Why Labor & Delivery Nurses Choose Unmedicated Birth with The Labor Mama | 240

Trish welcomes a fellow labor and delivery nurse and childbirth educator, Lo Mansfield, also known as The Labor Mama. They discuss the intriguing question of why so many L&D nurses, midwives, and birth pros personally opt for unmedicated births, sharing behind-the-scenes insights from their years on the floor. Trish and Lo open up about their own journeys - Trish recounting her first unmedicated birth at 17 out of sheer needle fear (and loving how she felt like a boss + queen afterward), while Lo explains her mix of clinical experience, like minimizing interventions for better outcomes, and practical perks, such as immediate mobility if baby needs the NICU.

They swap hilarious and heartfelt stories of fast labors, OP babies, and the power of a supportive partner, emphasizing how education and trust in your body can make all the difference. Trish and Lo keep it real, reminding mamas that unmedicated birth isn't for everyone - epidurals and interventions can lead to beautiful births too - but empowerment comes from listening to your inner voice and advocating for yourself.

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Helpful Timestamps:

1. 01:44 Lo's Journey into OB Nursing
2. 04:52 Unmedicated Birth Choices
3. 05:28 Lo's Birth Stories
4. 09:23 Trish's Birth Stories
5. 17:42 Navigating Hospital Births, Interventions, & Autonomy
6. 29:12 The Value of Immediate Post-Birth Mobility
7. 31:41 Choosing the Right Birth Setting
8. 34:59 Trusting Your Intuition in Birth Choices

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