Preemies

Lately I have had a spell of premature babies.

About 2.5 weeks ago a mum called with leaking water at 34 weeks. So I transferred her care to University Hospital with instructions to keep me posted on the plan and I would attend the delivery as supportive care.

On Monday I was called to check on a first-time mum who was in early labour at 32 weeks. I also transferred her care to University Hospital with the same instructions.

I returned on call to discover that both of these women had delivered - the first one before I went off call, and she didn't let me know to come and support her! The second one delivered while I was off call, and since she knew that I was off call, she decided she was fine without a midwife she didn't know supporting her - she had good support with her mom and partner.

Both babies are doing well - baby #1 is home and gaining very well. Baby #2 will be in hospital for at least a few more weeks, but I talked to the mum today and she is doing very well. I haven't had a premature baby in a long time, then two in a row!