Started a blog

I think I'd be careful about what could be construed in a court of law as giving medical advice to strangers online.

Let me add, I think it's a great idea that could do some real good. It looks well put together, and I see that you're certified so I'm sure you know what you're talking about too.

I just think it's potentially risky from a legal standpoint when an RN does something like this outside of their employment and without the backing of a hospital or medical direction.

I know what you mean about the potential risks. I'm going to keep posts generic enough and I have put the disclaimer on each page (if that helps...).

It just irks me that women are getting information about labor and delivery from television, birth story blogs or other questionable websites. I spend so much time in my classes trying to undo that bad information women have collected here in there. Thanks for your feedback.

Sarah

a big majority of pts i deal with have misconceptions about epidurals

A family member just had a scarey delivery...info third-hand said the placenta was infected, caused it to separate and bleed at initial labor, put baby in severe distress and resulted in c-sec. and NICU on vent....would appreciate a blog that helped nurses to read/research about these events. My specialty is not OB/GYN, yet family wants answers from me. I'm good at answers in a reassuring way if I'm prepared. Could your blog address this tyoe of need?

Trixie,

My experience as a nurse and a family member/friend is to try to be there when family has chances to talk to the doctor or nurse. It's not your specialty, but you may have a better idea what questions to ask and how. You will likely understand more than those who aren't nurses, so you can explain again later in terms they understand. This is more likely to get you some legitimate answers that actually apply to this baby than researching something on the internet.

Maybe I'm missing something, but can we have the website for your blog?

I'd love to hear what you have to say.

I'm currently a nursing student doing my senior focus in L+D and hoping to get into that area after graduation in May. :)

I think the link was removed by admin?

Could you please PM it to me?