Males In L&D

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Do you think male nurses should be allowed to work in L&D, because a lot of hospitals will not hire a male nurse on OB???

my feelings exactly nurse dianne. i have found it is the nurses that have a problem with it not the patients, go figure. i thought nurses were professionals:(

Originally posted by biscuit_007

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The worst part, and most ironic if you ask me, is the certified nurse midwife on call that night was also a male RN. [/b]

:eek: Dearest Biscuit: I am replying w/ my husband looking on, he brought your post to my attention! UGH........I am so appalled! I hope you don't work for that hospital any longer. I think on an older post I told about my "male" OB nurse when delivering my oldest child. If you are from the south, you will appreciate this, if not, I don't intend to offend anyone! My OB nurse was all of 6'3 and 250+ pounds, and (something almost unheard of in the south) Black. He was the most gentle, compassionate OB nurse I had during my entire stay. He never made me feel uncomfortable, even during those awful lady partsl checks. I did wind up having a C-section (due to footling breach) but, he did visit afterwards. I wish I could remember his name. He was a fine example of a MALE nurse, or should I say nurse in general. Wish our facilities could be as open-minded as the public!

And, if OB seems to be your forta, please don't give up!

OB NURSE-NurseDianne:D

"OH, BOTHER", said Pooh.

37 years ago I delivered my son at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsmouth Virginia. There was no one BUT corpsmen assisting with L&D at that time. Did I give a flying frying pan? Heck No! I wanted relief and I didn't care who had their nose up my whazzit checking dilation!

Since those days I have worked with our esteemed male counterparts who have the distinction of being L&D nurses. They are all sooooo cool.

In fact, my daughter had both of her babes natural and at home; first babe delivered with assistance of mid-wife; second babe delivered with assistance of male attendant. Neither are nurses but are certified by State of California. A good experience both times.

I think male nurses who opt for L&D are some kind of special people.

Peace,

Lois Jean

thanks OB nurse-Dianne and Lois Jean for the support and kind words for us male nurses and a special thanks from this "male " Ob nurse. I agree it is a shame hospitals and its employees can not be as open minded as the public. the hospitals i work at have been pleasantly surprised by the patients response to me. I have patient come here at request me as their nurse because they were told about me by one of their friends or relatives. I love what i do and enjoy going to work everyday! thanks again everyone for the kind words and support!

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