A Labor & Delivery Nurse – Calm in the Most Critical Moments

Juliana Parker, RN
Nurse Core Triage

What is it really like to be in the delivery room when everything is on the line?

In this episode, we sit down with Juliana Parker, a labor and delivery nurse with over two decades of experience guiding families through one of life’s most emotional and unpredictable moments.

Juliana walks us through what a real shift looks like from calming anxious first-time mothers to monitoring the health of both mom and baby and what happens when things don’t go as planned. She opens up about the most intense emergencies she’s faced, the physical and emotional demands of the job, and the profound joy of seeing a healthy baby placed in a mother’s arms.

In this episode:

✦  The truth behind TV portrayals of childbirth – and what labor actually looks like
✦  Why reassurance is one of the most powerful tools in healthcare
✦  How nurses manage burnout and build long, sustainable careers
✦  The surprising flexibility and career paths within the nursing profession
✦  What it takes to stay calm when everything depends on your next move

This is a conversation about showing up for others at their most vulnerable moments — and finding deep purpose in doing so.

MBTI vibe: ESFJ / ISFJ / ENFJ
Emotional regulation • Rapid prioritization • Empathy without overwhelm • Team orientation • Resilience under stress

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Need to Know Facts*

About Juliana Parker, RN
Juliana Parker is the founder of Nurse Core Triage, helping OB/GYN healthcare practices improve patient care and reduce provider burnout through professional obstetrical and gynecological nurse triage services. She is an RNC-OB certified inpatient obstetric nurse with over 21 years of experience in women’s health, labor and delivery and has taught prenatal classes for more than two decades. Juliana is also building My Pregnancy Pro, a platform designed to support patients with direct questions—drawing on her deep understanding that many patients feel unsure or hesitant to reach out to their providers.

* Bureau of Labor Statistics