Yes, so this week, I came across a lady who was pregnant with twins.

She went into labor, 10 cm dilated and was asked to push.

The first twin was born successfully via vaginal delivery.

The second twin was delayed in coming. All efforts and maneuvers did not work.

They had to prepare her for the cesarean section. The second twin was born via cesarean section and it was successful!

In the end she experienced vaginal birth and cesarean section within a few hours. A first time mum.

That should be a stressful journey but yet she made it.

Both mum and babies are doing well.

The lesson here is no matter your birth plan or whether you have been told you will by all means have a vaginal birth, you should not close your mind on cesarean section. Also read about it

And most importantly choose a facility that is ready for emergency, has a theater and strong medical team.

Imagine this lady delivered in a facility that had no theater, and a good medical team.

Referral is good but the time that will be wasted before getting to the referral hospital is a problem.

Delay to referral hospitals has caused lots of problems

Do choose your hospitals carefully

If you choose a facility without a theater or you prefer home delivery. Kindly make sure there is a clear policy on what happens in an emergency. At least the referral hospital should be close

On this note I salute all women. You are indeed strong!

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