The outdoor emergency waiting room.
A woman's health room (aka typical birthing room).
The men and women are kept in separate wings at the hospital. There are no private rooms so everyone shares the same space. Here is a rare glimpse into the men's ward.
This little guy was born at 30 weeks. His mother did not survive the birth so he is going to live with an aunt (boys are held in high regard and the aunt has only daughters...she was more than happy to raise him). The staff at the hospital named him "Sweet Potato" because he comes from a family of potato farmers. This was a happy day because he was given a clean bill of health and would go home the next day.
The highlight of the tour (and my weekend!) came when we were asked if we wanted to observe a c-section. Um...Yes!!! There would never be an opportunity to see one in the States (without actually participating in one...) so I jumped at the chance. Brian and BJ happily bowed out of the tour at this time.
All suited up for the surgery! The doctor is behind us scrubbing up. I am the one on the left.
I was super-excited about this opportunity! I am all about anything involving babies :) One of the nurses saw me standing on my tiptoes to see what was going on. He politely gave me a step stool to use! I took many graphic photos but am not going to post them. It was amazing!
After the brief surgery, this little sweetheart was born! Welcome to the world!
I was the first non-hospital staff to hold her. She was a little over 5 lbs and absolutely adorable. The only other minute-old newborn I've held is BJ :)
And this is the baby girl in the incubator. So sweet!
Well, that concludes our wonderful long weekend in Malumghat!
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