The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama

The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama

Trish Ware, RN

Episodes 261
Avg. Duration 28m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (63)
Since Feb 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

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!

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S1E260 What No One Tells You About Feeding Your Baby with Feeding Specialist Jordyn Koveleski Gorman | 260

Jun 12, 2026 42m Transcript

Ever stood in the baby food aisle feeling completely lost? This episode is for you.This week, Trish sits down with Jordyn Koveleski Gorman - licensed speech-language pathologist, feeding specialist,…

S1E259 A Judge Decided She HAD to have a C-section. While She Was in Labor. | 259

Jun 05, 2026 15m Transcript

She was 12 hours into labor when a nurse walked in carrying a tablet - and a judge appeared on the screen to decide what would happen to her body.This isn't a social media horror story. This happened…

S1E258 The Breastfeeding Specialist You've Never Heard Of (But Desperately Need) | 258

May 29, 2026 26m Transcript

Stephanie brings a unique perspective to breastfeeding and postpartum support by combining occupational therapy expertise with lactation consulting. After 9+ years in the NICU and her own…

S1E257 The Second Trimester Isn't Just the Easy Trimester: Here's What's Really Happening | 257

May 22, 2026 11m Transcript

Everyone calls the second trimester the "honeymoon phase" - but if you're in it right now and not feeling blissful and glowing, you are not doing it wrong. In this episode, Trish is pulling back the…

S1E256 A Traumatic First Birth - Here's Exactly What She Did Differently the Second Time - Unmedicated Birth Story | 256

May 15, 2026 27m Transcript

I am SO excited for you to hear this birth story with my Calm Labor Confident Birth Course student, Linda Kelly. Linda has been part of the Labor Nurse Mama community since 2021. She joined the Calm…

S1E255 The Birth Plan Mistake That's Setting You Up to Fail (Do This Instead) | 255

May 08, 2026 10m Transcript

Let's talk about birth plans - and yes, I know that's going to land differently for everyone reading this. But after 16 years as a high-risk labor and delivery nurse and thousands of births, I need…

S1E254 Baby Sleep Tips Without Guilt, Pressure, or “Cry It Out” Method | 254

May 01, 2026 29m

If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “how do I get my baby to sleep?” at 2 AM… this episode is for you. Because let’s be honest - baby sleep advice is LOUD, conflicting, and overwhelming. One…

S1E253 First Trimester Symptoms That Are Actually Red Flags (And Ones That Aren't) | 253

Apr 24, 2026 12m Transcript

If you’ve been Googling every little symptom in early pregnancy… you’re not alone. But the internet can’t tell you what’s actually normal vs. what needs attention - and that uncertainty can send you…

S1E252 Pumping Made Easier: 3 Powerful Tips from The Pumping Expert - Tamari Jacob, CLC | 252

Apr 17, 2026 29m Transcript

I sat down with Tamari Jacob, Certified Lactation Consultant and founder of One With The Pump, and we had the best chat about all things pumping and breastfeeding.Tamari knows the pumping journey…

S1E251 What I Tell Moms Who Are Terrified of Labor | 251

Apr 10, 2026 12m Transcript

If the thought of labor makes your stomach drop and your heart race… this episode is for you, mama.Hey girl, I see you. The midnight Google spirals, the dramatic birth stories that left you…

S1E250 From 3cm to 10cm in One Hour: Our Student Gabi’s Birth Story | 250

Apr 03, 2026 27m Transcript

Hey mamas! I am SO excited to share this episode with you. Today I’m chatting with Gabi, one of my Calm Labor Confident Birth students who also activated her Labor Bat Signal. She’s here to tell the…

S1E249 You Asked, I Answered: Pregnancy and Postpartum Questions Your Doctor Is Too Busy To Answer | 249

Mar 27, 2026 15m Transcript

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…

S1E248 Baby Reflux Is Not Normal: What Every New Mom Needs to Know | 248

Mar 20, 2026 38m Transcript

I got to sit down with Áine, the Baby Reflux Lady - a leading holistic expert in infant reflux, colic, and digestive discomfort. Drawing from her background in Traditional Chinese Medicine,…

S1E247 Your Doctor Is Not Your Boss: Understanding Informed Consent in Birth | 247

Mar 13, 2026 9m Transcript

Your doctor is NOT your boss.They are your medical consultant. You are the decision-maker. Period.In this episode Trish breaks down informed consent in the clearest, calmest, most confident way…

S1E246 Unexplained Infertility: What It REALLY Means & What to Do Next with Dr. Sasha Hakman | 246

Mar 06, 2026 43m Transcript

If you’ve ever been told “everything looks normal” but you’re still not pregnant, or if you’re just starting your trying-to-conceive journey and want real answers instead of vague “we don’t know,”…

S1E245 Epidural or Unmedicated? How to Decide Without Regret | 245

Feb 27, 2026 7m Transcript

Hey Mama! Ever caught yourself making a birth choice out of straight-up fear? Yeah, me too - with my first baby, needles had me running unmedicated without a clue. But here's the real talk: it's not…

S1E244 Did You Know Your Baby’s Sleep & Poop is Tied to Their Gut? with Dr. Stephanie Culler | 244

Feb 20, 2026 27m Transcript

What if I told you that 9 out of 10 babies in America are missing key gut microbes right from the start? As a labor nurse who's delivered thousands of little ones and now a proud Gigi, this chat…

S1E243 VBAC Student Birth Story: Cassie Gilliam | 243

Feb 13, 2026 44m Transcript

Join me, as I talk with one of my VBAC Lab Students and Calm Mama Society Members, Cassie.She's going to be sharing her birth story and how the techniques we've been working on in class, have helped…

S1E242 900 Births as a Doula: What Every Mama Needs to Know Before Hiring Support | 242

Feb 06, 2026 32m

Trish sits down with one of her favorite doulas - Sarah Osborne, doula, doula mentor, mama of three, and the real-deal with 17 years and over 900 births attended. Sarah went from a thriving solo…

S1E241 My Daughter's Birth- From 'Dead Baby' Threat to Beautiful Unmedicated Delivery | 241

Jan 30, 2026 24m Transcript

Today, Trish is sharing the powerful birth story of her daughter where she went from being told she would have a ‘dead baby’ at 37 weeks pregnant if she didn’t induce, to having a beautiful…

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