Rebecca's birth story is one of self-awareness and some really eye-opening insights on how women feel about labor that some mamas don't fully realize.

Rebecca is a mom of 2 girls who are 11 years apart and didn't get the birth that she hoped for with her first, so she was determined to have a VBAC with her second. With the help of the Labor Nurse Mama team, VBAC Lab course, and the Calm Mama Society, Rebecca was able to use the knowledge she obtained to have the type of birth she had been wanting.

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Her story is so powerful and full of helpful advice and information for other mamas considering a VBAC. She talks about how important it is to have a good support system, the importance of trusting your body, and the power of self-advocacy. She also shares insights on how she prepared for labor and what she learned about herself in the process.

Rebecca's story is an inspiration for anyone considering a VBAC and it demonstrates how important preparation can be in getting the birth that you desire. We hope that Rebecca's story will give courage and strength to all the mamas who are considering a VBAC.

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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.

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I am so excited about today's episode with our guest, Kayleigh Summers who is better known as The Birth Trauma Mama.

Trigger warning: this podcast episode talks about birth trauma and near-death experience.

Kayleigh is a licensed therapist, a mama, and a birth trauma survivor, and we're gonna talk all about birth trauma and why that became such a focus in Kayleigh's life. 

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She shares her journey of suffering from an Amniotic Fluid Embolism during the birth of her son Callahan in 2019, which almost took her life—and how becoming a birth trauma survivor led her to create a supportive community for others who have experienced birth trauma themselves.

In this episode, we'll talk about:

-What birth trauma is 

-Most common causes of birth trauma

-Signs of birth trauma

-How birth trauma impacts you

-Is there a difference between birth trauma or birth PTSD from Postpartum Depression?

-Resources if you feel you have birth trauma

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Instagram: @thebirthtrauma_mama

TikTok: @thebirthtrauma_mama

Website: thebirthtraumamama.com

Resources for Birth Trauma Support:

Postpartum Support International

Open Path Collective

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.

Join me, as I talk with one of my Calm Labor Confident Birth Class students, Laura.

Laura's birth story is definitely best friend squad goals! Laura's bestie (who's studying to become a birth doula) was with her during it all— to cheer her on, and to help her through the intense moments.

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In this episode, she shares her journey to a positive, unmedicated vaginal delivery of a healthy baby boy!

She tells us all about laboring at home and delivering in a birth center. She also shared how our birth course helped her have an empowered birth experience.

Laura gets real with us and shares the nitty-gritty details of what a water birth includes. You won't hear this anywhere else.

Plot twist: her best friend/Doula was the one who actually told her about Labor Nurse Mama and encouraged her to join one of the meet-and-greets we have.

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Today's parents are breaking generational trauma and paving the way for a whole generation of children who will grow up with emotional intelligence that we have yet to see in any other generation.

But what is emotional intelligence?

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Emotional intelligence is defined as a person's ability to express and manage feelings appropriately while respecting the feelings of others, and it's a skillset that can be taught to children. It helps children learn to regulate their emotions and be aware of the feelings they experience in relation to the people around them.

Today's guests, are Helen Shwe Hadani, PhD, and Rachael Katz, MS Ed, authors of the book "The Emotionally Intelligent Child: Effective Strategies for Parenting Self-Aware, Cooperative, & Well-Balanced Kids", who are here to share their knowledge and help parents understand the fundamentals of raising an emotionally intelligent child.

In this episode, we'll talk about:

-Serve and return concept

-Pro-social behavior, impulse control, and perspective-taking

-How to help your child develop impulse control

-Strategies that will help your child handle and cope with their emotions

-Executive function skills

-MIND Framework

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Brookings Institution

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Get their book on Amazon: The Emotionally Intelligent Child: Effective Strategies for Parenting Self-Aware, Cooperative, & Well-Balanced Kids

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.

The time from when you give birth to your baby until you birth the placenta is known as the third stage of labor. It is a crucial part of childbirth, but unfortunately, it is often overlooked or misunderstood.

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Today, we'll discuss what you need to know about the third stage of labor. We'll cover topics such as: how long it should take, physiological and medical interventions, risks associated with the process, and what you should expect during this stage for both you and your baby so you can be prepared when you give birth.

In this episode, we'll talk about:

-What happens to your baby in between the delivery and the placenta

-Why skin-to-skin is a must

-What the nurse assesses in your baby

-What an Apgar Score is

-What happens next based on your baby's Apgar Score

-When resuscitation is needed

-Active Management vs Expectant Management

-What Pitocin is

-Risk factors for a postpartum hemorrhage

Resources:

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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.

Dora Toma is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach specializing in women’s health and fertility, and she's sharing her top tips to help you through the process of trying to conceive.

From nutrition advice and lifestyle changes to tracking your fertility, Dora covers it all. With her guidance and support, you'll be able to increase your fertility and give yourself the best chance of conceiving.

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In this episode, we'll talk about:

-Top tips for preparing to become pregnant

-Nutrition

-How sleep leads to balanced hormones

-What the heck is circadian rhythm?

-Why you should drink filtered water

-Importance of what you're eating, when you're eating, and NOT skipping meals

Resources:

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Find Dora here:

Instagram: @yourfertilitycoachdora

Website: www.yourfertilitycoachdora.com

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.

Figuring out if your water broke or if you just peed a little is always a guessing game.

Is that a gush or just a trickle? Water breaking is one of those things, like childbirth, that's often portrayed as much more dramatic than it actually is. In reality, your water can break in a number of ways, some of which may be quite subtle.

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In this episode, we'll talk about the different ways your water can break, what it feels like, and how to tell if you're really in labor. That way there is no guessing once the time comes!

In this episode, you'll learn about:

-What actually happens when your water breaks

-What it feels like

-What it looks like

-What to do

-Tips on how to check if your water broke

-The C.O.A.T. mnemonic to determine if it's your bag of water or just urine.

-Why you have discharge and when to visit the doctor

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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.

Join me, as I talk with one of my VBAC Lab Students and Calm Mama Society Member, Cassie.

She's going to be sharing her birth story and how the techniques we've been working on in class, have helped her to move through her birth trauma from her first birth and prepare for an empowered VBAC. 

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Cassie gives us all the details, shares the highs and lows of her birth experience, and how ultimately she was able to bring her baby into the world in the way that she had hoped.

This episode is packed with so much information and is really empowering for all the mamas out there who want to have an empowered birth.

So grab a cup of coffee or tea and settle in for a chat with Cassie.

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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.

Today's episode is all about the third trimester and some tips that we recommend to help you prepare for your best birth experience. We're talking practical tips, mental tips, physical tips, and what you can do to get ready.

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Side note: This recording is from a teaching topic that I did on Instagram, so it's a little bit different from the previous episodes.

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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.

Get to know your pelvic floor and how you can work with it during birth and during recovery with today's guest, Laura.

Laura Jawad is a pregnancy and postpartum personal trainer slash birth doula who specializes in core and pelvic floor support. She helps women stay strong during pregnancy and have their strongest postpartum journey through face-to-face and online consultations.

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Join our FREE 5 Days to A Fearless Birth Experience

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Find Laura here:

Instagram: @aurajawadfitness

www.laurajawad.com

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

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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.