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What Student Nurses Should Know But Are Afraid to Ask Breastfeeding Edition ─────────────────────────────────────── When we started our OB duty, we thought breastfeeding support would be simple — help the baby latch, teach proper positioning, and remind the mom it’s “natural.” But natural doesn’t mean easy . In this blog, I want to talk about what student nurses really need to know when assisting with breastfeeding in the OB ward. Because let’s face it — no one prepares you for the awkwardness, the confusion, and the realities of being the person who guides a new mom through one of the most vulnerable parts of her postpartum journey. ─────────────────────────────────────── The First-Time Mom Panic I once assisted a 19-year-old first-time mom who stared at her baby and whispered, “Paano ko siya pakakainin? Wala pa akong gatas.” She looked terrified — not because of the pain from her episiotomy, but because she thought she was already failing her baby just hours after giving birth. That...

The Silent Struggles of Postpartum Mothers What Student Nurses Need to See Beyond the Chart ─────────────────────────────────────── As student nurses, we’re trained to look at vital signs, assess uterine firmness, monitor lochia, and chart findings with clinical accuracy. But in the OB ward, one of the most overlooked — yet deeply important — aspects of postpartum care is the mother’s emotional and mental health . In this post, I want to share what I learned about the emotional struggles postpartum mothers face, and why student nurses must go beyond the usual assessments to truly care for their patients. ─────────────────────────────────────── The "Strong Nanay" Myth In the Philippines, many mothers are praised for being matatag — resilient, selfless, and able to "bounce back" quickly after childbirth. But behind the smiles and pasalubong from family, many mothers in the OB ward are silently struggling. Some are: Anxious about breastfeeding Scared of going home t...

    A Day in the Life of a Student Nurse in the OB-Pedia Ward ─────────────────────────────────────── In the world of maternal and child health, most people think the most intense part is the delivery - but few realize that the real work happens after the baby is born. As a student nurse assigned to the  OB ward , your primary focus is  postpartum care  - ensuring the mother's recovery and the newborn's health. Today, I'm taking you behind the scenes of a typical day in the OB ward for a student nurse in the Philippines. From assisting mothers with breastfeeding to monitoring postpartum bleeding, every moment is a learning experience. ─────────────────────────────────────── Pre-Duty: Preparing for the Shift 5:00 AM: Your alarm goes off. You quickly get ready, making sure your white uniform is spotless and your hair neatly tied. You review your notes on postpartum assessment - BUBBLE-HE. You never know when your clinical instructor will test you. 6:30 AM:  Y...

  How AI & Robotics Are Changing Nursing Should We Be Worried? ─────────────────────────────────────── The nursing profession is undergoing a technological revolution. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, hospitals and healthcare systems are integrating new tools to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance patient care. But with these advancements and concerns - will AI eventually replace nurses? Should we be worried about our jobs? In this blog post, we'll explore how AI and robotics are changing nursing, the benefits and limitations of these innovations, and whether nurses should see this as a threat or an opportunity. ─────────────────────────────────────── How AI & Robotics Are Being Used in Nursing 1. AI-Powered Documentation & Charting ~ less paperwork, more patient care ~ One of the biggest challenges nurses face is excessive documentation. Charting patient data, writing progress notes, and updating medical records take up a significa...

Debunking Common Myths in Nursing We Do More Than Just Follow Doctor's Orders! ─────────────────────────────────────── When people think of nurses, they often picture someone in scrubs, taking vital signs and assisting doctors. While those are part of the job, nursing is much more than that. Many misconceptions about the profession persist, undermining nurses' critical role in patient care. This blog post breaks down the most common nursing myths and sets the records straight. ─────────────────────────────────────── Myth #1: Nurses Are Just Doctor's Assistants The Truth: Nurses are independent professionals with their own scope of practice. One of the most widespread misconceptions is that nurses simply carry out doctors' orders. In reality, nurses are highly trained medical professionals who independently assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. For example,  in critical care settings , nurses must make split-second decisions about patient conditions before a...