{"podcast":{"title":"The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama","slug":"the-birth-experience-with-labor-nurse-mama-4890607","podcast_index_feed_id":4890607,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-birth-experience/","website_url":"https://labornursemama.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6f06442e-361c-4b4f-a748-90a2b7b87e4d/Jh28BIpLpQ8blrG_554pTW-v.jpg","author":"Trish Ware, RN","episode_count":265,"summary":"How do I actually push during labor? Should I get an epidural? Why is breastfeeding so hard? What exactly is Pitocin, and how much will induce labor? Is there a secret to having a successful VBAC? What happens if I poop during labor *shudder*? And oh yeah, how do I take care of a newborn? I know you’ve got a ton of questions and fears when it comes to giving birth. How? Because I’ve delivered thousands of babies as a labor nurse! I’ve seen it all...and as @labor.nurse.mama on IG, I’ve helped mamas all over the world stand up to their fears and walk into the labor room with confidence. The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama is here to guide you through every step of your pregnancy, labor, and delivery. I’ll show you how to embrace your inner feminine wisdom and teach you to feel totally comfortable owning the labor room. Your body was made to deliver this baby, mama...let’s face all those fears and doubts and answer those nagging questions — so you can be ready for the most important day of your life!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-11T00:17:25.597594+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-birth-experience-with-labor-nurse-mama-4890607"},"episode":{"title":"900 Births as a Doula: What Every Mama Needs to Know Before Hiring Support | 242","slug":"900-births-as-a-doula-what-every-mama-needs-to-know-before-hiring-support-242","published_at":"2026-02-06T13:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-birth-experience-with-labor-nurse-mama-4890607/900-births-as-a-doula-what-every-mama-needs-to-know-before-hiring-support-242","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-birth-experience-with-labor-nurse-mama-4890607","url":"https://labornursemama.com/podcast/900-births-as-a-doula-with-sarah-osborne","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7b4aed2c-3c48-40da-827c-3f6b2c290744.mp3","summary":"Trish sits down with one of her favorite doulas - Sarah Osborne, doula, doula mentor, mama of three, and the real-deal with 17 years and over 900 births attended. Sarah went from a thriving solo practice to building a doula collective in the Pacific Northwest, and she’s spilling all the tea on what actually matters when you’re hiring support for your birth. You’re going to hear why the “Google checklist” of doula questions is kinda useless, how to spot the vibe you really want (yes, you should feel like you could be friends with her - and not care if she sees you naked and pooping), and why Sarah says you can’t say “never” in birth. She shares her own three very different birth stories, one of her favorite births she’s attended, and the powerful reminder that interventions have their place - and sometimes they’re exactly what you need. This conversation is packed with wisdom, zero judgment, and the kind of real talk that leaves you feeling empowered instead of overwhelmed. Whether you’re a pregnant mama trying to build your birth team or a birth worker who wants to do this work with integrity, hit play. You’re going to walk away smarter, calmer, and even more fired up about birth. More from Sarah Osborne, CD(DONA): Checkout https://theexpertdoula.com/skills-lab Connect with Sarah on Instagram: @the.expert.doula + @thebirthcollectivepnw Visit TheExpertDoula.com Visit TheBirthCollectivePNW.com Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome Sarah 00:36 Sarah's Doula Journey 02:09 Sarah's Birth Stories 05:16 Choosing the Right Doula 12:31 Memorable Birth Experiences 15:06 The Role of Positioning in Pregnancy 17:26 The Importance of Medical Interventions 23:11 Respecting Personal Choices in Birth 27:04 Doula Mentorship and Community Join The Calm Labor Birth Bundle - everything you need…","meta_description":"Trish sits down with one of her favorite doulas - Sarah Osborne, doula, doula mentor, mama of three, and the real-deal with 17 years and over 900 births a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1884,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-birth-experience-with-labor-nurse-mama-4890607/episodes/900-births-as-a-doula-what-every-mama-needs-to-know-before-hiring-support-242/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-birth-experience-with-labor-nurse-mama-4890607/900-births-as-a-doula-what-every-mama-needs-to-know-before-hiring-support-242.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}