The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama

Trish is joined by Anna McClellan. Anna is a mama of three to a 5 year old boy, 3 year old girl, and 10 week old boy and a pregnancy and postpartum trainer based in Nashville.  Anna shares her inspiring journey, encompassing her role as a mother of three and her transition from becoming a doula, to combining her passions for fitness and birth to support pregnant and postpartum mamas.  Jo...

Trish guides expecting mothers through the different settings where they can give birth while exploring their birth options.  Trish explains the benefits and considerations of home births, birth centers, and hospital births, emphasizing that the choice should be based on where each mom feels the most comfortable and empowered.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms...

Trish discusses the crucial topic of recognizing and responding to red flags during labor.  She highlights five critical warning signs that pregnant mamas should watch out for and how to confidently address these issues with their healthcare providers.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our m...

Trish welcomes Elizabeth Agrapidis to share practical strategies to help new moms maintain joy while supporting their baby's development.  Elizabeth Agrapidis is an accomplished educator, pediatric physical therapist, teacher, NDT certified practitioner, author, toy inventor, wife and a mom of two. She is putting many of the puzzle pieces of whole child development together for childcare prof...

Trish covers all the critical aspects of medical interventions during pregnancy and birth, and how you can navigate these medical interventions with confidence, like a birth boss.  She discusses essential interventions such as movement restriction, IV administration, and cervical exams, while emphasizing the necessity of informed consent and understanding procedures like induction methods, as...

Trish is excited to welcome Dr. Rebecca Dekker to the podcast! Dr. Dekker is a PhD, RN, and the founder of Evidence Based Birth®. Dr. Rebecca Dekker had a traumatic birth experience when she trusted doctors to do what was best for her, and was shocked after finding out the care she got was not evidence-based. Doctors advised restricted food and drink, bed rest, and an epidural, only to end up with...

Trish emphasizes the importance of understanding your rights during labor and pregnancy to have a confident and empowered birth experience.  As a labor and delivery nurse with over 16 years of experience and a mother of seven, she stresses the need for informed consent—being fully informed about medical interventions to make voluntary decisions without pressure.  Join the Calm Mama Membe...

Trish welcomes Samantha Day, a certified sleep specialist, about the myths and truths surrounding newborn and new mama sleep.  Samantha shares her journey from being a behavior specialist to becoming a newborn sleep expert, and provides practical tips for new and expecting mothers to optimize their baby's sleep and how to prepare for this during pregnancy.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:...

Today, we're talking about a really important topic, how to avoid a cesarean.  With c section rates being so high, it's crucial to know how to boost your chances of a vaginal delivery, and avoid unnecessary interventions. Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! We're going to cover t...

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.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labor...

Empower your birth with Trish’s three part framework:  Mindset  Education Advocacy 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 powerful teaching, Trish shares her insights and expert tips to help expecting mothers navigate the journey of childbirth with confidence, diving in...

Trish welcomes her Calm Labor Confident Birth student, Taylor, to share her inspiring birth story.  Taylor (45 next month) is a wife and mum of Luca, her first son who was born in June with her husband Dennis.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! She goes by Dr. Taylor Burro...

Listen in to this educational episode as Trish teaches you how to harness the power of mindset, emphasizing your mindset’s pivotal role in achieving a confident and calm birth experience.  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 introduces various mindset strategies, shares per...

Trish welcomes Daphne Delvaux, also known as the Mama Attorney, about the complexities and rights surrounding pregnancy and employment.  Daphne Delvaux, Esq. is an award-winning trial attorney and Founder of Delvaux Law, a firm devoted to women's rights at work. Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win o...

Hey Mama, this episode is an educational training on key information and common questions about epidurals. Trish covers when to get an epidural, its effects on labor, and debunks myths such as epidurals increasing the likelihood of a C-section or causing permanent back pain. Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance...

Trish welcomes Stephanie Fritz, a licensed midwife and essential oil expert, to discuss various aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.  Stephanie shares her journey into midwifery, recounting her early experiences and the personal sacrifices she and her family made to support her calling.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and incl...

In this episode, Trish educates on preparing for an unmedicated birth while being induced. She covers various induction methods, including Cytotec, Cervidil, Foley bulb, and other methods such as membrane stripping, emphasizing the importance of being educated about these options.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username f...

Trish welcomes Dr. Stephanie Lopez, a former NASA psychologist turned healing coach specializing in helping daughters of narcissistic mothers.  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. Steph explains her journey from working at NASA to becoming a healing coach, driven by her own e...

Trish dives into how to embrace labor pain and shift your mindset to prepare for a positive childbirth experience.  In this teaching, Trish explains the difference between pain tolerance and pain threshold, emphasizing the unique nature of labor pain that requires embracing rather than escaping . Trish introduces the importance of mindset, confidence, and preparation, covering everything from...

Trish welcomes Erin Moore, a pediatric nurse practitioner, certified lactation counselor, and mom of two for a real conversation about the complexities of those early days of breastfeeding.  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 shares her personal struggles in her breastfeed...

Today Trish talks about the importance of monitoring fetal movements to ensure your baby's health. She provides practical advice on how to perform fetal movement counts, emphasizing that all movements, excluding hiccups, should be noted.  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...

Trish speaks with Paulette Kamenecka, a mother of two, author, and the podcast host of , “What You Didn’t Expect in Fertility, Pregnancy, and Birth”. Paulette has navigated a chain of unexpected events in her pregnancy, introducing her to autoimmune diseases, high risk pregnancy, neonatology, and the general state of medical care that is available for rare cases. Join the Calm Mama Membership:&nbs...

Trish educates on how to push like a pro during labor using purposeful positioning and pushing that makes sense, emphasizing the importance of education and listening to your instincts.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! This episode encourages you to take control of your birth...

In this episode, Trish welcomes Gina Mundy who is a childbirth attorney, bestselling author, wife, and mother of three children.  Gina is an attorney that specializes in childbirth cases. For over two decades, she has analyzed the mistakes that are made during labor and delivery.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram userna...

Trish shares three powerful moves to help you navigate childbirth without trauma.  Drawing from her extensive experience and a conversation with an attorney specializing in childbirth cases, she emphasizes the importance of education, having an educated support team like a doula, and maintaining a strong mindset.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review...