Under normal conditions, working a lengthy shift in a hospital or clinic is physically and mentally taxing. These duties are increased for healthcare workers who observe the holy month of Ramadan, including nurses, midwives, and students. It takes a great deal of self-control and careful planning to fast from sunrise to sunset while handling a larg
Sleep Management for Midwives During Ramadan Night Duty
The erratic rhythm of new life defines a midwife's life. A midwife must be prepared to offer significant physical and mental support anytime a labor starts, in contrast to many other healthcare professions where chores can be scheduled. Sleep becomes the most important tool in a midwife's toolbox when this rigorous work is mixed with the nocturnal
Ramadan Self-Care Routine for Busy Nurses and Midwives
A healthcare professional's life is one of perpetual giving. The foundation of the medical field, nurses and midwives frequently prioritize the needs of their patients, newborns, and bereaved families before their own. This dedication to service takes a spiritual turn when the holy month of Ramadan arrives. However, if self-care is not given priori
Managing Headaches and Fatigue While Fasting on Clinical Shifts
The clinical setting is a high-intensity workplace that requires frequent physical activity and acute mental focus for nursing students, midwives, and other healthcare professionals. The combination of working 12-hour shifts and fasting during the holy month of Ramadan can cause two main problems: chronic headaches and extreme physical exhaustion.