The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama

Welcome to another episode designed specifically for all the expecting moms out there. Today, we're diving deep into a topic that's often shrouded in myths and misconceptions: Epidurals. With the help of my long time experience as a labor and delivery nurse, I aim to arm you with all the information you need to make empowered choices for your birthing experience. Join the Calm Mama Membership:&nbs...

Join Trish in an engaging conversation with Jenn Lormand from Tighten Your Tinkler, as they delve into holistic solutions for pelvic floor issues. Jenn, an experienced exercise physiologist shares her revolutionary approach which goes beyond traditional methods like kegels, offering hope and healing to women facing these challenges. Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms...

In this insightful podcast episode we focus on preparing for an unmedicated birth. Emphasizing on how you can address your fears and the importance of understanding your “WHY” for choosing an unmedicated birth. Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! 6 Ways to Prepare for An Unmedic...

Today we're diving into a unique story of athleticism, artistry, and maternal care. Join me as I chat with Melissa, a former Cirque du Soleil acrobat, NCAA gymnast, and now, a dedicated postpartum doula. Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Discover how she's redefining postpartu...

Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Kaci Mial, an esteemed sex coach with a robust educational background in human sexuality and hands-on experience as a support provider for teen moms. Kaci delivers her expert insights into preserving intimacy during the postpartum period, a topic that many new mothers find challenging yet crucial for their well-being and relationships. Join th...

Are you an expectant mom, curious about innovative ways to ease labor pain and make your birthing experience more empowering? Look no further! 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, Trish, a seasoned labor and delivery rn and childbirth educator, dives deep into un...

Today's episode will be one that no one wants to have to talk about but it is the side of labor and delivery that is not happy smiles and laughter. Labor and delivery nurses have the most incredible job in the world. We have the honor of standing in the presence of your family's most wonderful moment in history, the birth of a family member. Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemam...

Hey there, beautiful mamas-to-be! Welcome back to another empowering episode of The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama Podcast. Today, we're diving deep into the radiant second trimester of pregnancy - a time of blossoming, energy, and nurturing your incredible journey. Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a ch...

Meredith's passion for the postpartum space began after experiencing a difficult pregnancy, postpartum, and transition into motherhood. She realized that there was an abundance of resources for pregnant women, but a significant lack of resources for women in the postpartum phase. Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username fo...

Today, we're delving into the crucial first trimester of pregnancy, a time of transformation, care, and preparation. I'm Trish, your host, and I'm here to guide you through the top 8 things you need to prioritize during these initial and magical weeks of pregnancy. So, grab a comfy spot, and let's dive into this incredible journey together! Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama...

Join me as I chat with Christine Brown who is a Mom to twin boys who she jokes tried to kill her from sleep deprivation when they were 6 months old! 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 experience ignited an obsession with sleep and a passion for helping families. Christine...

Join me as I step into a world where the rhythmic pulses of dance merge seamlessly with the powerful moments of childbirth. Kemeera Nimahat, a celebrated birth and postpartum doula based in Chicago, has revolutionized the birthing experience with her unique approach that intertwines traditional doula support with pre and postnatal dance instruction. Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labor...

These are my insider secrets to naturally inducing labor. Are you ready to meet the baby or just tired of being pregnant? Listen in as I chat about effective and natural methods to induce labor that worked for me at 39-40 weeks pregnant. Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! As a...

Today's topic is one that many of us do not want to chat about but, it is so relevant as you begin your mothering journey. The things that cause the Mother Wound can be different for each person. Do not compare yourself to someone else who may have had it "worse". Comparison will not help you heal. You deserve to heal! And your wound is yours alone. Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labor...

Being a labor and delivery nurse while pregnant can be both exciting and challenging. On the one hand, you get to experience the amazing process of childbirth and witness the joy it brings to the families. On the other hand, you know too much! Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!...

As a soon-to-be mama, you may be wondering what to pack for your stay at the hospital during the labor and delivery of your baby.  Packing the right things in your hospital bag can help you feel comfortable and prepared during this exciting but stressful time.  Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chanc...

Believe it or not, finding a nursing bra that you love and that does it job can be challenging. Today I sat down with a fellow "mompreneur" Amanda Hunter from Davin and Adley for a great conversation about nursing bras. We discussed how she entered the nursing bra creation world, and it was so interesting to hear. Listen in as we talk about her experiences as a mom and as a business owner with a p...

A postpartum doula knows the ups and downs of postpartum life inside and out, including the pain of delivery, sleep deprivation, and the emotional rollercoaster that is motherhood. Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! On this episode of The Birth Experience with Labor N...

In the final weeks of your pregnancy, it starts to set in that you will actually have to birth your baby. EEK! Lots of emotions there! So when your doctor drops a bomb saying that your baby is “measuring big”, it can really ramp up the anxiety and leave you doubting your ability to have the birth you’ve pictured. Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and...

Today I sat down with Jessica, who is an experienced RN who specializes in Mother-Baby, Postpartum, and NICU. Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Basically, my opposite! We chatted about the postpartum routine she recommends for her patients and their support partners when they...

Mom guilt is a common feeling experienced by many mothers. It can arise for various reasons, such as feeling like you're not doing enough for your child or feeling like you're not giving them enough attention. Here are some tips that can help you overcome mom guilt: Talk about roles, responsibilities, and expectations with your partner from the start (pregnancy). Recognize that it's normal: It's i...

Meet Joel Austin; Joel is a postpartum doula and joined me to discuss the benefits of hiring a postpartum doula. Having a postpartum doula can be incredibly beneficial for new mamas. Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Postpartum doulas provide you with emotional, physical, and...

Laboring at Home can be one of the most powerful choices you make. But deciding when to go to the hospital to have a baby is also tough. Learn my top tips on why making this choice is necessary for all pregnant mamas. Join the Calm Mama Membership:   labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Here's what I covered in...

Anita Lambert is the owner of Holistic Health Physiotherapy, creator of the Bump to Birth Method, and co-host of the To Birth & Beyond podcast. She’s a mom of two and a perinatal pelvic health physiotherapist with a focus on prenatal and postpartum care and completed physio doula training which blends orthopedic physiotherapy expertise and birth doula support and now assists this course for ot...

Finding out something you did not expect during pregnancy is difficult, no matter how big or small it may seem to others. Here are a couple of things we recommend to our mamas in our membership Ask for referrals & second opinions if needed Do your own research Consider counseling or therapy Ask questions Ask the family for help Remember you can still have and plan for a beautiful birth Join th...