Barrie RN Marsha Roett wanted to help expecting mothers, so she started the program Nurse on Fire, which provides a safe space for pregnant women and their families to ask questions and seek pre-natal and post-partum advice. “Mental health in pregnancy is a topic that is not talked about often, but is very important,” Roett says. The program aims to help new mothers build confidence and ease some of the stress of pregnancy, delivery and post-partum. It provides 90-minute group sessions to discuss concerns, ask questions and gain support. “Sharing my knowledge and experiences to help prepare families for the birth of their first child brings joy to me and I’m happy I can be there for them,” Roett says. “I feel when families have some knowledge about what to expect when having a baby, post-partum care and life with a new baby at home, they are less nervous for the baby's arrival.” (BarrieToday, April 24)

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