what i learned in O&G ward

hmm, masa mula2 posting dekat ward bersalin, mmg bosan sebab xda prosedure yang bley buat selain bed making, vital signs dan bantu pesakit dalam 14 ADL. bosan, balik2 baca BHT. tapi, semasa posting dekat wad gynae mggu lepas, ada sikit perubahan.
it all started when the ward sister called upon us after we followed grand rounds by doctors. she came up to us and ask, ' had u learned about breast feeding?'. at that time there was only me and joanne and we said yes. then the sister said, ' good, now lets teach this mother on breast feeding.'
before i continue, let me clear out some facts. do we know about breast feeding? YES. are we well informed on the physiology and hormonal process involve? YES. had we ever taught anyone about breast feeding? NO.



So at that time, I'm scared that the sister will ask me to do the teaching. luckily, we only observe her. To be honest, I really respect this person. she taught the mother so well, from the technique of holding the baby, how to store the pump milk, everything she said was like what i've read in the books. and more importantly, she clears out all doubts and anxiety that worries the mother. then she look up to us, 'ok now u can do so to every new mothers admitted here.'


hey, now i got something to do in the ward rather than reading never ending BHTs! and so i try to apply what i had learned from the sister. this patient was having her first child and the child is premature. i approach her and ask her whether she know about breast feeding and inform her that i me n my clique will be teaching her on breast feeding. i explained to her that premature baby is prone to get jaundice and by giving breast feeding, it can reduce the possibilty. she responded well.
i teach her according to what i had learned previously and she listen with much interest. everything was going well until she applies what i taught. she looks awkward since it was her first time. however she tried her best without giving up. i was very touched to see her determination.eventhough her baby did not respond very well, she keep prompting her baby to start suckling.
i said to her, its ok, but you must keep trying and she nod. when i saw her next day, she still trying to give breast feeding without giving up.
eventually, it was my last day in the ward and this patient is waiting to be discharge. i really hope that she will practice the knowledge that i gave her. hmm, finally, there is something that i can contribute during this 1 week posting in gynae ward.