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May 2023
29m 21s

Things a labor and delivery nurse needs ...

DR. MONA AMIN
About this episode
Labor, delivery, and postpartum are filled with a roller coaster of activity and being informed about this process is crucial. I welcome my friend and social media powerhouse, Liesel Teen, who is a labor and delivery nurse and founder of Mommy Labor Nurse to educate you about 5 things she wants you to know about labor, delivery, and postpartum  She joins me ... Show More
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