Signing the general consent form when you walk into the hospital does not mean you have agreed to everything that follows. Not the Pitocin. Not the vaginal exam. Not the electronic fetal monitor. Not the cesarean. Not the hospital policy. Every single one of those still requires your informed consent. I had the privlege of sitting down with Hermine H ... Show More
Jun 24
The Truth About Gestational Diabetes Testing, Nutrition & Birth with Midwives, Bonnie Baker & Karina Robinson
Gestational diabetes is one of those topics that every pregnant mama needs to understand way before she ever gets to that 28 week test, whether she thinks it applies to her or not. And I could not be more excited about who I brought in to talk about it today.Bonnie and Karina are ... Show More
41m 42s
Jun 17
Tongue Ties, Breastfeeding & Baby Development: Everything You Need to Know with Michelle Emanuel
Is your baby fussy, clicking while nursing, struggling with tummy time, or just not quite seeming like themselves, and nobody can give you a straight answer about why?In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Emanuel, pediatric occupational therapist, board-certified lactation co ... Show More
43m 44s
Jun 10
Birth Story: A Birth Center Water Birth & Letting Her Body Lead w/Kyla & Gabe
After giving birth at 28 weeks with her first baby, Kyla knew that this pregnancy was going to look different. She was intentional about every decision: her providers, her preparation, her birth space, and her mindset going in. And when the time came, all of that work showed up i ... Show More
52m 24s
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
Jan 2024
How to Get Admitted to Labor and Delivery
Happy New Year, and welcome back to The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast! We've got a jam-packed line up for 2024, and I can't wait to continue to educate you about all things pregnancy, birth, and baby! Are you wondering how to get admitted to labor and delivery? You're certainly not a ... Show More
33 m
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
Apr 2021
6. The Birthing Hour: Push Baby Push!
It's GO TIME! On this episode we hosted the UAE's leading midwife educator and “baby whisperer" Cecile De Scally! We go through all stages of labor, what mama is feeling and experiencing, debunk common myths and so much more. This is, basically, your prenatal class all in one epi ... Show More
1h 16m