{"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":"From 3cm to 10cm in One Hour: Our Student Gabi’s Birth Story | 250","slug":"from-3cm-to-10cm-in-one-hour-our-student-gabi-s-birth-story-250","published_at":"2026-04-03T13:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-birth-experience-with-labor-nurse-mama-4890607/from-3cm-to-10cm-in-one-hour-our-student-gabi-s-birth-story-250","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-birth-experience-with-labor-nurse-mama-4890607","url":"https://labornursemama.com/podcast/gabi-student-birth-story","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c0ecffce-12a4-43c2-bd31-e934d94bee41.mp3","summary":"Hey mamas! I am SO excited to share this episode with you. Today I’m chatting with Gabi, one of my Calm Labor Confident Birth students who also activated her Labor Bat Signal. She’s here to tell the raw, real story of bringing her fiery little girl into the world on January 26th, 2025. Gabi went from measuring small with low fluid at 38+5, to an induction she didn’t plan for, a midwife who wanted to break her water way too early, a deceleration scare, and back-to-back contractions that had her questioning everything… to going from 2-3 cm to 10 cm in ONE HOUR and pushing her baby out in just 18 minutes (six pushes!) on hands and knees. She stayed calm and confident because she had the knowledge, the tools, the mantras ( \"You're one contraction away from meeting your baby\" ), and the support from the Labor Bat Signal when it mattered most. The toilet was her magic dilation station, she advocated like a boss, and she walked away feeling completely empowered - even when her birth map took some unexpected turns. This episode is proof that when you know your options, trust your body, and have the right support, you can handle whatever labor throws at you. Key takeaways you’ll love: Why a birth map (not a rigid plan) is everything The power of saying “no” when you know why How the toilet can be your best friend in labor Why the Labor Bat Signal is a game-changer (especially when things shift fast) Turning fear into fierce advocacy in real time If you’re pregnant and want to feel prepared, calm, and confident - no matter how your birth unfolds - this one’s for you. Gabi’s story will fire you up! Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 Gabi’s Birth Story 05:26 Labor Bat Signal 07:29 Low Fluid Diagnosis 08:55 Induction Advice 10:53 Pitocin Pressure Begins 12:21 Toilet Dilation Station 14:40 U…","meta_description":"Hey mamas! I am SO excited to share this episode with you. Today I’m chatting with Gabi, one of my Calm Labor Confident Birth students who also activated…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1566,"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/from-3cm-to-10cm-in-one-hour-our-student-gabi-s-birth-story-250/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/from-3cm-to-10cm-in-one-hour-our-student-gabi-s-birth-story-250.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}