It was a day that made us realize that life is being spun in the disaster area. Due to postpartum hemorrhage, the mother required emergency surgery, but she survived thanks to the cooperation of Dr. Arai, head of the obstetrics and gynecology department, the anesthesiology department, the hospital ward staff, and the operating room staff. The newborn baby is in excellent health.
The baby was placed in a separate room where HuMA midwife measured vital signs and observed its condition. The shape of his head showed that he had worked hard with his mother. His color was good, and he was crying with energy.
After a short time, the baby began sucking vigorously on the HuMA midwife’s hand. With the staff’s permission, we performed milk supplementation with a bottle. Despite the fact that no one had taught him how to drink, he drank very skillfully and firmly and vigorously. He also burped proficiently after drinking. We felt that this wonderful sucking ability was very encouraging for the future intake of breast milk and formula, as the mother had experienced a difficult delivery.
The staff took care of the baby that day. The mother was monitored overnight in the intensive care unit and was able to return to the ward when she was in a stable condition.
The day after the emergency operation was a calm day. The NPO Rocinantes Obstetricians and Gynecologists who participated as part of the HuMA team this time have extensive experience working in various parts of the world, including Honduras and Sierra Leone. He gave a mini lecture on perinatal care in Africa, hoping to refresh the staff by sharing information on childbirth in other countries with which they would not normally have much contact.
Currently, there are three external supporters to Keiju Medical Center, including HuMA. The hospital staff has found the participation of supporters to be a great help in easing their burden, and HuMA plans to continue its support in the future.
Photo from the lecture on perinatal care in Africa