Supporting Safe Birth’s small team is in Guatemala for 2 weeks and it’s already been a week since we arrived. Here’s a short summary of our activities: August 25-27
After collecting our 11 supply bags and reviewing the contents we traveled to San Marcos, Guatemala, ~ 6 hours by bus- to meet with a nurse who is responsible for a large area and many midwives about providing future trainings. We explained our trainings and she asked when we can come! This is an opportunity to train nurses who could then teach community midwives in rural settings far from a hospital with little support.
After returning we enjoyed meeting with Guatemalan Rotarians who are new to us about collaborating on future Rotary global grants to provide trainings and equipment for health care providers. We look forward to working with them, including providing training for EMTs and firefighters about obstetrical emergencies.
On Aug 28, 29 and 30 We had 3 training days on on the topic of Bleeding after Birth. First with nursing students, next day w doctors and nurses, and one with nurses. Each group had positive feedback. There was a lot of additional discussion on evidenced based practice like Respectful Maternity Care, and the benefits of delayed cord clamping and skin to skin. Photos to follow. Thank you for remembering us and also for praying for us.
Nancy
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