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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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38:16

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

The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama ·

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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10:10

Birth Unknowns Freaking You Out? Here's What You Need...

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2025/03/21

Ever lie awake at night stressing about the “what ifs” of birth? What if I tear? What if I can’t push? What if I end up with a C-section I didn’t want? These fears of the unknown are so real. But here’s the good news: those unknowns don’t have to steal your birth experience.In this episode, Trish is breaking down the biggest unknowns mamas face and showing you how to take back control.From tearing, labor pain, long labor, to decisions made without your consent, Trish dives into how education and

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12:21

Birth Fears: Why You Feel Anxious & How to Feel...

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2025/03/14

Trish tackles birth fears head-on, helping mamas turn anxiety into confidence. With 80% of pregnant women feeling nervous and 20% facing tokophobia, birth fear is common—but you CAN overcome your birth fears and actually ENJOY your birth. Blame horror stories, dramatic movies, or a medical system that forgets birth is normal.Fear floods your body with cortisol, slowing labor and amping up pain, while oxytocin—the love hormone—takes a hit. Trish, a labor nurse who’s delivered thousands of babies,

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45:13

A Doula: The Quiet Birth Warrior By Your Side with...

The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama ·

2025/03/07

Trish welcomes HeHe, a dedicated doula, birth advocate, and host of The Birth Lounge podcast. They dive deep into the significant role that doulas play in empowering parents during childbirth through advocacy, education, and effective communication.HeHe shares her journey from working with children on the autism spectrum to becoming a doula, highlighting the recurring themes of birth trauma and anxiety among parents from a lack of education or support.This episode focuses on the doula’s role in

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18:20

OMG - Did My Water Just Break? Now What?

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2025/02/28

Hey, beautiful mamas! Ever found yourself wondering, “Did my water just break… or is this pee? Wait, maybe it’s something else?!”Don’t worry, Trish has your back in this episode! Here’s what she’s breaking down for you:⭐ How to figure out if it’s *really* your water breaking⭐ Sorting out the difference between amniotic fluid, pee, or vaginal discharge like the labor pro you’re becoming⭐ The must-know signs to watch for and what to do next⭐ When it’s time to grab that hospital bag and roll out⭐ Tips

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40:38

The Truth About Tongue Tie Treatment with Lisa Paladino

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2025/02/21

Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Trish welcomes Lisa Paladino, a renowned tongue tie expert, IBCLC, midwife, and labor and delivery nurse who is passionate aboutinfant feeding and oral function.Lisa shares her journey of becoming an expert in this field, the common myths surrounding tongue ties, and practical advice on how mothers can navigate this challenging aspect of infant feeding.They

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41:32

Vaginal Tearing during Birth: Real and Gritty

The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama ·

2025/02/14

Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!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

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33:49

Taking Control of Your Birth: Empowering Moms Through...

The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama ·

2025/02/07

Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Trish welcomes Colette Wagholikar, a passionate labor and delivery nurse, childbirth educator, mom of two daughters, and creator of 'My Friends a Nurse'.They discuss the importance of education in childbirth, advocating for yourself in the delivery room, and navigating the healthcare system.Trish and Colette cover key strategies for handling unsupportive

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12:12

Navigating Your 20-Week Anatomy Scan with Confidence

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2025/01/31

Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Today, I’m walking through the essentials of the 20-week anatomy scan, covering what to expect and how you can prepare.So the 20-week anatomy scan is a detailed ultrasound that gives you and your health care team a comprehensive look at how your baby is developing, and it's typically performed between 18 and 22 weeks, and it focuses on examining all your

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30:00

Managing Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy

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2025/01/24

Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Trish welcomes Sara Alayev to the podcast, a seasoned labor and delivery nurse specializing in gestational diabetes management.They cover everything from the diagnosis of gestational diabetes, to practical tips for blood sugar control, mindset during pregnancy, and what to expect in labor and delivery.Sara shares her expertise on dietary adjustments,

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16:51

Labor Will Let You Know: Tips for Early Labor

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2025/01/17

Trish is talking all things labor today, sharing tips for early labor and how to know when labor has arrived.“Answering that age old question every mama asks, whether it's your first time or your third time.We all at some point think to ourselves, “How am I going to know if I am in labor?” So don't worry, we're going to clear it up in the most laid back, Trish way, possible.Labor will absolutely, without a doubt, declare itself. So grab a snack, get comfy, and let's dive in.” - TrishSome tips for

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32:34

A Candid Conversation About Doulas, Birth Advocacy,...

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2025/01/10

Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Trish welcomes Kristin Revere, a newborn care specialist and the founder of Gold Coast Doulas.Kristin shares her journey from a career in advertising to becoming a dedicated childbirth educator and doula. They explore topics like the significance of having a doula, the power of informed decision-making, and the importance of creating a judgment-free birthing

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23:57

First Trimester Pregnancy Symptoms: Top Questions...

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2025/01/03

Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!The first trimester can be full of questions, excitement, and let's be honest, a lot of fear.Trish is here to help you demystify what's happening in your body, provide you with some support to feel empowered, and is answering the top questions she gets during the first trimester of pregnancy.Covering common symptoms such as breast tenderness, nausea,

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26:54

Pelvic Power: Strengthening Your Core Through...

The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama ·

2024/12/27

Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Trish welcomes Dr. Emily Brownlee to discuss the often-overlooked topic of pelvic floor health and fitness for mothers during all stages of motherhood, from preconception, to pregnancy, to postpartum and beyond.Dr. Emily shares her expertise as a physical therapist specializing in pelvic health and as a certified pre and postnatal fitness coach.They cover misconceptions about pelvic floor dysfunction, the

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28:13

Where Should You Give Birth? Home Birth, Birth...

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2024/12/20

Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Trish covers the intricacies and benefits of the different birthing spaces:💗Home births💗Birth centers💗Hospital deliveriesTrish breaks down how each birthing space works, their vibe, and the differences to help you to decide which place is the best option for YOU to give birth.This episode aims to empower pregnant women to understand their birthing space options and make informed decisions for their

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32:22

Breastfeeding with Confidence: Advocacy, Support, and...

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2024/12/13

Trish welcomes Jaimie Zaki, a nurse, birth doula, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and homeschooling mama of five.Jaimie shares her challenging journey with breastfeeding her first baby, emphasizing the importance of trusting one's intuition, preparing ahead of time, and advocating for oneself. Jaimie helps pregnant women unleash their inner fierce MamaBear to achieve their breastfeeding goals, regardless of what the world tells them is possible.Together, Trish and Jaimie discuss

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16:47

How to Rock Your Postpartum with the 5 5 5 Booty Guide

The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama ·

2024/12/06

Trish provides essential tips for preparing you and your home for postpartum recovery.Drawing from six of her own postpartum experiences, Trish outlines her '555 Booty Recovery Guide,' which breaks down the first 15 days postpartum into manageable sections to help mamas ensure proper healing during this time.She emphasizes the importance of setting up a well-stocked postpartum space, tips for organizing help from friends and family, healing with food, and creating a cozy, stress-free

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26:06

Manifesting Your Motherhood Journey with Jessi...

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2024/11/29

Trish welcomes Jessi LeVesconte, a pregnancy manifestation coach, fertility and life coach, and author, to discuss the transformative power of mindset and manifestation in your motherhood journey.Jessi shares her personal journey from struggling with infertility to successfully manifesting her pregnancies. The conversation emphasizes identity work, mindset shifts, and the importance of self-love.Jessi talks about her five-step mama identity framework and shares a heart-warming story of one of her

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21:15

Breathe, Focus, and Push with Power

The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama ·

2024/11/22

Welcome to this Instagram live teaching focused on empowering mamas with powerful techniques for breathing, mindset, and pushing to empower your birth experience.Trish covers techniques for all three of these crucial aspects of a positive birth experience:⭐Breathing⭐Mindset⭐PushingTrish emphasizes the importance of mastering controlled breathing to reduce pain and anxiety, walking you through the different breathing techniques to utilize for each stage of labor, while maintaining a positive mindset

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27:40

Finding Strength in Birth, Fitness, and Pregnancy...

The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama ·

2024/11/15

Trish is joined by Anna McClellan. Anna is a mama of three to a 5 year old boy, 3 year old girl, and 10 week old boy and a pregnancy and postpartum trainer based in Nashville.Anna shares her inspiring journey, encompassing her role as a mother of three and her transition from becoming a doula, to combining her passions for fitness and birth to support pregnant and postpartum mamas.Anna discusses her different birth experiences, including unmedicated births in all different settings: a hospital,

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