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
