OB- 4 weeks

I haven't finished this rotation yet but I'd thought I'd share what it's been like so far.


daily schedule:
M,T,F- 0700-1530 on wards
W,R-0900-1430 lecture
Exams weekly covering between 5-10 chapters.

actual daily schedule:
same as the daily schedule.

what to wear:
issued scrubs while on the wards and street clothes on lecture days

what's in my pockets:
small notebook, pens, pocket size OB clinical guide, stethoscope

patient notes you'll be asked to write:
depending on whether you're on L& D or postpartum there will be a lot of newborn and maternal assessments, pain control, and family, educational, and psychosocial assessments

what to study:
newborn assessments, postpartum assessments, comfort measures, pain meds

a few unforgettables along the way:
palpating the fundus.  seeing Goldenhar Syndrome.  examining the placenta. witnessing birth of new life.

curious things other students do:
text messaging.  be professional and turn your phone off.  i'm sure your ex-boyfriend's sister can wait.

little suckers

i need a break. last night i had a dream that leeches were on me.  you know the critters that were used in medieval times. i wasn't grossed out by it, more annoyed that they were on me.  getting them off was a challenge because of their little suckers having such a grip on my skin.  i know its disgusting.  Evidently, seeing leeches in a dream refers to something in your life that is draining the energy and vigor out of you.  The dream may refer to people, habits, or negative emotions that are sucking you out of your vitality.  I'd say school fits in well with this description.  if you have any secrets to replenish vigor and energy feel free to share.

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