2.2.a Mee's Story
Mee is a 19 year old Hmong woman living in Trail, BC. She is a Buddhist and vegetarian. Her English proficiency is moderate.
She has been married to 28 year old Alang for 2 years. Alang and Mee have a very strong and loving partnership. Alang and Mee will make any care decisions together as a couple. They
are both very connected to the Hmong culture and their community. Elders in her Hmong community are a daily presence and source of support and advice.
This is a first baby for both Mee and Alang. This is Mee’s second pregnancy. Her first pregnancy ended in spontaneous miscarriage at 10 weeks gestation 1 year ago. There were no complications. Mee has accessed the care of midwives and is planning a hospital birth at the Level II hospital maternity unit in Trail.
Birth Logistics
Mee has chosen to have a hospital birth in Trail. She lives a 5-minute drive away from the hospital. She and Alang own a vehicle. The unit is busy today with lots of different professionals working together.
Mee’s Antenatal history
Mee experienced severe nausea and vomiting in the first trimester. She relied on the familiar foods and teas of the Hmong culture to ease her discomfort. The nausea eventually subsided. She went on to have an otherwise very healthy and normal pregnancy. She has no known allergies. Mee takes daily iron supplements due to her vegetarian diet. She has no notable medical history, and no previous surgeries.
Health Care Professionals
- Midwife: Serena is a Registered Midwife and works in the community where she runs a midwifery practice. She has known Mee and Alang throughout the duration of Mee’s pregnancy. She met with them for regular 45 minute prenatal appointments throughout the pregnancy.
- Nurse: Karen is an experienced Registered Nurse working in the maternity unit at the hospital. She meets Mee and Alang for the first time on shift today.
- Pediatrician: Dr. Monica Gupta is a Pediatrician who is relatively new to working in this hospital. In relation to this birth, Monica's role is to provide consultation while the baby is in the hospital.