Labor and Delivery Nurse

A Labor and Delivery Nurse is a nurse who helps families on the day a baby is born. Other nurses care for many kinds of patients, but this nurse's whole job is welcoming babies. They listen to the baby's heartbeat with a soft belt and a small screen, check how the parent is feeling, and explain each step in a calm voice. For example, they might help someone find a comfy position, then gently wrap the new baby in a warm blanket.

This work matters because a baby being born is a huge, exciting moment, and parents often feel a little nervous. The nurse stays close, answers questions, and tells the doctor or midwife if extra help is needed. They make sure the parent and the baby are both comfortable and cared for. When the baby arrives, the nurse is one of the very first people to say hello.