I was admitted to the antepartum service for a prolonged period of time and was really struggling with anxiety around the safety of my baby, my own well being, the social isolation of being in the hospital for such a long period of time with restricted visitors, and so much more. Kelly was my nurse numerous times during my hospitalization and always made me feel safe and heard. She was extremely empathetic and went above and beyond to make me feel supported.

She was incredibly knowledgeable and was always happy to take extra time to explain to me what was happening and also to help me anticipate things that would happen next. Towards the end of my antepartum stay, I was feeling increasingly overwhelmed by the emotional and physical burden of waiting for delivery. Kelly recognized how I was struggling even when I couldn't find the words to express how I was feeling. Because she had taken so much time to get to know me over the previous weeks, she could tell how different I was from "myself" despite how objectively stable I may have looked on paper. She helped me advocate my team for my needs, and I was taken for delivery that same evening. I now have a beautiful 5-month-old baby boy and will always be grateful for both the care and friendship that Kelly offered me while I was hospitalized.