A child can come into the world in two ways: by vaginal delivery or by cesarean section. Regardless of the method, there are professionals trained to introduce a newborn into the world. Labor and delivery nurses are very important not only for the post-delivery of a newborn. They are also responsible for taking care of the mother first. Labor and delivery nurses act as coaches, informing the mother and other family members about what to expect once labor begins and what to do afterward, such as breastfeeding. Being a labor and delivery nurse requires care and compassion because doctors and nurses can never be one hundred percent sure of things that can happen during childbirth. There are some cases where infants are very sick or not making it, and these nurses need to be prepared for whatever is thrown at them. To obtain a position in labor and delivery, a student must first obtain their nursing degree, Associates in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). After obtaining this, they must take labor and delivery electives and of course meet the passing requirements for those. Once this is completed, the nurse must gain experience as a registered nurse in labor and delivery. After an appropriate time of gaining experience, certification (RNC-OB) must be obtained and passed through the National Certification Corporation to be considered for and work as a labor and delivery nurse.