Mommy Labor Nurse

*Hi guys! Liesel here. I wanted to let you know that the Mommy Labor Nurse podcast as you know it is currently getting a HUGE facelift! In the meantime, please enjoy this re-air of a fan favorite episode!! And stay tuned to my instagram for updates on when the new and improved Mommy Labor Nurse podcast will be back with all new episodes!* ****** This 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. Questions covered in the episode How common is pooping and peeing during birth? How do I clean up all the stuff after birth? What happens if I get diarrhea in a birth pool? How do I pee in a catheter? Does it come out whenever, or do I have to push it out? How often do moms have urinary retention after getting an epidural? Is it difficult to pee during labor? I pooped 3 times – is that normal? What are your tips for first postpartum poop pain? What if I don’t have control of my bladder and pee during contractions? Is it normal for my provider to put their finger in my butt while I am pushing? How common is it to fart during pushing? ****** Overwhelmed by the amount of pregnancy & birth info out there? I got ya covered! CLICK HERE to get my FREE hospital bag checklist - straight from the brain of an L&D nurse to make sure you are 10000% ready to go! CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. And be sure to follow @mommy.labornurse on Instagram to join our community of over half a million for education, tips, and solidarity on all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum!

Hi guys! Liesel here. I wanted to let you know that the Mommy Labor Nurse podcast as you know it is currently getting a HUGE facelift! In the meantime, please enjoy this re-air of a fan favorite episode!! And stay tuned to my instagram for updates on when the new and improved Mommy Labor Nurse podcast will be back with all new episodes!* ****** Happy 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 about 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 great questions come in that I actually broke it up into two parts for you, with part two airing next week. If you love these types of episodes, after listening to this one make sure to check out episodes 58, 137 and 155. Questions covered in the episode: How common are hemorrhoids during delivery, and what causes them? I already have painful hemorrhoids; how much more painful will it get and what can I expect during childbirth? Does the doctor push the hemorrhoids back in while I’m pushing during birth? Can masturbation during labor and delivery help move things along? Why was delivering my baby such a relief and is it normal that it felt similar to having an orgasm? What kind of outfit do I wear during labor, both for the top and bottom? What do I wear in the bathtub or shower if I don’t want to be completely naked? Do lots of people really labor while naked? Can you wear pants and underwear? What can I do if I’m scared to tear badly during labor and delivery? Is it ok to have pubic hair or do I need to shave it? What about waxing? Will my vagina go back to normal after birth, and will sex feel different?    Related Episodes: EP11: Jeanice Talks To Us About Pelvic Floor Sexual Health EP58: FAQs About Labor and Delivery! EP121: Tearing During Birth EP137: Ask Me Anything About Labor and Delivery  EP155: Ask Me Anything About Pregnancy and Birth ****** Overwhelmed by the amount of pregnancy & birth info out there? I got ya covered! CLICK HERE to discover my top tips for a more positive birth in my FREE 45-minute mini birth class! CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. And be sure to follow @mommy.labornurse on Instagram to join our community of over half a million for education, tips, and solidarity on all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum!

*Hi guys! Liesel here. I wanted to let you know that the Mommy Labor Nurse podcast as you know it is currently getting a HUGE facelift! In the meantime, please enjoy this re-air of a fan favorite episode!! And stay tuned to my instagram for updates on when the new and improved Mommy Labor Nurse podcast will be back with all new episodes!* ****** This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, I’m excited to be answering some questions submitted by listeners from the podcast hotline! First, we have a mom-to-be who is hoping for a VBAC. She explains that she’s already feeling some discomfort around her C-section scar. She is wondering if this could indicate an increased risk for uterine rupture and if pursuing a VBAC is a safe option for her. Next, we have Taylor, a second-time mom who is curious if her second labor will be similar to her first, which involved very frequent contractions that lead to an epidural she was hoping to avoid. If you want to submit your question to be featured on the show, all you have to do is call the hotline and leave a voice message! The number is 919-213-8719. And if you like what you hear, you can listen to Episode 168 which has the same format. A peek at the questions we covered: Why do I have a tugging sensation around my C-section scar? What is scar tissue? What can affect the sensation of scar tissue? What is a uterine rupture? As a VBAC candidate, am I at a higher risk for uterine rupture? Should I try having a vaginal birth after I had a C-section? What factors should I consider when deciding for a VBAC? What are the benefits of a VBAC? Is my second labor going to be the same as my first? Does labor get shorter with the more babies I have? ****** Want to erase anxiety and actually feel excited about birth? CLICK HERE to get instant access to my free mini birth class to learn tons of pain-coping strategies and actionable tips today! CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. And be sure to follow @mommy.labornurse on Instagram to join our community of over half a million for education, tips, and solidarity on all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum!

*Hi guys! Liesel here. I wanted to let you know that the Mommy Labor Nurse podcast as you know it is currently getting a HUGE facelift! In the meantime, please enjoy this re-air of a fan favorite episode!! And stay tuned to my instagram for updates on when the new and improved Mommy Labor Nurse podcast will be back with all new episodes!* ****** This 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. What questions do we cover? Where are you from, how old are you, and what’s your “official” job title? What was your first exposure to the L&D world? What were you doing when you decided to become an L&D nurse? What do you like most about being an L&D nurse? What do you like least about being an L&D nurse? What is your L&D superpower? What might you be doing if you weren’t an L&D nurse? What are you doing when you’re not working in the hospital or on MLN stuff? Who tolerates your crazy schedule? What are three fun facts about yourself? Related Episodes and Articles A Typical Day in the Life of a Labor and Delivery Nurse EP108: What’s It Like Being a Male L&D Nurse? EP61: What’s It Like to be a Labor and Delivery Nurse? ****** Overwhelmed by the amount of pregnancy & birth info out there? I got ya covered! CLICK HERE to get helpful and supportive tips, info, and resources from an L&D nurse sent straight to your inbox every week, and never sort through search results again! CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. And be sure to follow @mommy.labornurse on Instagram to join our community of over half a million for education, tips, and solidarity on all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum!