The Real Heroes of the Maternity Wards Are Not The Doctors But The Nurses

Sep 24, 2018 by apost team

Giving birth is an amazing experience. Afterward, a rush of emotions fills your mind. Friends and loved ones gather around to meet the new baby. While you recover from labor, the nurses take care of all of your needs. Unfortunately, these amazing nurses do not get the thanks that they deserve.

One Mom Goes Viral for Thanking Her Nurses

Recently, a group of nurses finally got the gratitude that they deserve. Jill Krause is a blogger who recently gave birth to her child. Afterward, Jill went online to make a Facebook post about the amazing, hardworking nurses. Jill said that she was so thankful to the nurses for taking her to the bathroom after delivering each baby. She felt vulnerable and shaky, but the nurses supported her with dignity and kindness.

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Jill shared a photo of a nurse helping a new mom in the bathroom. Apparently, this experience is extremely common because mothers from around the world started to comment on the post. Before long, the post was shared more than 40,000 times. Other moms wanted to say just how thankful they were for nurses. When they were exhausted after giving birth, the nurses were there to help. The nurses made them feel comfortable and safe after such an exhausting experience.

It Takes a Village to Raise a Child

The nurses made Jill feel like she was a part of something bigger. They say that it takes a village to raise a child, but it also takes a lot of love and support to give birth. Even when Jill was feeling emotional, the kind nurses made her feel empowered. With infinite patience and compassion, they showed Jill how to place an ice pad in her mesh underwear. Each time she went to the bathroom, one of the nurses was at her side.

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Doctors might get all of the attention, but nurses do a lot of the hard work. The nurses in this story just how important kindness and compassion are when you are going through labor. These nurses take away the embarrassment and discomfort by helping new moms feel more comfortable. Without the support of nurses, giving birth would never be the same.

Did a nurse help you go through labor with dignity and kindness? If you have experienced an amazing nurse in your life, we want to know about it! Let us know about your experiences and see what your friends think about their nurses!