{"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":"You Asked, I Answered: Pregnancy and Postpartum Questions Your Doctor Is Too Busy To Answer | 249","slug":"you-asked-i-answered-pregnancy-and-postpartum-questions-your-doctor-is-too-busy-to-answer-249","published_at":"2026-03-27T13:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-birth-experience-with-labor-nurse-mama-4890607/you-asked-i-answered-pregnancy-and-postpartum-questions-your-doctor-is-too-busy-to-answer-249","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-birth-experience-with-labor-nurse-mama-4890607","url":"https://labornursemama.com/podcast/pregnancy-and-postpartum-questions-your-doctor-is-too-busy-to-answer","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6326e07f-1198-433b-a25e-11f73ee348cb.mp3","summary":"This week I grabbed the most common questions you sent me over on Instagram from my 418k followers and answered them the way your bestie labor nurse would - honest, no fluff, and zero fear-mongering. I’m answering: Is that sharp bump pain in the early second trimester normal? (And when to actually call your provider) The 4-1-2 rule for heading to the hospital with your first baby (and why it’s different for your second) How long postpartum bleeding really lasts + the red-flag signs you can’t ignore The truth about the 24-hour water-breaking rule (it’s not the automatic emergency most hospitals make it sound like) Postpartum night sweats, when your milk actually comes in, and why those night sweats hit so hard Big baby at 39 weeks - do you have to induce or schedule a C-section? (Spoiler: I’ve got strong feelings on this one) Tips for flipping a breech baby, scar pain in pregnancy, Pitocin realities, and so much more If you’ve ever been up at 2 a.m. Googling your questions while pregnant, this episode is your calm in the chaos. Knowledge flips fear into power, mama - and that’s exactly what we’re doing today. Whether you’re prepping for birth or deep in the postpartum trenches, you’ll walk away feeling seen, informed, and way more confident. More from this episode: Listen to Episode 217: Your Essential Second Trimester Checklist for a Smoother Birth Experience | 217 Calm Labor Confident Birth Course Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 Answering Your Top Questions 01:43 Second Trimester Bump Pain 02:24 Postpartum Bleeding Timeline 03:00 When To Go To Hospital 04:30 Water Break 24 Hour Rule 05:12 Fear Of Giving Birth 05:51 TDAP And Whooping Cough 06:21 Flipping A Breech Baby 07:19 C Section Scar Pain 07:59 Postpartum Night Sweats 08:16 When Milk Comes In 09:02 What Contractions Fee…","meta_description":"This week I grabbed the most common questions you sent me over on Instagram from my 418k followers and answered them the way your bestie labor nurse would…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":844,"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/you-asked-i-answered-pregnancy-and-postpartum-questions-your-doctor-is-too-busy-to-answer-249/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/you-asked-i-answered-pregnancy-and-postpartum-questions-your-doctor-is-too-busy-to-answer-249.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}