The city of Lokeren, In one of the smallest hospitals in the country to offer its physicians and the care services of the AZ Lokeren, be brave in the face of the coronacrisis. Five days is a long time, let a staff member behind the scenes to spread the word about the impact of the corona virus in their line of work. Today: Sarah Ott, a midwife at the maternity ward and a staff member in the department of radiology.
“If you’re in the triagecentrum enter, and in the clothing world, it feels a little like being in a war zone will enter,” says Sarah. “As a member of the radiology department, I look frequently to the computed tomography (CT) scans of the covid patients. Then, you can see it with your own eyes what havoc the virus-and sometimes damaging to your lungs.”
Also, on the maternity ward, where Sarah is working as a nurse, the impact is being felt. “It’s for the parents-to-be will not be easy and that they will not be allowed to receive it. Everyone is allowed to have one accompanying person to take with you. All I can say with my own eyes, however, find that a lot of mom’s with the rest of the maternal embrace, and, of necessity make a virtue of necessity. It is easier than usual, because visiting is not allowed.”
Puff and blow
the Sarah also stresses the importance of the staff of the hospital have become stronger together since the start of the financial crisis. “The togetherness is great, as is the willingness for everyone to go. Through our closed facebook group we share experiences from it.”
Not just for the moms are giving birth nowadays is tough work. “Because, chug it, and blow it once in a while, when associated with the birth of a child, we hold as a midwife and also a protective suit. After assisting the birth of a child, I am soaking wet with sweat.”