(Kemp is born) Throughout his medical career Sean has never been a huge fan of the OB field. He figured there are women doctors around so who needed him? During medical school, his rotations through OB were not terribly great. When we were researching residency programs if he saw one with a lot of OB work he would make a note to steer away from that program.
This week is Sean's second week on labor and delivery and surprisingly his attitude is gradually changing. Its an amazing thing to see. But, when he comes home and tells me about his experiences, I can understand why he is feeling better about possibly doing OB in at his practice in the future.
He finds it remarkable to be there every time a new life is born. He has done close to twenty deliveries now and each one for him is a neat experience. While in medical school he really only stood on the sidelines but now he is in the thick of it and I think the miracle of the whole thing affects him.
Anyone who has witnessed a birth knows it is really dramatic and intense. To risk so much-when things can go terribly wrong very fast-to bring a precious baby into the world. And then the joy and hallowed feeling when everything is calm again and the parents love their new little child.
Sean gets a unique perspective as the doctor. He likes to watch the Dads and kind of support them. Sometimes there are teen moms who are all alone and he helps them. On a few deliveries there have been emergencies or close calls and things are so beautiful when it all turns out well. We will see what this all leads to, but maybe he will change his mind and do some OB in the future after all.
(Gracie is born)
This week is Sean's second week on labor and delivery and surprisingly his attitude is gradually changing. Its an amazing thing to see. But, when he comes home and tells me about his experiences, I can understand why he is feeling better about possibly doing OB in at his practice in the future.
He finds it remarkable to be there every time a new life is born. He has done close to twenty deliveries now and each one for him is a neat experience. While in medical school he really only stood on the sidelines but now he is in the thick of it and I think the miracle of the whole thing affects him.
Anyone who has witnessed a birth knows it is really dramatic and intense. To risk so much-when things can go terribly wrong very fast-to bring a precious baby into the world. And then the joy and hallowed feeling when everything is calm again and the parents love their new little child.
Sean gets a unique perspective as the doctor. He likes to watch the Dads and kind of support them. Sometimes there are teen moms who are all alone and he helps them. On a few deliveries there have been emergencies or close calls and things are so beautiful when it all turns out well. We will see what this all leads to, but maybe he will change his mind and do some OB in the future after all.
(Gracie is born)
2 comments:
It's neat he'll be able to decide if he wants to include OB in his practice or not. Birch never was interested it in until he talked to my doctor when we went for prenatal visits this last year. He didn't realize an OB/GYN gets to do so much surgery. Tempting, but I don't think our residency is heading that direction.
here i am asking myself what kind of person does L&D and you go and write about it. its exciting to think of all the options Sean has and i cant wait to see how everything plays out for your little family :)
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