The Birth Nurses

In this episode, Liz and Shaina discuss their ongoing education and certifications needed to maintain their nursing licenses. We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way to contact us and tell us your thoughts. For more information about us, our birth education businesses, and the classes we teach, visit our websites and instagram profiles: Shaina--virtual or in person bi...

This one is for the nurses! But even as a patient or future patient in Labor and Delivery, it's helpful to know what your nurse is thinking about and having to deal with behind the scenes. Shaina and Liz do a broad sweep chat about inductions, ultrasounds, a patient's relationship with their provider, the power of language and communication with your healthcare team, etc. We invite you to email us...

In this episode, Shaina and Liz discuss the ever-growing market of baby gadgets, tools, and apps that new parents buy or are tempted to buy. Listen to their perspectives on what is necessary and what might just be superfluous or anxiety-producing. We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way to contact us and tell us your thoughts. For more information about us, our birth...

Has anyone ever "diagnosed" your baby with Colic? News flash! Colic is NOT a diagnosis. It's a symptom. There's likely something else going on. Shaina and Liz discuss what that possibly could be and perhaps this will empower you to dig deeper and become a detective for your baby. Referenced Dr. Valinsky, DC: nurturefamilychiro.com We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other w...

Shaina discusses with Liz what it looks like to accept insurance for lactation services. There are many positive things about this, of course! But Shaina also discusses how there are also some ugly parts about insurance. What specific things should you look for and what questions should you ask to clarify your coverage? Listen to this episode to find out! **Correction, Shaina said "diagnosis codes...

Liz and Shaina care SO MUCH about postpartum support. There are many options for who you hire/invite into your home. How do you know who is right for you? Listen to this episode to learn about different types of people who can support you and your family after you give birth. And check out the link below for Liz and Shaina's list of trusted professionals to care for you in the postpartum perio...

There are certain words in the birth and breastfeeding world that are triggering, right?! Liz and Shaina talk about each of those words and strategies for dealing with the triggering nature of them. We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way to contact us and tell us your thoughts. For more information about us, our birth education businesses, and the classes we teach, v...

Recently, we've noticed that some unrealistic expectations have been creeping into our client's minds in regards to what their birth story will look like. How do you adjust your mindset to be appropriate for the most unpredictable day of your life? Listen to this episode to hear some of Liz's and Shaina's ideas. We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way...

You've probably heard a story or two of someone giving birth in 2-3 hours start to finish, but are they ACTUALLY telling the truth? Listen to Liz and Shaina discuss precipitous birth in this episode. Did this happen to you?? We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way to contact us and tell us your thoughts. For more information about us, our birth education businesse...

Shaina, IBCLC (lactation consultant) explains her top tips for introducing a bottle and maintaining a baby's bottle feeding skills who is primarily breastfed. Listen up! We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way to contact us and tell us your thoughts. For more information about us, our birth education businesses, and the classes we teach, visit our websites and ins...

Liz and Shaina discuss all the ways that oxytocin affects your labor. How do you encourage your natural oxytocin? What necessitates synthetic oxytocin (pitocin) to be used in labor? Take a listen to this episode and you'll learn all the things. We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way to contact us and tell us your thoughts. For more information about us, our birth...

Shaina Brickner, the resident lactation consultant of The Birth Nurses, discusses the not-so-pleasant subject of nipple pain as it pertains to breastfeeding. If you're planning to breastfeed or in the thick of it now, listen to this episode to learn more about what you can do about nipple pain. Contact Shaina for a lactation visit that's likely covered by your insurance! We invite you to e...

Nurses talking about Nursing. In this episode, Liz and Shaina give a sneak peak of the behind the scenes on the labor and delivery unit. They discuss the factors that determine how many patients a nurse will have based on acuity. Acuity in the clinical/nursing world means the severity of a patient's condition. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts! We invite you to email us, DM us on ins...

If you are thinking of being induced or already have an induction planned and scheduled, LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE FIRST! It's one of our longest episodes because we want you to have all the information about what it's like to have your labor medically induced (started for you). We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way to contact us and tell us your thoughts. For...

Calling all L&D NURSES!! Listen to this episode!! Gina Mundy is an attorney who specializes in childbirth cases. She defends the labor and delivery nurses or OBGYNs being prosecuted, and she is the author of "A Parent's Guide to a Safer Childbirth," which serves to help parents have a healthy baby in the hospital setting. Liz and Shaina interviewed Gina about her experience in th...

As most of you know, Liz is currently working as a full-time staff labor and delivery nurse. With her years of experience, she shares everything you need to know about recovering from a c-section. This is a follow-up episode to C-Section Prep #63. Shaina interjects some tidbits about breastfeeding after a c-section, but for a longer episode about that, see episode #37. We invite you to email us, D...

We've talked about over-producers, but what about those who struggle to make enough milk? There is always a reason, and that's the main takeaway from this episode--we don't want you to settle for not knowing WHY you have low milk supply. Listen to this episode to uncover the various reasons why someone might have low milk supply and what to do about it. We invite you to email us, DM us...

This is probably the most awaited episode in this series! What should your partner be doing while you're in labor? In this episode, Liz and Shaina talk about all the ways your partner can, not just "help," but PARTICIPATE in your labor and birth experience. Of course there are varying approaches to this, but Shaina and Liz want you to have all the options and info. We invite you to e...

This was a VERY special episode because Shaina's husband Isaac joins the show to talk about how he supported Shaina in the 3rd trimester of her pregnancies. Listen closely partners because Isaac drops some gold nuggets on self-sacrifice and loving your partner well. We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way to contact us and tell us your thoughts. For more informati...

We talk so much about what to expect during the birth process, but what about pregnancy?! And what about how your partner can help? This episode zooms in on the 1st and 2nd trimesters of pregnancy and how your partner can take part in it. Do yourself (and us) a favor by sharing this episode with your partner or a friend who is pregnant! You won't regret it. We invite you to email us, DM us on...

This may be a new topic for you or maybe you've heard people talk about it like it's a "fad." In this episode, Shaina Brickner IBCLC (lactation consultant) discusses tethered oral tissues and how it impacts breastfeeding. Would you consider supporting us on Spotify? Any amount helps us continue doing what we love doing--providing you content about birth and breastfeeding! https:/...

Here's a short and sweet episode about c-section prep! If you're expecting to have a c-section, you're going to want to listen to this episode to have appropriate expectations for your day of surgery. We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way to contact us and tell us your thoughts. For more information about us, our birth education businesses, and the class...

Liz and I had the privilege of interviewing a fellow birth educator and doula, Suzzie Vehrs! She was WONDERFUL and even taught us some new things about birth education and how important it is. Listen to this episode and be prepared to have your mind blown about the dramatic (and positive) effects birth education has on birth outcomes. Contact Suzzie via her website or her instagram This is the art...

We took a hint from our audience-- you all--and saw that the most listened to episode of ours was the one about pushing! Here's a brand new episode with even more info about pushing (the second stage of labor). We'd love to hear your thoughts and suggestions for future episodes! We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way to contact us and tell us your thoughts. F...

If you're planning to breastfeed, you most likely want to know a way for other people to help and participate in feeding your baby with a bottle. We GET IT completely! In this episode, Shaina explains combo feeding and how it's different than, what she calls, "hybrid feeding." Be sure to tune in to hear a pro tip for maximizing your sleep with a newborn AND maintaining your milk...