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Trish covers the intricacies and benefits of the different birthing spaces: 

💗Home births

💗Birth centers

💗Hospital deliveries 

Trish breaks down how each birthing space works, their vibe, and the differences to help you to decide which place is the best option for YOU to give birth.

This episode aims to empower pregnant women to understand their birthing space options and make informed decisions for their childbirth experiences. 

Tune into this episode to learn the differences between home births, birth centers, and hospital deliveries.

As always, Trish emphasizes the importance of being educated and empowered in making birth choices.

00:49 Personal Update and Audience Interactions

01:51 Overview of Birth Locations

03:00 Home Birth: Freedom and Control

09:35 Birth Centers: A Balanced Option

15:20 Hospital Birth: Navigating Policies and Rights

21:05 Empowerment and Education for All Births

Resources:

First Trimester Secret Podcast

Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist Bundle

Connect w/ Trish:

On Instagram

On Facebook

On YouTube

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On TikTok

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

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Trish welcomes Jaimie Zaki, a nurse, birth doula, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and homeschooling mama of five. 

Jaimie shares her challenging journey with breastfeeding her first baby, emphasizing the importance of trusting one's intuition, preparing ahead of time, and advocating for oneself. Jaimie helps pregnant women unleash their inner fierce MamaBear to achieve their breastfeeding goals, regardless of what the world tells them is possible.

Together, Trish and Jaimie discuss the need for breastfeeding education and continuous support for new mothers to ensure positive breastfeeding experiences and overall well-being. 

Through their personal stories, they inspire mothers to take control of their breastfeeding journey with confidence and informed decision-making. 

Tune into this episode to help prepare for your breastfeeding journey with confidence. 

00:51 Meet Jaimie: Nurse, Lactation Consultant, and Doula

01:36 Jaimie's Breastfeeding Journey: Challenges and Advocacy

05:20 The Turning Point: Finding Support and Solutions

12:46 The Importance of Prenatal Preparation and Support

16:13 Empowering Mothers: Changing the Birth Culture

30:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

More from Jaimie Zaki:

Grab her course: Latching with Confidence

Access her FREE Breastfeeding Class: Secrets to First Latch without Pain

Visit her website LittleBearLactation.com

Connect with her on Instagram: @littlebearlactation

Resources:

Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist Bundle

Connect w/ Trish:

On Instagram

On Facebook

On YouTube

On Pinterest

On TikTok

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!

Trish provides essential tips for preparing you and your home for postpartum recovery. 

Drawing from six of her own postpartum experiences, Trish outlines her '555 Booty Recovery Guide,' which breaks down the first 15 days postpartum into manageable sections to help mamas ensure proper healing during this time. 

She emphasizes the importance of setting up a well-stocked postpartum space, tips for organizing help from friends and family, healing with food, and creating a cozy, stress-free environment. 

Trish also discusses the necessity of good nutrition and hydration, as well as communication with your support system to ensure a smooth recovery process.

Tune into this episode to learn how to rock your postpartum experience with these expert tips.

00:54 Creating Your Postpartum Sanctuary

02:55 Essential Supplies for Postpartum

04:16 Organizing Your Healing Space

10:54 The 555 Booty Recovery Guide

14:38 Final Tips for Postpartum Recovery

Resources:

Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist Bundle

Connect w/ Trish:

On Instagram

On Facebook

On YouTube

On Pinterest

On TikTok

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!

Trish welcomes Jessi LeVesconte, a pregnancy manifestation coach, fertility and life coach, and author, to discuss the transformative power of mindset and manifestation in your motherhood journey. 

Jessi shares her personal journey from struggling with infertility to successfully manifesting her pregnancies. The conversation emphasizes identity work, mindset shifts, and the importance of self-love. 

Jessi talks about her five-step mama identity framework and shares a heart-warming story of one of her mamas she’s worked with to manifest her pregnancy against the odds. 

“You don't manifest what you want. You don't manifest what your thoughts are. You don't manifest what you do. You manifest who you are. “ - Jessi

The episode highlights the significance of mindset in overcoming challenges and creating a joyful motherhood experience.

00:57 Meet Jessi LeVesconte: Pregnancy Manifestation Coach

01:45 Jessi's Journey to Manifesting Motherhood

06:06 The Power of Mindset in Pregnancy and Motherhood

11:44 Client Success Stories and Impact

14:40 Future Plans

22:51 Closing Thoughts and Resources

Connect with Jessi LeVesconte:

Visit her website: OhHiMama.com

Follow her on Instagram: @manifestingmotherhoodcoaching

Follow her on TikTok: @manifestingmotherhood

Resources:

Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist Bundle

Connect w/ Trish:

On Instagram

On Facebook

On YouTube

On Pinterest

On TikTok

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!

Welcome to this Instagram live teaching focused on empowering mamas with powerful techniques for breathing, mindset, and pushing to empower your birth experience.  

Trish covers techniques for all three of these crucial aspects of a positive birth experience: 

⭐Breathing

⭐Mindset

⭐Pushing

Trish emphasizes the importance of mastering controlled breathing to reduce pain and anxiety, walking you through the different breathing techniques to utilize for each stage of labor, while maintaining a positive mindset with tools such as affirmations and visualizations, and understanding how to push effectively by working with your body. 

She also discusses powerful techniques like EFT tapping (emotional freedom techniques). 

This episode is designed to help mothers feel confident, in control, and empowered during their pregnancy and birth. 

Tune in for all of Trish’s tips and techniques for you to feel like the confident, birth queen that you are, in preparing for labor. 

00:55 Engaging with the Audience

01:30 Starting the Discussion: Breathing, Mindset, and Pushing

01:59 The Power of Breathing Techniques

10:21 Mastering Your Mindset

15:05 Effective Pushing Strategies

19:13 Final Thoughts

Resources:

Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist Bundle

Connect w/ Trish:

On Instagram

On Facebook

On YouTube

On Pinterest

On TikTok

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!

Trish is joined by Anna McClellan. Anna is a mama of three to a 5 year old boy, 3 year old girl, and 10 week old boy and a pregnancy and postpartum trainer based in Nashville. 

Anna shares her inspiring journey, encompassing her role as a mother of three and her transition from becoming a doula, to combining her passions for fitness and birth to support pregnant and postpartum mamas. 

Anna discusses her different birth experiences, including unmedicated births in all different settings: a hospital, birthing center, and a home birth. She shares how these experiences have shaped her approach to fitness and birth preparation for other mothers. 

Trish and Anna also touch on the emotional and physical complexities of miscarriage, sharing their miscarriage experiences, while highlighting the importance of community support and open conversations about loss. 

Anna emphasizes the significance of mindset, intentional movements during labor, and the healing power of a redemptive birth experience.

Tune into this episode to hear Anna’s inspiring birth stories.

00:52 Anna's Background and Journey

02:35 Balancing Doula Work and Motherhood

03:22 Combining Fitness and Birth Work

06:36 Anna's Birth Stories

16:31 Miscarriage and Healing

18:27 Supporting Each Other Through Loss

25:07 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Anna

Connect with Anna McClellan:

Follow her on Instagram @movelikeamotha

Resources:

Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist Bundle

Connect w/ Trish:

On Instagram

On Facebook

On YouTube

On Pinterest

On TikTok

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!

Trish guides expecting mothers through the different settings where they can give birth while exploring their birth options. 

Trish explains the benefits and considerations of home births, birth centers, and hospital births, emphasizing that the choice should be based on where each mom feels the most comfortable and empowered. 

She provides practical advice for navigating each environment and underscores the importance of being informed and prepared to advocate for oneself. 

The episode is filled with insights on retaining control over the birthing process and making educated decisions for a positive birth experience.

01:49 Exploring Home Birth Options

03:29 The Freedom of Home Birth

05:58 Transitioning to Birth Centers

09:53 Navigating Hospital Births

13:05 Empowerment and Advocacy in Birth

14:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Resources:

Join our 5 Days to A Fearless Birth Experience and watch 5 Online Birth Classes FOR FREE!!

Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist Bundle

Connect w/ Trish:

On Instagram

On Facebook

On YouTube

On Pinterest

On TikTok

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!

Trish discusses the crucial topic of recognizing and responding to red flags during labor. 

She highlights five critical warning signs that pregnant mamas should watch out for and how to confidently address these issues with their healthcare providers. 

Trish also emphasizes the importance of trusting your instincts, understanding the stages of labor, and confidently advocating for yourself in the delivery room. 

Additionally, she introduces her upcoming 'Watch Me Birth Challenge' and invites listeners to join her birth education classes for further empowerment and support.

00:00 Welcome to The Birth Experience 

02:04 The Importance of Listening to Your Body

04:01 Empowerment and Advocacy During Labor

05:06 Understanding Labor Stages and Coping Tools

08:34 Recognizing Red Flags During Labor

12:32 Final Thoughts and How to Join Our Birth Classes

More from this episode:

Starting Monday, join my mystery offer by commenting the word ‘QUEEN’ on any Instagram post or reel! IG: @labor.nurse.mama

Resources:

Join our 5 Days to A Fearless Birth Experience and watch 5 Online Birth Classes FOR FREE!!

Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist Bundle

Connect w/ Trish:

On Instagram

On Facebook

On YouTube

On Pinterest

On TikTok

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!

Trish welcomes Elizabeth Agrapidis to share practical strategies to help new moms maintain joy while supporting their baby's development. 

Elizabeth Agrapidis is an accomplished educator, pediatric physical therapist, teacher, NDT certified practitioner, author, toy inventor, wife and a mom of two. She is putting many of the puzzle pieces of whole child development together for childcare professionals and moms from the convenience of your home through a certificate program and specially offered seminars. 

She is building an active community to change the futures of children and families by teaching moms and childcare professionals how to optimize a baby’s brain - body connections and create the best developmental experiences that will set them up to succeed and to relieve the worry of “Am I Doing Everything Right?”  

Her growing movement is called AbiliFit Pediatric Development Specialists and the Develop Connect Nurture Method Infant Development Certificate Program!

Trish and Elizabeth discuss the importance of an 'awake time' schedule, neuro play activities, and a simple, manageable approach to baby play and milestones. 

This episode includes tips on: 

⭐Creating an effective play space

⭐Addressing early developmental issues

⭐Activating core muscles

⭐Reaching development milestones

The episode aims to alleviate stress and guilt for mothers, offering actionable steps and personal anecdotes for a more joyful motherhood experience. 

00:54 Meet Elizabeth Agrapidis: Pediatric Physical Therapist

02:51 Practical Tips for New Moms

03:20 NeuroPlay and Awake Time Schedule

05:13 Creating a Positive Environment for Babies

08:36 Simple Activities for Baby Development

11:38 Addressing Developmental Concerns Early

14:14 Understanding Pediatrician Challenges

14:48 Common Concerns from Moms

15:04 Movement and Development Issues

16:59 Addressing Delayed Movement

19:17 Tummy Time and Core Development

22:08 Finding More Resources

22:50 Ebook and Final Thoughts

More from Elizabeth Agrapidis:

Visit her website AbiliFit.org

Connect with her on Instagram: @abilifit_pedidev

Join her FaceBook Group

If you are a parent and would like a private assessment for you and your baby, please reach out via email or a free 15 minute consultation here.

Resources:

Join our 5 Days to A Fearless Birth Experience and watch 5 Online Birth Classes FOR FREE!!

Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist Bundle

Connect w/ Trish:

On Instagram

On Facebook

On YouTube

On Pinterest

On TikTok

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.

Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!

Trish covers all the critical aspects of medical interventions during pregnancy and birth, and how you can navigate these medical interventions with confidence, like a birth boss. 

She discusses essential interventions such as movement restriction, IV administration, and cervical exams, while emphasizing the necessity of informed consent and understanding procedures like induction methods, assisted birth interventions, and cesarean sections. 

Trish stresses the importance of being educated to gain knowledge, enhance your mindset, to be able to navigate medical interventions during birth like a boss. 

Labor Nurse Mama’s classes offer expert workshops, interactive sessions, a supportive community of birth workers and moms, and unique features like the 'labor bat signal' for personal support from Trish and her team of doulas. 

Preparing mothers to take control of their birth experience, Trish invites moms and mamas to be to become empowered, calm, and confident 'queens' of their birth journeys, supported by a community.

01:02 Understanding Medical Interventions in Pregnancy and Birth

02:47 Movement Restriction During Labor

05:10 The Role of IVs in Labor

06:40 Fetal Monitoring Explained

08:51 Cervical Exams: Necessity and Risks

11:34 Induction and Augmentation of Labor

16:05 Assisted Birth Interventions

18:07 Empowering Birth Education

19:17 Navigating Medical Interventions

19:51 The VBAC Lab Experience

21:14 Understanding Cesarean Sections

22:59 Common Labor Interventions

25:48 Becoming the Birth Queen

27:16 Join the Community

29:51 Final Thoughts and Resources

Resources:

Join our 5 Days to A Fearless Birth Experience and watch 5 Online Birth Classes FOR FREE!!

Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist Bundle

Connect w/ Trish:

On Instagram

On Facebook

On YouTube

On Pinterest

On TikTok

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.