Before anyone comes for her, she makes it clear: “I am not saying you have to give birth to be a good labor and delivery nurse.” Just like ICU nurses don’t need to have had a heart attack to provide ...

This National Nurses Week, the AFRO recognizes the vital contributions of Black labor and delivery nurses who bridge the gap in advocacy for their patients. Black nurses are often underrepresented in ...

Giving birth is already one of the biggest challenges in a person’s life, but an unsupportive birth partner can make it even worse. Take it from people who see this dynamic every day. While labor and ...

A Mexican-American labor and delivery nurse at Sibley Memorial Hospital pursues her passion with language and culture. Melissa Flores Barajas has wanted to pursue a nursing career since middle school.