Tag Archives: obstetrics

Childbirth in Peru

First of all, I want to apologize that this blog has been somewhat barren lately…I’ve been working on another project in Cusco which has been taking up a good portion of my time. With that said, I want to share … Continue reading

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Case Study 7 – Antepartum Bleeding

Case study from Hospital Antonio Lorena, within the obstetrical service. HPI:  37 yo pregnant female of 32 weeks and 4 days gestation presents to the emergency room because of significant vaginal bleeding over the past hour.  The patient also reports … Continue reading

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Baby Catchin’

As I had mentioned in previous posts about Hospital Antonio Lorena and the “Maternity Ward,” I have been working on the obstetrical service lately, and so far it has been an awesome experience.  It is a busy service with many … Continue reading

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La Maternidad – HAL

Lately I’ve been working in “La Maternidad,” which is the obstetrical service at Hospital Antonio Lorena.  While the rest of the hospital is actually fairly old, and perhaps lacking in renovations, the obstetrical ward is fairly new (constructed in the past … Continue reading

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