I'm just getting home from a 12 hr birth. I want to sleep but I have to eat supper, finish homework, prep for tomorrows clinic and I'm on call all night.
23h00
Hi.. I'm having ctx q2-3
I love midwifery
So tired but I bonded with this client and I want to be there... I have to be there
01h00
01h15
We have admitted you in active labour. We will be here for labour support and monitor as needed.
03h00
04h00
05h00
Hi, my name is Dr. Painfree. I'm going to get your epidural started.
Just try to breath. You'll be able to rest better soon/
05h30
You are doing great Hayley! Keep it up.
She is resting now. I'm going to have a snack and bathroom break.
I am so tired. I've barely slept in the last 24 hours. I sure dont feel like I'm doing a good job.
I really can't leave this client. I want to be there for her... and I need the numbers.. how will I do this job?
How will I be able to stay awake for the rest of this labour?
06h00
My partner said she is happy for you to continue to work with her.
Hayley, I'm going off call at 08h00 because that'smy protected time.
I can't say that I'm too tired to stay. She'll think I'm weak and not cut out for the profession. Plus I need the birth number and I don't want to leave the client.
How will I make it as a midwife? I guess once I'm graduated I'll also have protected time.
Am I even allowed to have been up for this long?
I need to tell my preceptor or I will start making mistakes and my performance tomorrow will not be good
I didn't come to this decision lightly.. I do want to be with the client and I do love this work!
Preceptor, I am feeling tired and I have been awake beyond what is expected for students. I know that sometimes we don't have an option, but as I adjust to life on call, I think its best if I take protected sleep time too.
Continuity is important but you have to set realistic expectations with your clients.
Hayley,it is very important that you recognize that early in your midwifery career. Too often midwives burn out because they are on-call and sleep deprived. This job is very demanding and work-life balance is hard to achieve. Its important for you to have strategies that will help you find that balance.
We are doing the on/off call switchover now. Hayley and I are heading home to get some rest. You met another midwife in your prenatal vists, she is here now to take over. We will see you in a couple days for your postpartum appointments! Can't wait to meet your baby. Goodluck with everything.
08h00
Great! Thanks for all your hard work.
I'm going to figure out strategies to help adjust to the on-call life because overall I do love it!
I'm glad that the client is in the hands of a midwife who is well rested and focused.
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