The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama

Join me, as I talk with one of my Calm Labor Confident Birth Class students, Laura. Laura's birth story is definitely best friend squad goals! Laura's bestie (who's studying to become a birth doula) was with her during it all— to cheer her on, and to help her through the intense moments. Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram use...

Today's parents are breaking generational trauma and paving the way for a whole generation of children who will grow up with emotional intelligence that we have yet to see in any other generation. But what is emotional intelligence? Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Emotional...

The time from when you give birth to your baby until you birth the placenta is known as the third stage of labor. It is a crucial part of childbirth, but unfortunately, it is often overlooked or misunderstood. Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Today, we'll discuss what you nee...

Dora Toma is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach specializing in women’s health and fertility, and she's sharing her top tips to help you through the process of trying to conceive. From nutrition advice and lifestyle changes to tracking your fertility, Dora covers it all. With her guidance and support, you'll be able to increase your fertility and give yourself the best chance of conceivi...

Figuring out if your water broke or if you just peed a little is always a guessing game. Is that a gush or just a trickle? Water breaking is one of those things, like childbirth, that's often portrayed as much more dramatic than it actually is. In reality, your water can break in a number of ways, some of which may be quite subtle. Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms...

Join me, as I talk with one of my VBAC Lab Students and Calm Mama Society Member, Cassie. She's going to be sharing her birth story and how the techniques we've been working on in class, have helped her to move through her birth trauma from her first birth and prepare for an empowered VBAC.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Inst...

Today's episode is all about the third trimester and some tips that we recommend to help you prepare for your best birth experience. We're talking practical tips, mental tips, physical tips, and what you can do to get ready. Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Side note: This re...

Get to know your pelvic floor and how you can work with it during birth and during recovery with today's guest, Laura. Laura Jawad is a pregnancy and postpartum personal trainer slash birth doula who specializes in core and pelvic floor support. She helps women stay strong during pregnancy and have their strongest postpartum journey through face-to-face and online consultations. Join the Calm Mama...

Find out what second-trimester changes your body will go through and what happens at this stage of your growing baby's development. Spoiler alert! Did you know, during the second trimester, your baby begins to develop their sense of hearing? Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! S...

Learn about the BEST PREGNANCY FOODS to keep you and your baby healthy during this journey. Ryann Kipping, MPH, RDN, Owner, and Founder of The Prenatal Nutritionist,  is on the show today. Ryann is a clinically trained Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Author of The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook, and master online nutrition educator.  Today, we'll talk about what foods are recommend...

Hey mama! Today, I'm sharing a real and experience-based overview of what you'll possibly go through during your first trimester: symptoms, cravings, emotional overload (Hello hormones!), and so much more. Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Side note: This recording is from a t...

Today's birth experience is straight from the expert! Sara shares her wisdom on everything you need to know about a perineal massage: Does a perineal massage really help? The benefits of a perineal massage during pregnancy and postpartum recovery What vaginal tearing means and why it happens Tips on doing a perineal massage the right way Which lubricants or oils should you use? And so much more! J...

If you have no clue what to do with your baby's first bath, then this episode is for you! Find out why delayed bathing is a must so you (and your partner) will know what to do. Resources: Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Ready to be empowered & Prepared for Birth, Take a...

Learn the basics about baby safety 101 and everything you need to know about first aid, car seat safety, childproofing, and injury prevention. Holly Choi is the co-owner and instructor at Safe Beginnings First Aid. She is a nationally-certified first aid instructor with the Canadian Red Cross, a Child Passenger Safety Technician-Instructor with the Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada (CPS...

Rebuilding your relationship after childbirth is one of the stages in any mama's postnatal journey that no one talks about. Luckily, our guest today has all the lifehacks you need! Chelsea is a life and relationship coach who specializes in life after a baby. With her expertise in the love rekindling sphere, Chelsea helps new parents improve their communication and increase their connection points...

If it's your newborn's first doctor visit and you're wondering what happens at a pediatrician appointment, this episode is made for you! Ask the right questions and learn how to navigate through the conversation with your doctor. Today, we have Dr. Krupa Playforth — a board-certified pediatrician and a mama of three, whose mission is to create a safe space with practical educational content. Resou...

Today's episode is all about preparing for postpartum. Now, this episode is a little more geared towards vaginal delivery. We're gonna talk about the real stuff, the real ways that your life can change after having that sweet little baby. Listen in to a recording of an Instagram live that I did last week, that I thought would be beneficial for all of you supermoms! Resources: Join the Calm Mama Me...

Wish you were sleeping like a baby like your little one? Find out how certified infant and child sleep consultant, Eva, helps exhausted parents like you get healthy sleep habits while taking care of your baby! Resources: Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Ready to be empowered...

Today, we have an exclusive VBAC story from one of our VBAC Lab students, Becca. Listen in on her VBAC experience and find out how Becca's story can help you prep for YOUR VBAC journey! Resources: Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Ready to be empowered & Prepared for Birth...

Today's guest is Kyleigh, who is a mama and a doula! Join us as we talk about pregnancy, birth, and your rights! Resources: You can find Kyleigh over on Instagram @theautonomymommy Resources Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Ready to be empowered & Prepared for Birth? Take...

One of the top most empowering things you can do is recognize coercion and other tactics used to sway you, early in your pregnancy. Join me as my guest Traci, and I talk all about coercive language in maternal healthcare! Talk about frustrating. You can find Traci over on Tiktok as @tracidoula4 Resources: Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama....

Not sure what to feel about cervical exams? I'm here to debunk the myths and tell you everything you need to know — including your rights. If it's not your cup of tea, it's okay to say no. Listen in for some bonus tips on how you can decline without offending. At the end of the day, consent always comes first. Remember: YOUR body, YOUR choice. Resources: Join the Calm Mama Membership:   ...

Join Trish as she talks about VBACs and the rights you have when choosing whether you would like to have a vaginal birth after a cesarean. 90% of women are candidates, according to the studies. 60-80% of VBACs are successful. We are here to support YOUR CHOICE! Resources: Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chan...

Have you ever considered surrogacy? I had such a great time talking with Samantha about being a surrogate. Listen in as we talk about this incredible gift she is giving to another mama. You can find Samantha on IG as @wearedanandsam Resources: Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!...

Join me as I talk with Kelly Kendall of The Balanced Boob. We are talking about ways to prepare for breastfeeding while pregnant. Resources: Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Join our FREE 5 Days to A Fearless Birth Experience Connect w/ Trish: Come hang with Trish on Instagra...