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When I look back on my nursing journey, bittersweet memories come to mind and stir my heart.
August 4, 2023 No Comments
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When I look back on my nursing journey, bittersweet memories come to mind and stir my heart.
However, when my daughter arrived at the beginning of my second year of residency, I found myself having to return to 12+ hour shifts at only eight weeks postpartum. My plan was to exclusively pump with a goal of making it to six months.
I have breastfed both of our children 2.5+ years. I pumped at work for approximately 21 months with each child. I had a very difficult journey pumping at work with both of our children. It was even worse with my first.
In The United States, 1 in 3 babies are born via cesarean section delivery. The reason for cesarean births can vary due to pregnancy complications, medical conditions, elective choice, or a result following a trial of labor. No matter what the reason, we want to bring visibility to those who have experienced cesarean birth in recognition of April being Cesarean Awareness Month.