4.3a Geeta's Transfer

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Do you remember Geeta? In the communication module you were following Geeta's story. Geeta was planning a home birth and transferred into the maternity unit at the Surrey Hospital. She transferred in because her labour contractions had slowed down and her cervix lip had not resolved. This is where we left off in her story:

Geeta transfers into the hospital with her mother and doula. She is received by the hospital team. Geeta is struggling with the contractions and is quite exhausted. The transport in was uncomfortable for her. Aleya is the assigned nurse for the room. She is very supportive and empathetic. She asks Geeta what she needs and goes to get her a cup of cold water.  Eleanor is the charge nurse on the floor and she is waiting to see what she can do to help. Dr. Liz Chen is the obstetrician on call. Geeta has never met any of these providers.

Carol, the Midwife, travelled separately in her own car and had a few moments in the car ride to gather her thoughts about the situation. She has prepared what she will say when she arrives at the hospital’s maternity unit.

Recall that you have learned that verbal reports and proper handover of information facilitates a smooth transfer.