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That is the question the midwives at Wagga Base Hospital were asking on Saturday when staff from across the maternity ward turned out in force to celebrate International Midwives Day.
For the first time in 10 years Wagga Base Hospital has a full complement of midwifes.
That is an accomplishment midwifery unit manager Joy Dickinson said was only made possible by the dedication of senior staff who worked to train six new local midwives last year.
Ms Dickinson said with the extra support staff across the ward have enjoyed not having to work as much overtime.
"We have a great job, to support mothers, many their first time, and watch families grow," she said.
"I feel blessed every day I come to work."
Wagga Base Hospital registered nurse and midwifery student Kathryn Moore, who is part-way through her training, said it was her love for babies and young children that had drawn her to the industry.
While learning to be prepared for the unexpected is one of the greatest challenges Ms Moore has faced, she said she has enjoyed completing her training at a regional hospital and getting to know each of her patients.
"Everyone is different," she said.
"It's a very precious time in their life."
Ms Dickinson said the the staff were a "very close-knit professional group".
"We have a strong relationship with the midwives at Calvary as well."