20/04/2026
Today was one of those births that reminded me why especially in obstetrics, teamwork, skills and trust are everything.
My patient came in the day before, hoping for a vaginal birth, and I promised to support that, even when the road became long and exhausting.
We all worked together as a team, interdisciplinary, through hours of labor, fine‑tuning her epidural, adjusting contractions between “too little” and “too many,” and holding space for her courage and fatigue.
At the end, we faced a difficult decision: try a ventouse delivery or move to a cesarean.
With her safety and her wishes at the center, we took every precaution, anticipated risks of fetal distress, of shoulder dystocia, of hemorrhage, and had man power and medications ready in advance, manoeuvres in our head. Everything unfolded with careful, coordinated care—and we welcomed a healthy big baby boy of almost 4 kg into the world.
Today I needed every bit of my training, every instinct, and the incredible support of my team. I’m so grateful for the trust my patient placed in us, and so relieved that in the end, both she and her baby are doing well.
If you’ve ever had a long, difficult, or emotionally intense birth—on either side of the bed—this is for you.