Mommy Labor Nurse

In this episode, I'm going to talk about how to prepare for your labor induction by going through the do's and don'ts before your big day. Some are more obvious than others, but I'm going to be as thorough as possible.  I also want you to know that this list is intended for low-risk moms with uncomplicated pregnancies and scheduled inductions. It's a bit different if you have a high-risk pregnancy...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast , I am joined by MLN Community mama, Andrea, where she shared her inspiring natural birth story. Inside the episode, you'll hear Andrea talk about the calm and focus she felt during the labor process, which she attributes to all the physical, mental, and educational preparation she did ahead of time. Andrea tapped into breathing techniques, movement, and...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast , I'm excited to be answering some questions submitted by listeners from the podcast hotline! First, we have a mom-to-be who is hoping for a VBAC. She explains that she's already feeling some discomfort around her C-section scar. She is wondering if this could indicate an increased risk for uterine rupture and if pursuing a VBAC is a safe option for her....

Today, we dive into one of the most common questions that I get asked about epidurals: How do you push a baby out with an epidural?  This is a question that can cause a lot of anxiety for expectant mothers. So, I'm going to share all the juicy details on epidural pushing positions, tips, and tricks to make pushing a breeze. I'll also talk about what to expect during labor and how to work with your...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I'm interviewing Daphne Delvaux who is also known as the Mamattorney!! Daphne is a practicing attorney with her own law firm that specializes in gender discrimination cases and helping women at work.   Her platform, the Mamattorney aims to empower and inspire women to become educated about their rights at work so that they can embrace their motherhood jou...

Did you know that an estimated 60% of expecting couples take a babymoon before the birth of their first child? It's true! And while it's most common among first-time parents – veteran parents can (and do!) take a babymoon before their next baby's birth as well. So in today's episode, I thought it would be fun to talk more about babymoons! We'll talk about why you should do it, when you should do i...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I am focusing exclusively on the first trimester of pregnancy!! It's an ask me anything style episode which I LOVE doing for you guys! All of the questions on today's show were submitted via Instagram stories. I selected a bunch that I wanted to answer with more detail than I can on Instagram - and this episode was born! Are you ready to learn how to tack...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, I have a positive planned induction birth story from MLN Community mama, Marissa! Marissa described her birth as difficult, amazing, and fast, even though it took a while . This is a perfect example of how birth can be a mix of different feelings and perceptions all at once - something that I definitely see as true! Marissa's story includes a hospital-pl...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I am going to talk about one of my absolute favorite things - birth affirmations!! And no I'm not kidding. I'm obsessed with them and know how much they can help you manage your labor pain. You see, our minds can be one of our best assets to help manage the pain and anxiety associated with childbirth! And birth affirmations are one of my favorite ways to...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we're talking all about labor signs! And more specifically the weird signs of labor you might not know about yet! I think it's safe to say that if you've ever been pregnant, you've probably found yourself googling, "Is XYZ a sign of labor?". And there are actually quite a few weird things that happen before labor! The anticipation of meeting your little o...

In this episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast , I am joined by Charles Johnson, the founder of 4Kira4Moms.  Charles tragically lost his wife Kira during a routine C-section at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, California in 2016. This experience led him to create 4Kira4moms in 2017. The goal of 4Kira4Moms is to be a voice for other mothers and families facing unnecessary maternal loss and t...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast you'll hear an Ask Me Anything style episode, where I give in-depth answers to a few labor and delivery questions left on the podcast hotline.  I'm covering questions about extra placental lobes, timing an epidural to potentially avoid blood pressure-related side effects, postpartum hemorrhages (particularly if you've had one before!), and if there are an...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we're going to talk about your cervix! To be more specific, we'll be diving into cervical checks and membrane sweeps. Your cervix is essential to birth and can often be used as an indicator of how "prepped" your body is for labor before labor even starts. Today, you'll learn how cervical checks are done, how to handle them, and the general pros and cons d...

In this episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast , Sami shares her birth story where she tried a well-known, and semi-controversial method to kickstart labor! I have never actually talked to anyone who has tried this before so it was very interesting to hear about her experience! When she was pregnant with her daughter, she tried a bunch of things to jump-start labor, but ultimately ended up being...

When it comes to talking about birth, epidurals are often a part of the conversation in one way or another. And I'd guess that  most  of you already know that epidural placement eliminates labor pain. But beyond that?  Well, a lot of people don't actually know that much ! I often get questions about how epidurals are placed, how big an epidural needle is, if getting an epidural hurts, and lots mor...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we're going to dive into the topic of medical induction of labor. I'm going to talk about the reasons you might be induced and the various induction methods your provider may use.  But before we get into it, I want to quickly review what induction is, just in case you're not quite sure! Induction of labor is exactly what it sounds like: you aren't in labo...

This week on The Mommy Labour Nurse Podcast , I am joined by my friend and fellow podcaster Dr. Mona from PedsDocTalk to discuss common newborn behaviors. Dr. Mona Amin is a pediatrician and parenting expert who equips parents with the tools they need to thrive and feel confident in parenthood.  In today's episode, Dr. Mona is going to go through 10 newborn realities that are actually very standar...

This week I'm coming at you with an "Ask Me Anything" episode based on questions my listeners submitted on our new podcast hotline! My plan for 2023 is to do more "Ask me Anything"-style episodes, and to make it even more fun, I want to feature voices from the community! So, if you've got a burning question about pregnancy, birth, or postpartum that you'd like me to answer on the show - all you ha...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I'm doing an episode all about postpartum prep! As a labor and delivery nurse, I am ALL about getting you prepared for birth. But in my opinion, preparing for birth ALSO means preparing for postpartum. Because when it's all said and done, you're going to have a newborn to take care of, and YOU are going to be an entirely new person as well. Inside of toda...

In this week's episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast , I am joined by a fellow mom with an extraordinary birth story that entails being pregnant and giving birth in a foreign country. This birth story is told by Katie, whose husband was stationed at an American army base in Germany. With the war in Afghanistan coming to an end and a flood of refugees needing medical attention, Katie wasn't able...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we are chatting about hospital bags! For a first-time mom, I was SUCH a slacker when it came to packing my hospital bag for labor. I was lucky I didn't go into labor a few weeks early, because I would not have been prepared! For my second birth, I was way more organized and prepared. Because I know this is a very buzz-worthy topic when it comes to birth p...

When it comes to making decisions surrounding your birth, you need to think about the immediate after birth, too! Often, we think that's just for newborn care procedures, but today, I want to talk in depth about cord blood banking, placenta donation, and placenta encapsulation. As always, the purpose of this podcast episode is to inform you so that you can make the right decisions for your birth a...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I am joined by the amazing Dr. Nicole Callaway Rankins who you may know from her very popular pregnancy podcast, All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast ! Similar to Mommy Labor Nurse, Dr. Rankins offers amazing, online resources for pregnant women because she too knows what a critical role education plays in a woman's ability to advocate for herself during...

This week I am back to answer your most embarrassing birth questions, part 2! I had so much fun with last week's episode , I just had to come back and answer more of your questions because we got so many good ones! Not only are these "Ask Me Anything" style episodes fun, but it's my hope that they are really informational and educational for you as well. We all have questions that we might be a li...

Happy New Year podcast fam! If you are listening to this in real time, then you know that this is the very first episode of 2023, and we're kicking off the year with a super fun "Ask Me Anything" style episode. This time, I asked our community over on Instagram for their most embarrassing questions that they had around birth (you know, the kind of things that you might be a little bit shy to ask b...