Mommy Labor Nurse by Liesel Teen

05.13.2024

Postpartum Can Be Beautiful?

This week I interviewed Maranda Bower, CEO and Founder of Postpartum University®. Maranda lives in her beautiful homestead in Alaska with her husband, 4 children, and many unruly chickens! She’s had 4 home births, each of which has uniquely taught...

05.06.2024

The First 48 Hours After Birth

Today, we talk about that golden hour after birth and what to expect in the first 48 hours of your hospital stay. The golden hour is the uninterrupted first hour of a baby's life and is filled with such great...

04.29.2024

How To Have an Easier Birth with Gail Tulley from Spinning Babies! (Part 2)

Welcome back to part 2 of my interview with the amazing Gail Tully! This is an episode we have aired before and are publishing again, because it is just that good of an episode. In part 2, we are talking...

04.22.2024

How To Have an Easier Birth with Gail Tulley from Spinning Babies! (Part 1)

This week, I’ve got a special treat for you guys! We are traveling back in time and re-airing the most popular episode in the history of this podcast. I'm so excited to put this out again for you guys because...

04.15.2024

Black Maternal Health Week

In today's episode, I will dive into the critical topic of improving maternal health outcomes for black women and the promising programs that are making a difference. Black women often face discrimination and stress during their pregnancies, birth and postpartum,...

04.08.2024

Katie's Twin Birth Story

In this week's episode, I’m talking to Katie who shares her powerful twin birth story with a surprise gender reveal in the end! She struggled to find relatable experiences during her own pregnancy, so she decided to share her birth...

04.01.2024

Sex During Pregnancy

Today we're talking all about SEX during pregnancy. It's one of those things that feels a little taboo to talk about, but it shouldn’t be! The benefits of having sex during pregnancy are huge (which we’ll talk about in the...

03.25.2024

10 Helpful Ways to Rock Your Prenatal Appointments

Today we're talking about a topic every expecting mom needs to know about - Prenatal Appointments! I'm so excited, because I am going to give you 10 helpful ways to rock these visits. Of course we are going to...

03.18.2024

Releasing the Mother Load with Erica Djossa

Today, we'll be diving into a topic that's near and dear to every mom's heart: the often overwhelming expectations of motherhood and the importance of reclaiming joy and fulfillment amidst the chaos. Joining us is Erica Djossa, a maternal mental...

03.11.2024

How to Get the Unmedicated Birth of Your Dreams!

Did you know that over 80% of pregnant women across the US hope to give birth without an epidural?? Can you take a guess on how many women end up getting an epidural - 71%! So what's with this...

03.04.2024

Strange Things That May Happen After You Give Birth

In this episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, we are talking about some of the weirder postpartum symptoms you might experience! I'm sure there are some aspects of postpartum recovery that you're ready for - the bleeding,...

02.26.2024

Fallon's Wild and Crazy Birth Story

In today's episode, we dive into Fallon's incredible journey through pregnancy, birth, and caring for her premature baby. From the minute she found out she was pregnant, to weeks after he was born - Fallon's story has a ton...

02.19.2024

How to Get Your Partner Excited About Pregnancy and Birth!

Pregnancy is often a time centered around the birthing mama. Right from the beginning, you and baby start to bond as he/she grows inside you. But, are you wondering how to get your partner excited about pregnancy too? On today's...

02.12.2024

Tackling Anxiety in Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum

In today’s episode we're diving into a topic that sometimes hides in the shadows — anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum. Anxiety isn't just confined to the postpartum period; it can weave its way into the fabric of...

02.05.2024

Kick Counting Simplified with Kimberly Isburg

Welcome back to another episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast! Today, we're diving deep into the world of baby movement during pregnancy with special guest, Kimberly Isburg from one of my favorite organizations, Count the Kicks! Kimberly is a...

01.29.2024

How to Handle an Unexpected Home (or Car!) Birth

This week, let's talk about a situation I hope you never need but should definitely know - how to deliver a baby at home. Better to be prepared, right?! Listen in as I explore the 10 steps to delivering a...

01.22.2024

The Ultimate Postpartum Q&A!

Today we're delving into the nitty-gritty of postpartum life - from managing those initial cramps while breastfeeding to understanding the ebb and flow of post-birth bleeding. We'll also explore C-section recovery, red flags to watch for during those...

01.15.2024

Mae's (Almost!) Pain-Free Home Birth

On this episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, Mae Yoshikawa joined me all the way from Japan to share her 2 epidural-free birth stories. Her first was born in a birth center in South Japan, and was rather...

01.08.2024

Navigating Nausea During Pregnancy and Birth

Today we're diving into a topic that's close to the hearts (and stomachs!) of many expecting moms - nausea and vomiting! I do want to give a little trigger warning that if your nausea is triggered by the discussion of...

01.01.2024

How to Get Admitted to Labor and Delivery

Happy New Year, and welcome back to The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast! We've got a jam-packed line up for 2024, and I can't wait to continue to educate you about all things pregnancy, birth, and baby! Are you wondering how...

12.18.2023

A Pelvic Floor Deep Dive with the Down There Doctors

Today we're diving into a topic that often remains in the shadows despite its profound impact on women's health – the pelvic floor! Pelvic floor health isn't just a topic for medical professionals; it's something that affects millions of women,...

12.11.2023

Epidural Questions From Our Listener Line!

On this week's episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, I took a call about epidurals from our listener line. This mama shared the challenges she faced with an epidural during her first birth and she's got some pressing...

12.04.2023

Understanding Elective Inductions and the ARRIVE Trial

Inductions are a hot topic in the labor and delivery world! There is a lot of information floating around (both positive and negative), and it seems like every person has their own, differing opinion. And I would...

11.27.2023

Tackling Tough Decisions in Pregnancy with Natalie Bacon

I am so excited for this week's episode because I have a longtime friend coming on to the podcast to talk about her birth experiences, as well as share her expertise on how to approach tough decisions in pregnancy (and...

11.20.2023

Quickening in Pregnancy: Feeling Those First Baby Kicks!

Welcome back to another episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, your go-to destination for all things pregnancy and birth! Today we're diving into a magical moment in every pregnancy journey - those first baby movements! ...

11.13.2023

How to Combat Acid Reflux in Pregnancy

Many expectant mothers experience heartburn during pregnancy - a fiery sensation in your chest that is simply no fun! Today we will explore what heartburn is, why it is so common during pregnancy,...

11.06.2023

The Hear Her Campaign with Dr. Wanda Barfield

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, I'm honored to have a distinguished guest, Dr. Wanda Barfield, joining us in support of the CDC's Hear Her Campaign. This initiative aims to raise awareness about maternal health issues and...

10.30.2023

Baby Registry 101: Nursery Essentials

Hi MLN Podcast fam! I am so glad you are here for part 2 of our new series - Baby Registry 101! If you haven't listened to part 1 (episode 198) be sure to check that out to learn...

10.23.2023

Nurse Gift Baskets Unpacked!

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I'm here to answer a question that I get asked ALL the time in my DMs...what gifts or gift basket items should I get for my labor and delivery team??...

10.16.2023

Laura's Uncomplicated Epidural Birth Story

On this episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, Laura Rush joins me to share the story of the birth of her son, Tate! Laura thoroughly enjoyed listening to birth stories throughout her pregnancy, but she often...

10.09.2023

Ask Me Anything: Breech Babies, VBACs, and Prenatal Anxiety

You spoke (literally!), and we listened! In this episode, I'm diving into two more questions from our podcast listener line. Today we'll be talking in depth about breech positioning and what that means for birth, the recurrence...

10.02.2023

Happy 200! Behind the Scenes of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast

Happy 200 MLN Podcast fam!! To celebrate, I'm giving away five $50 Amazon gift cards! All you have to do is leave a written review of the podcast, take a screenshot of your review, and...

09.25.2023

The Evidence on Natural Labor Induction with Dr. Rebecca Dekker

The week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we have a very special guest – the incredible Dr. Rebecca Dekker from Evidence Based Birth®! Rebecca is a renowned expert in the field of evidence-based maternity care, with...

09.18.2023

Baby Registry 101: Where to Start

Today on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, I am kicking off our new series - Baby Registry 101! My hope is that with my help, you'll be able to check this item off your pregnancy to-do list while...

09.11.2023

Pharmaceutical Pain Options for Labor (other than an epidural!)

A question I get asked during almost every shift at the hospital is for a list of pharmaceutical pain medications other than epidurals. And while epidurals are kind of the gold standard when it comes to contraction...

09.01.2023

Christa's Empowering Birth Story

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, I have a very special birth story from my good friend Christa Innis, host of the Mom Talks with Christa Podcast She is one of my oldest Mommy Labor...

08.28.2023

Itching During Pregnancy: What's Normal and What's Not!

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we’re going to address itching during pregnancy and cover what’s normal and what’s not! The thing about itching in pregnancy is that it might be nothing, but it might...

08.21.2023

All Your Third Trimester Questions Answered

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we have a Q&A; style episode that's ALL about the third trimester, based on questions you asked over on my Instagram stories. The third trimester is definitely a transformative...

08.14.2023

Interview with Dr. Robyn Thompson - Do Birth Interventions Impact Breastfeeding Success?

We're honored to have Dr. Robyn Thompson joining us, an experienced midwife, Maternal Child & Family Health Nurse, Breastfeeding Specialist, and founder of The Thompson Method (TTM) Breastfeeding Program. During her 45 years as a hospital and...

08.07.2023

20 Pregnancy Milestones You Don't Want to Miss!

I could probably come up with a list of 100 or more, but today I’m going to focus on 20 pregnancy milestones that you definitely don’t want to miss. Pregnancy is a time that’s typically filled...

07.31.2023

Ask Me Anything: Placenta Previas to Postpartum Recovery

In this week's episode, I am going to answer two questions submitted by mamas to the MLN listener line!! The first question is from Sarah, who is currently pregnant and looking for more information about placenta previa!...

07.24.2023

Different Types of Twins: Molli's MoMo Twin Birth Story

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, we’re talking about a twin birth story. But it’s not just any old twin birth story - it’s about MoMo twins! MoMo twins are the rarest type of twins out...

07.17.2023

Tips to Keep Your Pregnancy a Secret in the 1st Trimester

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we're going to tackle a topic that many of you may relate to: keeping your pregnancy a secret during those early stages. I remember this all too well with...

07.10.2023

Learn All About Newborn Reflexes

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we're talking all about newborn reflexes! Did you know that when your sweet baby is born they come into this world with 6 distinct reflexes? Yep, it’s true. And...

07.03.2023

Understanding Postpartum Psychosis with Erica Djossa

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we have a very important and insightful episode for you. We'll be taking a deep dive into a topic that has sadly been coming up more and more in the national...

06.26.2023

All Your Second Trimester Questions Answered

On this week's episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, we'll be discussing second-trimester topics in an "ask me anything" style episode. I love doing these for you all, and it seems that you enjoy them too!...

06.19.2023

Do's and Don'ts Before Being Induced

In this episode, I’m going to talk about how to prepare for your labor induction by going through the do's and don'ts before your big day. Some are more obvious than others, but I'm going to be as thorough...

06.12.2023

Andrea's Inspiring Natural Birth Story

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, I am joined by MLN Community mama, Andrea, where she shared her inspiring natural birth story. Inside the episode, you'll hear Andrea talk about the calm and focus she...

06.05.2023

Ask Me Anything

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...

05.29.2023

Epidurals 101: Pushing

Today, we dive into one of the most common questions that I get asked about epidurals: How do you push a baby out with an epidural? This is a question that can cause a lot of anxiety...