š¶š¶ The 12 Weeks of Birth š¶š¶ On the tenth week of LABOR, Liesel sent to meā¦TEN things not to forget when you're prepping for birth! š§š¤°
Release Date: 08/07/2024
Natural Induction Methods: What the Evidence Really Says (with Dr. Dekker)
Mommy Labor Nurse
This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, weāre welcoming a very special guest ā the amazing Dr. Rebecca Dekker from Evidence Based BirthĀ®! Rebecca is a PhD nurse, researcher, educator, and fierce advocate for evidence-based maternity care. Sheās also the author of Babies Are Not Pizzas and host of the Evidence Based BirthĀ® podcast, which has over 4.5 million downloads š In this episode, weāre digging into the topic of natural labor induction ā what works, what doesnāt, and how to tell the difference. Inside the episode: Evidence behind common natural induction techniques ...
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8 Totally Weird Things That Might Happen Right Before Labor Starts
Mommy Labor Nurse
This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, weāre chatting about labor signs ā but not the obvious ones like contractions or water breaking. Weāre talking about the weird, lesser-known signs that your body might be getting ready for labor š Because if youāve ever found yourself googling, āIs ___ a sign of labor?ā...youāre so not alone. In this episode, Iām sharing: The most common (but surprising!) symptoms I see before labor begins Why itās totally normal to feel hyper-aware of every body change in the final weeks What to actually pay attention to as you approach...
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Labor Pain Relief Options (Besides the Epidural!) You Should Know About
Mommy Labor Nurse
IV Narcotics, Nitrous Oxide, and More One of the most common questions I get during hospital shifts? āWhat other pain meds can I get if I donāt want (or canāt have) an epidural?ā While epidurals are the go-to for many, theyāre definitely not the only option! In this episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, Iām diving into: IV narcotics: what they are, how they work, and what to expect Nitrous oxide (aka laughing gas!): how itās used for labor pain relief Pros and cons of each option Plus a few non-medical pain relief ideas to consider too! Whether you're planning for...
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10 Weird-but-Normal Newborn Habits That Totally Freak Parents Out
Mommy Labor Nurse
This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, Iām joined by my friend and fellow podcaster Dr. Mona Amin to chat about those quirky, confusing, and totally normal things newborns do in the early days. Dr. Mona is a board-certified pediatrician and parenting expert whoās all about helping new parents feel calm, confident, and informed. Inside this episode, weāre unpacking: Why your babyās hiccups are nothing to worry about Whatās going on with day/night confusion How much (or little!) your baby really needs to eat in those early days And 7 more newborn behaviors that might...
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Kick Counting 101: The Simple Habit That Could Save Your Babyās Life
Mommy Labor Nurse
Welcome back to The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast! Today weāre talking about one of the most powerful tools you can use to monitor your babyās well-being in the third trimester: kick counting. Iām joined by Kimberly Isburg from Count the Kicks, an incredible organization thatās helping parents all over the country improve birth outcomes and reduce stillbirth through awareness and education. Kimberly is a mama of two and a passionate advocate for maternal health ā and Iām so excited for you to hear her wisdom and warmth. Inside the episode, weāre covering: Why tracking babyās...
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Curious About Epidurals? Hereās Exactly What to Expect Before You Say Yes
Mommy Labor Nurse
When it comes to birth, epidurals are a big part of the conversation ā whether youāre planning on getting one or just want to be informed. Most people know that an epidural can take away labor painā¦but beyond that? Thereās still a lot of mystery around how it all actually works! In this episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, Iām diving into: How an epidural is placed (step-by-step!) Whether it hurts to get one What the needle looks like (spoiler: not as scary as you think) Common epidural side effects And yes ā weāre talking about walking epidurals, too! These are...
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Hospital Bag Must-Haves + What to Eat (and Avoid!) During Labor
Mommy Labor Nurse
This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, weāre talking all about what to pack (and not pack!) in your hospital bag for birth ā plus weāre covering snacks and eating during labor too šæ Let me tell you, for my first birth? Total slacker. I didnāt get serious about packing my bag until wayyy late in the game ā and it couldāve backfired big time. For baby #2? Totally prepared! In this episode, Iām breaking it all down: What to pack in four separate bags: labor, recovery, partner, and baby What to leave at home (because clutter = chaos) My go-to list of snacks for labor...
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Hollywood vs. Reality: Liesel + Jenna React to Birth on the Big Screen
Mommy Labor Nurse
*Hi guys! Liesel here. I wanted to let you know that the Mommy Labor Nurse podcast as you know it is currently getting a HUGE facelift! In the meantime, please enjoy this re-air of a fan favorite episode!! And stay tuned to my for updates on when the new and improved Mommy Labor Nurse podcast will be back with all new episodes!* ****** This week on the podcast, I had my sister Jenna come on the show for a fun and light hearted episode that Iām really excited to share with you guys. Jenna and I watched some birth videos ā but not the kind of birth videos that youāre thinking of! ā and...
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The 'Too Shy to Ask' Birth Questions: Liesel's Unfiltered Answers (Part 2)
Mommy Labor Nurse
*Hi guys! Liesel here. I wanted to let you know that the Mommy Labor Nurse podcast as you know it is currently getting a HUGE facelift! In the meantime, please enjoy this re-air of a fan favorite episode!! And stay tuned to my for updates on when the new and improved Mommy Labor Nurse podcast will be back with all new episodes!* ****** This week I am back to answer your most embarrassing birth questions, part 2! I had so much fun with last weekās episode, I just had to come back and answer more of your questions because we got so many good ones! Not only are these āAsk Me Anythingā...
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The 'Too Shy to Ask' Birth Questions: Liesel's Unfiltered Answers (Part 1)
Mommy Labor Nurse
Hi guys! Liesel here. I wanted to let you know that the Mommy Labor Nurse podcast as you know it is currently getting a HUGE facelift! In the meantime, please enjoy this re-air of a fan favorite episode!! And stay tuned to my for updates on when the new and improved Mommy Labor Nurse podcast will be back with all new episodes!* ****** Happy New Year podcast fam! If you are listening to this in real time, then you know that this is the very first episode of 2023, and weāre kicking off the year with a super fun āAsk Me Anythingā style episode. This time, I asked our community over on...
info_outlineIt's Week 10 of 12 of the 12 weeks of BIRTH!
In this weekās episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, we talked ALL about preparing for laborā¦.and specifically 10 things you shouldnāt forget! Because for most mamas, birth feels like the great unknown amiright?
Youāre going to your prenatal visits, checking things off your third-trimester to-do list, maybe your hospital bag is even packed.
Yet as your due date draws closer, feelings of anxiety, what-ifs, and maybe even some fear are filling your head. Maybe youāre actually thinking, āCan I really do this?ā
Iām here to tell you that you CAN. Itās going to be ok! In this podcast episode, my main focus is giving you 10 things you should do before labor starts.
Have an even better birth!
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