First-time mama Amanda Warnsholz shares her beautiful unmedicated birth story and it almost didn’t get to happen. Before she was even pregnant, an abnormal pap sent her down a road of procedures and a referral to a GYN oncologist. But Amanda and her husband Alex leaned into a more holistic approach, trusted the wait-and-see plan, and got the green light to ... 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
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