So, based on some recent discussions, here is
what is knocking around in my head:
I really, really hate that a certain "type" is drawn to certain areas
of nursing
Here's what I mean: I am in OB (finally!) Have always wanted to be here.
Eventually, I would like to be a IBCLC.
Personally, I'm a baby-wearing-co-sleeping still breastfeeding my 3 year old,
attempted to have a natural birth at a birth center (didn't work out, maybe
next time) user of some complementary therapies type of gal.
I am vegetarian who avoids processed foods, soda, etc.
I am also a strong believer in evidence based practice, use of scientific
evidence, pro-vaccine, pro-all types of Western medicine that shows good
outcomes
It drives me absolutely batty that so many anti-vax anti-science types think
they can just come to an area such as OB and be fine. After all, doesn't being
in OB or lactation mean you can just disregard science and evidence based
practices?
NO! NO NO NO!
You can be a multi-faceted person; a nurse who uses science- (that includes
some complementary therapies) AND is open to new ideas. It is not black and
white. You don't have only believe in one or the other.
If a patient has trouble urinating in the immediate post-partum period, I
always try peppermint oil first- wanna know why? There has been a good amount
of science based research showing that it works- and I have seen good outcomes
with it.
I will not, however tell a pt they can fix their hypothyroidism with simple
diet changes and they should ditch that evil pharmaceutical synthroid (not only
is it outside my scope, there is not enough evidence to support this)
Anyone else experience and understand what I am getting at?
