Her first labor and delivery was long and involved a whole team working together to support her and her baby. Even in those long hours, she remembers feeling surrounded by people who were completely focused on her and her little one. Her second experience was different. “It was just Dr. Burns and a nurse” Alex shared. “I was able to labor naturally as long as I could. The jacuzzi tubs are literally a game changer”
When it was time to deliver, she appreciated how the team listened to what she needed in that moment. “I wasn’t quite ready, and I said, ‘Wait a minute, I need a minute to get my game face on.’ Dr. Burns gave me that time. They put on the TV, I put some music on, and then I was like, okay, we can do this and then he was here.”
Throughout both pregnancies, Alex felt surrounded by knowledge and compassion. She remembers nurse Sarah Burke as “very, very educational” and appreciated the wisdom of longtime nurses like her. “They all love what they do, and it shows. You can tell the difference. It’s second nature to them.”
One of her favorite parts of the experience? The view. “The fact that this delivery center is right there, looking out at Lake Colby, is amazing,” she said.
Reflecting on both journeys, Alex’s gratitude shines through: “I love Dr. Burns and I was lucky to have her deliver both of my kids. Honestly, I wouldn’t go anywhere else to have a baby. The women here are in really good hands.”
With expert hands, kind hearts, and even a view of Lake Colby to bring calm in life’s biggest moments, Adirondack Health is where new beginnings feel right at home.
