Overview
- Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton confirmed 17 nurses in its labor and delivery unit are expecting babies this year, a tally reported in late June.
- That number surpasses the unit’s previous record of 11 staffers pregnant at the same time, according to a hospital news release.
- Fifteen of the 17 nurses posed for a recent group photo and several told reporters they have traded tips and will help care for one another during deliveries.
- Nurse manager Amberly Saner said the unit can draw on nearly 200 nurses plus support and part-time staff to pick up shifts and limit operational impact.
- The pregnancies cover first births and additional children and range across the trimesters, creating a close social bond among colleagues and shared planning for upcoming leave.