I am so honored to chat with Trish Ware, RN, a labor and delivery nurse, and founder of Labor Nurse Mama. With her 16 years of experience, and also having birthed 6 children of her own, she is a wealth of knowledge! She has a large audience of over 300K Instagram followers and is THE Labor Guru! She is so knowledgeable, supportive, kind, and a huge advocate for laboring mothers. We talk about how to prepare for labor, the importance of finding your "village" of support, learning how to advocate for yourself and your baby, what to pack in your hospital bag, and many other fun and interesting t ..read more

In today's episode, we discuss all kinds of interesting topics with our former client and new mama, Dynasti! We talk about becoming a mama at 40, balancing being an entrepreneur and new mom, learning the importance of asking for help in the African American culture, preventing stigmas when a new mom DOES ask for help, and all about her platform and mission: DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), and making workplaces incredible and healthy for all!!! I can't wait for you all to hear this inspiring chat! Thank you, Dynasti!! To get more information and/or purchase our "Newborn Care 101 Onl ..read more

Today, we interview two amazing new dads, Tyler and Chase, and ask them all about planning and preparing for a new baby. We discuss the pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum time, and ideas, tips, and tricks they used to get ready for a new baby and help support their spouses. For so many new dads, there aren't many places to go to feel ready and prepared, and we hope this podcast helps! If you, or someone you know is a new dad, you will definitely want to listen and take notes from these amazing dads!!! #newborn #newdad #askforhelp #dadsrock #planforbaby #snoo #sleeptraining #laboranddeliver ..read more

In this episode, we talk with Lactation Consultant, Jackie Randolph, IBCLC, and talk ALL about breastfeeding! We cover topics such as: mastitis, common questions from first time breastfeeders, expectations versus reality, what a lactation consultation looks like, when and how to find a reputable lactation consultant, tongue ties, and MORE! If you or someone you know is planning on breastfeeding, this is an episode you won't want to miss!! #breastfeeding #lactation #lactationconsultant #ibclc #thenewbornnursepodcast To get more information and/or purchase our "Newborn Care 101 Online Course ..read more

In this episode, we interview Dr. Libby Long, a Board Certified Pediatrician, who has been practicing for 19 years. We discuss all kinds of helpful information for those welcoming a newborn including: when and how to pick a pediatrician, what a newborn assessment entails, normal findings in a newborn, FAQ’s from parents with newborns, and much more! We are excited to share this one with all of you!! To get more information and/or purchase our "Newborn Care 101 Online Course", go to this link! https://newborncare101.mykajabi.com/newborn-care-101 COUPON CODE FOR 10% OFF: TNNPODCAST10 ..read more

In today's episode, we talk to Angie Long, RN, MSN, CNM, who has been a Nurse Midwife for over 25 years. We discuss what a midwife does, the pros and cons of hiring a Midwife versus an OB-GYN, what a delivery looks like with a Midwife, and more! If you are considering a midwife for your delivery, this is a great episode for you! Angie can be reached at Dickson OB-GYN in Dickson, TN, and currently attends births at Horizon Medical Center. #midwife #midwifery #childbirth #thenewbornnurse #laboranddelivery #newborns "Although I am a nurse, I am not your medical provider, and any information f ..read more

Today we chat with Bob Wall. He was a police officer for many years, and after experiencing many scenes of car accidents, he decided to become a Global Car Seat Safety Advocate for children. He is incredibly knowledgeable, seasoned in his career, passionate about car seat safety, and offers some great advice for new parents. He currently works with the Nuna Company, and before joining Nuna, he played an integral part in the passage of several child safety laws in Virginia by testifying before the state legislature, and he participated in the signing of the national Lower Anchors and Tethers L ..read more

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Paige Prather, of Paige Prather Smiles, and talk about lip, cheek, and tongue ties, and the laser revision treatment she offers. If your baby has gas, reflux, poor latch, or if you have frequent mastitis or clogged ducts, a tongue tie may be your culprit. Check out today's episode for more details. www.paigeprathersmiles.com #newborn #tonguetie #frenectomy #tonguetierevision #newborncare #breastfeeding #thenewbornnurse "Although I am a nurse, I am not your medical provider, and any information from me is purely educational and is not a substitute for profe ..read more

Today, we chat with Vicki, co-owner of Nashville Doula Services, and we discuss labor doulas,  what they do during deliveries, home birth versus hospital birth, how to get certified as a doula, pros of hiring a doula, and when and how to book a doula. Check out Vicki's company:  Nashville Doula Services www.nashvilledoulaservices And also the doula certification program she has started:  Harbor Birth Institute @becomeadoula #labordoula #thenewbornnurse #newborn #doulas #doula #doulacare #labor #postpartumdoula "Although I am a nurse, I am not your medical provider, and any i ..read more

In today’s episode, we talk about pelvic floor health (how to fix and prevent leaking after delivery), diastasis (separation of the abdominal walls), and pelvic organ prolapse. (All serious but embarrassing issues after delivery). Erika, mom, trainer, and pre- and postnatal specialist , is an incredible resource and guru in her field.  www.erikayoungcoaching.com #pelvicfloorhealth #newborn #pelvicfloor #thenewbornnurse #pelvicfloortrainer "Although I am a nurse, I am not your medical provider, and any information from me is purely educational and is not a substitute for professional me ..read more