We were on our way back into town from the villages that we just visited. When we got to the end of the road of the village we were flagged down by a nurse. A women was in labor and needed to go to the local hospital because she was having a difficult delivery. So after she was placed on the floor of the bus, the driver drove fast down a bumpy road to get to town. I realized that the women was seemingly losing consciousness, so i checked her vital signs, restarted her IV and made sure she stayed awake. Then everyone was talking about driving two hours to the best hospital in Omo valley. Since collin was counting her contractions to 3 minutes apart i didnt think she had time. So I had the bus ddriver stop the bus, kick off all the men, so i could check to see if the baby was coming. After putting on sterile gloves, and examining her, i gave the bus driver the go ahead to take her to the hospital. I couldnt believe it. It was the most exciting, scary and exilierating expierence ever. BUT No, she did not give birth on the bus.
Oh and P.S. for those of you that dont know me, NO I am not a Medical Professional!
Take care everyone,
Merida
