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 #275

  Prodromal Labor: It's Labor That Keeps Starting and Stopping, From a Labor Nurse | 275

  Sep 25, 202612 minS1

  This episode is sponsored by Haakaa Prodromal labor is one of the most frustrating things you can go through at the end of pregnancy, and hardly anyone prepares you for it. I'm walking you through what it is, what your body may be doing, how to tell it apart from active labor, and what to do when you're up night after night. You'll leave with a plan and a lot less panic. In This Episode: What prodromal labor is, and how it differs from Braxton Hicks Why it can be your body's rehearsal for the real thing How to tell prodromal contractions from real, active labor contractions The Miles Circuit, a 90-minute positioning sequence to try Whether an Epsom salt bath helps (honest answer inside) Why rest is your best strategy, and why ignoring prodromal labor as long as you can is a skill More from this episode: Read the Blog: The Miles Circuit: Here's How To Induce Labor and Birth at the End of Pregnancy Listen to this FREE Mini Audio Birth Class: Birth Insider Thanks to our Sponsor Haakaa: Grab the Haakaa Petal Soft Silicone Milk Collector and use code ‘LOVELNM10’ for 10% off! Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 Prodromal Labor 02:32 What Prodromal Labor Is 03:31 What Your Body Is Doing 04:23 Prodromal Vs Active Labor 06:26 Mile Circuit Positions 08:20 Baths Walking And Rest 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 #274

  Low Iron in Pregnancy: Why ‘Normal’ Labs Could Still be Wrong | 274

  Sep 18, 202630 minS1

  This episode is sponsored by Snugghug Have you ever been told your iron levels are "fine" and still felt exhausted, anxious, and completely off during pregnancy? I'm sitting down with Samantha Chandler of Wellness & Womb, a women's wellness coach who has completely changed the way I think about iron, minerals, and what our blood work is actually - and isn't - telling us. Samantha's own journey started with a simple question during her second pregnancy: why were so many women around her low in iron? What she uncovered led her down a path most OBs never talk about - the difference between low iron in the blood and iron that's dysregulated in the body. And as someone who has stood at the bedside for a lot of hemorrhages, this conversation hit close to home for me. We're getting into: Why "your iron is fine" doesn't tell the whole story - and what copper has to do with it The symptoms doctors write off as "just pregnancy" that may actually point to a mineral imbalance What the placenta can reveal about what was really happening in mom's body Why prenatal vitamins might not be doing what you think they're doing Practical, whole-food ways to support iron regulation - without supplements or infusions The "five minute rule" that helped Samantha decline an unnecessary induction Samantha has worked with hundreds of women (and even coaches health providers) on this exact topic, and the results she's seen - including drastically reduced blood loss at birth - are the reason I wanted her on the show. This one might change how you look at your next lab work. More from Samantha Chandler: Visit wellnessandwomb.com Connect on Instagram , TikTok , and YouTube @wellnessandwomb Thanks to our Sponsor Snugghug: Grab the Snugghug Nursing Cover and Nursing Shirt and use code 'LNMAMA10' for 10% off! Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 Low Iron in Pregnancy 02:19 Samantha’s Health Journey 04:44 Iron Dysregulation Explained 06:34 Pregnancy Labs Misread 10:13 Testing Beyond Basics 17:45 Prenatals and Whole Foods 20:38 Labor and Birth Support 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 #273

  10 Things I Wish I Knew in My First Trimester (From a Labor Nurse) | 273

  Sep 11, 202610 minS1

  Just found out you're pregnant and wondering "now what?" Trish is breaking down the first trimester essentials - the stuff nobody tells you until you're six weeks in and suddenly flattened by exhaustion. From what's really happening in your baby's development to the food rules, spotting fears, and when (or if) to tell people your news, this episode is the guide Trish wishes every mama had the moment she saw two pink lines. In this episode: Why folate (not folic acid) matters for your prenatal vitamin - and how the MTHFR gene variant plays a role The truth about first trimester fatigue and how to actually cope with it What to do if you experience spotting (and why it's more common than you think) How prenatal care is shifting toward telehealth in 2026 Morning sickness vs. hyperemesis gravidarum - when to ask for help What genetic screening (NIPT) can tell you, and when it's offered Navigating the noise around pregnancy vaccines Food safety musts: what to skip and what's actually fine When to share your pregnancy news - and why it's nobody's call but yours Trish's own experience with nine pregnancies, six live births, and three losses Mentioned in this episode: Grab our Free Third Trimester Prep Pack Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 First Trimester Tips 02:10 Prenatal Folate Basics 02:53 Fatigue 03:48 Spotting and When to Call 04:23 Appointments and Telehealth 05:45 Morning Sickness Help 06:25 Genetic Screening NIPT 06:59 Vaccines and Food Safety 08:07 Sharing Pregnancy News 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 #272

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

  Sep 4, 202639 minS1

  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 C-section, breastfed or formula fed, this episode is going to change the way you think about your baby's health from day one. Trish sits down with Cheryl Hoy, CEO and founder of Tiny Health, the first at-home microbiome testing company for moms and babies. Cheryl's journey started with her own breech C-section birth and a mission to understand what that meant for her daughter's long-term health. What she found led her to build a company backed by scientists from Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, and UCSF - and to become one of the loudest voices reminding moms that their birth mode isn't the end of the story. Trish and Cheryl dig into the science of the vaginal, gut, and skin microbiomes, why laboring (even before a C-section) still matters, and how the first 1,000 days of life set the stage for your child's immune system for years to come. This one is equal parts science lesson and permission slip - you are not powerless, no matter how your baby arrived earthside. What You'll Learn Inside This Episode: Why babies born vaginally have a different gut microbiome than babies born via C-section - and how that connects to the "atopic march" (eczema → food allergies → asthma → hay fever) Why laboring - even if it ends in a C-section - still seeds your baby's microbiome with beneficial bacteria How vaginal exams during labor can introduce antibiotic-resistant hospital bacteria to your baby Why dads contribute up to 20% of a baby's microbiome in the first year (and even more with a C-section birth ) What actually happens when you order a Tiny Health test, and how simple the process really is Why "failure to progress" might have less to do with your body and more to do with how supported you felt in the room How feeding mode (breast vs. formula) is the #1 most impactful lever for course-correcting gut health after a C-section Why the first 1,000 days - conception through age 2-3 - is the critical window for immune training, and what you can actually do about it More from Tiny Health: Go to TinyHealth.com and use code LNM! Follow on Instagram: @tiny.health hello@tinyhealth.com Thanks to our Sponsor Snugghug: Grab the Snugghug Nursing Cover and Nursing Shirt and use code 'LNMAMA10' for 10% off! Mentioned in this episode: The VBAC Lab - Trish's course for vaginal birth after C-section Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Cheryl from Tiny Health 07:04 What Is The Microbiome 12:46 Course Correcting In Early Life 19:07 Results, Support, And Dad’s Role 20:26 Microbiome Roles at Birth 23:07 Fighting for Breech Birth 33:30 Tiny Health Mission and Testing 36:09 Research Results and Future Care 37:26 Where to Find Tiny Health 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 #270

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

  Aug 21, 202635 minS1

  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 May, a VBAC Lab student and stay-at-home mom of two from Charlotte, NC. After a traumatic first birth that ended in an unplanned C-section, Kathryn was determined to do things differently the second time around. She switched to a VBAC-supportive practice, brought her husband fully into the process, and walked into labor informed and ready. Things were progressing beautifully - until a routine check revealed something no one expected: baby James had flipped breech. Kathryn's story isn't about getting the birth she planned. It's about what happens when you're prepared enough to handle it when the plan changes anyway - and still walk away feeling like you were part of every decision, confident, and empowered. In this episode: Why Kathryn's first C-section left her feeling like things were "happening to her" instead of with her How to spot red flags with a provider who isn't truly VBAC-supportive (and why body language matters as much as their words) Getting her husband trained as an active advocate, not just a bystander The moment her midwife said, "I don't feel a head" - and what came next How Kathryn made her unplanned C-section feel informed and participatory instead of traumatic Why "you can refuse anything, but should you?" became her guiding question in the moment that mattered most If Kathryn's story hit home for you - especially if your own birth didn't go the way you planned - be gentle with yourself. Whatever happened, you showed up, and that matters. Share this episode with a mama preparing for her VBAC or preparing for birth. Hit subscribe, leave a review, and help us reach every mama who needs to hear this. Connect with Kathryn: Follow her on Instagram @drkathrynmay More from this episode: Join The VBAC Lab or explore The Calm Labor Birth Bundle Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 VBAC Lab Student Birth Story 01:56 First Birth C-Section 05:26 Switching to Supportive Team 10:45 Labor Begins at Home 15:32 Baby is Breech 18:09 Redemptive C-Section Plan 20:16 Baby James Arrives 26:36 Advice for VBAC Moms 28:26 Why Education Matters 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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