Learn Spanish and Go Padres Primerizos - ¡Bienvenido, Santi! - First-time Parents - Welcome, Santi!
Jun 3, 2025
New parents share their journey welcoming baby Santiago. They recount the surprising calm before the planned cesarean, the challenges of choosing the right hospital and doctor in Mexico, and the joy of transforming into parents. Personal reflections highlight the emotional rollercoaster of childbirth and the comparisons of caring for a newborn versus a pet. The discussion also covers the medical costs of becoming parents and the frantic preparations leading up to Santiago’s arrival, all sprinkled with heartfelt anecdotes of their first-time experiences.
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Welcoming Baby Santiago
- May and Jim welcomed their baby Santiago via scheduled cesarean.\n- They shared their surprise, joy, and the baby's birth details.
Cesarean Due to Uterine Surgery Risks
- May needed a cesarean due to uterine surgery risks, which made natural birth dangerous.\n- A small risk of uterine rupture could lead to fatal bleeding if labor was attempted naturally.
Choosing the Right Doctor
- They consulted two doctors in Puebla for the cesarean; one was young and reassuring.\n- Another doctor pressured them heavily to schedule early birth and medicines, causing distrust.