Mommy Labor Nurse

Birth After Trauma - A Powerful, Healing Birth Story

Listen in to this healing redemptive birth story!

Birth Trivia Time! Play Along and Test Your Knowledge

Think you know all things birth? Let's put that to the test! In this fun and lighthearted episode, we're playing a round of birth trivia – with real questions and answers

Labor Pain Relief Options (Besides the Epidural!) You Should Know About

IV Narcotics, Nitrous Oxide, and More One of the most common questions I get during hospital shifts? "What other pain meds can I get if I don't want (or can't have) an

Hospital Bag Must-Haves + What to Eat (and Avoid!) During Labor

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, we're talking all about what to pack (and not pack!) in your hospital bag for birth – plus we're covering snacks and eating du

The Final Countdown: Third Trimester FAQs for a Smooth Finish

*Hi guys! Liesel here. I wanted to let you know that the Mommy Labor Nurse podcast as you know it is currently getting a HUGE facelift! In the meantime, please enjoy th

All Your Second Trimester Questions Answered

On this week's episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, we'll be discussing second-trimester topics in an "ask me anything" style episode. I love doing these for yo

Do's and Don'ts Before Being Induced

In this episode, I'm going to talk about how to prepare for your labor induction by going through the do's and don'ts before your big day. Some are more obvious than othe

Ask Me Anything: Talking Placentas, Epidurals, and Second Pregnancies

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast you'll hear an Ask Me Anything style episode, where I give in-depth answers to a few labor and delivery questions left on the p

Unpacking Cervical Checks & Membrane Sweeps

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we're going to talk about your cervix! To be more specific, we'll be diving into cervical checks and membrane sweeps. Your

How One Mama's Birth Started with the Midwives' Brew

In this episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, Sami shares her birth story where she tried a well-known, and semi-controversial method to kickstart labor! I have never

Epidurals 101: Get Informed About Epidurals for Birth

When it comes to talking about birth, epidurals are often a part of the conversation in one way or another. And I'd guess that most of you already know that epidural plac

10 Surprisingly Common Newborn Behaviors with Dr. Mona Amin

This week on The Mommy Labour Nurse Podcast, I am joined by my friend and fellow podcaster Dr. Mona from PedsDocTalk to discuss common newborn behaviors. Dr. Mona Am

Your Most Embarrassing Birth Questions Answered - Part 1

Happy New Year podcast fam! If you are listening to this in real time, then you know that this is the very first episode of 2023, and we're kicking off the year with a su

BONUS: Talking Facts about the COVID Vaccine and Pregnancy with an OBGYN

This is a special bonus episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, where we are going to dive into all things COVID and the COVID vaccine during pregnancy. I get questions

What To Do When You're Pregnant and Stressed Out!

In this episode, I interview my friend Parijat, a high-risk pregnancy specialist, all about stress and how it relates to pregnancy and delivery. Here are the questions

Jasmine's 25-Week Preemie Story!

In this episode, Jasmine shares her preemie story at 25 weeks. Want to feel confident before your epidural birth? Get the FREE Epidural Birth Prep Pack to gain a sens

Don't Worry About Being THAT Pregnant Lady, It Might Save Your Baby!

Maria Topper is a 23 year old mom of 2, blogger, and activist. She lives in Germany with her blended family. She uses her voice and social channels to talk about motherho

Meagan's Long Induction with a 4th Degree Tear

In this episode, my friend Meaghan shares her induction experience followed by an agonizing 4th degree vaginal tear. Want to erase anxiety and actually feel excited abo

Common Nutritional Needs During Pregnancy

In this episode, I interview my friend Lisa, the founder of Bumpin Blends, about common nutritional needs during pregnancy! Here are the topics we go over: Iron defic

Let's Talk About Postpartum Depression

In this episode, my friend Mallory shares her experience with postpartum depression and later I do a Q&A answering your questions about it. Here are the questions I go