Having preeclampsia and voicing my concerns constantly before the diagnosis, I felt like my ob-gyn failed me, which resulted in me feeling like I could no longer trust anyone in the medical field. So much so that I had decided I wanted a home delivery and avoided going to get medical care, even though I felt awful.

Obviously, I had no choice but to seek medical care at that point due to the fear of worsening complications. The postpartum process was so difficult for me after an almost 100-hour-long induction, which resulted in a c-section. I’m so grateful for the amazing L&D staff, but the one who truly made a lasting impression was nurse Anthony. He was so caring and gentle, and just carries himself with such grace.

His presence and care were so comforting in a post-traumatic time for me. Most do their job in a common courtesy manner, but nurse Anthony would go the extra mile to tend to my postpartum needs, and my newborn baby’s without making me feel like I was asking for too much, as well as always checking in, making sure everything was ok, and always having amazing input and advice on how to properly care for baby.

As someone who does not like to ask for help in any situation, it was so refreshing to feel like I was not a nuisance. I’d also like to add that all of my concerns were handled so well; when under his care, I felt a sense of safety and trust that I was getting the proper treatment. In fact, I would wait for his shift to voice my concerns because other staff were not always as empathetic, approachable, or helpful.

It’s undeniable that he is genuinely passionate about what he does and truly cares about the safety and well-being of all patients above anything else. His arduous work should not go unnoticed.