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bajafam
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| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
midwifery...
seems to me i'd let the trained pros - i.e. physicians, do what they do best and that be consider all outcomes and direct coursing based on that.
if they thought a C section to be best for all then that's the direction to take, no?
what does a mid wife do when things get dicey? i dunno except that if they are not LPNs or RNs or NPs or even PAs they can get stuck - it is a nobel
approach when there is no local hospital - but they were IN a hospital right? |
Actually, a midwife is an RN, with the bare minimum of 2 years of nursing experience. I believe what Sirena was thinking of (and myself as I had the
same thought) was becoming a Doula "A doula is a professional who provides emotional, informational, physical, and practical support for the
expectant, laboring, or postpartum mother. A birth doula specializes in supporting the mother during labor."
This is a certification that does not require a nursing degree and is an assistant during the birth process.
And, even doctors jump the gun, but it appears as though they made the right choice in regards to Sirena and Izaak.
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sanquintinsince73
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Wow ! What a wonderful picture of Sirena and Issak. Sure brings back alot of memories. I can tell already that you are going to be an awesome nana.
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Russ
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I wanted to wait for Shari's post that all was well with everyone before sending my CONGRATULATIONS!
I'm happy for the new family and my prayers go out for a speedy return home on a smooth road.
Hope to see you all some time in Oct.
Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
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Natalie Ann
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Sirena, Adrian, Shari and Juan....
Babies are postcards from the goddess.
What a lovely one was delivered to you! Congratulations!
nena
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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windgrrl
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| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
midwifery...
seems to me i'd let the trained pros - i.e. physicians, do what they do best and that be consider all outcomes and direct coursing based on that.
if they thought a C section to be best for all then that's the direction to take, no?
what does a mid wife do when things get dicey? i dunno except that if they are not LPNs or RNs or NPs or even PAs they can get stuck - it is a nobel
approach when there is no local hospital - but they were IN a hospital right? |
Modern midwifery is a professional designation and is regulated in US & Canada. Today's midwives must meet clinical and educational requirements
to qualify to practice. Some midwives are even male.Professional roles and scope of practice are continuously being reviewed and refined and some of
this is legislated. Hospital services are delivered by teams made up of a vast number of people with special skills and knowledge - right from the
cleaning staff to the CEO, because sometimes the physician doesn't know what to do either. All types of Health care providers are required to know
what to do and when to consult. Sorry for the rant.
It sounds like a calling and I say go for it!
Cheers,
w, RN, BN, MN
When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
~ I-Ching
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BajaKeela
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Let me also add my heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS.. That's a handsome little boy !!!So glad all turned out good..
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Eli
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Whoa, who would have guessed that was going to happen. In the end, just so glad that Ya'all are past the rough spots and everything came out o.k.,
sounds like it was a truly frighting experience, I can completely understand your reaction, it will take a few days and some tears to settle your
nerves and get back on track.
Hopefully very soon you will all be home where you belong and life will go on with much joy for the whole family. Izaak is going to Love growing up in
his new home by the Sea, now that he is here I expect he has a great life ahead for him.
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Eli
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Especially for Izaak;
Welcome to this the wonder of a little Planet Izaak, may you enjoy with gusto the adventure you have now set out on, may your path be long and
diverse, Your going to love it here!
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b1
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Thank the Lord for trained professionals and that Mother and baby are fine! Hope to meet them and Shari et. al. in February.
I do know a tiny bit about modern midwifery training and education. My oldest daughter is in a midwifery program in Austrialia. She already has a
Masters Degree in Public Health from George Washington University in D.C. Spent 4 1/2 years in public health in Ethiopia in the field with an
emphasis on maternal mortality. Now in the 3rd year of a 3 year midwife program. Started with 40 students and now down to about 16. Graduates in
about 9 months. The degree encompasses a lot of work, education, and clinical experience.
Shari, hope to see You guys net spring. b1
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DianaT
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Sirena and Adrian
Congrats on your new big, healthy and beautiful boy.
And Sirena, we are very glad you were in the hospital when you developed preclampsia. The hospital is the only place to be! Midwifes and
alternative birthing places are great, as long as everyone recognizes if heading for the hospital is required.
More often preclampsia develops earlier and requires an early delivery----but to develop it at the end or after the birth, as you already know, it is
STILL a very serious thing----so don't rush things. You are probably anxious to get out of the hospital, but stay put until they are sure it is all
OK! Baby just wants to be with you and won't care if you are there extra days.
Best of luck to the three of you!
John and Diane
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Paula
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Such sweet pictures of Izaak and his lovely mom! Congratulations Sirena and Adrian, and to Shari, and Juan as proud grandparents~~
Sirena, I think it's amazing how you kept the Nomads informed with your upbeat messages so long into the whole marathon birth event. I just read it
all this morning, had no idea all this was going on. I'm so glad that you are OK! You're gonna be a great mother to your beautiful little guy. Don
and I met you once a few years ago in GN, hope this will be the year we finally get to Asuncion and meet the rest of the family too.
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BajaGringo
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So very, very happy to hear that Izaak is here and mom and baby are safe and well. Wishing you all the very best and thanks for sharing this important
passage in life with us all.
All our love...
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David K
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Thanks for taking the time to post last night, Shari... and that is a great photo of your daughter and grandson... really, really good to see them!
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Nan&D
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All our lovin'
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So glad all the family is doing well!
I hope everyone can get back home soon and relax!
See ya in a couple of weeks
Doug
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BajaBlanca
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Congrats to all and boy what a beautiful boy .... the picture was on facebook first and what a pretty momma !!! Glad all is well Shari - one can
feel the excitement in your writing !!
Viva Sirena
Viva Izaak
Viva Adrian
Viva Abuelita
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boe4fun
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Shelley and I are absolutely overjoyed for all of you! Congrats and tons of love and abrazos sent your way. We've been sooo busy getting the 5th
wheel ready for our trip down. Yesterday I picked up a truckload of more prosthetic/orthotic components and other supplies I'll be needing at our La
Paz clinic. I have to box all of it up and drop it off at a shipping company in Otay Mesa next week. Hopefully we'll be seeing all of you very soon.
Much love, Paul and Shelley
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Soy ignorante, apático y ambivalente. No lo sé y no me importa, ni modo.
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Izaak is very handsome! We look forward to meeting him in November.
Congratulations to the entire family.
•Life is just one damned thing after another
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Thank god all is well and you have a beautiful baby and healthy daughter!! We are absolutely delighted here and can't wait to see you all.
The circumstances around this birth make this child that more special.
Abrazos Forte all around.
Love,
Mr&Mrsfish
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Mulegena
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From Guerrero Negro, ITS SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE!!!
Just spoke with Shari.
She and Sirena both send their love and gratitude to everyone for your good thoughts and well-wishes.
Shari's with Sirena and Izaak 24/7 in the hospital and working hard. This grandmama business, well she's really steppin' up, or laying down to it as
the case may be! Poor woman's sleeping on the floor of Sirena's hospital room, gaaghhh!-- and that's the good news! The bad news is she isn't
sleeping!! No wonder, poor woman. She's getting on well and says she has an in with the security guard who lets her sneak visitors with food in for
her regardless of visiting hours. That's our Shari, everybody's friend.
Sirena continues to rest and improve daily. Such a sweet, delicate little wisp of a woman, she, wise beyond her years. She's becoming a wonderful
mother.
Izaak was breaking into song while Shari & I were on the phone. He's got a lusty alto voice, what a guy!
Adrian is home and has the Tidepool Bistro open, El Tidepool as its known to the locals. On the menu tonight is hamburguesas with scrummy french
fries, his killer smoked Bonita fried sushi rolls, and his made-to-order-to-your-specs Pizza with handmade whole wheat crust. The Tidepool now serves
beer & wine and margaritas. Gosh I must be hungry. I gotta get over there...
Again, Shari & Sirena send their love to all (from me, too).
[Edited on 10-3-2010 by Mulegena]
"Raise your words, not your voice. It's rain that grows flowers, not thunder." ~Rumi
"It's the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." ~ Aristotle
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