What’s It Like To Be A Labor and Delivery Nurse?

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What’s It Like To Be A Labor and Delivery Nurse?

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Jan 18, 2021

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Jan 18, 2021

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Welcome to the Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, where we firmly believe in the power of education when it comes to giving birth! Tune in each week as we dive into pregnancy-related topics, expert interviews, and a variety of birth stories! As a reminder, anything you hear on this podcast should not be taken as medical advice, please see mommylabornurse.com/disclaimer for more info.

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EP3: Perinatal Mental Health Interview With Dr. Ream: In this episode, we dive into all things mental health! I sat down with Dr. Ashurina Ream, a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced training in perinatal mental health! We talk about a range of topics including: Postpartum Depression, Postpartum... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP29: Interview with Dr. Perez the OBGYN: High Risk Pregnancies, Genetic Screenings & More!: In this episode, my friend Marta and I went over some important topics related to OBGYN. Here are the questions we go over! 1. Let’s talk about preconception visits, are they necessary, what exactly does one entail? 2. Genetic... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP1: Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast LAUNCH-Extended Q&A!: Welcome to the Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast! Hooray! I am so excited about this podcast! Episode one of the MLN podcast is NOW LIVE! :) In this episode, I do an extended q&a session-taking questions that you guys have given me from Instagram. I dive... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP12: Kara's 31 Week Preterm Birth: In this episode, my friend Kara shares her 31 week preterm birth story and her term delivery of her 2nd baby! Kara's Birth Story My first baby, Quinn, turned my world upside down. His birth came as quite the surprise when my water broke one night at... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP2: My Birth Story!: In this episode, I dive into my full birth story! I begin by talking about the year I got pregnant, finding out I was pregnant, and my first trimester! I experienced some bleeding in my first trimester that was quite scary. After dealing with... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP6: Get Your Newborn To Sleep With Andrea!: In this episode, we dive into all things baby sleep! If you don't already know, Andrea and I are actually coming out with a BRAND NEW baby sleep program in ONE WEEK! (November 18th, 2019) We've worked super hard on this program, and we are super... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP18: Have A Better Birth After Taking Birth it Up! :): In this episode, my friend Cierra shares her traumatic birth experience with her first, and her amazing, empowered birth experience with her second after taking Birth it Up! Cierra's Birth Story: After having a traumatic 1st birth of her son, Cierra... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP15: Carly's VBAC After Having Two C-Sections!: In this episode, my friend Carly shares her VBAC experience after having two c-sections, and finding a great provider who was supportive of her wishes! Carly's Birth Story: Carly's first 2 births were 19 months apart and very similar. Healthy... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP9: Mona the Pediatrician Answers Your Most Common Newborn Questions!: In this episode, I interview my friend Dr. Mona Amin! She is a board-certified pediatrician and she will be answering some of your most common pediatric questions! This was a fabulous episode with so much great info! Here are the questions we go over!... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP4: Miscarriages, Ectopic Pregnancy, and 2 Vaginal Deliveries - Sarah’s Birth Story: In this episode, Sarah Kuhn shares her two vaginal birth stories, following her struggles with multiple losses & TWO ectopic pregnancies! Sarah's Birth Stories: Pregnancy 1: About 3 days before my due date I felt some leaking and went to the... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP7: Strap Your Baby In the Car Safely With Michelle!: In this episode, we dive into all things car seats! As you know, car seat safety so so crazy important! Here are the questions we go over! If I am just bringing my baby home from the hospital, let’s go over the basics when buckling baby... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP10: Lindsay's Two Very Different C Sections!: Lindsay's Birth Story My pregnancy with my oldest son, Wyatt, was quite eventful. My pregnancy started out normal and uneventful but I developed Shingles in my 2nd trimester. I have Crohn's disease and take a strong immunsuppresive medication and was... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP17: How to Have An Easier Labor! - Interview with Gail Tully from Spinning Babies®: Sign up for my email list below, to receive updates on my prenatal courses! In this episode, I interview my friend Gail, the founder of Spinning Babies®! Here are the questions we go over! 1. How did you start Spinning Babies? 2. Ample fetal... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP8: A Vaginal/Breech Twin Delivery with Emmie!: Listen above to Emmie's vaginal, twin birth story! by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP11 : Jeanice Talks To Us About Pelvic Floor Sexual Health!: In this episode, I interview my friend Jeanice all about pelvic floor sexual health! Here are the questions we go over! Ok, so what exactly happens during pregnancy, and during delivery, to disrupt sexual health? Let’s start talking about... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP 13: Answering Your Questions About C-Sections!: In this episode, I do an extended q&a session-taking questions that you guys have given me about c-sections! Here are the questions we go over! What are some reasons why a c-section is warranted? What can I expect when I go the hospital for my... by Mommy Labor Nurse
37 min listen
EP14: Twins with Mama Doctor Jones!: In this episode, I interview my friend Danielle all about twins, and she shares her personal experience with having twins! Here are the questions we go over! 1. What are some of the main differences between a twin pregnancy and a singleton... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP16 : Common Questions About Breastfeeding! - Part 1 by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP5 : Everything from Red Raspberry Tea, Turning a Breech Baby, Round Ligament Pain & More!: In this episode, I do an extended q&a session-taking questions that you guys have given me from Instagram! I dive much deeper into these answers-and spend a lot longer than a 15 second Instagram story answering each one! Here are the questions I... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP42: Preeclampsia, Vacuum Extractions, and Inductions: Ashley’s 3 VERY Different Birth Stories!: In this episode, my friend Ashley talks to us about her three very different birth experiences, ranging from a c-section to VBAC to a traumatic birth. She has also experienced preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, and IUGR. Ashley's Bio Ashley... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP21: Sienna’s Vaginal Breech Birth!: In this episode, my friend Sienna shares her crazy vaginal breech birth and postpartum experience! Sienna's Birth Story: Phew! How am I going to summarize this? I had a very healthy pregnancy with very normal (annoying) pregnancy symptoms. Morning... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP27: Meagan’s Long Induction with a 4th Degree Tear: In this episode, my friend Meaghan shares her induction experience followed by an agonizing 4th degree vaginal tear! Meaghan's Birth Story: Pre-pregnancy I was diagnosed with Chrohn’s disease and PCOS. Finding out I was pregnant was a huge... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP38: Gail Tully from Spinning Babies Talks Inductions, VBACS, Belly Mapping & More!: In this episode, my friend Gail, the founder of Spinning Babies®, comes back a second time to talk inductions, VBACs, belly mapping, and more! Here are the questions we go over! Inductions are becoming more and more the common thing (at least... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP 20: Liesel Answers Your Most Common Breastfeeding Questions - Part 2: In this episode, I do an extended q&a session-taking questions that you guys have given me about breastfeeding - part 2! Here are the questions we go over! How long should my baby nurse at each feeding? How do I know if baby is finished? How do I... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP25: Common Nutritional Needs During Pregnancy: In this episode, I interview my friend Lisa, the founder of Bumpin Blends, about common nutritional needs during pregnancy! Here are the topics we go over: -Iron deficiency -PICA -DASH diet for... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP51: From Birth To Baby’s First Birthday…Let’s Talk About Milestones!: In this episode, I interview my friend KC all about KC's Bio: KC is a pediatric physical therapist, specializing in motor development of children 0-3 years of age. She has been working in the physical therapy field with children for just under a... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP34: Have a Question About Breastfeeding? Liesel Interviews a Lactation Expert!: In this episode, I interview my friend Sandy, a lactation consultant, and we answer all of your breastfeeding questions! Here are the questions we go over! -Standard symptoms that moms will feel once they initially start to breastfeed - nipple... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP22: Let’s Talk About Postpartum Depression: In this episode, my friend Mallory shares her experience with postpartum depression and later I do a Q&A answering your questions about it. Here are the questions I go over in the Q&A! What should I do if I need help? What are some of the... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP57: Kelsey’s Two Very Different Birth Stories And Lactation Struggles!: In this episode, Kelsey shares her two very different birth stories with her son and daughter, the second being a healing experience after the trauma from her first. Kelsey's Bio: Kelsey Fay is a 27 year old stay at home mother of 2. She and her... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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EP32: Pregnancy Cravings, Nutrition, Morning Sickness, & More!: In this episode, I interview my friend Ryann all about pregnancy nutrition and other factors that relate such as cravings, morning sickness, prenatal vitamins, and more! Here are the questions we go over! -When should we start thinking about... by Mommy Labor Nurse
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