The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama

This episode wraps up a postpartum series by emphasizing that confidence in motherhood comes from trusting yourself to learn and grow, not from perfection.

This episode features an interview with Dr.

This episode features an interview with Shari Stamps, a postpartum educator and craniosacral therapist, discussing postpartum wellness, trauma release, and parenting support for families.

This episode explores the often-hidden emotional challenges of postpartum life, featuring occupational therapist Meredith Waymire discussing topics like baby blues, anxiety, and building support systems.

A labor nurse with 16 years of experience shares a practical second trimester checklist to help pregnant women prepare for a smoother birth experience through daily habits, baby positioning techniques, nutrition advice, and communication strategies with healthcare providers.

This episode features an interview with Sydney Dozier discussing how she balances running a business while navigating motherhood, pregnancy, and postpartum experiences.

This episode teaches nurse-tested, body-based techniques like the jiggle, forward-leaning inversion, and sideline release to help overcome stalled labor at 6cm without medical intervention.

This episode explains lochia, the postpartum bleeding process after childbirth, detailing its stages, normal duration, and what it indicates about uterine healing.

A labor nurse explains three lesser-known developments happening at 39 weeks of pregnancy, including rapid brain growth and tear duct formation.

A labor and delivery nurse answers common pregnancy and postpartum questions that doctors often don't have time to address, covering topics like pain, labor rules, and postpartum symptoms.

A labor nurse shares a controversial feeding technique and nighttime protocol to help new parents get 5-6 hours of uninterrupted sleep, explaining how sleep deprivation affects brain chemistry and mental health.

This episode explains the 5-5-5 rule for postpartum recovery, detailing how to heal faster, protect your pelvic floor, and set realistic expectations during the first weeks after birth.

A labor and delivery nurse interviews a physical therapist about common C-section recovery mistakes that hospitals often don't address, aiming to help mothers heal properly and avoid prolonged pain.

This episode features an interview with doula Sarah Osborne, who shares her 17 years of experience attending over 900 births and discusses what mothers should know when hiring doula support, including the dynamics of doula collectives.

This episode explores how most U.S.

A labor nurse shares her daughter's birth story, transitioning from a threatened unnecessary induction to a beautiful unmedicated delivery, emphasizing medical advocacy and the difference between convenience and necessary interventions.

This episode explains that doctors are medical consultants, not bosses, in birth decisions, emphasizing informed consent and empowering women through a personal story about overcoming fear.

This episode features an interview with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr.

A labor nurse explains why delaying umbilical cord clamping after birth is crucial for protecting a baby's blood volume and overall health, based on scientific research and hospital practices.

This episode critiques the standard six-week postpartum checkup as insufficient, explains ACOG's recommendations for better care, and provides actionable advice for mothers to advocate for themselves.

This episode explores postpartum rage, a common but often unspoken symptom of perinatal mood disorders, discussing its causes, management strategies, and ways to seek help.

This episode features an interview with baby loss coach Jennifer Senn, who shares her personal experience of losing twins at 32 weeks and offers hope, healing, and practical support to families navigating pregnancy and infant loss.

This episode provides practical advice on preparing for and navigating postpartum recovery after vaginal delivery, emphasizing the importance of accepting help from friends and family.

This episode provides education on distinguishing between normal spotting and concerning bleeding during early pregnancy, based on personal experience and professional insights.

A labor and delivery nurse explains how fear can stall childbirth by triggering adrenaline and shares practical techniques to overcome it.

A labor nurse with 16 years of experience explains what to expect and how to navigate the immediate postpartum period after giving birth, offering practical advice and emotional support for new mothers.

This episode provides practical advice and scripts for new mothers on setting boundaries with family and friends to protect their postpartum recovery and relationships.

This episode provides practical guidance and emotional support for pregnant individuals at 41 weeks, offering evidence-based strategies to avoid unnecessary inductions and promote natural labor while empowering them with scripts and tools for communicating with healthcare providers.

This episode provides practical advice and emotional support for new moms struggling with the challenges of leaving the house with a newborn, including tips on managing overwhelm and setting boundaries.

A labor nurse with extensive experience delivering twins shares three crucial, often-overlooked aspects of twin pregnancies that can significantly impact birth outcomes.

This episode features Dr.

A labor and delivery nurse explains why night two after birth is notoriously difficult for newborns and parents, offering reassurance and practical advice about second night syndrome.

This episode focuses on the challenging first two weeks postpartum, discussing what's normal versus urgent, and offering practical advice for recovery and breastfeeding from a labor nurse's perspective.

This episode explains what happens in your body and baby at 40 weeks of pregnancy, how to prepare for doctor visits and going past your due date, and managing emotional stress.

This episode features an interview with a holistic infant reflux expert who challenges the belief that reflux is normal and helps parents understand the root causes of their baby's discomfort.

A labor and delivery nurse interviews one of her childbirth course students about her pregnancy journey and upcoming birth story.

This episode explores how to make an informed decision between epidural and unmedicated birth without letting fear dictate the choice, based on the host's experience as a labor nurse and mother.

A birth educator and labor nurse explains seven common causes of postpartum booty pain, including hemorrhoids and tailbone issues, based on personal experience and professional expertise.

This episode shares essential postpartum recovery tips and a safety checklist from experienced nurses for weeks 3-6 after birth.

This episode features a VBAC Lab student, Cassie Gilliam, sharing her birth story with host Trish Ware, focusing on empowering mothers through education and personal experiences.

This episode explores why many labor and delivery nurses and birth educators personally choose unmedicated births, featuring insights from a childbirth educator known as The Labor Mama.

A labor nurse recounts a distressing doctor's appointment where her pregnant daughter was pressured into induction using fear tactics, highlighting issues in medical communication and patient autonomy.

A labor and delivery nurse explains why new parents often feel disconnected from their partners after having a baby, attributing it to biological and timing factors rather than relationship problems.

The host shares her first birth story from age 17, explaining how this experience shaped her career as a labor nurse and birth advocate.

This episode explains postpartum OCD and intrusive thoughts in new mothers, covering what's normal, when to seek help, and how these thoughts don't reflect on one's parenting abilities.

Kelly shares her journey from an induced first birth ending in a C-section to seeking education through the VBAC Lab for a redemptive vaginal birth after cesarean experience.

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Sarah, a 37-year-old first-time mom, shares her journey from discovering fertility markers like low AMH and high prolactin to spontaneously getting pregnant, discussing her international background and proactive health approach.

Labor nurse Trish Ware shares seven first-trimester secrets that labor nurses use, differing from typical patient advice, including a dramatic story of avoiding a C-section and a controversial tip doctors won't reveal, aimed at improving birth outcomes.

Trish, a labor nurse, guides listeners through 38 weeks of pregnancy, covering baby development, labor preparation, and handling prenatal appointments.

A labor nurse interviews a lactation consultant about tips for successful pumping and breastfeeding.

A labor nurse addresses common fears about childbirth and explains how unaddressed fear can make labor harder, offering preparation tips.

A labor nurse interviews a former student about her birth experience, discussing interventions and empowering choices during labor.

A VBAC success story shared by a labor nurse and her client, discussing overcoming fear and achieving a vaginal birth after cesarean.

A labor nurse answers common pregnancy and birth questions, providing emotional and physical support for expectant mothers.

A labor nurse explains Pitocin use during labor and postpartum, covering its benefits, risks, and patient choices.

A labor nurse interviews a doula about reclaiming power in the birth room, bridging the gap between parents and medical teams.

A labor nurse and midwife interview a tongue tie expert to discuss diagnosis and treatment of tongue ties in newborns.

A labor nurse interviews a pelvic floor physical therapist about postpartum fitness and pelvic health for mothers.

A labor nurse and lactation consultant discuss pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding, answering common questions and sharing expert advice.