Suturring 101 Description

This Session is for Students and Midwives at all phases of their careers.

For students this session is a great introduction to suturing and perineal repair.  Suturing 101 can be used as a mini refresher for new midwives or midwives returning to practice.

During this session, Nell demonstrates, describes, and provides practice exercises for tasks like opening and closing the needle holder, loading and reloading the needle, placing a stitch, and protecting the needle when tying knots. Using models, the session includes demonstration of a methodical post-birth assessment, review of anatomy, and demonstration of repair of a second-degree perineal laceration.

The goal of the session is building the knowledge and skills needed to use instruments with confidence, for assessment after birth, and making sound clinical decisions about approximation of birth lacerations. These are complex skills that take time and thoughtful practice to gain proficiency. Once these skills have been acquired, the midwife can focus on making an accurate diagnosis, sharing the information with clients, and determining the best way to approximate the laceration.