what do labor delivery nurses mostly do?

Hi Calissa,

That is a good question. According to www.nursing.org, "the labor and delivery nurses assist pregnant women throughout the women's childbirth experience, from early labor through delivery and the immediate postpartum period. They coach mothers through difficult contractions, offering encouragement and advice on pain management. They also monitor both the baby and the mother’s tolerance for labor, and stay alert for any potential medical complications that can occur. They also administer medications, including epidurals, and assist physicians or midwives with the actual delivery. After the mother gives birth, the nurse extends their care to the newborn and mother’s needs. They also help the mom with the baby’s first breastfeeding."

It is an interesting and rewarding career if you do decide to go that route and become a labor and delivery nurse. The outcome for each women is different and so is the experience not only for her and the family but for all the healthcare members participating in bringing this new little person into the world happen as best as possible. Much of their experiences in delivery will be a smoother one than for others. For some mothers, it's an adventure and for some it can be a miserable experience for months until the day of delivery. Everyone's situation is unique and some of it will depend on the prenatal care they have had all through out their pregnancy, if they gained weight, their health, genetics, age, how many pregnancies they have had before, if it will be natural, induced or if they undergo cesarean, etc. So many factors play a big part in each woman's pregnancy, so for a nurse, I can't imagine every experience not being a big deal. Let us know if this answer helped you. </span>You can also find out more information regarding nursing careers on https://www.glassdoor.com.

Best wishes and we hope to hear from you again!