NEW : Uganda trip to Mbarara. (2 weeks )
Dates for 2012 (if we get enough sign ups)
May 4-18,2012
Sep 4-18,2012
Large volume hospital 20-30 births a day. Will also be working with local villages to train Midwives and develop a Midwife program there. Optional work with a local pastor and large orphanage. $1200 plus airfare. Will fly into Kampala.Will also do a 1 day safari .
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Catches for out of country sites is being applied for with NARMS as this hospital offers more Midwife type control and also uses Midwives and trains students.Not sure if when this approval will come in.Will update web site and post to yahoo group when it does. 1st trip in Nov 2011 went well with student being allowed to have lots of good hands on and experiences. English is the spoken language there buy staff and some of the locals.Now I believe the births count as active participants along with the newborn exams. Sign offs will be available for this along with some skills done.
- Included in trip cost: Meals (basic mostly vegetarian bring extra if you want to supplement this .We eat a lot of local fresh veggies,fruit, beans and rice etc ), transportation from airport (if you arrive later may have extra taxi fare),lodging ,local transportation , preceptor fees and airfare for preceptor.
Click to join Midwifetobeproject a must for all students going as this is where we network details for trips coming up !
Advanced students will be allowed catches on trips with LM or CPM or local Drs supervising as long as hospital staff and trip Midwife are comfortable with your skills and behavior.
Remember we are there for training and to also to be a blessing to them. Not to judge or confront how they do things. For an example of the type of environment you will be working in; IVs are done on most women, labor/PP rooms have a lot ladies per room (many on the floor), there is a lack of basic supplies, episiotomy is the norm etc .Staff does great with the supplies and volume of ladies they care for but the need is great ! Not for the timid unless you just want to help out as a doula. all moms go natural,walk around in labor and breastfeed. (Although some give in to the grandmas and DONT breastfeed the 1st few days as they think the 1st milk is bad for some reason.Dirty water is sometimes given so there is lots of breastfeeding training also needed.
We are not guaranteeing any certain #s of births but the hospital we are working at in MBARARA has 20-30 births a day with a 28% c-sec rate .They say its “high”because of the transports from outlying clinics and hospitals sending in complications. Vaginal breaches and vbacs are sometimes done. There is lots of chances to practice many skills if your ready to do them. Its quite fast paces here so dont expect a lot of on the job walk through training but you will normally have help and preceptors around.
We will probably be doing some teaching to the patients,staff,residents, Drs etc so if you can find any DVD’s or VHS taped for prenatal clinic please let Lisa Know.
Pictures of previous trips can be seen in the resources section of the site.
Request an application as soon as you know the dates you would like to go on the trip..Note :Application is in Yahoo group files section.Fill out and snail mail as soon as you plan to go .Can wait to send $All money is due 1 month before trip so we can declare the trip a go, get tickets, etc. We need a minimum of 3 students to consider the trip, with a maximum of 8 students. Do not get tickets until trip is confirmed.
A high regard is given to safety but trip is at your own risk. Including any diseases that could be picked up in the hospital.HIV rate has dropped a lot in Uganda but is somewhere between 6-10 %.Malaria and other African diseases and also possibilities. Travel Ins. is required for you own safety and can be gotten with your ticket or possibly cheaper at www.sevencorners.com
Trip Requirements
- Must bring1- 2 trunks full of donations for the hospital /baby clothes etc weighing apx 50 lbs (see donations) Can get free donations EASY. Confirm with airlines costs ,weight and size of trunks.Locked plastic trunks are best.Also please try to bring a wheel chair that can be checked for free. Hospital is in great need and they can be found used quite cheep or donated.
- Must be willing to stay with the group for safety reasons.
- Travel Ins. Can get at low cost at www.sevencorners.com or from airlines
- Must have respect for their hospital staff and rules or may be dismissed from program.
- Must have a servant’s heart while there and working with their ladies and babies.
- Must have a teachable spirit.We are there to learn and impart as we can not to impress anyone.Locals and teams learn from each other as do Midwives and students.
- Personal clothes for hot climate (cotton dresses, sandals, swim suit etc) modest please
- Toilet items, personal meds some may want to do anti Malaria meds, bug spray, sun lotion, herbal meds (little local ).
- Vitamins, special foods, spices, teas, power bars etc
- Passport (must have-may need to pay extra to rush through if necessary)
- Money for shopping, eating out, sightseeing / safari fees etc
- 1-2 Midwife text books for your own use (BRING SKILLS BOOK -ADVANCED STUDENTS)
- Shoes/sneakers good for hospital shift. May want to donate after.
- Green scrubs / blue scrubs (min 2 sets your size, optional to donate at end of service)
- Feta scope (for personal use, optional to donate at end of service)
- BP cuff and stethoscope (for personal use, optional to donate at end of service)
- White long-sleeved lab coat for hallways (used is fine) (Not mandatory at this time)
- Small battery powered fan for personal use (optional)
- Small travel pillow, fan for personal use.
What to Bring to donate to Hospital
1-2 trunks of 50 lbs each of supplies for hospital may include:
- Gloves sterile and non sterile your size.(check airlines if allowed 1 or 2 checked bags)
- Other items may include
- Instruments (check you local hospital for donations of used ones)
- Chucks pads (disposable or washable)
- Single bed sheets top and bottom
- Baby clothes /blankets summer infant-6 mo
- Photo paper / 4×6 for moms to get picture of baby
- Can also fill with clothes for moms or kids clothes as there is much need for these items.
- Soaps, shampoos and towels for moms and babies
- English books or info on pregnancy, birth, PP, breastfeeding and Bibles
- General OB / L&D items (cord clamps,bulb syringes, ambu bags, Lube etc)
- Check with program manager if you have something not on list you may think they could use. High tech equipment or supplies may not be useable there.
- Check with Hospitals, Dr offices, thrift stores, church groups etc for donations
Other Optional Donations
- Soaps
- small sturdy light weight toys
- reading glasses
- small gifts for new friends
- school supplies etc.
- Pens for the nurses wrap duct or floral tape around to attach silk flowers to top.They LOVE them !
