May 06, 2019 | by: Cara Terreri
Spoiler alert: your L&D nurse has been through a lot of births. Her experience is invaluable, and her support can be a great boost throughout your own experience of labor and birth. It's true of course that like anything in life, you could get a nurse who's having a bad day, who doesn't really like the job, etc., but in general your labor and delivery nurse is there to offer help and support in the best way possible. On National Nurses Day, we're going to share more great things to know about your L&D nurse to help you use her as a resource during labor and birth.
Your nurse is there to help and has good intentions. No matter your birth preferences or what you know about what your hospital will or won't permit according to policy, your nurse's role is to give you great care during your stay, and to keep you and your baby safe and healthy. Go into your birth knowing that your nurse is a friend, not foe.
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