If you’re an obstetrics nurse or aspire to be one, you’ve got to be envious of William and Kate’s OB nurse. He or she will be the first to see Kate's ultrasound, listen to her baby's heartbeat, and help bring her baby into the world.
Is Kate really expecting? The clues are unmistakable: Kate’s glowing countenance, a certain motherly look, a stomach rub, and her refusal to eat peanut paste (which may be harmful to pregnant women). Yes, the Duchess of Cambridge has a “bun in oven” and tabloids are abuzz with headlines confirming the good news.
The 29-year-old queen to be is about 6 weeks along. And not too soon for Queen Elizabeth II, who has been tossing out hint after hint about wanting a great-grandchild and an heir to the throne. Even before they tied the knot, it was made clear that raising a family was a duty expected of the royals.
The happy couple have been going through names for their first-born, whether they’re hoping for a boy or girl and plans for the nursery. Current preparations include three nursery sites: one in their current London residence, Nottingham Cottage, another in their home in Wales and a third in Kensington Palace.
Names being considered include Edward, Philip and Michael for a boy, and Alice or Rose for a girl. It’s been reported that William is hoping for a girl, since his father, Prince Charles, would like a granddaughter.
OB nurses help doctors in caring for pregnant women and in the delivery of babies. They typically work in the labor and delivery department of hospitals, health clinics or doctors' offices. Obstetrics nurses make up a team of caregivers who provide for the needs of infants and mothers.
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Alex A. Kecskes has written hundreds of published articles on health/fitness, "green" issues, TV/film entertainment, restaurant reviews and many other topics. As a former Andy/Belding/One Show ad agency copywriter, he also writes web content, ads, brochures, sales letters, mailers and scripts for national B2B and B2C clients. Please see more of his blogs and view additional job postings on Beyond.com.
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