The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama

Trish welcomes Lisa Paladino, a renowned tongue tie expert. Lisa shares her unique experience as a labor nurse, midwife, and IBCLC, shedding light on the often overlooked and misunderstood conditions surrounding tongue tie.  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 conversation d...

Trish shares her expert tips & insights on managing pain tolerance and raising the pain threshold during labor.  She emphasizes that your current pain tolerance level does not significantly impact your ability to handle labor pain.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Tr...

Trish answers viewers questions from addressing women’s questions about their pregnancy, to navigating decisions and situations during childbirth. 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 covers a wide range of topics in this Q&A, including the importance of education on labor to m...

Trish dives into the subject of labor induction while offering expert guidance on making informed decisions on whether to be induced or not.  She covers these key topics around labor induction: Distinguishing between medical and elective reasons for labor induction. Risks and benefits of labor induction.  The importance of making informed decisions.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:&n...

Trish invites Nathan Riley, a home birth doctor and holistic gynecologist who advocates for and supports out-of-hospital birth, to The Birth Experience for an important conversation around the passionate call for change in the culture of birth & healthcare. Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our mon...

Trish shares her expert insights on the advantages of laboring at home as long as possible to reduce hospital interventions. She shares how to prepare for this through childbirth education, labor coping tools, and having an educated birth partner. Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! L...

This episode, with two nurse mamas, navigates through birth trauma while providing tips to have a more positive birth experience. Introducing Mama Nurse Tina, mom of four, and a labor and delivery nurse since 2012 having worked as ER nurse before then. Tina started her social media platform as a way to empower women in childbirth education, help them feel knowledgable in their pregnancy and able t...

Tune into this episode to explore the significant benefits of delayed bathing for newborns.  In this recent Instagram live Trish shares insights on the importance of delayed bathing, how it can benefit both the baby and the mother, and how new mothers can make informed decisions during the postpartum period. Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and includ...

Becca Boeving, mom of two and a pelvic floor specialist known as Pelvic Floor Momma, shares her professional insights on addressing pregnancy and postpartum pain.  Becca became a VBAC Lab student following the birth experience of her son, and quickly became obsessed with helping women walk through the weeds of pregnancy and postpartum. Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/c...

Join Trish Ware, a seasoned labor and delivery nurse and mother of seven, as she shares her invaluable insights and expertise to help expecting mothers understand the difference between real labor contractions and Braxton Hicks contractions. Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Underst...

Becca Romero, the founder of Little Life Nutrition, joins Trish for a captivating conversation about the intricate relationship between diet, lifestyle, and fertility. Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Becca sheds light on her journey of specializing in fertility health through nutr...

Today, we're diving into an incredibly important aspect of childbirth - the golden hour after birth. This magical period, often overlooked, is a time of immense significance for both the baby and the mother. So, grab a cup of RRL tea, get cozy, and let's explore why the golden hour is a precious time that should be cherished. Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a revi...

Trish Ware, a seasoned labor and delivery nurse and mother of seven, guides listeners through the 14th to 16th weeks of pregnancy, offering insights into the exciting physical and emotional changes expectant mothers can expect during this second trimester.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our mo...

Join Trish as she chats with Kim, prenatal/postnatal certified fitness coach & mom of three with one on the way, for simple ways you can stay fit during the pregnancy and postpartum period.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Kim shares her program that teaches pregnant wome...

After having two C-sections, Kara pursued a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) and with the help from a supportive doctor, Kara was able to have a successful VBAC despite multiple challenges.   Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Listen to this birth story as Kara shares he...

Five Essential Tips for a Successful Pushing Experience in Childbirth Tip 1: Don't Push in Lithotomy Tip 2: Understand the Power of Your Body Tip 3: Utilize Gravity Tip 4: Harness the Power of Encouragement Tip 5: Stay Educated and Prepared 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...

Today Trish sits down with her Calm Labor Confident Birth Class student, Kailee, who shares her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. Kailee, a NICU nurse herself, talks about how Trish's classes and the supportive community helped her navigate motherhood, both in preparing for childbirth and managing postpartum challenges. Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms Leave a re...

Navigating the Decision of Induction: An Episode on the Birth Experience In this episode, we'll be diving into the topic of induction during childbirth – understanding it and making informed decisions. 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 delve into different scenarios like ge...

In this podcast episode,Trish is joined by Trystan White, a midwife and former labor and delivery nurse. Together, they discuss pregnancy from weeks 8 to 12. They share: Early signs of pregnancy Preparing for the first prenatal visit The importance of choosing the right healthcare provider Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram u...

Join me as I chat with Julie Dhingra, a mom of 2 and the owner/founder of Sacral Garden Skincare. I invited her to sit down and talk about her new product, Ma Pad. It is a truly genius done for you, padsicle. Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! About Julie: After leaving her job...

Hey there, beautiful mommas-to-be! Join me, Trish, as we cozy up and chat about the rollercoaster of the first eight weeks of pregnancy. It's a journey filled with surprises, changes, and a whole lot of magic. Let's dive in! 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’ll talk about t...

Welcome back to your favorite online spot where we chat about all the beautiful, crazy, and absolutely unpredictable sides of pregnancy and childbirth. Join me, Trish, your fave labor nurse, sipping on my all-day coffee and ready to dive into another fantastic episode! Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance...

In this episode, Trish welcomes Sharon Mazel, an internationally recognized parenting and pregnancy expert, author, journalist, speaker, parenting coach, and mom of four with over twenty-five years of experience in the field.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Sharing her...

In today's episode, we dive into the essential topic of fetal monitoring, especially during labor. Here's a snapshot of what you'll learn: The Basics of Fetal Monitoring : Discover what fetal monitoring is and why it's important for your baby's health during labor. Your Rights and Choices : Learn about your rights regarding fetal monitoring and how you can make informed decisions during your birth...

Allison Jandu and I sat down to chat about potty training. You may not be at this stage yet. But I promise it will come faster than you expect. Being prepared is key to handling parenting challenges, and potty training might land in that category for most of you. Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win...