Welcome to the Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, where we firmly believe in the power of education when it comes to giving birth! Tune in each week as we dive into pregnancy-related topics, expert interviews, and a variety of birth stories!
As a reminder, anything you hear on this podcast should not be taken as medical advice, please see mommylabornurse.com/disclaimer for more info.
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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 Based on 96 reviews
e.water
5 out of 5 stars
Love! Very helpful!
Feeling much more confident about child birth. Love listening to stories and the informational episodes are great too.
lauren.lane05
5 out of 5 stars
Very helpful
I love hearing about different types of births, what to expect, and how to advocate for yourself. So helpful!
seb0819
5 out of 5 stars
The BEST
This is by far my favorite pregnancy/birth podcast to listen to. There’s always lots of great information, and it always eases my mind so much as a first time mom. Definitely a must listen if you are expecting, TTC, etc.
kealohilani K.
5 out of 5 stars
Informational
I love listening in on this podcast! It’s so informational and relatable on so many topics. I’d definitely recommend this podcast to all mothers and soon to be mothers.
cLeArY<3
5 out of 5 stars
LOVE!
I love this podcast and Liesel is just the sweetest! I found the podcast because of my interest in becoming an L&D nurse, so naturally birth stories interest me. I have learned so much from Liesel and the strong mother’s who share their stories. Cannot recommend enough!
jewels_santana
5 out of 5 stars
Liesel rocks!!!
This is the best podcast for all things birthing, postpartum and mom related! I am always telling my newly prego friends about her along with her Instagram. She is SO informative and presents in an easy to follow non-judgmental way. Thanks Liesel for putting me at ease and educating me on things I didn’t know I needed to know.
LDBAUMANN15
5 out of 5 stars
Love MLN
She is so informative with her information, and presents the information in a way that is easy to understand. Really cares about her listeners in wanting them to be educated about their future births, postpartum, and all the things new moms worry about! Thanks Liesel
krandolph4
5 out of 5 stars
LOVE 💙💙
I have been listening to this podcast ever since I found out I was pregnant. This podcast is EXACTLY what you need if you’re a first time mom and have NO IDEA what you’re doing. She makes everything so easy to understand without making anything feel overwhelming. I also HIGHLY suggest buying one of her birthing courses. I feel so much more prepared for birth because of the Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast!!
Ally7415
5 out of 5 stars
The best
Liesel is the best!! I learned so much from her labor & delivery course, so i knew I’d love the podcast too. She’s single-handedly made me so much less afraid to birth a watermelon!
Wasterlain Paints
5 out of 5 stars
Informative and fun!
I’m really glad I found this podcast. It has information that is actually useful and not totally boring like more of the other pregnancy info and podcasts out there. I’m 38 weeks pregnant and have been bingeing it :)
hbjelobrk
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite pregnancy podcast!
I have listened to many pregnancy podcasts, but Mommy Labor Nurse is my absolute favorite. In fact, it has everything you are looking for in a podcast- birth stories, interviews with a variety of professionals, and many educational episodes where Leisel covers all things pregnancy and birth! Leisel’s voice and delivery makes listening to the episodes so fun and engaging. I love the wide variety of content. My favorite episodes are birth stories and Leisel Q &A’s - she states she rambles, but I find her rambles so educational! I plan on taking her Birth It Up birth classes and feel so confident going into birth!
HNSoutn
5 out of 5 stars
So helpful and fun to listen to!
I listen to a variety of different podcasts and literally never write reviews, but this one deserves one. After finding out I was expecting, I found the MLN podcast and have found it so helpful. I have gained so much more insight and resources that have really put me at ease while expecting my first little one. Give it a listen!
Mrs. Claire U
5 out of 5 stars
Feeling Informed and Confident!
Thank you Liesel for this amazing and incredibly informative resource! I have been bingeing all the episodes since I discovered this podcast about a month ago. I’m currently 33 weeks and I look forward to listening to your show, because you are so calm, easy to listen to, entertaining, and super helpful! You talk about things that no one else will and, especially as a first time mama, I appreciate that! I seriously cannot thank you enough for creating this invaluable resource and sharing your passion with me and so many other mamas! Keep doing what you love!
BrigtherDays
5 out of 5 stars
Recommending to all my friends
I have listened to EVERY SINGLE EPISODE and I look forward to the new one each week. Super informative with research backed information. So many topics and so much to learn but through this podcast you can digest it in bite size chunks without being overwhelmed. Thank you for keeping this podcast going and educating everyone from who is TTC to post-partum and everything in between!
kmbrockybl
5 out of 5 stars
Love love love
First time mom here and this podcast has been a dream with answering my questions! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
TheMiraculousAi-chan
5 out of 5 stars
Refreshing and sooooo informative!
Love this podcast. Easy to digest information delivered with such a friendly voice and presence. Definitely recommend to all expectant moms and those that love them.
funner runner 07
5 out of 5 stars
Teenager
I am a teen and I am going into l&d nursing, so informative and interesting!! I love listening!
Hay_Hay329..
5 out of 5 stars
Knowledge is power!
With my first pregnancy, I thought I could “wing” the contractions…. I quickly figured out that I should have taken a birth course! The second time around, I listened to this podcast and was way more prepared! Thank you!!!
ffshhikd
5 out of 5 stars
Great information!
I so much appreciate the information the you share! During my pregnancy I was always looking responses for my questions and always found some answers or guidance with you. Today I was struggling with pumping and here you are with a great show about it.
Cassieblonka
5 out of 5 stars
💕
I love listening to mommy labor nurse! Now through two pregnancies!
TiffanyLaurenn
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast!
Lots of great information! Easy to listen to. Informative.
ade92
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful!
Such a great, informative podcast! Helped me prepare for pregnancy, birth, and beyond!
anne Spry
5 out of 5 stars
MLN
Love love love her Instagram!! Soo much information! Highly recommend!
Stardust441
5 out of 5 stars
Informative without fear
I really like the MLN podcast. It gives great birth and prenatal information without fear mongering.
Sasha Kobe
5 out of 5 stars
Liesel is an amazing support to moms
Such an easy podcast to listen to. Great topics, meaningful conversations, easy to apply to daily life, and motivational. Liesel has a positive personality and great attitude when she approached all these different topics. She does a great job to help prepare families for labor delivery and postpartum. She explains things clearly and gives choices. I feel more informed and ready every time I listen to her.
savagecomix
5 out of 5 stars
Informative and fun
I love the MLN podcast, IG page and the Birth It Up videos!
Jess Peardon
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast!
I am pregnant with my first child and this podcast and her Instagram page have really helped put my mind at ease and provided me with the information I need during pregnancy. I also love her positive energy!
~JLCE
5 out of 5 stars
Prepping for Trying
My husband and I are thinking about trying for our first baby at the end of the year or early next year. Maternity planning, physiology, and care were topics I was never exposed to, so I’ve spent the past year or so listening to maternity podcasts. Mommy Labor Nurse really increased my education and exposed me to so many resources. There are a lot of opinions when it comes to pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding, so I appreciate that Liesel offers options and describes them unbiasedly. Thank you, Liesel, for your hard work.
ShellyRoseeeeeee
5 out of 5 stars
Lovely & Informative
Liesel does a fantastic job explaining what the episodes will entail, what you as the listener may get, and how it can help you whether you have children or not. She has such wonderful guests on who she clearly and appropriately promotes, as well. I’ve seen many reviews that Liesel “talks too much”, but I think if you understand how a podcast/show goes is the host that leads, so it is perfectly acceptable for Liesel to pitch in her thoughts and steer the conversation in the way it should go as it is her own podcast. For instance call if you went to the podcasts of her featured guests, you would find that to be the same, otherwise it becomes the guests show and Liesel wouldn’t be needed. All in all, a fine balance is always necessary! Thank you for all of the information, Liesel, it is so appreciated!!
Jen @ GoDiaperFree
5 out of 5 stars
GREAT info, fun discussions!
I love how listening to this podcast feels like listening to friends, (but with GREAT info!). I appreciate Liesel's kind, practical take on things. She's honest, fun and very educated on lots of subjects. Thanks for not only helping moms get some great info, but making it relatable as well!
os0526
5 out of 5 stars
Aspiring L&D Nurse
I do not plan/expect to be pregnant in the near future, but I am an aspiring L&D nurse and I love learning anything about pregnancy/birth/postpartum. Liesel rules and she has great guests.
jane194
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
Found MLN on Instagram and got a kick out of her funny pregnancy reels, but this podcast is so helpful at breaking down sometimes complicated birth topics in a way that makes you feel informed and confident!
newmomtoo
5 out of 5 stars
Good but let the guest speak
The potty training episode: I would’ve loved to hear more from the guest than the host. For almost every sentence the guest says, the host says “yeah” or some response and I think that interrupts the flow.
kbates5678
5 out of 5 stars
Great for every body!
I’ve followed Mommy Labor Nurse on Instagram since even before I was pregnant, but I didn’t discover the podcast until my baby was about 7 months old… now I’ve listened to almost every episode. I truly see Liesel just being herself as much as she can, which I find relatable and reliable! I don’t think I could listen if it was just “perfection”. I also love, love, love the different perspectives on so many topics, especially how unbiased MLN aims to be. Liesel’s entire goal is education! Like I said, I’ve listened to almost every episode, and not every topic is applicable to my life, but they are always educating me and opening my mind to new perspectives and ideas - which is always the goal! I can’t wait to see how MLN empowers me in my future pregnancies and births :)
Jelly & Jam
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent podcast for parents
As a health professional, I endorse this easy-to-listen to podcast. It is excellent information shared in a consumable and understandable way. Liesel Teen is a labor nurse and mother who is giving educational information to new parents. Please take time to listen.
jennaleigh13
5 out of 5 stars
Easing Momma Minds
I found MLN when I was pregnant with my very first baby girl in 2019. Liesel and team share so much useful information I felt very informed about the entire process. I took her medicated birthing class online (during Covid) and my husband and I felt like we were extremely prepared and had the tools to help with birth. I still follow her podcast and Instagram because I love learning! Thank you to the entire MLN team for sharing and helping navigate all of the things related to pregnancy and birth 💕
raeigen
5 out of 5 stars
Love love love
I love this show for all stages of pregnancy, l&d, and postpartum!
fat mom.2
5 out of 5 stars
3rd time mama still finding this so helpful!
I’m in the 3rd tri with my 3rd baby and even though I’ve given birth twice already, still finding this podcast interesting & helpful as I gear up for labor # 3 and postpartum.
LCLCLC750
5 out of 5 stars
Great information!!
This is the perfect podcast paired with the course she offers… I think the course is 100% necessary and this is great supplemental information!
Ann1490
5 out of 5 stars
So encouraging!
I’ve given birth twice already, but still find this show so empowering and helpful as I prepare for my third. The host has so much kindness in what she says and how she says it!
jshdls
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing info
Liesel is great to listen to. It’s like listening to a friend tell you what’s going on and what to expect. Definitely made me feel more prepared and less anxious for delivering my first baby!
Mehor02
5 out of 5 stars
Love MLN!
Lisel is so knowledgeable in the way she explains information on topics! She also has a great personality and you can definitely tell she loves her job! Highly recommend her podcasts and all things MLN! Thank you Lisel for sharing your knowledge!!
k.boh.23
5 out of 5 stars
Such a great podcast!
If you are pregnant or already a mamma- this is the podcast for you. There’s such a diverse list of topics and all of them are so informative! Leisel does a great job of giving evidence based information that is up to date but it feels like it’s coming from your BFF who happens to be an L&D nurse. Highly recommend!
ghyffvhjimm
1 out of 5 stars
Covid episode was terrible
Typically love this podcast however this episode was terrible. When asked what preventative steps that could be taken Her advice was basically write down your wishes for baby when your on a ventilator. I’m sure being an MD she had more valuable information to provide like how to improve immune system or increasing your vit d level etc, Also I would love to see the evidence/science on her statement regarding natural immunity not being as good as vaccine immunity. Also it has been well documented that vaccinated people are getting covid so to only allow vaccinated people around your baby didn’t seem like helpful advice, should they wear masks? Not hold baby? Wait til baby is a certain age? Nothing other than get vaccinated was offered. All this episode did was push the vaccine and was very unhelpful for people who have decided not to.
erinbusbee
4 out of 5 stars
Great content, delivery could be better
I really like this podcast for the variety of content and guests brought on. Liesel is also approachable and appears to be nonjudgmental. It could be much better if she would have more clear thoughts when she asks her questions, she tends to ramble. She will often repeat herself and speak in run on sentences, and not every question answered by a guest needs a reply back, it’s okay to move to the next question. She also says “you guys” and “well cool” which us a bit less polished than I am used to with other podcasts. Maybe it’s because I’m in the business world and give presentations often. I would recommend that she also gets to the point faster in the beginning- today’s episode with feeding littles took 19 minutes to get into the meat of the episode, baby led weening. She also asks personal questions which are fine, but maybe start with FAQs from her audience. Overall, really great content but delivery could be polished a bit more.
hotpinkpina
5 out of 5 stars
Education on pregnancy and babies made fun
It’s like having a conversation with a friend that also happens to be a labor and delivery nurse. She is well-informed, well-rounded, and realistic. Her conversations with her guests are fun and probably of interest to new parents, people trying to conceive, adopt a new baby, etc. I’m having my second and I’m learning new things all the time from her podcasts.
Laurenmmh
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic podcast!
Fantastic info and helpful stories. I’m not a mom or TTC yet but prepping for that stage of life, and caring for other new babes and moms in my life. Love the info shared here.
crk141567889907372
5 out of 5 stars
The best!
This was the first podcast I found when I was pregnant and oh my heavens it’s the absolute best! I couldn’t have stumbled across a better podcast to help guide me through my first pregnancy! Liesel is such fun, always has interesting episodes and continues to educate you on every level. Not to mention her Instagram is amazing. Her podcast has made me want to switch into L&D as an RN, I’m hooked! I also used her birth it up course for labor prep and I cannot recommend it enough! You will love following her and listening along!!
mnc820
5 out of 5 stars
Helpful in all aspects!
I’m going into my second labor and listening to Liesels podcast has me going in more knowledgeable and prepared than I was for my first and also has helped me understand my first experience much better! So thankful for more unbiased education being put out on this topic!
McClelland17
5 out of 5 stars
LOVE
absolutely love this! 😍 so informational!
Jevick26
5 out of 5 stars
So comprehensive!
I have been following MLN since before I got pregnant and now am 33 weeks preggo and taking her epidural birth course! Her info is so comprehensive but also easy to digest.
Dpippen
5 out of 5 stars
💕💕💕
Liesel is so good at using humor to teach complicated concepts and undo the damage of a lot of misinformation out there about birth and pregnancy!
acaciajerynn
5 out of 5 stars
LOVE
I love this podcast! My baby is now almost 2 years old but I still listen and look forward it this podcast every Monday!!
Sunflowerkait
5 out of 5 stars
Fav Pregnancy Podcast
Love the mix of interviews, birth stories and educational information! Good work, MLN!!
cyg15
5 out of 5 stars
5 star!
Just found this podcast and have been loving it so far!
Informed mama.
5 out of 5 stars
New favorite!
I started following Mommy Labor Nurse before I got pregnant and have found her information so helpful throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods. This podcast quickly became my favorite because she helped me feel assured and excited about this next phase. Liesel is insightful, entertaining, and passionate about what she does— it’s very clear! Her blog is also incredibly helpful if you are looking for more information.
Esal1224
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing resource!
MLN is an amazing resource for ALL parents. They help take the anxiety of the unknown out of pregnancy and labor.
LBAV35
3 out of 5 stars
Not a great host
There is a lot of good info in these shows, but the host is constantly talking over her guests without actually adding anything of value to the conversation. She’s always saying “that’s great” to everything which is not only annoying, but insensitive in some instances. I love hearing birth stories, but before every birth story on this show the host gives you a complete synopsis of the whole story. Why even bother having someone on to tell their story if you are going to spoil it for all your listeners every time?!
MarieS2189!
5 out of 5 stars
Liesel is the best!
I’ve been following Liesel for the last 2 + years and I have to say she has truly some of the best content for pregnant and new moms. The way she shares tips is so helpful and I’m constantly sharing her posts with friends of mine. Keep it up Liesel!
nay-nay2010
5 out of 5 stars
Information and entertaining
I have been following MommyLaborNurse on Instagram for my first first pregnancy, and I have to say her content is just exactly what this momma needed. The stories in the podcast are from other moms too! I’ve felt calmer about my upcoming bundle coming because of these stories. Overall if your a first time mom or a not this podcast is something to check out!
AlliW21
5 out of 5 stars
Fun and Informative!
Liesel does such a great job of creating interesting, entertaining and informative episodes every week! Love the varied content, expert interviews, birth stories and info - it’s all awesome!!!
listener0829
2 out of 5 stars
No thanks
She talks about herself entirely too much
Jen30
5 out of 5 stars
Epidurals
I really appreciated the epidural episode, informing the listener without bias or judgment! Thank you!
Bigjcfan
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
I love Liesel’s IG and the podcast did not disappoint. I thought the recent episode on miscarriage was especially sensitive and compassionate.
BYU fan!!!
5 out of 5 stars
💕
I love this podcast!
mmb1117
5 out of 5 stars
Loving Liesel
I followed her my entire pregnancy and I have her to thank for helping me realize I had preeclampsia!!!!!
Dewa0079
2 out of 5 stars
Helpful info but...
The information is helpful but I feel that the host is constantly talking over her guests and bringing the conversation back to herself.
AnnoyedSnapChatter
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast; on point content
Followed Liesl from her instagram. Love that she is on the this platform! Only minor critique is that she says “ok” too frequently.
laurenkip
2 out of 5 stars
A long commercial
I listened to a couple episodes and won’t be listening to anymore. They’re essentially long commercials for the company the guest is from. The facilitator also interrupts and speaks over the guest often which is annoying. I didn’t get much useful information from the episodes I listened to.
briellelex
5 out of 5 stars
I LOVE YOUR PODCAST!!
I love all your topics!! I would loveeeee it if you did a similar Q&A video regarding vbac birth! It’s not a topic that is very discussed and I’d love to get your opinion on the topic! I had my daughter 7 years ago and I’m about to give birth to my son in a month and I’ve been really contemplating on attempting to birth naturally or do a csection again! Hope you see this! 💗💗💗
meggozaggo
5 out of 5 stars
Good so far!
I’m liking this podcast so far! Would love more birth stories, VBACs and maybe some just discussing each trimester of pregnancy. My only negative is that the ads in this podcast are way longer than the others that I listen to. I’m wishing they would be shortened a little bit!
MaiAjjour
5 out of 5 stars
Was and still one of your instagram followers!
I followed her by chance to be honest! Saw one of her posts on my explorer feed (I think because I was in NC) and pregnant at the same time and loved her content. She delivers information in a clear, easy, and human (not medical that not everyone can speak) language way that everyone can understand and when she announced the podcast I came here and became a subscriber as well (since I’m pregnant with my 2nd nowadays).
hip2001girl
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast, full of resources all parents will love!
I am obsessed with this podcast! It is easy to listen to and full of so many resources that even as a second time parent I can use! I have been telling all my clients (I’m a Birth Doula)about it and hopefully they will find it beneficial as well!
Liza Kimbell
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
Hello! I’ve been following you on Instagram for a while now and I was so excited to start listening to this podcast. I love listening to you on any social setting, just talking about L&D!! Keep it up(;
Heidsms
5 out of 5 stars
Love your instagram and podcast!
Hey! I am loving your podcast listened to first 2 episodes so far! I’ve been following Instagram and I’m so thankful doe what you do! XOXO Heidi (Host of Birth Story Podcast)
the biggest fan.
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!!!
Super empowering!!!
NurseMere123
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Mommy Labor Nurse is so relatable and she does an excellent job educating and empowering women! Her content is heartfelt and full of emotion. LOVE
brenna_b
5 out of 5 stars
Love!
I’ve been following her on Instagram for quite a while, and am so excited to have this new podcast!
MNClements925
5 out of 5 stars
Love her
I started following her insta when I was in my first trimester. I knew I wanted a natural birth but I kept putting off taking her birth class because I always procrastinate. I was about to buy it when I found out at 37 weeks that I had pre-eclampsia and had to be induced! I gave birth with no pain meds and no epidural and I was completely confident the entire time because of what I had learned on her insta. I can only imagine how great I would’ve felt had I taken the birth class too. So happy she made this awesome podcast to help other women feel as empowered, confident, and educated as I did when our big day came.
AIG2019
5 out of 5 stars
Very helpful!
Great information for soon to be moms.🙌🏻👏🏻💜
isa2819
5 out of 5 stars
Very informative!
This nurse is amazing!! Her IG page is filled with so much information for nursing students and of course new moms! I learn new information each and everyday! I’m so happy she has a podcast ! 🥳
TheLuxSeries
5 out of 5 stars
LOVE LOVE LOVE!
I have been following her on Instagram and I love all of her content! I am an expecting mom and being able to here things from a real life Labor and delivery nurse is the best!!
jahilgoe
5 out of 5 stars
Such useful information!
She is amazing to listen to! She is such a wealth of awesome information!
Hayhattyyy
5 out of 5 stars
Obsessed
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Chita:)
5 out of 5 stars
From instagram to podcast
Liesel is always so informative i enjoy following on instagram and so happy she now has a podcast!
DanaAlbino
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
Just as great as her instagram! I can’t wait for more. If you’re expecting, this is good to listen to!
emcconk
5 out of 5 stars
❤️
I’m expecting my second this week hopefully and I love her advice! I just feel a little more prepared each time I listen! Thank you!
emsbr
5 out of 5 stars
Excited to get more from Mommy Labor Nurse
Came here from Instagram, and so excited to hear all she has to share with us. She has many resources we live between instagram and on her website, that this space will be beneficial to expand upon topics. Loved episode 1 and can’t wait for many more to come!
Meowmarie22
5 out of 5 stars
Love Mommy Labor Nurse
I came from Liesel’s Instagram and am so excited for this podcast! Love the first episode and can’t wait for more.
lexlou2
5 out of 5 stars
Educational and entertaining!
Liesel is incredibly smart and a great educator! She explains everything in ways that anyone can understand and she is sensitive to women in all situations and backgrounds. I’m so excited for all of her episodes to come
aimsterzzvb
5 out of 5 stars
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G
Found her on Insta now she has a podcast and I can’t wait! As a new mom and a future mom of 2 I love all the info and new things I learn everyday from her!
apnorwood
5 out of 5 stars
So Great!
I really love Liesel’s Instagram and am so excited that she has a podcast now! The first episode was so interesting and helpful. Can’t wait for more!
lexilexilexlexlex
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Info!!
Birth Junkie and doula here 😊 this is awesome information about birth from a labor and delivery nurse!! She explains things so clearly and well. I recommend her page to all my clients, and now there are even more resources to recommend. I can’t wait for more episodes!
AbbyS17
5 out of 5 stars
Very Helpful!!
I follow Mommy Labor Nurse on Instagram and love everything about her page! I am so excited for this podcast!!
Jlheinze
5 out of 5 stars
Very entertaining and informative!
I came from Liesel’s Instagram ‘mommy.labor nurse’ and I absolutely love her new podcast! She keeps a professional attitude all while being entertaining and funny!
Hdchirrdgjb
5 out of 5 stars
Yay!!
Yay I’m on iTunes and I have a podcast!!
Podcast information
- Amount of episodes
- 165
- Subscribers
- 16
- Verified
- No
- Website
- Explicit content
- No
- Episode type
- episodic
- Podcast link
- https://podvine.com/link/..
- Last upload date
- January 30, 2023
- Last fetch date
- February 1, 2023 4:40 AM
- Upload range
- WEEKLY
- Author
- Liesel Teen
- Copyright
- © Labor Teen LLC dba Mommy Labor Nurse
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- What (and What Not!) to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for Birth and a Bit About Eating During LaborThis week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we are chatting about hospital bags! For a first-time mom, I was SUCH a slacker when it came to packing my hospital bag for labor. I was lucky I didn’t go into labor a few weeks early, because I would not have been prepared! For my second birth, I was way more organized and prepared. Because I know this is a very buzz-worthy topic when it comes to birth prep, I thought it only made sense to make an episode out of it! You see, I’m a BIG fan of packing individual bags for labor, recovery, partner, and baby. This keeps everything so much more organized. Inside the episode, I'll get into what should be in each of those bags. I'll also cover some things to specifically NOT bring with you, and then we'll talk in-depth about snacks for labor and touch a bit on eating during labor too. Anxious about packing for the hospital? Grab the FREE Hospital Bag Checklist created by a practicing L&D nurse and feel 10000% certain you’ve got everything you need on the big day! Have an even better birth! CLICK HERE to learn more about our o nline birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. Resources from this episode Liesel's essential oil blend 2 drops Yang Ylang 7 drops Clary Sage 3 drops Lavender 3 drops Frankincense Combine oils in glass bottle and fill to top with a carrier oil. Motif Luna Breast Pump Are you in search of the perfect pump for your breastfeeding days? Proven to provide more milk in less time, the Motif Luna is a powerful breast pump that’s built for modern motherhood and covered by insurance. With a battery-powered or non-battery version, the Luna is perfect for today’s busy mom. Click HERE to learn more about the Luna and order one for your breastfeeding and pumping journey. And as a special offer for MLN podcast listeners you can get 15% off site-wide, including the Luna plus all supplies and accessories with code: MLN23. Some exclusions may apply.0 comments0
- Cord Blood Banking UnpackedWhen it comes to making decisions surrounding your birth, you need to think about the immediate after birth, too! Often, we think that’s just for newborn care procedures, but today, I want to talk in depth about cord blood banking, placenta donation, and placenta encapsulation. As always, the purpose of this podcast episode is to inform you so that you can make the right decisions for your birth and family. I encourage you to take this information, do your own research, and discuss this decision with your OBGYN or midwife before giving birth. Click HERE to grab your FREE Birth Plan Templates designed by my team of labor and delivery nurses Click HERE to learn more about our online, on-demand childbirth classes Are you in search of the perfect pump for your breastfeeding days? Proven to provide more milk in less time, the Motif Luna is a powerful breast pump that’s built for modern motherhood and covered by insurance. With a battery-powered or non-battery version, the Luna is perfect for today’s busy mom. Click HERE to learn more about the Luna and order one for your breastfeeding and pumping journey. And as a special offer for MLN podcast listeners you can get 15% off site-wide, including the Luna plus all supplies and accessories with code: MLN23. Some exclusions may apply.0 comments0
- What's It Like to Be an OBGYN with Dr. Nicole RankinsThis week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I am joined by the amazing Dr. Nicole Callaway Rankins who you may know from her very popular pregnancy podcast, All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast ! Similar to Mommy Labor Nurse, Dr. Rankins offers amazing, online resources for pregnant women because she too knows what a critical role education plays in a woman's ability to advocate for herself during birth and reduce any sense of fear or anxiety she may have. On today's show, Dr. Rankins is going to share with us more about what it's like to be an OBGYN, memorable moments from her years of practice, thoughts on doula and midwifery care, a bit of birth advice, and more. I'm so excited to share Dr. Rankins with you today, so let's get right into it! Click HERE to sign up for FREE Weekly Pregnancy Updates tailored to your exact due date Click HERE to learn more about our online, on-demand childbirth classes About Dr. Nicole Rankins Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins is a board-certified, practicing OBGYN and mom of 2 who empowers first-time moms to feel calm, confident, and empowered for pregnancy and birth. In her over 15 year career she’s helped more than 1,000 babies into this world and has demystified pregnancy and childbirth for thousands more women through her popular podcast All About Pregnancy & Birth, which has been downloaded over 1.25 million times. She regularly shares holistic, evidence-based pregnancy and birth info with her community of 19K+ on Instagram @drnicolerankins, and has served thousands of moms-to-be through her online birth plan class, Make A Birth Plan The RIGHT Way, and comprehensive online childbirth education class, The Birth Preparation Course.0 comments0
- Your Most Embarrassing Birth Questions Answered - Part 2This week I am back to answer your most embarrassing birth questions, part 2! I had so much fun with last week’s episode, I just had to come back and answer more of your questions because we got so many good ones! Not only are these “Ask Me Anything” style episodes fun, but it’s my hope that they are really informational and educational for you as well. We all have questions that we might be a little embarrassed to ask our provider (even I do!), but have no fear, I’m here to unpack it all. And be sure to tune into next week's episode, where I chat with OBGYN Dr. Nicole Rankins on what it's like to be an OBGYN, doula care, midwifery care, and much more! You definitely don't want to miss this one! Click HERE to access our FREE Hospital Bag Checklist Click HERE to access our FREE Birth Plan Template Click HERE to learn more about our online, on-demand childbirth classes Related episodes and resources discussed in this episode: Episode 20: Liesel Answers Your Most Common Breastfeeding Questions - Part 2 Episode 137: Ask Me Anything About Labor and Delivery Episode 155: Ask Me Anything About Pregnancy and Birth Episode 161: Your Most Embarrassing Birth Questions Answered - Part 10 comments0
- Your Most Embarrassing Birth Questions Answered - Part 1Happy New Year podcast fam! If you are listening to this in real time, then you know that this is the very first episode of 2023, and we’re kicking off the year with a super fun “Ask Me Anything” style episode. This time, I asked our community over on Instagram for their most embarrassing questions that they had around birth (you know, the kind of things that you might be a little bit shy to ask but you really want to know), and let me tell you, you guys delivered - no pun intended! I had such a great time doing this episode for you because I love talking about embarrassing stuff. And we had so many questions come in that I actually broke it up into two parts for you, with part two airing next week. Click HERE to access our FREE Birth Workshop, 3 Secrets to an Even Better Birth Click HERE to learn more about our online, on-demand childbirth classes Related episodes and resources discussed in this episode: Episode 11: Jeanice Talks To Us About Pelvic Floor Sexual Health Episode 58: FAQs About Labor and Delivery Episode 121: Tearing During Birth Episode 137: Ask Me Anything About Labor and Delivery Episode 155: Ask Me Anything About Pregnancy and Birth0 comments0
- Ask an OBGYN Anything with Dr. Jennifer LincolnThis week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I had the chance to interview the amazing Dr. Jennifer Lincoln! Jen is a board-certified OB/GYN that works as an OB hospitalist, and she is also an IBCLC. In addition to her bedside work, Jen is a total TikTok Doc celebrity with 2.8 million followers where, in her words, she makes educational videos that are “the health class you wish you had in high school”. Inside of today’s episode, we did an “ask an OBGYN anything” based on questions submitted by the MLN community. We covered a broad range of topics and used questions that we saw submitted frequently to make sure they would appeal to the widest audience.0 comments0
- Let's Talk About Group B StrepThis week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we’re talking all about group B strep and how it might affect your birth. Here we’re going to learn the details about this infection, how GBS disease can impact your baby, and how your provider will screen for GBS. Lastly, we’ll take a look at what it means for birth if you’re GBS positive. If you do have group B strep, your birth will be a little bit different, because antibiotic treatment is highly recommended. But luckily, it’s not as big of a deal as it sounds. Ready to learn!? Let’s do it.0 comments0
- Discussing Perinatal Mental Health with Perinatal Psychiatrist, Nichelle HaynesThis week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we are talking about perinatal mental health - a topic that is near and dear to my heart. My guest, Dr. Nichelle Haynes is a Clinical Psychiatrist who specializes in perinatal mental health.0 comments0
- Queer Couple Share Their Birth StoryThis week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, I chatted with Sally about the birth of her first son, Bodey. Sally and her husband Ash are a queer couple that conceived at home with donor sperm from a good friend of theirs! Once pregnant, Sally discussed navigating hyperemesis gravidarum, switching care providers later in her pregnancy, and a pretty scary event that disrupted Bodey’s entrance into this world.0 comments0
- Ask Me Anything About Pregnancy and BirthThis week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I'm coming at you with a good old ask me anything style episode. For this episode, I pulled some questions I didn't get to and addressed them here! There's a good mix of questions in this episode covering epidurals, sex in pregnancy, water birth, milk supply, and more!0 comments0
- Chelsea Roberts from Peloton Talks Yoga & Meditation During PregnancyThis week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I am so excited to share my interview with internationally celebrated Peloton yoga teacher and scholar, Chelsea Roberts. As some of you may know, Chelsea is currently pregnant with her first child and during today’s interview, we talked all about the ways pregnancy has impacted her own yoga and meditation practice, and her teaching. We touched on the benefits of yoga for pregnancy, the mindset with which women should approach prenatal fitness and their changing bodies, how yoga and meditation can play a role in erasing some of the fear and unknown of birth, and so much more.0 comments0
- Shea's Trisomy 13 Birth Storycontent warning for this episode because we do talk about child loss. If this subject could trigger you, please skip this episode and tune in next week. Shea's daughter was diagnosed with Trisomy 13, which was found at a genetic screening in the first trimester. Trisomy 13 is a genetic disorder caused by an extra 13th chromosome. This extra chromosome can cause severe mental and physical problems. Unfortunately, this diagnosis is usually associated with a short life expectancy, and some babies are not even born alive.0 comments0
- A Get-to-Know Liesel as an L&D Nurse InterviewThis week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I'm joined by my sister and MLN team member, Jenna, for a fun get-to-know-me style episode. Usually, I'm the one interviewing other people, but this week Jenna is going to interview me so that you can get to know me better, professionally and personally! You'll hear about how I got started in L&D, my L&D superpower, what I'd be doing if I wasn't a labor and delivery nurse, and a whole lot more.0 comments0
- Honoring Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day with Rosie's StoryThis week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I am airin g a special episode in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, which is observed on October 15th every year. For our special episode, I had the chance to chat with Danielle Lampman. She shared the birth story of her daughter, Rosie Noelle, with me. Rosie was stillborn in December of 2021 when Danielle was 37.5 weeks gestation - it was all completely unexpected. It is always so special when mamas reach out to share the stories of their stillborn babies, and it is my absolute honor to share Danielle and Rosie’s story with you today.0 comments0
- Tips for Choosing a PediatricianThis week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I’m going to share tips for choosing a pediatrician. Because as you’re working your way through ( your seemingly endless) to-do list before birth, one important task is choosing a provider for your newborn. In this episode, I'll share a list of considerations for choosing a pediatrician, questions to ask a pediatrician before deciding, and even a little bit about what to expect from your newborn pediatrician visits. Let’s tackle this item that’s been sitting on your to-do list mama! And let’s take it on with confidence!0 comments0
- Meal Prep for Postpartum with Talia Korenthe founder of a program called workweek lunch - a blog and digital meal plan subscription that has helped 1000s of people all over the world master the art of meal prep. She is also the author of The Workweek Lunch Cookbook, which includes 60 approachable and delicious recipes that are designed to be prepped and stored. On this episode, we talk about the benefits of meal prepping for pregnancy and postpartum, how to get started, and tips for meal prepping in that last month of your pregnancy to make your life easier once baby comes.0 comments0
- Jordan's Birth Experience as a Black Woman in the U.S.This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I have Jordan joining me to talk about her birth story! Jordan is a black woman & first-time mom who had a fairly uneventful pregnancy but unfortunately dealt with some traumatic events that occurred during the birth of her son. Jordan tells me in the episode that while pregnant, she had educated herself about the racial disparities that unfortunately exist here in the US and she felt informed, and prepared going into her birth. She never really thought she would actually be treated differently because of the way that she looked.0 comments0
- Fostering Language Development from Birth with Speech SistersThis week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcas t I am joined by speech and language experts, Brooke and Bridget who you probably know better as The Speech Sisters on Instagram! Brooke and Bridget are Certified Speech Therapists, and have an incredible platform dedicated to getting your child talking. Inside the episode you’ll hear us talk about key things moms can do right from birth, the role of baby sign language in early communication, examples of how to incorporate these things into daily routines, very early speech and language development milestones to be on the lookout for, and lots more.0 comments0
- How to Give Birth Without an Epidural (If That's Your Goal)This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we’re going to talk all about birthing without an epidural, and answer a question I get all the time - “How do I have a natural birth?” And while there is no secret formula…I definitely have some insight into what you can do to set yourself up for success.0 comments0
- Preparing to Breastfeed and Lactation in the NICU with IBCLC, Erica CampbellThis week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, I had the opportunity to interview Erica Campbell, who is a mom of two, registered nurse, and international board-certified lactation consultant! Erica is also the face behind the growing Instagram platform @themilkmanual, where she aims to make lactation education chill and attainable for all. In the episode, you’ll learn more about Erica and her platform, find out what she recommends for breastfeeding prep during pregnancy, learn about the benefits of hand expression during pregnancy, and then we’ll get into lactation and the NICU!0 comments0
- Carly's Three Different Paths to PregnancyOn this episode, Carly talks about her journey to motherhood. Carly is a part of a two-mom family, and she's actually now pregnant with her 3rd baby! She and her wife used the same sperm donor for all three of their babies, but the way Carly got pregnant was different all three times. It's a very interesting, and heartfelt story that you don't want to miss!0 comments0
- What to do While Waiting for BabyAre you wondering what to do while waiting for baby to arrive? I get it, when your due date countdown goes from weeks to days, time can start to feel extra slow. We’ve all heard the joke about the last month of pregnancy lasting 5,654,213 days, right?? Well, this week I’m going to share some ways to help you pass that time and get you a little more prepared mentally, physically, and sentimentally (is that a thing?) for your baby to arrive. Keep in mind that these are the things that aren’t absolutely essential, but are a great way to fill those waiting days!0 comments0
- Mental Health in Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Motherhood with Dr. Ashurina ReamThis week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I was joined by my good friend and fellow Instagram educator, Dr. Ashurina Ream - you may know her as @psychedmommy on Instagram. Ashurina is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with certification in perinatal mental health. I put out a call for questions on my Instagram story for this one, and we were able to group questions into three categories to help keep the episode structured. You’ll hear us cover mental health in pregnancy, mental health after birth, and then some mental health “in general” questions. I always learn so much anytime I have the chance to chat with Dr. Ream, and I know you will too.0 comments0
- Cathryn's Story of Secondary InfertilityI am so excited to share this podcast episode with you guys. I am doing a birth story today with Cathryn. And you know that feeling that you get when you watch a really feel-good movie made me really sad in the beginning and then there's like these really, really feel good parts at the end. You're just like, oh, I just feel so good after watching this movie. I'm not trying to compare her story to a movie, but that is how I feel right now! I just got off recording with her, and I just can't wait to share this story with you guys. Cathryn struggled with secondary infertility with the birth of her daughter, it was actually a full 18 months that she went through rounds of Clomid, IUI, and IVF. And it was just really, really tremendous to hear that whole process, have her explain how she was feeling throughout it, and just everything that goes along with infertility because there's a lot and it can be really, really hard to relate to others who are going through infertility if you haven't been through it yourself.0 comments0
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