Lessons from the Labor Ward: Faith, Medicine & power naps.

If there’s one thing residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology has taught me, it’s that life (quite literally) waits for no one! Babies have no respect for sleep schedules, and labor doesn’t check if you’ve had your breakfast. But beyond the long hours and emotional rollercoasters, this journey has deepened my understanding of God’s mandate for good health.

Here are some lessons I’ve picked up along the way:

Your Body is God’s Masterpiece - Treat It Well and seek proper healthcare at the onset of any symptoms.

I’ve seen the most complex processes happen inside a woman’s body, and honestly, if that’s not divine engineering, I don’t know what is! (Psalm 139:14 wasn’t kidding—fearfully and wonderfully made, indeed). So, let’s eat right, stay active, and schedule those checkups!

Compassion is Just as Important as Medicine

Turns out, a reassuring smile and a “You’ve got this, mama” can be just as powerful as a dose of pain relief. Jesus healed with love first—modern medicine should follow suit.

God Designed Women to Be Superhumans

Carrying another human for nine months, enduring labor, and then still managing to raise them? Absolute superheroes. (I suspect God added some extra coding when He made women.)

Pain is Real, but So is Healing

There are tough days—complications, losses, difficult diagnoses. But there’s also hope, resilience, and recovery. Medicine plays its part, but faith reminds us that healing comes in many forms.

Faith and Science Aren’t Opposing Forces

I’ve prayed before surgeries. I’ve seen mothers defy odds. I’ve watched the power of belief in action. Medicine and faith don’t cancel each other out—they work together for the greater good.

Residency is tough, but it’s also a front-row seat to God’s miracles every single day. So, take care of yourself, trust the process (both medical and divine), and maybe get some sleep—unlike me!