Inside, on the third floor, there’s a flurry of activity within the labor and delivery unit. “There’s a lot of action ... a few minutes earlier with some canine colleagues. A pair of dogs, tails ...

Nichol Gerber discovered her faithful canine Penny silently observed her entire labor and delivery, hours after the event ...

Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staff cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout.