This episode, with two nurse mamas, navigates through birth trauma while providing tips to have a more positive birth experience. Introducing Mama Nurse Tina, mom of four, and a labor and delivery nurse since 2012 having worked as ER nurse before then. Tina started her social media platform as a way to empower women in childbirth education, help them feel knowledgable in their pregnancy and able to advocate for themselves when they bring their brand new baby into the world. Trish and Tina share their extensive experiences and insights from their careers in nursing, focusing on the importance of communication between healthcare providers and mothers-to-be to minimize birth trauma. They emphasize the power of education, preparation, and the right to advocate for oneself during childbirth. The conversation also touches on their personal journeys and challenges within the healthcare system and the significant impact of positive patient-provider interactions on childbirth experiences.00:57 Introducing Mama Nurse Tina03:15 Tina's Story: From Emergency Nursing to Labor and Delivery07:43 Navigating Birth Trauma: Insights and Strategies12:58 Empowering Birth Experiences: Communication and Advocacy20:21 The Impact of Nurse-Patient Connection21:13 Educating for Empowerment: The Power of Knowledge22:51 The Emotional Weight of Birth Experiences24:46 Enhancing Birth Experiences Through Mindfulness26:59 Addressing Birth Trauma and Healthcare Inequalities31:20 Closing Thoughts and How to ConnectConnect with Mama Nurse Tina:Tiktok @mama_nurse_tinaInstagram @mama_nurse_tinaFacebook Mama Nurse TinaYoutube Mama Nurse TinaResources: Join our 5 Days to A Fearless Birth Experience and watch 5 Online Birth Classes FOR FREE!!Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist BundleConnect w/ Trish: On InstagramOn FacebookOn YouTubeOn Pinterest On TikTokFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then