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Unwanted pregnancies

Yes, this is a topic that gets my temper going. At work today in the clinic, one of our chronic patients, a little three year old girl comes for an appointment with her mother, a 22 year old. She also has a five year old and neither she nor the ‘baby fadah’ ( baby’s daddy) are working. The Daddy is 24 years old. And guess what? She PRIGNANT (as some pronounce pregnant here) again!!! Listen me yaw! (Don’t get me started!) I asked her what the child’s father is doing. She does not know as ‘dem not talking’. I guess you don’t have to talk in order to have sex! So she is going to bring yet another fassy foot, bang belly pickney (child in generally poor state of health) with cold running from its nose, into the world and expect others to support it.

From I was a medical student, my previous boss (who actually used to call me Dr. D) told me that whatever field of medicine that I decided to get into, I would need to become a disciple for contraception. I have lived to see this again and again in my short seven and a half years of medical practice. Educated people do not BREED. Were I to take up political office, I would probably be bumped off as I would institute some drastic means for population control here. Mandatory tubal ligation after two children, especially if you are unemployed. I know I may get a lot of lip for this but such is life. Anyway, enough said, I guess the summary for this post is: to the men; walk wid yu boots….all the time, and ladies; no glove, no love. Bye till next time. Looking out for the commentary.

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2 Responses to “Unwanted pregnancies”

  1. Rufie Says:
    April 24th, 2002 at 10:56 pm Well Dr. D it seems as if someone has mashed your corn - never mind my dear……..that is the norm for the usual Third World country living! I’m sure she’s not the first and won’t be the last you will ever encounter in your medical career. Just take a breath and count to ten! I quite agree with you ideas though - tubal ligation and all……especially if unemployed! It’s hard enough just working and trying to take care of yourself and make ends meet, much less to pay for someone else’s five minutes of pleasure (sans talking!!!)- Just a bit of humour there -) I don’t want you to think that I am at all making light of your views, but light humour helps sometimes. I hope what transpired today won’t hinder your wondrously exercised induced sleep!! -) I’m glad I came back on to read that post - it was quite enlightening and funny, too! All the same take care and rest up. More to come tomorrow; waiting patiently and eagerly!
  2. Mad Bull Says:
    April 24th, 2002 at 10:59 pm Vintage Dr. D. Excessive as usual -) I think you have identified the problem. Get people educated, then they will monitor their issue themselves.
    On another note, you gone worldwide, my youth. Try to put plain english explanations for the occasional Jamaican patois you use… Just a thought.