truly feel cheated out of the birth experience. Kind of a "Tyler Durden-esque 'how can you know anything about yourself if you've never been in a fight?' " kind of thing.

 

[OrionKahless]

I'd prefer to go into labour like Keiko, with Worf as my midwife!!