St. Joseph’s Health Hospital is experiencing a unique “baby boom” among its own staff. Ten of the nurses in women and children services are expecting babies of their own. All are due between October and May, with four already having welcomed their little ones. Most of them are giving birth in the very hospital where they provide care.
“This is exciting because it’s such a unique situation, but it also presents challenges for staffing,” said Heather Shimer-Bero, director of women and infants service line. “We’re here for them as they take time with their babies, and they’re there for each other like a close-knit group. It’s truly special to have a ‘work family’ that understands exactly what you’re going through, from pregnancy to raising children.”