14 nurses at the same hospital got pregnant at the same time—and became each other’s mom village
HSHS St. Vincent Hospital
As these nurses continue caring for expectant mothers, they’re also preparing to become new moms themselves.
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Between night shifts and newborn prep, the maternity nurses at HSHS St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin, are balancing two of life’s most intense roles: caring for new parents and becoming new parents themselves.
In a remarkable coincidence, 14 nurses at the hospital’s Women and Infants Center are expecting babies of their own—all within months of each other.
The experience has created a built-in support system—something every parent knows can make all the difference in those early days.
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From caring for moms to becoming moms themselves
These nurses have dedicated their careers to guiding and supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. Now, they’re preparing for their own journeys into motherhood—a transition many parents know comes with both excitement and uncertainty.
Amy Bardon, director of the Women and Infants Center, told ABC News that this moment feels especially meaningful: “Each of these women already knew how to care for babies and mothers, but for many of them, this experience will deepen that knowledge in a way no training can.”
An instant village of support
The expectant nurses are not only colleagues but also form a powerful mom village as they navigate this life transition together.
Labor and delivery nurse Anna Cody shared, “When she said she was pregnant pretty early on… then I was like… I am, too!”
Her colleague, Molly Van Enkenvort, added, “We’re all keeping tabs on each other, though.”
Cody’s other colleague, Ashlyn Short, described the camaraderie and closeness of the group, saying, “All of these women hold such a special place in my heart, and we have worked together for years. I’ve been there for some of their other babies, and now we just get to all raise all these babies at the same time.”
Delivering their own babies where they deliver for others
As these nurses continue caring for expectant mothers, they’re also preparing to become new moms themselves. It’s a dual role that speaks to the emotional labor and strength of working mothers everywhere.
Bardon noted that the nurses take comfort in knowing their deliveries will be in familiar, loving hands: “When our expecting nurses are ready to welcome their little ones into the world, they’ll be cared for by their friends and colleagues.”
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5 tips to build your mom village before baby arrives
Whether your village forms at work, in your neighborhood, or through an online community, having people to lean on can make early parenthood less overwhelming and a little more joyful.
Here are five simple ways to start:
- Join local prenatal classes
Get to know other expecting parents and connect before your babies arrive. - Find support online
Parenting forums, Facebook groups, and apps offer guidance and connection day or night. - Attend community events
Local library story times, baby expos, or neighborhood meetups are great places to meet other parents. - Reach out to friends and family
Your closest village may already be in your life. Don’t hesitate to ask for company, advice, or help. - Talk to your healthcare team
Midwives, OBs, and pediatricians often know about local or virtual support groups to help you feel less alone.
Every parent deserves a village
The story of these nurses is a reminder that you don’t have to go through this journey alone. Sometimes, all it takes to start building your village is a simple “me too.”
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