GEMMA Jackson has been delivering babies for eight years.
The midwifery sister in the Labour Suite at the City Hospital says that even after all that time, each new birth is special.
The 28-year-old from Gedling added: "It is a special moment in someone's life and to be involved is amazing.
"Each one is special. I can't remember how many I have been involved in now, it's so many – I wish I could.
"It is quite a privileged thing – it's very special, we are in a unique position to help."
And for Gemma, being part of a strong team is one of the perks of the job.
She said: "We've got a great team here – the midwives are so well supported, the majority of our work is about helping ladies deliver their babies and looking after some of them who become quite unwell."
Despite the true rewards of the job coming every day, Gemma said it was great for the team to be thanked by senior staff.
She added: "It's very nice to be recognised, especially with a lovely cake, but we also get credit from women we help."
Twenty-four-year-old Kate Shirley is a core labour suite midwife and is permanently based in the ward.
She said: "It's all about bringing new life into the world. I really enjoy the work. It really does not get better."
She added: "It's really appreciated by all of us that people have come here to say thanks. It's great that they recognise the hard work and what we do."
And for one new mum who had given birth just minutes before, the midwives and nurses do an incredible job.
She said: "They've been brilliant. They've just been really supportive.
"Our midwife, Joshua, has just been so fantastic – we think it's great to recognise him."
Joshua Downey, a 22-year-old midwife from Lincoln, has only been working at the hospital for three weeks.
He said: "It's hard, exciting , challenging but great.
"I just really enjoy caring for women during deliveries and helping them through."
