{"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":"My First Birth Story: His Birth Changed Everything (Not How You Think) | 233","slug":"my-first-birth-story-his-birth-changed-everything-not-how-you-think-233","published_at":"2025-12-26T13:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-birth-experience-with-labor-nurse-mama-4890607/my-first-birth-story-his-birth-changed-everything-not-how-you-think-233","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-birth-experience-with-labor-nurse-mama-4890607","url":"https://labornursemama.com/podcast/my-first-birth-story","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/352794f2-6545-4bf3-87b8-820d891585bf.mp3","summary":"In today’s episode, Trish shares her very first birth story - the birth of her son, Ian, when she was just 17. She’s diving into the naive teenage years, her surprise pregnancy, and the incredible experience of giving birth that laid the foundation for her career as a labor and delivery nurse and sparked her passion for birth advocacy. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish takes you through the details, from finding out she was pregnant, to the struggles and joy of pregnancy, to Ian's dramatic birth. This unscripted, heartfelt retelling is a journey back in time and an insight into why Trish does what she does today at Labor Nurse Mama - with a special shout out to HER labor and delivery nurse that made a huge difference in her birth experience. This episode is a raw, honest look at her early days of motherhood and the pivotal moments that drove her mission to change the birth culture, one birth at a time. More from this episode: Does the Midwives Brew Recipe Induce Labor at Home? Read our Top Insider Tips Helpful Timestamps: 01:15 Early Pregnancy and Family Reactions 03:44 Pregnancy Challenges and Castor Oil Experiment 07:13 Labor and Delivery Experience 11:32 Reflections and Advocacy 12:46 Conclusion and Call to Action 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 Join The Calm Labor Confident Birth Course Connect w/…","meta_description":"In today’s episode, Trish shares her very first birth story - the birth of her son, Ian, when she was just 17. She’s diving into the naive teenage years,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":825,"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/my-first-birth-story-his-birth-changed-everything-not-how-you-think-233/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/my-first-birth-story-his-birth-changed-everything-not-how-you-think-233.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}