I delivered my second child, my 10 lbs. 11 oz. baby boy, vaginally after a previous C-section. My first child turned three in October, and that delivery was very difficult. I developed an abscess and had to have wet-to-dry dressing changes for 16 weeks as a brand new mother. Fast forward to the pregnancy of my son, I wanted to avoid my first delivery experience as much as possible.
As a pharmacist at Walmart, I would often see Marquita. She provided so much insight and information for my pregnancy journey. Not wanting to receive medications, I was induced at 41 weeks. At shift change, Marquita happened to be scheduled and was assigned to care for me.
Knowing that I desperately wanted a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), Marquita tried various methods and was literally working as hard as I was. She knew I had a goal for an unmedicated VBAC, and she worked to help me achieve that goal. I think the skills she displayed through patient advocacy and working alongside me to fulfill my goals sets her apart as a nurse. I delivered my baby boy via VBAC, and I truly believe I couldn't have done it without Marquita!