With Woman, a Midwife on the Path

This blog is an attempt to chronicle my journey as a midwife. I started blogging in my first year of practice, back in 2010. After that first year, I decided to keep on going. It is my goal for this to be a place of support and encouragemant for others on this path. Whenever I relay birth stories, please, keep in mind that all names and identifying details have been altered. I hope you can enjoy these experiences and that they may be beneficial to your learning.

Monday, May 14, 2012

Tools of My Trade #8

Blood Work and Blood Pressure
The stories the body tell and share. I absolutely believe in "high touch/low tech" care and am blessed to work in a setting that, for the most part, accomplishes that goal. That being said, there are some crucial pieces of information and care that come from these tools. With these tubes, needles, cotton balls, cuffs and stethoscope we can get valuable insight into a piece of the whole and have a more complete, holistic picture.