Saturday was another slow day sadly. There was only one patient on the labor and delivery floor and one baby in the nursery. Since it wasn't busy at all, my mentor had the opportunity to show me how other equipment works to resesitate a baby if it comes out the mother stunned. She showed me how to use the oxygen mask on the baby and how high the oxygen should be turned on. She also showed me how a tube is used to go down a baby's throat and in between their lungs to help pump oxygen into their system. My mentor was able to show me on a doll that the nurses use when they have to go to different classes on how to perform special procedures on babies in times of need.
Today made me realize that not only has my knowledge transformed but I also changed mentally. I went from being super terrified and grossed out by natural births to being open minded and more curious about the different little steps and tools used. It also made me look at births in a totally different way. I used to always think giving birth was a sacrifice that women have to go through but in reality, it's such an amazing thing. How as women, our bodies are capable of caring a living being as it develops for nine months. It's also amazing how it's almost as if our body can take care of itself. Giving birth happens naturally and it's cool to think about how out bodies know exactly what to do at the right time. I definitely enjoyed shadowing my mentor for these past 26 or so hours. This whole experience really made me start leaning more towards nursing instead of remaining undecided.
