Day 5
Well so far this morning I have been in the delivery suite/room catching babies.
Its adjoined to the 'ward' where the other expectant mothers in labour are, who can obviously hear everything! And with very limited pain relief, (sometimes none) you can hear the screams from quite a distance.
Some of the practices are completely different here, like, tying the umbilical cord with string. Hygiene and working in a sterile field has a lot to be desired too, but, I guess who I am to point this out, just because I have known a way that differs. There is one theatre here as well, but for obstetric purposes it is only used in absolute emergencies. So when the baby girl that was delivered this morning had meconium stained liqour (the baby poo's into the amniotic fluid - a sign of fetal distress), I was thinking that after a while they would take her to theatre, but very relaxed the midwife just kept on going at the same pace and the baby was fine.
I may not be able to post on the blog this weekend - just in anyone is expecting it, but I will try.
This is because, I am using the computer's that belong to the school and it is shut at the weekend.
Am going to to try and actually see the sun for a while this weekend as I haven't really had a chance yet since I've been here.
Anyway, lots of love
big kisses back to Sam
miss you
lucy x x x
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5 comments:
Ah - lovely babies!!!
Have a good weekend. Do you get any time off???
Just think you have nearly been there a week!
Miss talking to you.
Love your very proud big sis
Rosie X
Sam sends another big kiss!!!
hey lucy honey
well done on the catching babies! so exciting! rachel's become an aunty for a second time....baby plant weighed in at 9lbs 4oz :) :)
i'm so shattered after only 6 days of 8-5s! it's not like i've done any nights either! light weight!
hope you managed to get some sun this weekend! it's been raining here.
take care
lots of love
ruth
xxxxxx
HELLO!!
Rosie told me you were off doing this amazing thing... WOW - what an experience!!!
Sounds like you're having a fantastic time! Have a great few weeks (I bet it flies past!)
Take care, love Nic xx
Lucy,
You're a legend. What an incredible experience! Is everyone going football crazy about the African Cup of Nations?
Lots and lots of love from London,
George
Dearest lucy
Greetings from another hot and sticky place... Rocky after rain ++.Hope dry feb! I'd have liked to scrub those cots too, hygiene so different.
I bet they love your great smile.. the best language the world over.
cant wait to see mum and dad sooon! god bless and lots of love from all... carolinexxx
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