Monday, October 29, 2007

First Shift

Yesterday I complete my first shift on the maternity ward. I certainly found it quite stressful. While the other midwives were supportive - I really was thrown in at the deep end to manage a variety of situations without being shown first. Lucky I can think on my feet and don't usually shy away from such challenges. It has proven to me one major thing - I've come a long way since I've worked as a midwife in a hospital situation. I'm in a totally different mind set. It is going to be difficult to continue with my holistic approach to midwifery care - while the hospital system is very task orientated, but I'm determined to do it. I must say though I had some delightful encounters with postnatal women and really felt I made a difference.

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