M.T.B Project in the Dominican Republic

 

Trip Dates:
(can be 1 or 2 weeks)

Oct 9-23 2010
Jan 15-29 2011

 

 

Medical Director and Preceptor sign off will be through Midwife To Be and other Licensed Midwives on the Trip.

  • Opportunity to observe and catch babies (advanced students) in hospital in the Dominican Republic.
  • Opportunity to be a blessing to the People of the Dominican Republic. (doula work, general help in L&D (vitals etc) donate supplies etc)
  • Opportunity to help and participate in local Christian Church during time off and meet some new local friends! (Optional)
  • 1 and 2 week trips planed (can do just 1 week out of the 2 week trips also)
  • Included in trip cost: Meals (most - except eating out final night at nice resturant), transportation from Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic (if you arrive later may have extra taxi fare),lodging and local transportation.
  • 1 week stay at Pastor Veronicas ocean villa. You can visit the website athttp://veronicafreites.blogspot.com

     

Beginning students will be allowed catches on regular trips with LM or CPM supervising (not doula only trips )as long as hospital staff and USA Midwife are comfortable with your skills and behavior.

Remember we are there for training and to also to be a blessing to them. Not to judge or confront how they do things.  For an example of the type of environment you will be working in; IVs are done on all women, labor/PP rooms have 8-15 ladies per room on average, etc.

New students will do 4 handed catches with LM or OB.

Advanced students can do catches on their own under supervision as preceptors are comfortable with your skills.

We are not garenteing any certain #s of births but will choose hospitals and locations in an effort to get you the greatest number of experiences possible.

We are not applying for NARMS certafication for catches as its not close enough to USA homebirths. However, you can count them for active participation and can get other skills signed off (newborn exams, etc).  Remember this is not USA homebirths . We are in a diffrent culture. There are few supplies. (please bring 2 trunks of 50 lbs each- weigh each one first so you dont go over the weight limit...please see notes below on what to bring in your trunks).  We are there to learn alot and also to be a blessing to the poor. We will probablly be doing some teaching to the staff,residents,Drs etc so if you can find any DVD's teaching in Spanish please let Lisa Know.


COST for trip including preceptors fees
    • $1050 2 weeks Reg trip with LM or CPM precepting
    • $525 1 week Reg trip with LM or CPM precepting
 
All money is due 1 month before trip so we can declare the trip a gp, get tickets, etc.  We need a minimum of 3 students to consider the trip, with a maximum of 8 students. Do not get tickets until trip is confirmed.

Pictures of previous trips can be seen in the resources section of the site.

Request an application as soon as you know the dates you would like to go on the trip.  We need the minimum number to arrange the trip, this number must be enrolled a FULL MONTH before the trip.

Hope to see you down there
  • A high regard is given to safety but trip is at your own risk. Including any diseases that could be picked up in the hospital.

 

Trip Requirements

  • Must bring 2 trunks full of donations for the hospital /baby clothes etc weighing apx 50 lbs (see donations) Can get free doanations EASY.
  • Must be willing to stay with the group for safety reasons.
  • Must have respect for their hospital staff and rules or may be dismissed from program.
  • Must have a servant’s heart while there and working with their ladies and babies.

    What to Bring for yourself

  • Personal clothes for hot climate (cotton dresses, sandals, swim suit etc) modest please
  • Toilet items, personal meds some may want to do anti Malaria meds, bug spray, sun lotion, herbal meds (little local ) snorkel and mask
  • Vitamins, special foods, spices, teas, power bars etc
  • Passport (must have-may need to pay extra to rush through if necessary)
  • Money for shopping, eating out, sightseeing fees (optional )
  • 1-2 Midwife text books for your own use (BRING SKILLS BOOK -ADVANCED STUDENTS)
  • White RN type sneakers for hospital shift
  • green scrubs / blue scrubs (min 2 sets your size, optional to donate at end of service)
  • feta scope (for personal use, optional to donate at end of service)
  • BP cuff and stethoscope (for personal use, optional to donate at end of service)
  • White long-sleeved lab coat for hallways (used is fine)
  • Small battery powered fan for personal use (optional)
  • Small travel pillow for personal use

 

What to Bring to donate to Hospital

  • 2 trunks of 50 lbs each of supplies for hospital must include:
    • Gloves sterile and non sterile your size.(check airlines if allowed 1 or 2 checked bags)
    • Other items may include
      • Instruments (check you local hospital for donations of used ones)
      • Chucks pads (disposable or washable)
      • Single bed sheets top and bottom
      • Baby clothes /blankets summer infant-12 mo
      • Photo paper / 4x6 for moms to get picture of baby
      • Can also fill with clothes for moms or kids clothes as there is much need for these items
  • More of required supplies
    • Soaps, shampoos and towels for moms and babies
    • Spanish books or info on pregnancy, birth, PP, breastfeeding and Bibles
    • General OB / L&D items
      • bulb syringes
      • OB meds
      • surgical cloths
      • thermometers
      • O2 equipment
      • ambu bags
      • breast pumps
      • disposable baby wipes
  • Check with program manager if you have something not on list you may think they could use. High tech equipment or supplies may not be useable there.
  • Check with Hospitals, Dr offices, thrift stores, church groups etc for donations

 

Other Optional Donations

  • Soaps
  • small toys
  • kid clothes (summer )
  • reading glasses
  • small gifts for new friends
  • plastic cups & bowls
  • simple jewelry & small purses for girls
  • any type balls for the boys
  • jump ropes
  • Spanish Bibles
  • school supplies etc.