Mother Shares Honest Experience Giving Birth in Public Hospital
A mother earned sympathy online after sharing her personal experience of giving birth in a public hospital.
Recently, Criselda Pallaya, a Facebook user, opened up about what she went through during labor and recovery. The post quickly spread on social media and touched many people who could relate to her experience.
Pallaya explained that while public hospitals offer affordable services, including free food, medicine, and support through PhilHealth, the experience can still be very challenging for mothers.
The poor mom described how patients are expected to follow strict rules from the moment they enter the delivery room. Simple things like having short nails are required, and mothers may need to take care of it themselves even while already in pain.
Watchers are not allowed inside, which can make the experience feel more lonely and overwhelming.
During labor, mothers are expected to stay calm and follow instructions closely. They are told not to push too early and to control their reactions despite the pain. After giving birth, recovery begins right away.
Even if the body is still weak, procedures such as stitching and abdominal care are done quickly to avoid complications. In the ward, space is often shared with other patients and their babies. Rest can be difficult, and mothers are expected to manage on their own while also caring for their newborns.
Breastfeeding is encouraged, and some mothers may find it uncomfortable at first, especially if milk supply has not yet started.
Despite the hardships, the mother shared that she understands the situation of healthcare workers who handle many patients every day. Still, she expressed hope that all patients receive fair and compassionate care.
In another post, a mother gives birth at evacuation center in Tabaco, Albay during Typhoon Uwan
Here is the full post:
“Ganito pala manganak sa public hospital.
Mura ang bills, may free food mula umaga hanggang gabi, free lahat Basta may Phil health ka pati gamot. Pero tatatagan mo talaga ang loob mo—bawal maarte, bawal iyakin.
Pagpasok mo pa lang sa delivery room, dapat wala kang cutics at hindi mahaba ang kuko mo. Kapag mahaba, bibigyan ka nila ng nail cutter pero ikaw mismo ang maggugupit kahit hirap ka nang abutin.
Bawal ang bantay. Bawal umiyak. Bawal maingay habang umiire dahil minsan sisigawan ka pa at sasabihing, “Nung ginagawa niyo yan ng mister mo, sarap na sarap ka, ngayon iyak ka nang iyak.”
Bawal ka ring umire kapag hindi ka pa 9cm dahil sasabihin nilang pigilan mo muna, mapapagod ka lang.
Kapapanganak mo pa lang, hindi pa tumatalab nang maayos ang anesthesia, tatahiin na agad k*pay mo . Bawal din matulog agad dahil kailangan pang hilutin ang puson para hindi mamuo ang dugo. Yung mga nurse at doctor parang laging galit laging pasigaw ang pakikipag usap
Pagdating sa ward, tatlo kayong magkakatabi at halos puro baby lang ang nakahiga. Kahit nahihilo ka pa, bawal mag-inarte.
Akala mo nakaraos ka na, pero may unli IE (internal examination) pa kahit masakit pa ang perlas ng Silangan mo bawal ang feeding bottles . Kapag wala pang lumalabas na gatas, hihilahin pa ang jutongs mo para mapalabas ang gatas.
At ang pinaka mahirap, hangga’t hindi ka pa nakakadumi o nakaka-utot, hindi ka pa madi-discharge.
May oras lang din ang pagbisita—minsan ang pinakamatagal na ay 20 minutes.
Pero kahit gaano kahirap, marami ka ring matututunan. Hindi din naman natin sila msisi dahil sa dami din ng pasyente 24/7 labas pasok, dala narin siguro ng puyat at pagod nila. Pero kung iisipin trabaho talaga nila yun. At yun ang pinili nilang propesyon kaya sana maging fair din sila hindi porket libre hindi kana makaka ranas ng magandang serbisyo!
Kaya mga mister Diyan pa lang, sobrang laki na ng sakripisyo ng isang ina.
Mister, mag isip kayo napaka daming sakripisyo ang pinag daanan ng isang ina lalo na kung public hospital sya nanganak”
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