Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses

In the final episode of Season 2, Justine and Sarah dive into their recent trip to Cancun, sharing their favorite moments and reflecting on personal growth during the experience. They emphasize the power of turning ideas into reality and inspire listeners by highlighting the potential within everyone to achieve their dreams.  The conversation also touches on the power of implementing positive idea...

You work so hard & we really want you to rest. In this episode, Sarah and Justine talk about the 7 types of rest and how they score in each area. The 7 types of rest are: 1. Psychical 2. Mental 3. Social 4. Spiritual 5. Sensory 6. Emotional 7. Creative     To take the test they took click here. Send us Fan Mail

Here at Bundle Birth, we love a good movement, a call to action if you will.  In this episode, Sarah and Justine discuss their new call to action for YOU at the bedside. We are starting a change project, which includes you. Listen to hear the details and let us know if you are committing with us!  Send us Fan Mail

In this preceptor episode, Justine and Sarah delve into the crucial role of preceptors and the responsibility they carry in guiding their future colleagues. They discuss the importance of professional responsibility, the impact of being a preceptor on creating a "mini you," and the significance of charting and attention to detail. The hosts also touch upon the challenges and pressures fa...

In this conversation, Sarah, Justine and Pam Hetrick are discussing legal issues in nursing, specifically related to expert witnessing and being deposed. Pam Hetrick, a certified nurse midwife and expert witness, shares her experience in the field and provides insights into the process of legal cases in healthcare. Mentees, most of you know and love Pam & listeners, you will soon! Find our dep...

We have the change master herself, Mykel LeCheminant, with us on this episode. She is a powerhouse and change consultant in labor and delivery and nursing. Learn how to start a change project while she coaches Justine through a project she wants to start on her unit. Learn where to start, who to talk to, and the steps to making change. If you want more from Mykel, click here to learn from her in d...

Listen and learn on this episode with Lisa Miller, CNM, JD,  one of the greats. Learn about why we shouldn't be "pitting through" a pattern, doing scalp stimulation during decelerations, and more. Make sure to have some paper and a pen during this episode, you will want to take notes. You can find Lisa here and she has a promo code for you!! Save money on this amazing resource. Send...

Listen to the first of a new series here: Behind the Scenes. What Justine and Sarah do around Bundle Birth. Is it a real job? Is it a hobby? What takes most of their time these days? Do they work in an office together or just play on their phones during the day. Throughout the year Justine and Sarah will pop on to talk about what they are working on and what's coming down the pipeline in the...

We are joined this week by Dr. Q, a licensed physical therapist practicing in Los Angeles, California that is also a postpartum doula and childbirth educator. She shares inside her practice where she sees our patients, after birth and after the damage is done. Learn how to help our patients push that supports their pelvic floor, not injure it. You can find Dr. Q here and soon on Instagram!  Send u...

Nurses can be opinionated, and labor and delivery nurses can be on another level. In this episode, Sarah and Justine have fun going back and forth on a few of their unpopular opinions on the unit and with the families they care for. Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, we talk about how labor nurses can change their mindset on being sued but also protect their license in the process. Sign up to our free monthly educational newsletter! Send us Fan Mail

Do you know much about military nursing or the military in general? Join Sarah and Justine as they learn from Joshua Womack, a Perinatal CNS in the Navy. Learn how working in the navy as a nurse differs from civilian nursing, what the perks are, and how to get started if you are "military curious." Joshua currently lives in Norfolk, VA, where he serves as the Perinatal Clinical Nurse Spe...

Preceptorship in labor and delivery is suffering. Many preceptors and preceptees are suffering, and we want to talk about it. In this episode, Sarah and Justine will talk about what the learner (the preceptee) can bring to the table to make the most out of their experience  while learning how to become a labor and delivery nurse.  Send us Fan Mail

Did you know that one-third of birth workers have trauma from births they have been a part of? In this episode, Justine and Krysta talk about what trauma is, what birth trauma could look like, and what steps can be taken to heal from the trauma that you may have faced. Healing Trauma in the Birth Professional Birth Trauma Prevention Level 1 Birth Trauma Prevention Level 2 Critical Incident Support...

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Krysta Dancy, and she shares invaluable insights on how nurses can enhance their patients' well-being by learning to regulate their own nervous systems. Krysta provides practical tips on activating the vagus nerve while on the unit, and shares long-term strategies for maintaining overall health. Additionally, Krysta also gives us with a sneak p...

In this episode, Sarah shares a recent client's story and how she realized most people want the same thing when it comes to their birth.  She will share the easy interventions we can use to decrease trauma, anxiety, and fear that can surround birth.  Listening to Mothers What matters to women during childbirth: A systematic qualitative review Information and power: Women of color's exper...

In this episode, Sarah and Justine discuss the hot topic, laboring down. They will discuss the research, share their opinions, and talk about how to labor down- better. The research articles they used can be found here: Jama Cochrane ACOG UptoDate Send us Fan Mail

Welcome back to Season 2! To start season 2 Sarah and Justine reflect on the history of Bundle Birth. Sarah shares how she left the bedside, how we started a business, the hardships she's faced, and what the future looks like. Justine shares how she joined the team, and they discussed what they are looking for in future team members.  Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Sarah and Justine say goodbye! For now.  In this last episode of the season, Sarah will share what she learning when it comes to Fascia, and she and Justine will discuss how fascia work relates to life, in and out of the bedside. If you are someone that struggles with waiting for change, this episode is for you. Are you a labor nurse that wants to come to Cancun with us?! Click he...

In this episode, Sarah and Justine break down AWHONN's Evidenced-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Labor Support for Intended Vaginal Birth. They talk about what support means from the labor side, they discus intermittent auscultation and as always, they give you tips and tricks on things you can do or try to do on your unit. To find this guideline click here . It is free for AWHONN members!...

In this episode Sarah and Justine will share what they are struggling with. They will share why they are struggling and what they are doing to cope. Nursing is hard. We need to take care of ourselves to take care of others. Let's be nice to ourselves so we can give from a full cup. Topics include: boundaries, slower decisions, ADHD, overwhelm, self love, getting outside, making vegetables,  &...

In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth, nurses Sarah and Justine break down AWHONN's Practice Brief 14. Skin to Skin after birth is a strong recommendation and has many benefits, which they will discuss in this episode.  Justine will share her unit's struggles, embarrasses herself around minute 13, and Sarah will explain the workflow of skin-to-skin in the OR. Have you ever seen...

In this episode, Sarah and Justine talk about the new recommendations for hemorrhage management that include stages of hemorrhage, medications, and nursing interventions. They then walk through a case study together.  Send us Fan Mail

Did you know the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) has set STANDARDS for perinatal nursing ratios? They are based on research and have been thoroughly thought out and placed into one easy place. In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah and Justine discuss how this document works, what’s in it, and how we can use it. Get to know AWHONN and be...

In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah & Justine will discuss their "favorite" emergencies. None of us want emergencies, but if we had to have one, what would they be? They talk about the why and step-by-step what to do in these cases. If you are interested in joining our 12-month mentorship featuring Some Scary Stuff, click here for more information. Do you ha...