Friday, June 15, 2007

RCHD and L&D at NEMC

Rowan Health dept was not what I expected. I was pushed into following a NP (which was fine) I got to see a real cervix, and listen to this awesome NP explain various birth control and procedures to these women. She was a great example of "bedside manner." The nurses were a bit stand-offish but I managed to pull all the information out of them. Thursday I was sent to L&D where I witnessed a non-compliant 18 yo in labor. She did not give birth while I was there. I saw an epidural insertion - wow - so that's what the other side looks like! Then to top it off - I got to see a vaginal delivery. She was in at 0700 for induction, gave three or less pushes at 1100 and had a baby! The placenta was delivered at 1106. If babies all came this easy there would be more!

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