Thursday, July 3, 2014

4 months

I’ve been working at the women’s health centre for four months now.

Totally new perspective on things.

So much to learn.
not because things are unknown, but because experiencing a women’s story never ends.

Forever changing.
Many perspectives.
Always learning.

Stories.

A major difference between my training to be a midwife in the states and now, is that where I would identify abnormalities, run tests, and diagnose, and then refer as necessary. I now am the one to also treat and follow up with care.

For the most part.

Obviously cardiac and what not conditions need referrals, but we are able to care holistically for so many women. And by holistically we mean we can care for women in all aspects, working with specialists when needed.

Working with a nurse practitioner for prenatal clients, enables our moms to be seen and get treated for any ailments outside the midwives scope of practice quickly. 

For the first time I work in a place where the physicians refer women’s health needs and prenatal care to the midwives and nurse practitioners.

We have the time to spend with women, however much time they may need. 

We have a womens’ helper, who guides women spiritual, culturally and in times of need. She will transport women that need rides and works with our health navigator to aid women with whatever complex systemic needs they may have. We have a psychologist. Ultrasound. and amazing admin staff.

We’ve had 3 births so far in our birthing room. Two water babies, and one that came quickly on the land. come the fall, most of our births are planned to be in the community. 

Everyday is different.

On Monday I got the results of my Canadian national exam. The last barrier to my unrestricted license. 
I passed. 
My license application has gone back to council to remove the restriction, and grant a full license. The registrar said I would know by next Wednesday.

My safety net of the last four months is being removed.

Time to fly solo.

…..

of course I have the collaborative knowledge of the women’s health centre behind me.

#luckymidwife

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