Termination of viable fetus for non life-threatening conditions or abortion has become the subject of many debates even up to these days. It is a universal belief that life is sacred and nobody should be deprived of life, even the little ones. The fetus is a human form and from the moment of conception, it achieves humanity. Therefore, it is entitled to live. When one patient decided to undergo abortion, I do not know what exactly I should feel. Considering that she is not having ectopic pregnancy, I cannot fathom why she chooses to abort the baby even if her pregnancy does not threaten her at all. This ethical issue challenges my belief and principles in life. However, I have come to realize that when I am faced with situations …show more content…
On a brighter side, episiotomy is usually executed in order to enlarge the opening for the baby to pass through. However, the episiotomy tradition may make it difficult for the mother to recover uncomfortably and that infection is possible after childbirth. With the contrasting views, I was able to appreciate my field more because I am a witness myself as to how medical practitioners take good care of the lives of the laboring mothers and how baby are successfully delivered out from the mother’s womb. During the care of this patient, I am hoping that the episiotomy would not cause her infection. Nurses always want the best results for their patients because nurses are also human, they can sympathize for their patients. I always treat my patient with extreme care and let her feel that I understand what she is going through. My nursing practice has changed in the sense that I was able to fully appreciate the importance of life, much more the role of nurses in taking good care of their patients. I have come to realize that nursing is not just a job. It is a passion which needs not only skill and knowledge, but also the heart. I could not be more proud of this