Motherwit / Onnie Lee Logan
Word Count: 287
Parker Greene
From Motherwit by Onnie Lee Logan
" Back in the days when my mother was a midwife they didn't do anything about lacerations then. What could they do about it? " (pg. 487 )
The evolution of technology is a fascinating concept. Laptops, computers, cell phones, and the internet are all devices that we seemingly rely on to function. They have become essential for communicating with the rest of the world. This same logic may be applied to the medical field. The world of science has greatly evolved, as I am sure it will continue to do so during my lifetime and beyond. This reading brings light to the fact that medicine was not always how it is now. Logan's experiences as a midwife makes this very clear. She mentions how she has a small bag with a few items; an orange stick, scrub brush, a sterile cord, and silver nitrate. She also mentions her efforts to keep things sterile by cleaning materials and wearing her hair back. Her materials and sterilization methods seem simple when you look at how things are done today. Women visit the doctor dozens of times through pregnancy, and most will be rushed to the hospital at the first signs of labor. It is interesting to read about these differences because the childbirth process has not changed. The changes have occurred around us, sometimes without us realizing. Even though the world is constantly changing, I feel like these are positive changes. In terms of medicine, the new information we have learned has probably saved countless lives. This story by Logan has opened my eyes to these drastic changes in medicine and allowed me to see its positive effects for women today.
I loved how while reading this excerpt, you could understand the evolution of technology and different medical resources. I also liked how Logan had find different ways to say how beautiful life and helping someone give birth is.
ReplyDeleteI like how you focused your blog on the significance of technology and how its developments impact our day-to-day life. Her process does seem simple, but in fact, it was better than a lot of doctors at the time. Along with the standards of sterilization and technology, I also believe that bedside manners have been improved as well. Logan describes her treatment of her patients and the doctor's treatment of their patients and it is shockingly different. I've been lucky enough to have nice doctors, so I've taken for granted the good treatment I receive even in my yearly checkups. I believe the medical field has improved in many ways as well.
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