Storytime: My 40-Year-Old Infertile Patient Becomes a Mom Sometimes life surprises us in the most beautiful ways.Some moments in nursing stay with you forever. One of mine was a 40-year-old patient who came into the ER thinking she was having a gallbladder attack. What she didn’t know was that she wasn’t in pain from her gallbladder—she was carrying a baby. An ultrasound revealed a breech baby, and within hours, she was in surgery having an emergency C-section. Out came a healthy, 9-pound baby—t

You’ll say yes to every intervention during labor — but no to the one thing that could save your baby’s life? As a labor and delivery nurse, I’m honestly confused. Parents are saying yes to inductions, epidurals, and even circumcision—but no to vitamin K? This tiny shot prevents brain bleeds and has saved countless newborn lives for decades. Yet, I’m seeing more and more refusals based on misinformation spreading online. If you trust us to help deliver your baby safely, please trust the science