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The idea that there is nothing good on television is proven when you are on bed rest for pre-term labor. You can almost hear the clock ticking, the minutes seem to drag on and the re-runs of Friends just can’t hold your attention.
Krystal Krull of Clarksville thankfully found comfort and diversions during her recent stay at Waverly Health Center. Between Sudoku puzzles, visitors and the friendliness of staff, she made it through the final 17 days before her twins arrived.
“While I was on bed rest, I had an opportunity to get to know most of the nurses at Waverly Health Center’s Birthing Center,” stated Krull. “All of the nurses were very friendly and helpful—there wasn’t one crabby nurse in the whole bunch.”
Krystal expressed that the nurses were always available when she wanted them, yet she also was allowed privacy and time to rest.
“One nurse, Ronda Boehmer, really stood out for me because she was so funny and made me laugh,” stated Krull. “She would sit and talk with me to help the days move faster.”
“I’ve been working with expectant moms in Waverly for over fifteen years,” stated Ronda Boehmer, RN. “I find my career in nursing to be very rewarding because I can be a part of a very special time in their lives.”
At Waverly Health Center, birthing center nurses assist patients and their families throughout labor, delivery and their post-partum care. The birthing center suites allow new families to “live” in the same room throughout their entire stay. The many amenities and caring nurses create a very home-like atmosphere.
“Our role in the birthing process is to monitor and assist mom and the rest of the family,” stated Boehmer. “We provide her with options and encourage the rest of the family to become as involved as they would like to be.”
Waverly’s birthing center has 16 registered nurses and one technician. They work cooperatively with area health care providers who deliver babies and provide care for newborns.
“Every birth is different,” said Boehmer. “Each one brings a new experience and the opportunity to help mom, dad, baby and siblings become a new family. I couldn’t be blessed with a better career.”
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