by, Shauna Zurawski
I am the mother of four children, each one unique. The same can be said of their births. Because of the variety of births I have experienced, I’ve learned that for me, nitrous oxide is by far the best form of pain relief during childbirth . Continue reading
by, Lori Boggan
There are few things more memorable in life than the birth of a baby. No matter where in the world, what socioeconomic background she comes from, or how many times she has given birth, a woman can probably tell you every single detail surrounding her birth and the early days thereafter. She can tell you the exact moment each baby was born, how long it was and how much it weighed. I have been honored and privileged through the years of working with moms, dads, and babies to hear their birth stories and bear witness to the one of the most important moments in their lives. Continue reading
by, Aleta Embrey
There are 4 million babies delivered in the U.S. each year*, 99% in hospitals with support of their nurse or midwife.
See our slideshow of how nursing has changed over the decades.
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