Nursing and the Nativity

During Advent, it is common for Christians to think of the Nativity story and imagine Mary and Joseph in the stable. 

Imagine how nerve-wracking that pregnancy felt…first-time parents, far from home, living out less-than-ideal circumstances. It is probable that Mary, as a young mother, felt nervous about caring for the Son of God. 

It is common to feel unprepared before the birth of a child. If the baby was unexpected, or if one does not have the proper knowledge of how to take care of a new baby, anxiety can set in. Whether in the United States or elsewhere, many women could use the guidance and care of a nurse to ensure the safety and health of both the baby and mother. 

 
Maternal and child health nurses do just that — they build a relationship with an expectant mother or new mother and coach her on how to take care of her children and herself. It is an incredibly important job. A maternal and child health nurse performs various tasks depending on the family's needs. Tasks may include pregnancy testing, assessment of perinatal and newborn health, clinical management of high-risk pregnancies and newborns, patient education, and life coaching. These nurses are an essential component in helping some new moms get on their feet and make the best decisions for their children. 

At a Christian nursing school like Huntington University, nursing students learn all the practical knowledge and skills to be successful nurses and develop their emotional health to provide care with a servant’s heart. In a field like maternal and child health, nurses have abundant opportunity to connect with those in need. They can share their faith or simply serve the Lord by loving and caring for their patients. 

If you feel led to become a nurse, learn about a rewarding and spirit-filled career in nursing at huntington.edu/Nursing.