It’s been a while since we’ve posted from Mbale, and much has happened! We’ve had the opportunity to teach midwives and nurses in the rural health care centre of Bududa, had many interesting deliveries in the labour suite, and chances to experience other wards in the hospital, such as antenatal clinic, the HIV clinic, family … More Weebale nnyo, Uganda!
There was one day in Hoima, where I felt like I made a difference in someones life. I don’t know how to know if that’s true or not, but that was the feeling I experienced. It was also one of the hardest days and the first stillborn baby I caught. I helped to care for … More Head, heart & hands
There is a bed, in the first stage room. It looks like all the others, nothing to set it apart in appearance or comfort, no sign that it is associated with unusual occurrences. To the casual observer it is not worth mentioning. However, we know differently. The first stage room is for women in the … More The story of Bed 2 in the First Stage room.
Hello Blog readers! It’s bitter sweet to be counting down the days. Part of me feels low on emotional resources and ready for home time, but a big part of me wants to stay forever. A piece of my heart will undoubtedly be left here. There have been a lot of changes around here. Jocelyn … More Home Stretch
Thursday: Haley leaves early. Then there’s a downpour, of rain and babies. Friday: everyone has malaria Saturday: rest and recuperate. But mostly laundry. Sunday: boat on the Nile, dance around the drum circle, sleep in the hut. Monday: game drive. Giraffes everywhere, leopards nowhere. One sneaky lion. Also elephants, etc. Tuesday: “No you’re not in … More Last week, in Hoima: a summary
Hello blog followers! Greetings from us here in Masaka. Jocelyn Gallager and I, along with our preceptor Grace Brinkman have been busy!! It’s hard to find the time to sit down and write. I’m doing my best to journal a few lines each day, because if I don’t the details blur together so fast I … More Masaka Regional Referral Hospital
Tukusanyukidde, mukwano gwange! Welcome, friend! Greetings from Mbale! It’s been just over 1 week since we arrived in Uganda. We started as a group in Entebbe, overcoming our jet lag, getting accustomed to the beautiful lush climate, and preparing our medical equipment to leave for our different clinical placement sites. On Tuesday, our group embarked … More
Tukusanyukidde, mukwano gwange! Welcome, friend! Greetings from Mbale! It’s been just over 1 week since we arrived in Uganda. We started as a group in Entebbe, overcoming our jet lag, getting accustomed to the beautiful lush climate, and preparing our medical equipment to leave for our different clinical placement sites. On Tuesday, our group embarked … More Welcome to Uganda!
UBC Midwifery Global Citizenship 2017 