{"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":"Birth Centers, Birth Tubs, and Fish Scoops: Calm Labor Confident Birth Student Laura Reinhardt | 235","slug":"birth-centers-birth-tubs-and-fish-scoops-calm-labor-confident-birth-student-laura-reinhardt-235","published_at":"2026-01-02T13:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-birth-experience-with-labor-nurse-mama-4890607/birth-centers-birth-tubs-and-fish-scoops-calm-labor-confident-birth-student-laura-reinhardt-235","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-birth-experience-with-labor-nurse-mama-4890607","url":"https://labornursemama.com/podcast/student-birth-story-laura-reinhardt","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/083e9e89-7d7e-445e-b3ec-4053dde0ce22.mp3","summary":"Join me, as I talk with one of my Calm Labor Confident Birth Class students, Laura. Laura's birth story is definitely best friend squad goals! Laura's bestie (who's studying to become a birth doula) was with her during it all - to cheer her on, and to help her through the intense moments. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! In this episode, she shares her journey to a positive, unmedicated vaginal delivery of a healthy baby boy! She tells us all about laboring at home and delivering in a birth center. She also shared how our birth course helped her have an empowered birth experience. Laura gets real with us and shares the nitty-gritty details of what a water birth includes. You won't hear this anywhere else. Plot twist: her best friend/Doula was the one who actually told her about Labor Nurse Mama and encouraged her to join one of the meet-and-greets we have. Helpful Timestamps: 01:40 Pregnancy Journey and Joining the Birth Course 03:04 Preparing for Birth and Community Support 10:32 Labor Begins: Early Signs and Home Labor 14:36 Transition to Birth Center and Water Birth 22:41 Pain Management and Labor Experience 24:07 The Role of the Partner 25:26 Catching the Baby 28:11 Post-Delivery Procedures 31:27 Returning Home with the Newborn 37:42 Reflections on the Birth Experience Join the #1 Birth Course for Confident Birth! Over 15,000 women have used our classes to prepare for birth with the knowledge and tools provided by a Labor Nurse. 💻 Self-paced and lifetime access 👩🏻‍⚕️ Perfect for all births- hospital, birth center, or home! 🎧 Includes birth meditations and prayers. 🌍 Women all over the world have loved our classes. ✅ Start now Join The Birthpod ™ course Jo…","meta_description":"Join me, as I talk with one of my Calm Labor Confident Birth Class students, Laura. Laura's birth story is definitely best friend squad goals! 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