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The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama

How do I actually push during labor? Should I get an epidural? Why is breastfeeding so hard? What exactly is Pitocin, and how much will induce labor? Is there a secret to having a successful VBAC? What happens if I poop during labor *shudder*? And oh yeah, how do I take care of a newborn? I know you’ve got a ton of questions and fears when it comes to giving birth. How? Because I’ve delivered thousands of babies as a labor nurse! I’ve seen it all...and as @labor.nurse.mama on IG, I’ve helped mamas

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17:22

What No One Tells You About the Third Trimester (But...

The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama ·

2025/06/13

Trish gets into the unfiltered, totally normal chaos of the third trimester of pregnancy. She’s breaking down the weird symptoms, emotional rollercoasters, and practical prep tips to help you feel empowered as you approach the finish line of pregnancy.From lightning crotch to unexpected leaks, Trish normalizes the wild changes your body might be throwing at you. She’s got you covered with actionable advice, heartfelt encouragement, and a reminder to trust your gut as you prepare for birth.What’s

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13:46

Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 18-20: Anatomy Scan & The...

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2025/06/11

Hey mama! Welcome back to Pregnancy Unpacked with your birth bestie, Trish. If you’re in weeks 18 to 20 of your pregnancy, this one’s for you! We’re diving into the magic (and realness) of this stage, the big anatomy scan, and the emotional rollercoaster of bonding. Trish is here with her no-sugarcoating, cheerleader vibe to unpack what’s happening with your body, your baby, and your heart.Your little bean is growing fast, flipping and fluttering, and you’re probably feeling that bump pop! From the

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25:39

In Control of Birth: LeeAnn’s Calm, Confident...

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2025/06/06

Trish welcomes her sweet birth student, LeeAnn, a first-time mom and a student of the 'Calm Labor Confident Birth' course. LeeAnn shares her breathtaking birth story, which started with a surprise in triage and ended with the unmedicated birth she always dreamed of.She walked us through her mindset shifts during pregnancy, the tools from the course, as well as the labor bat signal, that kept her calm and at ease, especially during those last weeks of pregnancy, and what it was like to have a fast,

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12:47

Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 16-18: Baby Bumps, Tests, &...

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2025/06/04

Hey Mama, welcome back to Pregnancy Unpacked!Trish is taking you through the transformative journey of pregnancy weeks 16-18. Your baby is growing, now about the size of an avocado or a dill pickle, with developing lashes, eyebrows, and fingernails.Trish discusses common tests such as the quad screen, and what to expect during your ultrasound scans. She shares some stories about gender surprises and emphasizes the importance of asking questions and trusting your intuition.For those still grappling

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10:40

8 Things Your Partner Should Do in the First...

The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama ·

2025/05/30

Hey mama and partners! Tune in to this empowering episode where we get into how partners can genuinely shape the pregnancy journey right from the first trimester.8 essential things your partner should do in the first trimester, that actually matter:1. Learn about her hormones2. Plan the birth with her3. Protect her energy4. Track in the pregnancy apps5. Take care of her6. Emotional check-ins7. Get educated with her8. Begin postpartum planning nowTrish gives you essential tips outlining eight ways

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11:40

Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 14-16: Building Your Birth...

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2025/05/28

Hey mama! Welcome back to Pregnancy Unpacked, where Trish is guiding you through the transformative weeks of 14 to 16 of pregnancy. Learn how to build a supportive birth team, why trusting your gut is crucial, and the significant physical and emotional changes happening right now.This is where you stop hoping, and start preparing. Your action steps for weeks 14-16 are to start a birth team vision list!Remember, you are the leader of your birth team. Your dream birth team could consist of:Your

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32:25

Postpartum Recovery: Nourishing & Honoring Your Body...

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2025/05/23

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp!Head to https://betterhelp.com/labornursemama to save 10% on your first month.Trish welcomes Shelby Payne, a preventative postpartum recovery coach and founder of Intentionally Postpartum, to explore a transformative approach to postpartum recovery.Shelby's methods go beyond traditional checklists, focusing on deep healing, radical honesty, and full-body transformation rooted in Chinese medicine, nutrition, and emotional well-being.Join the Calm Mama

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14:49

Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 12-14: Hello Second...

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2025/05/21

Congratulations on entering the second trimester!In this episode of Pregnancy Unpacked, Trish guides you through weeks 12-14 of pregnancy — the beginning of your second trimester!You'll learn about:Your baby's growth from weeks 12 to 14.What's happening in your body.What to expect at your prenatal visits.Tips on managing symptoms like constipation and round ligament pain.Discover how to start preparing for labor mentally and physically.Building your birth team!Remember to advocate for yourself and

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17:24

Scary Thoughts After Birth: Here’s the Truth About...

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2025/05/16

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp!Head to https://betterhelp.com/labornursemama to save 10% on your first month.Today’s episode is one that every mom should listen to before having a baby. Trish is talking about something so many moms experience after birth, and that is scary, intrusive thoughts and postpartum depression. Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, distressing, repetitive thoughts, thoughts that just keep coming into your brain, especially during times of stress - like right after having

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06:55

Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 10-12: The End of the First...

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2025/05/14

Hey mama! Welcome back to Pregnancy Unpacked. In this episode, Trish gets into weeks 10 to 12 of pregnancy - the end of the first trimester!She’s unpacking what's happening in your body, from peak nausea to mood swings, and discusses the emotional rollercoaster you might be experiencing.Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Learn:Why it's okay to not always feel excitedWays to stay emotionally

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26:30

Overcoming Mental Health Challenges in Motherhood...

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2025/05/09

Trish is joined by Danielle Sherman-Lazar, creator of Living Full and author of Mothers Are Made.Danielle shares her journey from battling eating disorders to becoming a mental health advocate and mother of four. She discusses the challenges of postpartum body image, mental health in motherhood, and how her experiences have shaped her into a better mother.Trish and Danielle discuss how each child changes you as a mother, the identity shifts that happen in postpartum, and the importance of

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15:37

Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 8-10: Your First Prenatal...

The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama ·

2025/05/07

Welcome to this week's episode of Pregnancy Unpacked with Trish, RN, who is unpacking weeks 8 to 10 of pregnancy. You've got hormones flying, symptoms ramping up, and maybe even your very first prenatal appointment on the calendar.Trish is going to walk you through exactly what to expect at that appointment, what to ask, and what's normal to feel right now.Join the Calm Mama Membership:labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly

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10:06

Second Trimester Pregnancy Testing

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2025/05/02

Hey mama! In this short and sweet episode Trish breaks down everything you need to know about second trimester pregnancy testing. Get ready to feel educated, empowered, and like the queen you are as you navigate your pregnancy with confidence.Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!What You'll Learn:Second Trimester Visits: Expect weight checks, blood pressure monitoring, urine tests, and hearing

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12:48

Pregnancy Unpacked: Weeks 6-8: You, Baby, & Pregnancy...

The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama ·

2025/04/30

Welcome to the second episode of Pregnancy Unpacked. I'm Trish, your birth bestie, and I'll be guiding you through every stage of pregnancy.Join the Calm Mama Membership:labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!In this episode, we focus on the critical, yet often surprising, weeks 6 to 8 of pregnancy. Learn about what's happening in your body, the hormonal changes, and the development of your baby at this stage.We'll talk about

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38:30

Redefining C-Sections: Embrace Your Cesarean Birth Story

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2025/04/25

Today we're getting real about C-sections, not as a worst case scenario, but as a valid, powerful, and yes—a beautiful way to bring your baby into the world.Trish is sitting down with two incredible women. Jen Wagner, a trained OB anesthesiologist and Bethany, a doula turned nurse and three times C-section Mama. Together they host this C-section Experience podcast.These women are flipping the narrative on surgical birth, and this conversation is honest, emotional, and packed with tips that every

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15:45

Am I Pregnant? What to Know Before You See Two Pink...

The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama ·

2025/04/23

Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!This is Pregnancy Unpacked, a week-by-week series where Trish walks you through every stage of pregnancy. This isn’t your standard “what size fruit is the baby?” podcast - this is real talk bringing you the truth, the science, the symptoms, the “what’s normal?” and “what’s not?” during each stage of pregnancy.Today, Trish is unpacking the “Am I Pregnant?”

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14:25

Birth Plans Rock but What if You Change Your Mind?

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2025/04/18

What happens when you create your birth plan, you're super adamant about it, but then in the moment during your birth, you change your mind? Maybe you swore you'd go unmedicated, but now that epidural's calling your name or maybe you planned for hospital birth, but now you're really dreaming about a home birth?This is YOUR BIRTH and you do not owe anyone an explanation! So in today's episode, Trish is breaking down why your birth plan's a guide, a map, not a contract, and why changing your mind is

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01:15:53

Real Talk: Navigating Birth, Babies, and Beyond with...

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2025/04/11

Join the Calm Mama Membership:labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Get ready for a raw, real chat with Trish and Kim Perry, a pre/postnatal fitness certified mom of four! Trish and Kim get into everything from birth preparation - both physically & mentally - to postpartum life, and the chaos of motherhood sharing expert tips and real stories. Trish shares how to master the mental game of labor and advocate in the delivery

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08:28

YES! You can say no! You have the right to make...

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2025/04/04

Reclaim your autonomy in the delivery room. You have the right to say NO in your birth!In this episode, Trish discusses the critical importance of maintaining autonomy during pregnancy and birth.She challenges the societal norm where strong, capable, pregnant women defer to healthcare authorities without question, emphasizing the need for women to be informed, ask questions, and confidently make decisions about their birth experience.She underscores the importance of practicing autonomy during

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38:16

From C-Section to Home Birth: Alicia’s VBAC Birth Story

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2025/03/28

Trish welcomes Alicia Zayas, a former VBAC Lab student, to share her redemptive VBAC birth story - from a C-Section to a home birth.Alicia shares her profound and emotional journey from a traumatic first birth experience to a successful and wonderful home birth. She discusses navigating roadblocks, advocating for herself, and finding supportive care providers.Their conversation underscores the importance of informed choices, support systems, and the empowering potential of a well-prepared birth plan

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