Behind the doors of delivery rooms, where the silence of anticipation blends with the first cries of life, stand heroines in white. Their role is not limited to providing medical care; rather, their touch crafts the "alphabet" of a mother’s first memories. Maternity nursing is not merely a profession; it is the art of managing the most fragile and miraculous moments in human life. 1. The Midwife: The Faithful Guardian of Life's Gateway Memories begin hours before the infant's first cry. In those moments when fear and pain overwhelm the mother, the nurse emerges as the voice of reassurance. She is the one who transforms a cold "hospital room" into a safe haven. Psychological Support: With a word like "You are strong" or a gentle touch on the hand, the nurse sows confidence in the mother’s soul—a memory that remains etched in her heart for years. • The Art of Patience: The nurse’s ability to absorb and calmly guide the mother’s emotions turns the birth experience into a journey of empowerment rather than one of suffering. 2. The First Encounter: Engineering Emotions The moment a child enters the world is "Moment Zero". Here, the nurse plays the role of an "engineer of emotions": • Skin-to-Skin Contact: With intelligence and skill, the nurse ensures the newborn is placed immediately on the mother’s chest. This facilitated moment builds the bonding connection and remains the most beautiful image in the mother’s memory album. • Documenting Details: A distinguished nurse recognizes the value of small details: cutting the umbilical cord, the baby’s first measurements, and even capturing the first photo of the mother with her child. These details are what create an "unforgettable memory". 3. The First School of Motherhood After birth, the mother discovers she is facing a new, unknown world. Here, the nurse transforms into a teacher and a friend: • Breastfeeding: The patience a nurse shows while teaching a mother how to hold and nurse her child reduces initial tension and grants the mother a sense of achievement. • Newborn Care: Teaching the mother how to bathe the baby or ensure their safety provides psychological security before leaving the hospital. This ensures the nurse’s name is forever linked to the start of a successful motherhood journey. 4. Why Does Maternity Nursing Remain Etched in Memory? The reason lies in the "human impact". While a doctor may perform surgery or supervise the birth and leave, the nurse lives through the finest details of weakness and strength with the mother. She witnesses the tears, hears the sighs, and shares in the overwhelming joy. Al-Mustaqbal University – the First University in Iraq
  الهدف الثالث من اهداف التنمية المستدامة -الصحة الجيدة والرفاه   The Third Goal of the Sustainable Development Goals – Good Health and Well-being