The Labor Room
Heather Knezic, RN
When should I start preparing for birth? Is labor pain really that bad? What do I need to stock up on for postpartum? My baby won't latch. Is my breastfeeding journey doomed? Will I ever sleep again?Are we supposed to know what we’re doing? No? Just checking! But the real question is are we supposed to figure it all out alone? The answer is no. The Labor Room podcast is a live-workshop style, mom-to-mom conversation with Mamas who’ve been there. Mamas who can say “me too” when you want to start your motherhood journey out on the right foot but you need some help figuring it all out. You’re about to learn actionable advice and real-life experiences from a mom who’s been there. From TTC, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and the baby stage...we are going to dig into the nitty gritty, the down and dirty, the real-life, no sugar-coating good stuff that you’ve been looking for on your journey through motherhood. As a mama of three, a Labor and Delivery nurse and a birth educator I’m going to help you find your way to an empowered, confident birth and beyond. Welcome to The Labor Room. As a reminder, anything you hear on this podcast should not be taken as medical advice, please see alifeinlabor.com/disclaimer for more info.
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07/25/24 • 48 min
In this enlightening episode of The Labor Room podcast, Heather Knezic sits down with Alexandra DeVito, a renowned functional nutritionist specializing in fertility and preconception health. Alexandra is the author of 9 Months Is Not Enough: The Ultimate Pre-pregnancy Checklist to Create a Baby-Ready Body and Build Generational Health and the founder and CEO of Poplin, the first pre-pregnancy wellness company.
Join us as we delve into the crucial topic of pre-pregnancy wellness and how it can significantly impact not only your pregnancy but also your postpartum period and overall generational health.
Topics Discussed:
- What is Pre-Pregnancy Wellness?
- Measuring Pre-Pregnancy Wellness
- Optimizing Pre-Pregnancy Wellness
- Impact on Pregnancy
- Postpartum Benefits
Making Baby Steps: A Comprehensive TTC GuideGet 50% off The Empowered Birth Academy with code THELABORROOM
Connect with Alexandra:
- Website
- 9 Months Is Not Enough: The Ultimate Pre-pregnancy Checklist to Create a Baby-Ready Body and Build Generational Health
Connect with Heather:
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Tune in next week for another episode filled with valuable insights and expert advice on all things motherhood. Until then, take care and prioritize your wellness journey!
#14. What Does Postpartum Success Look Like & How Can You Prepare For It During Your Pregnancy with Marissa Bergman
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10/12/23 • 66 min
In this episode of The Labor Room Podcast, I got to interview Marissa Bergman, a wife, mom to (almost) 3 girls, RN and small town birth & postpartum educator who believes that the transition into motherhood is one of the most important seasons of our lives and is a life event worth preparing for.
For many new moms, the postpartum season looks like postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression and for some...postpartum rage. After a traumatic labor and delivery or birth experience, postpartum can be a season that makes you feel like you're drowning in overwhelm. But why? Does it have to be this way?
In this episode, we talk about how you can set yourself up for postpartum success while you're preparing for a new baby as a first time mom or a seasoned pro that's just looking for ways to make her postpartum season more restorative and healing than it was the first time.
Tune in to find ways that you can prepare for postpartum and change the narrative for postpartum mothers everywhere.
Links and Resources
https://momtomomwithmarissa.com
Find Marissa on Instagram
The Postpartum Workshop
Things we mentioned in this Episode:
Postpartum Anxziety: The #1 Reason Why I'm Afraid To Have Another Baby
Get $50 off The Empowered Birth Academy using the code “THELABORROOM”
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Join the Conversation: Share your favorite pregnancy products in The Labor Room Facebook group and connect with other moms for support.
CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth, breastfeeding, and baby care courses that will help you feel prepared and empowered on your journey to and through motherhood.
And be sure to follow @alifeinlabor on instagram to join our little community of mamas who are navigating this stage of life right along side you.
https://alifeinlabor.com
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*From time to time, the host or guests may discuss topics related to health, fitness, nutrition, or medicine. This information is not advice and should not be treated as medical advice. All content is for informational purposes only*
10/27/23 • 72 min
Welcome back to the labor room podcast. Today you get to hear from Britt Havens, a mom of four who shares her birth stories from her first baby that was born via cesarean section all the way down to her eventual VBAC at home with her 4th baby. Britt touches on how the cascade of interventions in the hospital contributed to her ultimate cesarean birth while also reminding us that hospital birth is absolutely the right choice for some people, every birth story is unique, and each mother gets to write her own story one birth at a time.
In this episode you hear about things like making the decision to have a home birth, how she accomplished her successful VBAC, birth plans, prodromal labor, Chorioamnionitis, epidural headache, and more.
If you loved this episode, don't forget to rate and review The Labor Room Podcast. Your support means the world to us!
Connect with Britt:
@britthavens
Connect with Heather:
@alifeinlabor
The Birth Plan Accelerator
Enjoy Your Birth Ebook
Join the Conversation: The Labor Room Facebook group is a place to connect with other moms for support.
CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth, breastfeeding, and baby care courses that will help you feel prepared and empowered on your journey to and through motherhood.
And be sure to follow @alifeinlabor on instagram to join our little community of mamas who are navigating this stage of life right along side you.
https://alifeinlabor.com
Sign up for the Week by Week Pregnancy Email Sequence: https://alifeinlabor.com/weekbyweek
*From time to time, the host or guests may discuss topics related to health, fitness, nutrition, or medicine. This information is not advice and should not be treated as medical advice. All content is for informational purposes only*
09/19/24 • 40 min
Welcome to this episode of The Labor Room Podcast, where I'm diving deep into a topic that doesn't get talked about enough – the immediate care of newborns right after birth. You may think you're prepared, with all the advice you've gathered about sleepless nights and endless diaper changes, but there's so much more that new parents need to know.
In this episode, I'll walk you through the top ten most surprising and often weird things you'll encounter in those first moments and hours after your baby is born. As a labor and delivery nurse, I see the same concerns popping up from new parents over and over again, and trust me, they are all perfectly normal! We'll cover everything from your baby’s unexpected appearance to their breathing patterns, and help ease your mind as you step into the world of parenthood.
Whether you’re a first-time parent or even a seasoned one, this episode will help prepare you for the things that no one tells you about your newborn at birth. So grab a cup of coffee, take a deep breath, and let's dive into all the things that make those first few hours with your baby a little less stressful.
Tech difficulties! Coming soon: Check out our new SHOP! 🎉 I'm so excited to announce the opening of our brand new shop where you can shop all of our resources that will guide you through TTC, pregnancy, birth, and the baby stage!
Resources:
- Sign up for The Better Birth Workshop to learn more about what to expect during labor and immediately after birth
- Grab your Baby-Care Guide to feel prepared for what to expect once your baby is born.
- Sign up for the FREE Week-By-Week Pregnancy E-Course
- Follow me on IG for more on all things motherhood!
- Join my community of expecting moms for ongoing support and advice: The Labor Room.
Connect with Me:
- Website: alifeinlabor.com
- Instagram: @alifeinlabor
- TikTok: @mylifeandlabor
Subscribe & Review:
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review! I'd love to hear your feedback and how this episode helped you feel more prepared for the newborn stage.
03/07/24 • 49 min
Welcome back to the Labor Room Podcast. Today we are chatting about 21 pieces of labor advice I wish every first time mom knew before going into labor.
Although this labor advice was specifically geared toward first time moms, who isn't looking for a little help when it comes to the hardest thing your body has ever done? I'm sure we can all use this advice no matter how many babies you've had.
Being a pregnant mama for the first time is so exciting! Envisioning what you're baby is going to look like, imagining how sweet his snuggles will be, and looking forward to rocking him lovingly in the nursery you worked so hard to create.
But wait...before all of that we have to actually get him out of our bodies. As a a first time mom, I'll bet you need some really solid pieces of labor advice for first time moms.
Good thing you're here. I'm a labor and delivery nurse and a mom of three. I've got the labor advice you're looking for and then some.
Connect with Heather:
@alifeinlabor
https://alifeinlabor.com
Resources Mentioned in the episode:
The Hospital Bag Checklist
Enjoy Your Birth Ebook
Get $50 off the Empowered Birth Academy with the code THELABORROOM
Join the Conversation: The Labor Room Facebook group is a place to connect with other moms for support.
CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth, breastfeeding, and baby care courses that will help you feel prepared and empowered on your journey to and through motherhood.
And be sure to follow @alifeinlabor on instagram to join our little community of mamas who are navigating this stage of life right along side you.
https://alifeinlabor.com
*From time to time, the host or guests may discuss topics related to health, fitness, nutrition, or medicine. This information is not advice and should not be treated as medical advice. All content is for informational purposes only*
#7. Why We Should Use The Term “Birth Plan” Instead of “Birth Preferences” and Why It Matters
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07/20/23 • 34 min
- Introduction
- Discussion on the importance of having a birth plan.
- Clarifying what a birth plan is and what it isn’t.
- What is a Birth Plan?
- A birth plan as a communication tool
- The importance of understanding it is not a contract, but a plan
- Exploring the concept of a birth plan and how it’s a crucial part of labor preparation.
- Why Every Pregnant Woman Has a Birth Plan
- Insight into how every birth follows a plan.
- Addressing common misconceptions and stereotypes associated with birth plans.
- Debunking the Myth that More Preparation Leads to More Disappointment
- Discussion on how birth plans do not inherently lead to more disappointment when things change.
- Why a Birth Plan is Not Just a "Preference List"
- Understanding the difference between a birth plan and a preference list.
- Why writing down preferences doesn't necessarily influence the course of your birth.
- Understanding the Negative Connotations Around "Birth Plans"
- Addressing the misconceptions surrounding birth plans.
- How to Use Your Birth Plan as a Tool
- How a birth plan can be more than a list of things you don't want.
- The necessity of going beyond ticking boxes and actually understanding and exploring your options.
Want to feel more confident in creating your own personalized and empowering birth plan, download " The Birth Plan Blueprint".
The Birth Plan Accelerator Course - learn the risk, benefits, alternatives and action steps associated with each labor intervention so that your birth plan will never get "thrown out the window".
Have your BEST birth!
CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth, breastfeeding, and baby care courses that will help you feel prepared and empowered on your journey to and through motherhood.
And be sure to follow @alifeinlabor on instagram to join our little community of mamas who are navigating this stage of life right along side you.
https://alifeinlabor.com
Sign up for the Week by Week Pregnancy Email Sequence: https://alifeinlabor.com/weekbyweek
*From time to time, the host or guests may discuss topics related to health, fitness, nutrition, or medicine. This information is not advice and should not be treated as medical advice. All content is for informational purposes only*
12/21/23 • 56 min
Today we have a special guest on the podcast to to talk to us about keeping your baby close for breastfeeding success. Bri is a IBCLC, Registered Nurse, Certified Educator of Infant Massage and mom of 4 located in Northern Utah. Her passion is to teach all things boobs, babies and breastfeeding to help ease the transition into parenthood. This conversation is packed full of breastfeeding information and tips that will help you get off on the right foot when starting to breastfeed your new baby.
If you loved this episode, don't forget to rate and review The Labor Room Podcast. Your support means the world to us!
Connect with Bri:
@breezy__babies
breezybabies.com
Connect with Heather:
@alifeinlabor
The Customizable Birth Plan
Milkies Like You Mean It Breastfeeding & Pumping Course
Join the Conversation: The Labor Room Facebook group is a place to connect with other moms for support.
CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth, breastfeeding, and baby care courses that will help you feel prepared and empowered on your journey to and through motherhood.
And be sure to follow @alifeinlabor on instagram to join our little community of mamas who are navigating this stage of life right along side you.
https://alifeinlabor.com
Sign up for the Week by Week Pregnancy Email Sequence: https://alifeinlabor.com/weekbyweek
*From time to time, the host or guests may discuss topics related to health, fitness, nutrition, or medicine. This information is not advice and should not be treated as medical advice. All content is for informational purposes only*
10/19/23 • 34 min
In honor of October being pregnancy loss awareness month, this episode of The Labor Room Podcast reveals my own personal story with miscarriage and pregnancy loss and the tips that helped me recover and heal my heart after miscarriage x4.
This episode on miscarriage is based off of a post that I wrote years ago after I had my first miscarriage. If you'd like to read the original post, keep in mind that it's from a perspective of having only one child while now I have three. But the tips still hold true.
https://alifeinlabor.com/how-to-care-for-yourself-and-your-heart-after-miscarriage-or-stillbirth
Every mother heals differently after miscarriage or stillbirth. This episode reflects the things that I would tell my closest friend or sister if a miscarriage or still birth were to happen to her. That doesn't mean that these methods of grieving or healing will be what works for you and your process. My heart goes out to each and every one of you that have experienced any number of losses at any gestation. The pain is something that cannot be explained.
If you loved this episode, don't forget to rate and review The Labor Room Podcast. Your support means the world to us!
Join the Conversation: The Labor Room Facebook group is a place to connect with other moms for support.
CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth, breastfeeding, and baby care courses that will help you feel prepared and empowered on your journey to and through motherhood.
And be sure to follow @alifeinlabor on instagram to join our little community of mamas who are navigating this stage of life right along side you.
https://alifeinlabor.com
Sign up for the Week by Week Pregnancy Email Sequence: https://alifeinlabor.com/weekbyweek
*From time to time, the host or guests may discuss topics related to health, fitness, nutrition, or medicine. This information is not advice and should not be treated as medical advice. All content is for informational purposes only*
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10/05/23 • 39 min
In this episode of The Labor Room podcast we are diving into ten things that you probably haven't thought about prior to getting to the hospital to have your baby. You've probably googled so many labor and delivery tips that your brain hurts but before your hospital birth, you'll want to remember these 10 essential pieces of advice for new or expecting moms.
Links mentioned in this episode:
The Hospital Bag Checklist
The Labor & Delivery Guide
The Empowered Birth Academy
We Have A Giveaway Winner! The winner is announced inside the episode. If you are this week's winner, DM me on IG @alifeinlabor to claim your prize.
Join the Conversation: Share your experiences and ask questions in The Labor Room Facebook group and connect with other moms for support.
Rate and Review: Don't forget to leave an honest rating and review for a chance to win admission to one of our online courses.
Have your BEST birth!
CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth, breastfeeding, and baby care courses that will help you feel prepared and empowered on your journey to and through motherhood.
And be sure to follow @alifeinlabor on instagram to join our little community of mamas who are navigating this stage of life right along side you.
https://alifeinlabor.com
Sign up for the Week by Week Pregnancy Email Sequence: https://alifeinlabor.com/weekbyweek
*From time to time, the host or guests may discuss topics related to health, fitness, nutrition, or medicine. This information is not advice and should not be treated as medical advice. All content is for informational purposes only*
#19. What Every Mom Needs To Know Before Packing Their Hospital Bag- What NOT To Bring
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02/08/24 • 44 min
I know that there are so many moms out there letting you know what they packed in their hospital bag, or what they wish they had packed, but I'm here to let you know what you should avoid packing! I've already shared with you exactly what to pack to make your hospital stay as smooth and comfortable as possible, but in order for my mission to be complete, I have to share my knowledge about what items only get in the way. Trust me!
As a labor and delivery nurse, when I see what some people are packing and lugging into the hospital, sometimes I cannot believe my eyes. You would think that they were on their way to their summer vacation and just happened to stop by the hospital first.
I'll bet those women go home after delivery thinking, "Man, I wish I had known what I actually needed before I packed my hospital bag". Lucky you, you're here now.
If you haven't made your way over to last week's post yet, here is the Free Printable Hospital Bag Checklist to make sure you have everything you need when the time comes to deliver.
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Connect with Heather:
@alifeinlabor
The Customizable Birth Plan
Join the Conversation: The Labor Room Facebook group is a place to connect with other moms for support.
CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth, breastfeeding, and baby care courses that will help you feel prepared and empowered on your journey to and through motherhood.
And be sure to follow @alifeinlabor on instagram to join our little community of mamas who are navigating this stage of life right along side you.
https://alifeinlabor.com
Sign up for the Week by Week Pregnancy Email Sequence: https://alifeinlabor.com/weekbyweek
*From time to time, the host or guests may discuss topics related to health, fitness, nutrition, or medicine. This information is not advice and should not be treated as medical advice. All content is for informational purposes only*
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How many episodes does The Labor Room have?
The Labor Room currently has 38 episodes available.
What topics does The Labor Room cover?
The podcast is about Mom, Breastfeeding, Natural Birth, Parenting, Labor, Kids & Family, Baby, Pregnancy, Podcasts, Newborn, Education and Birth.
What is the most popular episode on The Labor Room?
The episode title '#19. What Every Mom Needs To Know Before Packing Their Hospital Bag- What NOT To Bring' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Labor Room?
The average episode length on The Labor Room is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Labor Room released?
Episodes of The Labor Room are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Labor Room?
The first episode of The Labor Room was released on Jun 18, 2023.
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