Mommy Labor Nurse

On this week's episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast , I took a call about epidurals from our listener line. This mama shared the challenges she faced with an epidural during her first birth and she's got some pressing questions about what to expect with her second labor and delivery. Today, we'll chat about it and explore the possibility of that same reaction happening again in a future birth,...

Inductions are a hot topic in the labor and delivery world! There is a lot of information floating around (both positive and negative), and it seems like every person has their own, differing opinion.  And I would venture to say that a lot of people get a sour taste in their mouth when they hear the word induction. But I am here to tell you that it's possible to have a positive and uncomplicated b...

I am so excited for this week's episode because I have a longtime friend coming on to the podcast to talk about her birth experiences, as well as share her expertise on how to approach tough decisions in pregnancy (and life!). Natalie Bacon is a certified mindfulness life coach, and helps moms do inner work to overcome daily challenges and live a more purpose driven life. Natalie was on the podcas...

Welcome back to another episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast , your go-to destination for all things pregnancy and birth! Today we're diving into a magical moment in every pregnancy journey - those first baby movements! In this episode, I'll unpack quickening in pregnancy and provide you with the information you need to know including a fun segment where veteran moms describe what those first...

Many expectant mothers experience heartburn during pregnancy - a fiery sensation in your chest that is simply no fun! Today we will explore what heartburn is, why it is so common during pregnancy, and most importantly, we'll go through 14 effective home remedies to help you feel a bit better!! Feeling overwhelmed in the first trimester? Get support in the early weeks with our FREE 1st Trimester Pr...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast , I'm honored to have a distinguished guest, Dr. Wanda Barfield, joining us in support of the CDC's Hear Her Campaign . This initiative aims to raise awareness about maternal health issues and promote respectful maternity care. The CDC has recently released its 2023 Vital Signs Report , shedding light on crucial statistics and findings related to maternal...

Hi MLN Podcast fam! I am so glad you are here for part 2 of our new series - Baby Registry 101! If you haven't listened to part 1 ( episode 198 ) be sure to check that out to learn where to start with your registry. But today, let's move our focus to nursery essentials! Designing and decorating your baby's nursery is one of the most exciting tasks of pregnancy! But let's be honest - it can also be...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I'm here to answer a question that I get asked ALL the time in my DMs...what gifts or gift basket items should I get for my labor and delivery team?? While nurse gift baskets are very much appreciated, they absolutely aren't expected and certainly don't have any impact on the care you receive during your birth. But since I do get asked about this topic a...

On this episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast , Laura Rush joins me to share the story of the birth of her son, Tate! Laura thoroughly enjoyed listening to birth stories throughout her pregnancy, but she often found most birth stories to be "crazy" or with something really unusual happening. Her own birth was relatively "normal" with no major complications, and she felt compelled to share her s...

You spoke (literally!), and we listened! In this episode, I'm diving into two more questions from our podcast listener line.  Today we'll be talking in depth about breech positioning and what that means for birth, the recurrence rate of breech pregnancies, how to VBAC after a breech Cesarean, and more. Then we'll be unpacking pregnancy anxiety and fear related to birth too! This is actually a topi...

Happy 200 MLN Podcast fam!!  To celebrate, I'm giving away five $50 Amazon gift cards! All you have to do is leave a written review of the podcast, take a screenshot of your review, and send it to podcast@mommylabornurse.com - that's it!! Entry closes on October 8th, 2023.  In this episode, I thought it would be fun to take a little walk down memory lane and give you some behind the scenes insight...

The week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we have a very special guest – the incredible Dr. Rebecca Dekker from Evidence Based Birth®! Rebecca is a renowned expert in the field of evidence-based maternity care, with a PhD in nursing. She's dedicated her life to being a full-time entrepreneur and patient advocate for evidence-based care. In this episode, we'll be exploring the topic of natural labo...

Today on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast , I am kicking off our new series - Baby Registry 101! My hope is that with my help, you'll be able to check this item off your pregnancy to-do list while having a lot of fun along the way! In this episode, I focus on the first steps to create your registry. I'll talk through when you should get your registry started and things to consider when choosing where...

A question I get asked during almost every shift at the hospital is for a list of pharmaceutical pain medications other than epidurals. And while epidurals are kind of the gold standard when it comes to contraction pain - there actually are some other choices! So, today on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I'm going to dive into pain meds other than epidurals, with a special focus on IV narcotics and...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast , I have a very special birth story from my good friend Christa Innis, host of the Mom Talks with Christa Podcast She is one of my oldest Mommy Labor Nurse friends and she just had her first baby about four months ago. When she reached out to share her story it was an easy yes! I'm so excited to have her share her very positive and amazing birth story wit...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we're going to address itching during pregnancy and cover what's normal and what's not! The thing about itching in pregnancy is that it might be nothing, but it might actually be a sign of something more serious – which is why I wanted to do an episode about this! During pregnancy, your body goes through so many changes. The changes can be physical, emoti...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we have a Q&A style episode that's ALL about the third trimester, based on questions you asked over on my Instagram stories. The third trimester is definitely a transformative time, but it also brings its fair share of uncertainties, questions, and discomforts. From bracing for labor and delivery to nesting instincts and everything in between, we've g...

We're honored to have Dr. Robyn Thompson joining us, an experienced midwife, Maternal Child & Family Health Nurse, Breastfeeding Specialist, and founder of The Thompson Method (TTM) Breastfeeding Program. During her 45 years as a hospital and home birth midwife, she observed that many women were being discharged from the hospital with painful breastfeeding complications, while those who gave b...

I could probably come up with a list of 100 or more, but today I'm going to focus on 20 pregnancy milestones that you definitely don't want to miss. Pregnancy is a time that's typically filled with lots of emotions. But there's no doubt that whether it's your first or your 8th, there is a lot that goes on in the nine (give or take) months of growing your baby. Pregnancy to-dos piling up already? G...

In this week's episode, I am going to answer two questions submitted by mamas to the MLN listener line!! The first question is from Sarah, who is currently pregnant and looking for more information about placenta previa! I love this question because it is actually pretty common to get told you have a previa at your anatomy scan - but there is still a LOT of time for it to move. Listen in as I answ...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast , we're talking about a twin birth story. But it's not just any old twin birth story - it's about MoMo twins! MoMo twins are the rarest type of twins out there - occurring in less than 1% of twins, and .1% of all pregnancies. Most people don't realize that when it comes to twins, it's not just fraternal versus identical. There are actually quite a few typ...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we're going to tackle a topic that many of you may relate to: keeping your pregnancy a secret during those early stages.  I remember this all too well with BOTH of my pregnancies...cue the image of me stealthily filling an empty beer bottle with water – gotta love those clever hacks! It's incredibly common for women to want to keep their pregnancy under w...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we're talking all about newborn reflexes! Did you know that when your sweet baby is born they come into this world with 6 distinct reflexes? Yep, it's true. And if you've got a newborn at home, you've probably already witnessed them without even knowing it! Have you ever tickled the sole of your newborn's foot and watched their toes curl? Or maybe you bru...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we have a very important and insightful episode for you. We'll be taking a deep dive into a topic that has sadly been coming up more and more in the national news and quite frankly deserves our attention: postpartum psychosis. These news stories have shed light on the impact of postpartum psychosis and brought this issue to the forefront of our minds, hig...

On this week's episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast , we'll be discussing second-trimester topics in an "ask me anything" style episode. I love doing these for you all, and it seems that you enjoy them too! We'll cover subjects such as peeing while sneezing, kick counts, the glucose tolerance test, birth classes, placenta previa, and more! All the questions on today's show were submitted via I...