Whether or not you know that you will be having a cesarean section or not, I want to walk you through this simple guide to understanding cesarean sections and what to expect. Why I am here and who I am: Hey mama, I am Trish— AKA Labor Nurse Mama. I am a labor and...
Taking care of your baby while pregnant, is relatively easy. You take care of you, you take care of your baby. You are one and the same for forty weeks. But what happens during the postpartum phase when suddenly there are two separate beings. You. Baby. Here's what...
Photo by Camylla Battani What exactly is the postpartum phase? The meaning of the Latin word postpartum means “bringing forth” or “after birth”. It's such an appropriate word for such a monumental time in your life. You are literally bringing...
Delayed newborn bathing is another stellar attempt to educate you guys and continue the “get this off my chest” series of posts. I know, I'm not your typical Labor nurse. But that's why you guys love me! Be sure to follow me, Labor Nurse Mama, on...
Delayed Cord clamping is another crucial part of birth that continues my “get this off my chest” series. I am a labor and delivery nurse who believes in the natural side of birth and doing it the best way for you and your baby. Why I am here and who I am:...
Why is the Golden Hour after Birth a popular buzz term if you will? And why are hospitals scrambling to change the culture of their labor and delivery units to cater to this “new” trend? I will tell you why. It's because it's the absolute best thing for...
