If youre going to be giving birth in a hospital setting, this episode is for you! You’ll want to know about the 7 most common interventions that you may come home against in your birth experience. We’ll also talk about how to avoid these interventions if possible and when they may be necessary. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth P ... Show More
Aug 19
Unmedicated Birth: How to Have an Induction Without an Epidural
🗝️ From The Vault!Every so often there is an episode I just cannot let sit in the archives, and this is one of them. It first aired in April 2022, and it is such a good one to bring back — because here is what I keep noticing: inductions are getting offered more and more, for mo ... Show More
44m 16s
Oct 2025
5 Things to Know Before You Get An Epidural
If you’re planning a hospital birth, you may be wondering whether an epidural is right for you. You’re not alone—and you deserve clear, practical guidance.In this episode, I walk you through five essential truths about epidurals—from how well they work (and when they don’t) to ti ... Show More
11m 22s
May 2023
Things a labor and delivery nurse needs you to know about labor, delivery, and postpartum
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 t ... Show More
29m 21s
Jul 2023
Ep 215: 11 Must Know Tips to Have the Best Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Experience
In this episode you’re going to learn 11 must-know tips to have the best pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. As you know, I’ve delivered thousands of babies and I’ll be the first to tell you that you can’t predict how any birth will go. The only predictable thing about b ... Show More
41m 53s
Jul 2024
Preparing the pelvic floor for birth_Part 1/3
Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, the first of three in this series, I chat through 3 ways to prepare your body and pelvic floor for birth.In this series I will talk you through:Ways to help reduce your risk of incontinence, prolapse and pelvic health concerns post birth.Ways t ... Show More
17m 12s
Jan 2019
Ep1: 9 Things You’ll Want To Know Before Giving Birth
Let’s be honest here for a moment about giving birth.There can be a lot of fear and questions surrounding the entire experience.But here’s the deal. Whether it’s your first child or your third child IT’S PERFECTLY NORMAL to have questions, concerns, and yes, even fears. Thankfull ... Show More
21m 13s
Mar 2025
Ep 170 Pregnancy: Act 3
Content Warning: This episode includes mentions of miscarriage, pregnancy loss, pregnancy complications, traumatic birth experiences, and other potentially disturbing topics related to childbirth, pregnancy, and the postpartum period. In Act 3 of our pregnancy series, we arrive a ... Show More
1h 55m