Mommy Labor Nurse

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I talked ALL about your birth team! These are the people who will help support you throughout your labor.  First, I discussed the different types of providers that can deliver your baby! There are two main "categories" of providers you can choose from for this job – an obstetrician or a midwife, and both come with their own set of benefits! Then I'll diff...

Kayleigh Summers joined me to share the story of her son's birth. Kayleigh went in for what she anticipated to be a routine induction to meet her son, only to suffer an incredibly rare complication known as an amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) right as she was beginning to push him out. Amniotic fluid embolism happens in approximately 1 in 100,000 births. The infant survival rate is only about 70%, an...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast , I had the opportunity to chat with a male L&D nurse, which is not something I come across every day! You guys are going to absolutely love AJ, he was so much fun to chat with, and he is also HILARIOUS! I thought he was the perfect person to join me this week, and I can't wait for you guys to listen! Overwhelmed by the amount of pregnancy info out th...

This week I'm talking all about third trimester FAQs! As that due date gets closer and closer it inevitably seems like we naturally get more questions that come up! In this episode I'm going to discuss nausea in the third trimester, traveling during pregnancy, baby movements, itchy feet, labial swelling, hip pain, what to do if you water breaks unexpectedly, and more! Want to eliminate stress befo...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we're talking all about mindset! You guys should know by now that I'm ALL about getting you in the right headspace when it comes to birth and what better person to interview about this topic than life coach, Natalie Bacon. In this episode we talk about educating yourself, being open to change, pain coping techniques, listening to what your body is telling...

This week on the podcast I am joined by friend Nikki over at the BelleMethod and we're talking all about pelvic floor health! Nikki is a women's fitness expert, Master Pilates Trainer, and passionate pelvic health advocate. We talked about pelvic floor strength after birth, diastasis recti, signs that you may have pelvic floor weaknesses (or tension), getting back into fitness post-birth, and more...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I have a birth story lined up for you guys! And, let me just preface, this is not any ordinary birth story. This one is INTENSE and shall I even say the word? COVID-filled. Yup. This week I had Laurel join me on the podcast to talk all about giving birth in the heart of this pandemic that we all know too well. Laurel and her husband BOTH got COVID a few d...

In this week's episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcas t, I talked ALL about preparing for labor...and specifically 10 things you shouldn't forget! As your due date draws closer, feelings of anxiety, what-ifs, and maybe even some fear are filling your head. Maybe you're actually thinking, "Can I really do this?". My main focus  of this episode is to give you 10 things you should do before labor st...

Have you ever wanted to be pregnant at the same time as your BFF? Well, that's exactly what happened with this week's guests! Shanna and Laura came onto The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast this week and talked all about being pregnant at the SAME time - what the journey was like and even brought up some struggles they faced. Overwhelmed by the amount of pregnancy info out there? CLICK HERE to get helpfu...

What do TikTok and anesthesia have in common? Well, nothing really - unless you're my friend Dr. Maggie Printz who joined me for this week's episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast . Dr. Magnolia Printz is a board-certified anesthesiologist from Wisconsin, and at the time of recording she has over 800k followers on TikTok. In this episode, I sat down with Maggie, and we chatted about all things a...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast , I was joined by Sara who wanted to talk about her journey to becoming a single mother by choice. The big day of Sara's embryo transfer happened just two days before we recorded, and I loved that timing because everything was so fresh in her mind. During our conversation, you'll hear her talk about the decision and process of freezing her eggs when she w...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I have an induction birth story for guys! Caitlyn Karl is a fellow mom who was on the podcast way back in episode 78 . During that episode she shared with us all about her infant adoption story for her son AJ. It was such a cool conversation and I learned SO much about what the infant adoption process looks like. At the time of recording for that show, Ca...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast , I had Brooke from @thesouthernishmama come on the show to talk all about her pregnancies and birth! Brooke has a popular Instagram page where she does a lot of fun and relatable content surrounding pregnancy, motherhood, and other lifestyle topics with the use of her letterboard. Want to feel confident before your epidural birth? Get the FREE Epidural B...

This week I had a chance to chat with Katie from The Breastfeeding Mama. Katie is a mom of three boys, and after the birth of her second baby, she faced a ton of challenges with breastfeeding. That's where her journey towards becoming The Breastfeeding Mama started, and really where her passion for helping other women succeed at breastfeeding began too. Not sure how to care for yourself down there...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast , I have a really exciting birth story to share with you guys! I actually had a personal friend of mine, Tess Camp, come on the show to tell the story of her three very different deliveries, with an emphasis on her extremely precipitous labor and second birth! Want to erase anxiety and actually feel excited about birth? Get instant access to my FREE Birth...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast , I had the opportunity to chat with the lovely Dr. Natalie Crawford all about infertility and more specifically secondary infertility. Have an even better birth! CLICK HERE to learn more about our o nline birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. And be sure to follow @mommy.labornurse on Instagram to join...

This week I was joined by Caitlin Fitzgerald for the very eventful and traumatic birth story of her first baby during the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Caitlin opens up about her unexpected induction, unplanned C-section, a NICU stay, postpartum struggles, and so much more! Want to erase anxiety and actually feel excited about birth? Get instant access to my FREE Birth Workshop to learn...

This is a special bonus episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast , where we are going to dive into all things COVID and the COVID vaccine during pregnancy . I get questions about these topics all the time in my DMs, and totally understand that there is a lot of confusion and uncertainty surrounding pregnancy and COVID-19. As you know, I am a healthcare professional, but I decided that this wasn't...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I had a chance to chat with the founders of Feeding Littles! Feeding Littles is a platform that's dedicated to helping parents learn how to confidently feed their babies, toddlers, and older kids. They offer online courses and resources to share their knowledge as feeding experts with families around the world. Feeling alone on your postpartum journey? CL...

I've got a special episode for you guys this week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast ! I had the chance to sit down with Tiffany, my good friend and business partner here at MLN, in honor of my second baby's first birthday. We talked all about this past year – the struggles and the wins – and what it's like to be a mom of 2. Feeling alone on your postpartum journey? CLICK HERE to get supportive tips...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast , I had Alexandra Cunningham from the  This Family Tree  podcast come on the show to share her birth stories. After I was on her podcast a few months ago, she and I hit it off really well, so it only made sense to have her come on! Want to feel confident before your epidural birth? Get the FREE Epidural Birth Prep Pack to gain a sense of control before th...

This week we are talking all about infant car seat safety with a certified child passenger safety technician and preventable injury specialist, Brigette Watson. This is a topic that I am always happy to discuss and bring awareness to because car seats are something many of us use every day with our little ones, and it's actually so easy to make mistakes without even realizing it. I know even I can...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I had Maya Vorderstrasse, aka That One Letterboard Mom, come on the show to share her THREE unique and amazing birth stories. Maya is a mom of three, her first two babies are what are known as Irish twins (born just shy of 12 months apart!) and then she had a third baby boy. You all know I have heard a lot of birth stories, but this one is a real treat. E...

This week we've got part two of our two-part episode with the lovely, Lindsey Shipley, from Lactation Link. She's a board-certified lactation consultant and a fellow labor and delivery nurse. Last week on the show we had so much fun chatting and demystifying some of the most common, yet lesser understood L&D terms you might come across during your pregnancy and birth. And this week we're focus...

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I had the opportunity to chat with Lindsey Shipley from over at Lactation Link. This episode is actually episode one of a two-part series where we address some labor and delivery terms and other terminology surrounding pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding! Want to erase anxiety and actually feel excited about birth? Get instant access to my FREE Birth Work...