The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama

Welcome to the second episode of Pregnancy Unpacked. I'm Trish, your birth bestie, and I'll be guiding you through every stage of pregnancy.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! In this episode, we focus on the critical, yet often surprising, weeks 6 to 8 of pregnancy. Lear...

 Today we're getting real about C-sections, not as a worst case scenario, but as a valid, powerful, and yes—a beautiful way to bring your baby into the world. Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish is sitting down with two incredible women. Jen Wagner, a trained OB anesthesiologist...

This is Pregnancy Unpacked, a week-by-week series where Trish walks you through every stage of pregnancy. This isn’t your standard “what size fruit is the baby?” podcast - this is real talk bringing you the truth, the science, the symptoms, the “what’s normal?” and “what’s not?” during each stage of pregnancy. Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include y...

What happens when you create your birth plan, you're super adamant about it, but then in the moment during your birth, you change your mind? Maybe you swore you'd go unmedicated, but now that epidural's calling your name or maybe you planned for hospital birth, but now you're really dreaming about a home birth?  Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review...

Get ready for a raw, real chat with Trish and Kim Perry, a pre/postnatal fitness certified mom of four! Trish and Kim get into everything from birth preparation - both physically & mentally - to postpartum life, and the chaos of motherhood sharing expert tips and real stories. Trish shares how to master the mental game of labor and advocate in the delivery room, while Kim offers quick, safe wo...

Reclaim your autonomy in the delivery room. You have the right to say NO in your birth! In this episode, Trish discusses the critical importance of maintaining autonomy during pregnancy and birth.  She challenges the societal norm where strong, capable, pregnant women defer to healthcare authorities without question, emphasizing the need for women to be informed, ask questions, and confidentl...

Trish welcomes Alicia Zayas, a former VBAC Lab student, to share her redemptive VBAC birth story - from a C-Section to a home birth. Alicia shares her profound and emotional journey from a traumatic first birth experience to a successful and wonderful home birth. She discusses navigating roadblocks, advocating for herself, and finding supportive care providers.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:...

Ever lie awake at night stressing about the “what ifs” of birth? What if I tear? What if I can’t push? What if I end up with a C-section I didn’t want? These fears of the unknown are so real. But here’s the good news: those unknowns don’t have to steal your birth experience.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username f...

Trish tackles birth fears head-on, helping mamas turn anxiety into confidence. With 80% of pregnant women feeling nervous and 20% facing tokophobia, birth fear is common—but you CAN overcome your birth fears and actually ENJOY your birth. Blame horror stories, dramatic movies, or a medical system that forgets birth is normal.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms...

Trish welcomes HeHe, a dedicated doula, birth advocate, and host of The Birth Lounge podcast. They dive deep into the significant role that doulas play in empowering parents during childbirth through advocacy, education, and effective communication.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our mon...

Hey, beautiful mamas! Ever found yourself wondering, “Did my water just break… or is this pee? Wait, maybe it’s something else?!”  Don’t worry, Trish has your back in this episode! Here’s what she’s breaking down for you: ⭐ How to figure out if it’s *really* your water breaking ⭐ Sorting out the difference between amniotic fluid, pee, or vaginal discharge like the labor pro you’re becoming...

Trish welcomes Lisa Paladino, a renowned tongue tie expert, IBCLC, midwife, and labor and delivery nurse who is passionate about infant feeding and oral function.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Lisa shares her journey of becoming an expert in this field, the common myt...

Who's afraid of vaginal tearing during birth? Um...none of us want to tear our lady bits! We hear this all the time over on IG. We know this fear is filling your brain right now. So Trish is breaking it down today. Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Vaginas are made to stretch and ac...

Trish welcomes Colette Wagholikar, a passionate labor and delivery nurse, childbirth educator, mom of two daughters,  and creator of 'My Friends a Nurse'.  They discuss the importance of education in childbirth, advocating for yourself in the delivery room, and navigating the healthcare system.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include y...

Today, I’m walking through the essentials of the 20-week anatomy scan, covering what to expect and how you can prepare.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! So the 20-week anatomy scan is a detailed ultrasound that gives you and your health care team a comprehensive look at how y...

Trish welcomes Sara Alayev to the podcast, a seasoned labor and delivery nurse specializing in gestational diabetes management.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! They cover everything from the diagnosis of gestational diabetes, to practical tips for blood sugar control, mindse...

Trish is talking all things labor today, sharing tips for early labor and how to know when labor has arrived.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! “ Answering that age old question every mama asks, whether it's your first time or your third time.  We all at some point think...

Trish welcomes Kristin Revere, a newborn care specialist and the founder of Gold Coast Doulas.  Kristin shares her journey from a career in advertising to becoming a dedicated childbirth educator and doula. They explore topics like the significance of having a doula, the power of informed decision-making, and the importance of creating a judgment-free birthing plan.  Join the Calm Mama M...

The first trimester can be full of questions, excitement, and let's be honest, a lot of fear.  Trish is here to help you demystify what's happening in your body, provide you with some support to feel empowered, and is answering the top questions she gets during the first trimester of pregnancy. Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagr...

Trish welcomes Dr. Emily Brownlee to discuss the often-overlooked topic of pelvic floor health and fitness for mothers during all stages of motherhood, from preconception, to pregnancy, to postpartum and beyond.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Dr. Emily shares her expertise...

Trish covers the intricacies and benefits of the different birthing spaces:  💗Home births 💗Birth centers 💗Hospital deliveries  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish breaks down how each birthing space works, their vibe, and the differences to help you to decide which...

Trish welcomes Jaimie Zaki, a nurse, birth doula, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and homeschooling mama of five.  Jaimie shares her challenging journey with breastfeeding her first baby, emphasizing the importance of trusting one's intuition, preparing ahead of time, and advocating for oneself. Jaimie helps pregnant women unleash their inner fierce MamaBear to achieve the...

Trish provides essential tips for preparing you and your home for postpartum recovery.  Drawing from six of her own postpartum experiences, Trish outlines her '555 Booty Recovery Guide,' which breaks down the first 15 days postpartum into manageable sections to help mamas ensure proper healing during this time.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review a...

Trish welcomes Jessi LeVesconte, a pregnancy manifestation coach, fertility and life coach, and author, to discuss the transformative power of mindset and manifestation in your motherhood journey.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Jessi shares her personal journey from struggl...

Welcome to this Instagram live teaching focused on empowering mamas with powerful techniques for breathing, mindset, and pushing to empower your birth experience.   Trish covers techniques for all three of these crucial aspects of a positive birth experience:  ⭐Breathing ⭐Mindset ⭐Pushing Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your...