A Home Birth!

This morning I was called out for my first ever home birth!
Three months ago I was asked if I could help provide some midwifery care for one of the missionary ladies here. When I went for the first check up, I was then asked about providing labour care as well! I discussed it with 2 other midwives here and we formed a team providing care for her. As we prepared for the birth we discussed all eventuallities - what to do in an emergency, investigated flights out of the town etc!! It was interesting discussing all these things as we are midwives from varying countries - British, Netherlands and America!
This morning I had a text message at 4.30am saying that she thought it was time for me to come. I quickly had some breakfast, as I checked my bag of 'might be useful' things! I then rung my neighbours who had kindly agreed to be my transport!
When I arrived things were calm and the other 2 midwives were there debating if it had been a false alarm. However you never know...... So we stuck around to see how things would go.
By 08.30am things started to look more promising and by 09.55am we had a smooth birth of a beautiful little girl! Praise God for her safe arrival!

P.S. For photographs have a look at this address http//coppedgeafrica.blogspot.com I'm in one of the pictures.