AD: The National Nurse-Led Care Consortium, an affiliate of PHMC. is a nonprofit public health organization working to strengthen community health. They host programs like Nurse-Family Partnership, which focuses on serving first-time pregnant people in Philadelphia through biweekly visits with a nurse home visitor. If you’re pregnant and interested in learning more about this program, visit the website at nurseledcare.phmc.org

💚 In this heartfelt conversation, MaryNissi sits down with her former nurse and now dear friend Rachel, to talk about the real impact of nurse-led care on new parents.

Rachel shares how her calling into nursing began unexpectedly, tracing it back to a trip to Belfast, Ireland, where she first witnessed the power of community-based health. What started as a seed of curiosity grew into a life of service, helping first-time moms navigate pregnancy, birth, and everything that comes after.

Together, MaryNissi and Rachel unpack what it really means to feel supported, not just medically, but emotionally and spiritually. They talk about the sacredness of early motherhood, the confidence that comes from being seen and educated, and how positive birth experiences can ripple out into every area of a woman’s life.

There’s laughter, reflection, and a few honest moments about what postpartum really feels like the mix of joy, vulnerability, and discovery that comes with learning who you are as both a mother and a person.

💭 What You’ll Hear

• The moment MaryNissi realized birth could be both powerful and peaceful.
• How nurse-led programs help parents trust their instincts and their bodies.
• Why education and compassion make such a difference in birth outcomes.
• The power of sharing positive birth stories — and how they can shift entire narratives.

💬 Favorite Moments

“If I can do that, if I can give birth and advocate for myself, I can do anything.” — MaryNissi

“Trust yourself. Your body and instincts will lead you in the right direction.” — Rachel

💚 Closing Thought

Empowerment in birth doesn’t come from perfection, it comes from being informed, supported, and seen. And when that happens, new parents don’t just survive the journey… they thrive through it.

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