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 all over the world stand up to their fears and walk into the labor room with confidence. The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama is here to guide you through every step of your pregnancy, labor, and delivery. I’ll show you how to embrace your inner feminine wisdom and teach you to feel totally comfortable owning the labor room. Your body was made to deliver this baby, mama...let’s face all those fears and doubts and answer those nagging questions — so you can be ready for the most important day of your life!

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  Episode #269

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

  Aug 14, 202611 minS1

  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. This week, Trish breaks down what Jen gets so right, and why you need both the vibes and the map. Jen Hamilton's Birth Vibes has taken over birth prep conversations everywhere, and moms keep asking Trish the same question: is it vibes over plans now? Trish's answer - Jen's right, but it's not the whole picture. In this episode, Trish unpacks what "birth vibes" actually means (mindset, values, and grounded adaptability - not just "good energy and hope for the best"), and why that emotional preparation matters so much. As a 16-year L&D nurse, Trish has watched moms walk in with beautiful energy and zero information, and freeze the moment a real decision hits. Her take: vibes get you into the right headspace, but you still need to know your options - because if you don't know your options, you don't have any. That's why Trish calls it a birth map , not a birth plan - a living, "why-behind-it" version of your preferences that holds both your values and your knowledge. What You'll Learn Inside This Episode: What Jen Hamilton's "birth vibes" concept really means - and why it's not just "hope for the best" Why mindset and grounded confidence genuinely change birth outcomes The difference between a birth plan (a checklist) and a birth map (values + knowledge + flexibility) Why "if you don't know your options, you don't have any" How to bring vibes and information together so you can advocate for yourself in the moment What Trish's Birth Mastery Workshop adds to your birth prep after reading Birth Vibes More from this episode: Birth Plan Mastery Workshop Read Birth Vibes by Jen Hamilton Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 Birth Vibes 01:26 What Jen Really Means 03:04 Why Vibes Need Knowledge 04:26 Birth Map, Not a Checklist 06:47 Birth Mastery Workshop 08:26 Personal Note to Jen Join The Calm Labor Birth Bundle - everything you need from bump to baby! Use code POD50 for $50 off! Over 15k mamas have used our classes to prepare for a birth that they love ⭐ Download immediately ⭐App available ⭐Life-time access⭐ Connect w/ Trish: On Instagram On YouTube For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

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  Episode #268

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

  Aug 7, 202637 minS1

  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 incredibly important - parts of your birth and postpartum journey: your pelvic floor. Dr. Brooke Kalisiak helps women prepare for birth, recover postpartum, and overcome pelvic health issues like pain and bladder leakage so they can feel strong and confident without relying on medications or surgery. She’s passionate about educating women on what’s normal, what’s not, and how to take control of their pelvic health. In this episode, we talk about: The biggest misconceptions about pushing during labor Why your pelvic floor needs to relax - not tighten - for birth Common postpartum symptoms women are told to “just live with” What actually happens during a pelvic floor therapy appointment How pelvic floor health impacts pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, and even menopause Why bladder leakage is common, but not normal Simple breathing techniques that support your core and pelvic floor When to see a pelvic floor therapist (hint: it’s never too early or too late) If you've ever worried about tearing, leaking, painful recovery, or wondered whether pelvic floor therapy is right for you, this conversation is packed with practical information and reassurance. Remember, mama: just because something is common doesn't mean it's normal . You deserve answers, support, and a body that feels strong and supported through every stage of motherhood. More from Dr. Brooke Kalisiak: legacytherapystl.com Find her @legacyphysicaltherapystl on Instagram , FaceBook , & YouTube Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 Pelvic Health 06:28 Practice Pushing Positions 09:57 Bladder Leakage And Stigma 12:21 When To See Pelvic PT 16:02 Pregnancy Core Breathing 20:59 Postpartum Visits Explained 29:21 Why a Baseline Matters 32:11 Hidden Pelvic Symptoms 34:40 Where to Find Dr Brooke Join The Calm Labor Birth Bundle - everything you need from bump to baby! Use code POD50 for $50 off! Over 15k mamas have used our classes to prepare for a birth that they love ⭐ Download immediately ⭐App available ⭐Life-time access⭐ Connect w/ Trish: On Instagram On YouTube For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

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  Episode #267

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

  Jul 31, 202620 minS1

  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? Antibiotics no matter what? Is an unmedicated birth even still on the table? Before you spiral into a Google hole at midnight, Trish is here to set the record straight. As a 16-year high-risk L&D nurse who's been in the room with hundreds of GBS positive mamas, she's breaking down exactly what this diagnosis does - and doesn't - mean for your birth. In this episode, Trish covers: What GBS actually is (and why it's not about hygiene or "doing something wrong") Myth #1: GBS positive means automatic induction - it doesn't Myth #2: No membrane sweeps allowed - what the Strip G Study really found Myth #3: You have to rush to the hospital the second contractions start - Trish's real timing rules for first-time and experienced moms Myth #4: You can't have an unmedicated birth - how the antibiotics actually work with your birth plan The real numbers behind antibiotic prophylaxis, and what happens if you decline What other countries do differently - and why that matters for how you think about your options The bottom line: GBS positive is a piece of information, not a life sentence for your birth plan. You deserve a provider who explains the "why," shows you the evidence, and lets you be part of the decision. This is still your birth. Loved this episode? Share it with a pregnant friend who just got her GBS results, or post it in your birth group - these are the conversations that should be happening at every 36-week appointment. And if you want more of Trish's no-fear-mongering, straight-from-research approach, hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. More resources for GBS+ Pregnancy: Read the blog: Here's What You Need to Know About GBS (Group B Strep) and Pregnancy Listen to episode 196: Pregnancy Unpacked Week 36: Preparing For the Final Stretch Listen to episode 189: Membrane Sweeps - What You Need to Know and How to Handle Them Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 GBS Positive Pregnancy 02:24 What GBS Really Is 04:25 Myth One 05:19 Myth Two 07:14 Myth Three 09:42 Myth Four 11:37 Antibiotics Risks And Rights 15:03 Other Countries Approach Join The Calm Labor Birth Bundle - everything you need from bump to baby! Use code POD50 for $50 off! Over 15k mamas have used our classes to prepare for a birth that they love ⭐ Download immediately ⭐App available ⭐Life-time access⭐ Connect w/ Trish: On Instagram On YouTube For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

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  Episode #266

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

  Jul 24, 202634 minS1

  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 partner keeps bringing it up, and now you're stuck in this exhausting cycle of guilt, resentment, and disconnection. Sound familiar? This week I'm sitting down with Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy, a certified sex and couples therapist (and mama of two) who's spent 15 years helping couples navigate exactly this. We're getting real about why your desire disappears after baby, why "just fix the emotional connection and the sex will follow" is actually bad advice, and what's really going on when one partner pursues and the other withdraws. We also dig into resentment, the mental load, reclaiming your body, and why accepting imperfect help from your partner might be the missing piece (pajama drama included ). In this episode, we cover: Why low libido after baby is so common - and it's not "just about sex" The pursuer/withdrawer cycle and how to break it How resentment and mental load quietly kill intimacy Reclaiming your body after birth (even after trauma) 3 practical ways to reconnect with your partner, starting today This is such an honest, validating conversation - whether you're the one who's touched out or the one who feels rejected, you'll walk away with real tools (and a lot less shame). More from Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy, PhD, LMHC: Grab her book: Parents in Love: A Guide to Great Sex After Kids rebeccaeudy.com Follow her on Instagram: @RebeccaHowardEudy Loved this episode? Leave a review and tell me - are you the pursuer or the withdrawer? I read every single one. Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 Why Sex Drive Disappears Postpartum 02:43 Desire vs Connection After Baby 06:05 Pursuer Withdrawer Cycle 10:35 Birth Trauma and Triggers 15:15 When Sex Becomes a Chore 16:44 Resentment and Mental Load 23:49 Accepting Imperfect Help 28:09 Micro Moments Connection 30:26 What Holds Desire Back 33:14 Book And Where To Find Join The Calm Labor Birth Bundle - everything you need from bump to baby! Use code POD50 for $50 off! Over 15k mamas have used our classes to prepare for a birth that they love ⭐ Download immediately ⭐App available ⭐Life-time access⭐ Connect w/ Trish: On Instagram On YouTube For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

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  Episode #265

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

  Jul 17, 202620 minS1

  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 breaking down the entire epidural process from the moment you say "I think I want it" to the moment we pull the catheter out after delivery - the timing, the placement, what it actually feels like, the side effects nobody mentions, and the questions I get asked most as a 16+ year L&D nurse. Whether you're planning to get one, planning to go unmedicated, or you're a "let's see how I feel" mama, this episode is for you. Because pain management is part of every birth map, and knowing what's coming means you make the decision from education - not fear. No horror stories. No agenda. Just what really happens in the labor room. In this episode: When you can actually ask for an epidural (and why timing isn't as simple as "too early" or "too late") What has to happen behind the scenes before the anesthesiologist walks in The step-by-step placement process - and the one moment that actually hurts Common epidural side effects and how your nurse manages them What "recovery" looks like and why it's not the time for visitors How to know you're progressing once your epidural is in More from this episode: Grab our free Third Trimester Birth Prep Bundle at labornursemama.com/third or comment "THIRD" on any Instagram post @labor.nurse.mama . Listen to episode 245: Epidural or Unmedicated? How to Decide Without Regret Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 Epidural Decision Reality 03:27 Why Preparation Matters 05:43 When To Request It 07:11 Hospital Prep Steps 08:58 Positioning And Placement 11:12 Recovery And Monitoring 12:44 Blood Pressure + Side Effects 14:58 What It Feels Like 16:53 Rest And Pushing Tips 18:08 Turning It Off And Removal Join The Calm Labor Birth Bundle - everything you need from bump to baby! Use code POD50 for $50 off! Over 15k mamas have used our classes to prepare for a birth that they love 🤍 ⭐ Download immediately ⭐App available ⭐Life-time access⭐ Connect w/ Trish: On Instagram On YouTube For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

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