Storytime: Needle Phobia In Labor&Delivery. A real-life labor and delivery nursing story about one of the most common but overlooked challenges we face on the floor: needle phobia during childbirth. As a labor and delivery nurse, I’ve cared for so many patients who come in feeling anxious not just about labor, but about IVs, epidurals, and even simple blood draws. Needle fear is real, and in the high-stress environment of labor and delivery, it can really impact a patient’s birth experience. For