Fearful Mother
Were these just nerves, or were they a portent of something worse? Do you think Katie was anticipating the end of her pregnancy, or did you think she’d be one of the lucky ones who had a successful pregnancy? After all, was said and done, she could only hope to be one of the lucky ones.
Empathy Is Required
Angela Watson of the Perinatal Special Care Unit at Sharp Memorial Hospital emphasized the importance of empathy for women like Katie in this situation. Many pregnant women who were dealing with problems simply needed someone to motivate and keep them hopeful during their many years of working at the hospital.