Every day has been unreal. Long days, hard travels to the village 1 1/2 hours each way on terrible roads and it has rained almost the whole time we are here. BUT the days with the villagers have been filled with learning and sharing. Today we had training with the midwives and the health promoters and we had a chance to meet with the area health village committee leaders. The hope is to develop a partnership to support developing sustainable health services that will be available for 6 to 7 area villages serving probably 5000 people.
The midwives training focused on traditional birth, postpartum care and postpartum depression. The trainers shared many skills and techniques they used, but also shared fascinating information on the ways they welcome a baby in to the world. Health promoters learned about taking vital signs, first aid and basic information on a women's ovulation cycles.
Team members under the guidance of Allison had a opportunity to interact in 'therapuetic clowning' which engaged the women in laughter and lighthearted fun and dancing.
Late this afternoon the team shared in the experience of a Temascal (sacred sweat)
Tonight a presentation on the mining situation in Guatemala.
Tomorrow we participate in a Mayan ceremony. Whew !! exhausting, but amazing
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