Emma Puka-Beals, RN, MSN

I was so fortunate to have Emma as my nurse for the labor and delivery of my third baby. I was disappointed to need an induction for this delivery due to a relatively traumatic and difficult induction previously. Emma was so kind and patient with my fear and anxiety, despite my being in the very fortunate position to deliver a healthy baby without complications. She went above and beyond throughout her shift to help me progress my labor as naturally as possible, spending a lot of time helping me through position changes, making sure I had everything that I needed to be as comfortable as possible, and finally exerting significant physical effort to provide counterpressure throughout contractions. Her skill as a nurse, combined with compassion as a person, helped me to bring my baby boy into the world the way I had dreamed of, despite beginning labor as an induction. I will always be so thankful for Emma and think of her often, especially as we celebrate birthdays each year and reflect on his birth!