So - Jody and I went to Ward 14 with Cathy first thing in the morning. Wouldn't you know it - a woman was delivering right away. So I had a pretty quick orientation before gloving up! The woman was a first time mom and was so focussed and very sweet. Although pushing very hard, she always had a big smile in between contractions. We found very quickly that the language difference was a challenge. Although she spoke excellent English, it was hard to find the right words for coaching with your hands gloved up and sterile/non-sterile and the handy pocket card of terms ... in your pocket!
Cathy and Angela were AMAZING preceptors and very good at being there for you while letting you just do it! And I sutured!
A lovely baby girl arrived and was named "Jody" as the mom requested I name the baby with a "J" name for a girl. We came up with Josephine or Jody and she picked "Jody." So baby girl Jody goes off to her life in Uganda and we get ready for tomorrow's adventure.
In appreciation,
Sarah
Last day in the Netherlands
14 years ago
hi Sarah!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool you guys get asked to name babies. Those kids will have great birth stories to listen to when they are older. Is there lidocaine for suturing, or just Ugandan courage?
hope you are well
amelia
it is so great to be hearing your stories! huge hugs to you all - and give angela a squeeze for me
ReplyDeletexox laura