The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama

Trish shares a deeply personal and shocking account of a recent doctor's appointment for her 37-week pregnant daughter. Despite being a highly experienced labor and delivery nurse, she found herself shaken by the fear-inducing tactics used by the doctor to push for an induction at 39 weeks, with a beautifully healthy baby and mama. Trish discusses the importance of making informed medical decisions based on knowledge rather than fear, explaining how to navigate these critical conversations with healthcare providers. She emphasizes the power of asking questions, seeking second opinions, and trusting one's maternal instincts.
Helpful Timestamps:
00:00 A Shocking Doctor's Visit
00:47 SThe Appointment
02:13 The Doctor's Alarming Recommendation
03:20 The Emotional Impact and Professional Insight
04:45 Questioning Medical Advice
10:21 Empowering Decisions and Final Thoughts

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In this heartfelt finale of the Postpartum Unpacked series on The Birth Experience Podcast, Trish reassures new mamas that perfection isn't required to be a great mom. Drawing from her experience raising seven children, she emphasizes that confidence comes from trusting your growth, learning from mistakes, and evolving through reflection and new wisdom. Trish shares how postpartum transforms your identity, inviting you to embrace change without shame or fear, and reminds listeners that they're uniquely chosen and equipped for their baby - any gaps in knowledge are simply opportunities to seek support and keep growing. This isn’t the “end of who you were” but rather the beginning of who you’re becoming!
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Trish highlights the vital role of community in navigating motherhood, whether through groups like the Calm Mama Society or local connections. She encourages mamas to build their village and move forward at their own pace. If you loved this series and the podcast, please leave a comment or review sharing your biggest struggles to inspire future episodes. Head over to our back catalog of episodes and tune into new ones every Friday! We appreciate and love you all!
Helpful Timestamps:
01:07 The Journey Through Postpartum
01:36 Confidence in Motherhood
03:57 The Importance of Community
05:13 Final Thoughts

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Over 15k mamas have used our classes to prepare for a birth that they love 🤍
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For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Trish welcomes Dr. Courtney Johnson, a pelvic floor physical therapist specializing in women's health for female athletes and active moms. Together, they challenge the outdated advice of relying solely on Kegels, explaining why tight pelvic floors aren't necessarily strong and can contribute to issues like leakage, prolapse, and pain, while debunking the normalization of postpartum symptoms as "just part of being a mom." Dr. Courtney advocates for a holistic approach to recovery, emphasizing the role of factors such as stress, sleep, sunshine, breathing techniques, pressure management, lifestyle habits, and even loose clothing in supporting pelvic floor health and the broader core system. Don't miss this empowering conversation aimed at helping mamas reclaim their body and mind after childbirth.
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More from Dr. Courtney Johnson:
Tune into her podcast: The Female Blueprint
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Subscribe to her YouTube Channel: Dr. Courtney Johnson
Helpful Timestamps:
01:55 The Misconceptions of Pelvic Floor Health
03:06 Beyond Kegels: A Holistic Approach to Healing
05:12 The Importance of Proper Diagnosis and Treatment
06:41 Why Kegels Aren't Always the Answer
08:18 The Bigger Picture: Integrating Pelvic Floor Health with Overall Well-being
10:18 The Need for Updated Knowledge and Referrals
13:38 Effective Pelvic Floor Exercises
16:59 Understanding Pressure Management
20:45 Healing Past Trauma
24:17 Empowering Women's Health

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🎧 Includes birth meditations and prayers.
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In this heartfelt episode, I, Trish, your trusted labor and delivery nurse and mom of seven, unpacks the complex emotions and realities new parents face after having a baby. She shares personal experiences and professional insights, revealing why relationships feel strained postpartum and how it's rooted in biology and differing realities. You'll learn essential strategies to bridge the gap, manage resentment, and communicate effectively with your partner. Plus, hear transformative stories from women who've navigated these challenging times, and discover how to create a team agreement and schedule check-ins to keep your relationship strong. Remember, mama, you're not alone - let's get through this together.
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Helpful Timestamps:
02:11 Understanding the Postpartum Relationship Strain
03:16 The Biological Shift: Why You Feel Different
06:47 Bridging the Gap: Communication is Key
07:56 Accepting Imperfect Help
09:42 Recognizing Each Other's Efforts
11:56 A Conversation That Changed Everything
14:42 Creating a Team Agreement
17:16 Finding Your New Normal
18:45 Support and Resources

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/ Trish:
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On YouTube
For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

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.
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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
Join The Calm Labor Confident Birth Course
Connect w/ Trish:
On Instagram
On YouTube
For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services