The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama

Today, we have an exclusive VBAC story from one of our VBAC Lab students, Becca. Listen in on her VBAC experience and find out how Becca's story can help you prep for YOUR VBAC journey!Resources:Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Ready to be empowered & Prepared for Birth, Take a Birth Class NOW!Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist Bundle Connect w/ Trish: Come hang with Trish on InstagramFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Today's guest is Kyleigh, who is a mama and a doula! Join us as we talk about pregnancy, birth, and your rights! Resources:You can find Kyleigh over on Instagram @theautonomymommyResourcesJoin the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Ready to be empowered & Prepared for Birth? Take a Birth Class NOW!Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist Bundle Connect w/ Trish: Come hang with Trish on InstagramFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

One of the top most empowering things you can do is recognize coercion and other tactics used to sway you, early in your pregnancy.Join me as my guest Traci, and I talk all about coercive language in maternal healthcare! Talk about frustrating.You can find Traci over on Tiktok as @tracidoula4Resources:Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Ready to be empowered & Prepared for Birth, Take a Birth Class NOW!Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist Bundle Connect w/ Trish: Come hang with Trish on InstagramFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Not sure what to feel about cervical exams? I'm here to debunk the myths and tell you everything you need to know — including your rights. If it's not your cup of tea, it's okay to say no. Listen in for some bonus tips on how you can decline without offending.At the end of the day, consent always comes first. Remember: YOUR body, YOUR choice.Resources:Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Ready to be empowered & Prepared for Birth? Take a Birth Class NOW!Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist Bundle Read our blog on cervical exams and learn whether or not it's your cup of tea!Connect w/ Trish: Come hang with Trish on InstagramFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Join Trish as she talks about VBACs and the rights you have when choosing whether you would like to have a vaginal birth after a cesarean.90% of women are candidates, according to the studies. 60-80% of VBACs are successful.We are here to support YOUR CHOICE!Resources:Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Grab your EMPOWERED VBAC EBOOK DOWNLOAD FREE!Enroll in our Birth Class Just for You, THE VBAC LABConnect w/ Trish: Come hang with Trish on InstagramFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Have you ever considered surrogacy? I had such a great time talking with Samantha about being a surrogate. Listen in as we talk about this incredible gift she is giving to another mama.You can find Samantha on IG as @wearedanandsamResources:Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Join our FREE 5 Days to A Fearless Birth ExperienceReady to be empowered & Prepared for Birth? Take a Birth Class NOW!Connect w/ Trish: Hang with Trish on InstagramFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Join me as I talk with Kelly Kendall of The Balanced Boob. We are talking about ways to prepare for breastfeeding while pregnant.Resources:Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Join our FREE 5 Days to A Fearless Birth ExperienceConnect w/ Trish: Come hang with Trish on InstagramFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Join me on this week's episode, as I talk with Liz, one of our Calm Labor students shares her empowering birth story with us.Listen in as we laugh through the various unexpected surprises!Resources:Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Join our FREE 5 Days to A Fearless Birth ExperienceReady to be empowered & Prepared for Birth, Take a Birth Class NOW!For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Today's guest, Taylor Mckay, is our team doula over here at Labor Nurse Mama, and we adore her. Of course, we talk about her birth experience and why her birth led to her dream of becoming a doula.Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!According to AmericanPregnancy.org, a doula is "The doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical, and educational support to a mother who is expecting, is experiencing labor, or has recently given birth. They aim to help women have a safe, memorable, and empowering birthing experience."Inside our birth classes, we felt it very important to provide our students with multiple support layers, including a doula. So last year, we brought Taylor or board; it was the BEST decision ever!!Listen in as we break down the significance of the presence of a doula during your birth.Resources:Ready to be empowered & Prepared for Birth? Take a Birth Class NOW!Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist Bundle Connect w/ Trish: Hang with Trish on InstagramFind Taylor on Instagram at Today's Modern DoulaFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

One of the biggest questions you might ask yourself before you have your baby, is this: "How will I handle the pain of labor?".You have choices. That is the first thing I want you to focus on. After that I want you to be educated on what causes the pain and how you can lean into it, prior to utilizing your pain management plan. Labor pain is not a pain that you should fear, it is a pain that is necessary to bring you the baby.Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!During birth, there are pretty much 3 common options for pain control: Analgesics, Anesthetics, Nitrous Oxide, and Unmedicated options.Today we talked about the first three options which all fall into the medicated pain management options.Analgesics include IV narcotics such as Nubain, Stadol, Morphine, Fentanyl (which works the best in my opinion), and sometimes Demerol. Analgesics do not take the pain away, rather they lessen the pain, and still allow you to move somewhat freely. They cross the placenta and affect the baby, for this reason, they can not be given later in active labor.Nitrous Oxide is another option for pain relief. It does not eliminate the pain. is administered through a face mask during the contractions. Once you remove the mask, the effects are almost gone immediately. Many women love this option as it allows movement throughout labor. I have found that some women love it and some women hate it.An epidural is the most favored option for pain management during labor. It is considered an anesthetic and if it works properly will eliminate the pain. I teach my students to not solely rely on it being the savior of the day, as there are many times an epidural might not work out. Always have a backup plan.I hope this episode helped you understand pain relief options during labor. I would be so grateful if you hit subscribe and write a review!!Resources:Take my free birth workshop now!Ready to be empowered & Prepared for Birth, Take a Birth Class!Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist Bundle Connect w/ Trish: Come hang with Trish on InstagramFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

You have many decisions to make when you are having a baby. One of the first and most powerful decisions is to decide what kind of health care provider you want for your pregnancy care and the birth of your baby. Today is a shortie episode packed with punch. We cover choosing a care provider that aligns with you and what you want for your birth.This is also good if you are thinking about switching providers. Comment and let me know if you took the time to interview your provider?Resources:Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Grab your free provider interview formsJoin our FREE 5 Days to A Fearless Birth ExperienceReady to be empowered & Prepared for Birth, Take a Birth Class NOW!Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist Bundle Connect w/ Trish: Come hang with Trish on InstagramFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Skin to skin is a buzzword when it comes to childbirth. But it is not just your time with the baby. I mean this is important. But there are some powerful reasons why skin-to-skin with mom should not be interrupted.Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Benefits of skin to skin:→ Calms you both→ Regulates the baby's temperature, heart rate and respiration→ Stimulates your hormones which promote bonding→ Promotes digestion and a successful breastfeeding experience→ Helps with providing protection against infection (promotes colonization of bacteria from mama onto baby's skin)Girl, do not allow interruptions that are not emergent in nature. This is your time.Resources mentioned in this episode:https://labornursemama.com/the-golden-hour-after-birth (Read my full article here!)Connect w/ Trish:https://www.instagram.com/labor.nurse.mama (Come hang with Trish on Instagram)For free resources, courses, and to join our Facebook community:https://linkin.bio/labor-nurse-mamaNext Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

I was a yes girl and part of me, and have to fight against that side of you. There's going to be the yes girl, I got to do this for other people!When you're pregnant, you'll start Noticing, how you feel.Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!And things like:I don't like when they make that comment, I don't like when they invite themselves over or you're going to start noticing ways people push past your boundaries.And I think now is the time, to communicate how you feel about what's going on. We get a lot of questions about in-laws or just showing up at the house and I don't really feel comfortable about that. So how do I handle that? So, the main thing I always say.Try communication first, be upfront with them about what is going to work for you.Because I think when we don't communicate and we just assume they know that's when problems start to happen, or we start to fester and we start to hold on to anger, like, oh, are they still doing it? But if we never told them, They might not know. If boundaries are not respected, once you set that line, you need to limit your time with certain people." ChristaOh man, Today's guest was exactly what I needed. I hope it is what you need to hear as well. Listen in as we talk about all things pregnancy and boundaries.Resources:Ready to be empowered & Prepared for Birth, Take a Birth Class NOW!Grab a Free Pregnancy Checklist Bundle + Weekly EducationConnect w/ Trish: Come hang with Trish on InstagramConnect w/Christa:@heysoulchrista@mommyknowsbestFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Today's guest is Bailey Knight. Bailey is one of my students inside Calm Labor Confident Birth Class who joined our class in hope of having a more knowledgeable & empowered second birth.Baliey's labor begins in the midst of a string of tornadoes that wreak havoc on the east coast.Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Here's a tidbit of our conversation:"My husband goes to take a shower and I'm doing bedtime with my toddler. I'm sitting on his bed and singing a song. We're doing the whole bedtime thing.Then I just have a moment of going, oh no, and quickly stand up so that my water doesn't break on his bed.However, I stood up and my water broke all over my toddler's bedroom floor, my mom's brain was like, don't let your water break on your toddler.Then he was very nice and asked if I peed myself. I said, Yes! And he said, mommy, we're not supposed to do that in the middle of the floor."Resources:Ready to be empowered & Prepared for Birth, Take a Birth Class NOW!Grab a Free Pregnancy Checklist Bundle + Weekly EducationConnect w/ Trish: Come hang with Trish on InstagramFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Today's guest is Hilary Erickson. Hilary teaches families how to simplify the labor room, their homes, and their families.We talk about life as a labor nurse and what it is like to have a baby when you know all the things we know about birth. Not fun!Resources:Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Find Hilary at Pulling CurlsTake our FREE BIRTH WORKSHOP HERE!!Ready to be empowered & Prepared for Birth, Take a Birth Class NOW!Grab a Free Pregnancy Checklist Bundle + Weekly EducationConnect w/ Trish: Come hang with Trish on InstagramFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Today we are breaking down getting induced. We talk about medical and elective induction.You have a choice mama. You do not have to be induced if there is not medical indication. Being past due is not legit unless there is something else going on that makes out safer than in.I am all about you making choices for your plan of care. Do not make emotional choices. Ask for time to think, and unless there is an emergent reason, this is reasonable.Resources:Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Dates Recipe ReelTake our FREE BIRTH WORKSHOP HERE!!Ready to be empowered & Prepared for Birth, Take a Birth Class NOW!Grab a Free Pregnancy Checklist Bundle + Weekly EducationConnect w/ Trish: Come hang with Trish on InstagramFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

In today's episode, we are going to talk about pain tolerance and pain threshold. Many women go into their birth journey thinking that they need a stellar pain tolerance track record to be able to rock birth.Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!If you are a wimp at the dentist, Mama that does not mean you can't master unmedicated birth. Trust me, I know this personally.Listen in as we talk about pain tolerance, pain threshold, and why you need to be educated and prepared. You do not want to wing your birth. This is not wise.If you want an empowered unmedicated birth, then listen in as we cover several ways you can raise your pain threshold, so that you actually love your labor.Resources:Take our Free Class: 4 Insider Secrets to an Incredible Birth Experience Without Fear (Say Bye-Bye to Your Fear of Labor Pain)Join Calm Labor Confident Birth Class Join The VBAC Lab Birth ClassGrab a Free Pregnancy Checklist Bundle + Weekly EducationConnect w/ Trish: Come hang with Trish on InstagramClick here for LNM BlogFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

What are your thoughts about a male labor nurse? I hope it is one of acceptance as this guy is rocking it as compassionate and forward-thinking labor and delivery RN.You can find Aj over on TikTok as NursedudeAj spicing things up with fun labor and delivery videos.Aj and I talk about the role of your labor and delivery nurse, and how he is empowering women to push how they want.Resources:Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!If you want more info about pushing effectively, watch my on-demand free birth workshop: Your Better Birth Map: How to Push Like a Boss, faster and more effectively (And Love Your Labor Experience!!) Take our popular Birth course: Calm Labor Confident Birth Grab a Free Pregnancy Checklist Bundle + Weekly EducationConnect w/ Trish: Connect with AJ on TiktokCome hang with Trish on InstagramFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Prenatal yoga tones your body, especially the pelvic floor, hip, and abdominal core muscles, which are all needed for a powerful birth."A woman in birth is at once her most powerful, and most vulnerable. But any woman who has birthed unhindered understands that we are stronger than we know."~Marcie MacariJoin the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Our guest today, Deb Flashenberg is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. Along with being a prenatal yoga teacher, she is also a labor support doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, mother of two, and self-proclaimed "birth and anatomy geek”. After the challenging birth of her first child, Deb became incredibly interested in pelvic health and has since earned her Pelvic Floor Yoga Certification with Leslie Howard. For the past 6 years, Deb has also greatly enjoyed being the host of the podcast, Yoga | Birth | Babies, where she speaks with some of the world’s leading experts in pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and parenthood. Currently, Deb is knee-deep in Dr. Sarah Duvall’s Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist program and loving every minute of it!Deb shares all about using your body's inner power to have a birth experience you love.Find Deb here!www.prenatayogacenter.comIG @prenatalyogacenterPodcast: Yoga | Birth | Babies Resources:Sign up for our FREE PUSHING WORKSHOP: Your Better Birth Map: How to Push Like a Boss, faster and more effectively (And Love Your Labor Experience!!) Grab a Free Pregnancy Checklist Bundle + Weekly EducationConnect w/ Trish:Come hang with Trish on InstagramFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Constipated baby? No Problem. Gassy, screaming baby? no problem. Infant massage is the game-changer."It is through our hands that we speak to the child. That we communicate. Touch is the child's first language, understanding comes long after feeling." Fredrick LeboyerElina Furman, Certified Infant Massage Instructor & founder of Kahlmi is on the show today. We are talking about all things baby massage.Elina shares her valuable tips for creating a massage routine that not only relieves gas, helps a constipated newborn poop, but also builds bonds between parent and baby.Resources:Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Grab your free Infant Massage Guide here!Jump into our Birth Course Waitlists here! Grab a Free Pregnancy Checklist Bundle + Weekly EducationConnect w/ Trish: Come hang with Trish on InstagramClick here for LNM BlogJoin our Calm Mama Society hereFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Who's afraid of vaginal tearing during birth? Um...none of us want to tear our lady bits! We hear this all the time over on IG. We know this fear is filling your brain right now. So Trish is breaking it down today.Vaginas are made to stretch and accommodate your baby. A vaginal tear is your body's natural response to a need for more room for the baby your body built.I want to help you arm yourself with knowledge. Knowledge is power. Knowledge combats fear. We love to disarm fears around here.Fear and birth are a terrible mix. Trish will break it all down in her particular unorthodox view of birth and all the fear surrounding it. Listen in, and let's talk about what vaginal tearing is, why it happens, who it happens to, and what you can do to TRY to prevent it.Resources:Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Get the tearing book here! Jump into our Birth Course Waitlists here! Full Article about tearing:Link to Sitz BathConnect w/ Trish: Come hang with Trish on InstagramClick here for LNM BlogJoin our Calm Mama Society hereFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Privacy Policy!Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

This podcast will be straight talk about things you gotta know about pregnancy, birth, and this new adventure called motherhood. Real talk, straight from a long-time labor and delivery nurse (That's me, Trish Ware, RN) and mama of seven.Hit subscribe now because we are launching on March 1 and will be talking about pregnancy and birth topics that you do not want to miss.In the meantime, head over to Instagram, and let's hang out.