The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama

Baby Eczema, Allergies & Colic? It Might Start in the Gut | 272

This Episode is Sponsored by Snugghug Did you know 80% of your immune system lives in your gut - and your baby gets theirs from you? Whether you had a vaginal birth or a

Pushing Positions: What Nobody Tells You Before You're in That Bed | 271

You're 10 centimeters, and your nurse says "okay, let's push" - and without any discussion, you're guided into whatever position is easiest for everyone else in the room.

She Prepared for a VBAC - Then Her Baby Flipped Breech in Labor | 270

What would it feel like to go into labor fully prepared for your VBAC - and then have your baby flip breech in the middle of it? That's exactly what happened to Kathryn M

Birth Vibes vs. Birth Map - Is Jen Hamilton Right? | 269

Birth vibes are everywhere right now - and Jen Hamilton's book earned every bit of its #1 spot. But vibes alone won't get you through a decision in the delivery room. Thi

Let's Talk Pelvic Health: Common, But Not Normal with Dr. Brooke Kalisiak | 268

I'm joined by Dr. Brooke Kalisiak, a pelvic physical therapist and owner of Legacy Physical Therapy in St. Louis. We’re diving into one of the most overlooked - but incre

GBS Positive - What It Actually Steals From You (Spoiler: Not Much)

You got your GBS results back and they're positive - and suddenly it feels like your entire birth plan just got ripped out of your hands. Does this mean induction? Antibi

"Touched Out" & No Sex Drive After Baby? Here's What's Really Going On (Sex Therapist Explains) | 266

If your sex life basically disappeared after baby, this one's for you, mama. You're touched out, running on fumes, and the LAST thing on your mind is sex - but your part

The Epidural Episode: What Nobody Actually Explains Before You're in the Room | 265

You've probably already made a decision about your epidural. The problem? You made it before anyone walked you through what actually happens. In this episode, I'm breaki

Your Vaginal Discharge is INFORMATION You Need to Know to Get Pregnant or Avoid it: Fertility Awareness Method | 264

Your discharge is not a problem to Google in a panic - it's one of the most powerful fertility signals your body produces. And yet, most of us were never taught that. In

6 Ways to Prepare for An Unmedicated Birth | 263

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

What No One Tells You About Having a Support Person in the Labor Room (And How to Fix It Before You Get There) | 262

Most birth prep focuses on you - your breathing, your birth plan, your body. But what about the person standing next to you? Because here's the truth: if your partner isn

You Wanted an Unmedicated Birth. Now They’re Saying You Need an Induction. Can You Still Do Both? | 261

You spent months preparing for an unmedicated birth - the classes, the breathing, the mindset. And then your provider says induction, and your stomach drops. You know it'

What No One Tells You About Feeding Your Baby with Feeding Specialist Jordyn Koveleski Gorman | 260

Ever stood in the baby food aisle feeling completely lost? This episode is for you. This week, Trish sits down with Jordyn Koveleski Gorman - licensed speech-language pa

A Judge Decided She HAD to have a C-section. While She Was in Labor. | 259

She was 12 hours into labor when a nurse walked in carrying a tablet - and a judge appeared on the screen to decide what would happen to her body. This isn't a social me

The Breastfeeding Specialist You've Never Heard Of (But Desperately Need) | 258

Stephanie brings a unique perspective to breastfeeding and postpartum support by combining occupational therapy expertise with lactation consulting. After 9+ years in the

The Second Trimester Isn't Just the Easy Trimester: Here's What's Really Happening | 257

Everyone calls the second trimester the "honeymoon phase" - but if you're in it right now and not feeling blissful and glowing, you are not doing it wrong. In this episod

A Traumatic First Birth - Here's Exactly What She Did Differently the Second Time - Unmedicated Birth Story | 256

I am SO excited for you to hear this birth story with my Calm Labor Confident Birth Course student, Linda Kelly. Linda has been part of the Labor Nurse Mama community sin

The Birth Plan Mistake That's Setting You Up to Fail (Do This Instead) | 255

Let's talk about birth plans - and yes, I know that's going to land differently for everyone reading this. But after 16 years as a high-risk labor and delivery nurse and

Baby Sleep Tips Without Guilt, Pressure, or “Cry It Out” Method | 254

If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “how do I get my baby to sleep?” at 2 AM… this episode is for you. Because let’s be honest - baby sleep advice is LOUD, conflicting

First Trimester Symptoms That Are Actually Red Flags (And Ones That Aren't) | 253

If you’ve been Googling every little symptom in early pregnancy… you’re not alone. But the internet can’t tell you what’s actually normal vs. what needs attention - and t