SanDiegoCaliRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn
Klone, low risk women have babies who crump for no reason at all at or shortly after birth. Low risk women hemorrhage, have shoulder dystocias that DON'T resolve, no matter what maneuvers you perform...
SanDiegoCaliRN replied to pixiestudent2's topic in Ob/Gyn
I had a mentally retard patient once and her mother, who was her legal guardian and conservator, gave written permission on her behalf to perform a C/S. That baby had a lot of problems but it
SanDiegoCaliRN replied to pixiestudent2's topic in Ob/Gyn
Not at my hospital and I don't think legally a C/S can be performed against a woman's will anywhere. Written consent is required to operate because until the baby is born, it doesn't have "rights." We...
SanDiegoCaliRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn
I am not afraid, I'm cautious. There's a difference. If I'd had my son at home as I had planned, he would have died without a doubt, and I had a picture-perfect pregnancy and labor with no risk...
SanDiegoCaliRN replied to Tina, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn
We don't know the answer to any of those questions. But plain and simple, if the RN wasn't in the room, it's most likely primarily her fault. If she was, it may be no one's fault because emergency...
SanDiegoCaliRN replied to Tina, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn
If you'll read the small follow-up at the bottom of the story, it says after release of the publication and a hospital review into the situation, the nurse is claiming she WAS in the room at the...
SanDiegoCaliRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn
I have to agree with whoever said this "Baby Friendly" initiative is going a bit too far. I love the push towards breastfeeding but ultimately feel it's a mother's choice and her choice should be...
SanDiegoCaliRN replied to xSoCaLRNx's topic in Ob/Gyn
I think you should go for it without hesitation. Don't let fear of failure or change hold you back. The only thing that will prevent you from realizing your dreams is fear. You've got experience as...