A topic we don’t want to discuss but one that is necessary. Sadly I have had far too much experience in this area over the last two years.
April 25, 2019
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Tag Archives: Midwifery
June 16, 2018
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24 hours of the unique mundane
Living in Nigeria isn’t always easy. Some days it just feels like too much. To many people, too much pollution, too much noise, too much traffic, too much hassle. I am ready for a vacation, some time out of Africa … Continue reading
May 11, 2018
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How do I know when I am going to go into labor?
Volunteering at the medical clinic and providing classes for the nurses and midwives means I have birth on my mind much of the time. A three year break meant that I only thought about birth a couple of times a … Continue reading
March 7, 2018
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The White Expert in the Room
I have been busy with a new and amazing volunteer opportunity. I had been looking for a volunteer opportunity in my field since we arrived. It was difficult to break into though. We live in the affluent area. There are … Continue reading
July 9, 2017
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Welcome to Lagos!
We are here in Nigeria! A new parallel is added to our list. The trip here was long, but mostly uneventful. Flying at US Government expense can be complicated. They have a contract with various carriers for various routes. If … Continue reading
January 5, 2016
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Because Marketers can Sell ANYTHING to Pregnant Women
Music increases brain development —> Parents want smart offspring—> Let’s make it easier for the baby to hear music in the womb. Seems simple enough, but no. Just no. A company has come up with a internal tampon speaker to … Continue reading
December 28, 2015
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I QUIT…3 Questions I am Asked Almost Daily
I quit a career that many woman only dream of but never get the chance to pursue. I quit a career that the grand majority of students never finish their studying. I quit a career that took 12 years of … Continue reading