Relaxation might sound like the boring part of birth prep, but it’s actually the secret weapon nobody takes seriously until they’re mid-contraction wishing they’d practiced. 😅 In this episode I walk you through the exact relaxation practice I did with my own husband before my babies, step by step, so you can literally start tonight. We get into why relaxa ... Show More
Oct 15
Birth Story: Unmedicated, Spiritual, and Supportive Hospital Birth with Justina & Kace Knowles
I shared this incredible birth story back in 2022, and it’s one that has stayed in my heart because of how much faith carried this couple through.Justina and Kace are proof that when you prepare your mind and your heart alongside your body, everything just feels different.If you ... Show More
40m 53s
Oct 7
Why "At Least You Have a Healthy Baby" Isn't Enough with Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
Your birth doesn't have to look dramatic from the outside for it to have affected you deeply.You can have a "textbook" birth and healthy baby and still walk away replaying it at 2am, feeling like something wasn't right, like nobody was really listening to you.And if that's you, y ... Show More
49 m
Sep 30
Birth Story: Unmedicated, Hospital Birth with Sally Steffy
Some stories are too tender and too good to leave sitting in the archives, and Sally's is one of them. Sally shares her unmedicated hospital birth, and she does it gracefully, while her sweet grandpa had passed away just days before she went into labor. Her story is a powerful pi ... Show More
44m 26s
Aug 2025
Third Trimester FAQ: What's Normal, What's Not, and How to Prepare
This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, we're diving into a Q&A episode all about the third trimester! These questions came straight from you on Instagram, and I'm so excited to dig into them with more detail than I can fit in a story slide. The third trimester can be a wild ... Show More
27m 51s
Oct 2021
Ep 6 - Weeks 14-16 of your pregnancy
Obstetrician Jess McMicking & I discuss topics such as what beauty treatments are safe in pregnancy, placenta previa, heart palpitations, UTI symptoms, how your baby is doing at 14-16 weeks of pregnancy and more.You can purchase & download the full 40 week series (which includes ... Show More
24m 38s
Oct 2021
Ep 7 - Weeks 16-18 of your pregnancy
Midwife Issy Bourton joins me on this episode to discuss what to expect at your 16 week midwife appointment, the best time to tell your employer that you’re pregnant, physiotherapy & pregnancy symptoms such as sciatica, pelvic girdle pain, increased blood flow & much more. You ca ... Show More
26m 14s
Jan 2021
Body Image & Weight Gain During Pregnancy
This week, Heidi and Emma are covering your biggest questions about body image and weight gain during pregnancy. From the temporary and permanent changes, to keeping yourself and your pregnancy healthy as you and your baby grow, to how to love your pregnant body—this is a real co ... Show More
21m 43s