The Labor Room
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.
Episodes
40 episodes
#35. 16 Game-Changing Pregnancy and Labor Tips You Need to Know
🎙️ Episode Title: 16 Game-Changing Pregnancy and Labor Tips You Need to KnowAre you ready to transform your pregnancy and labor experience with practical, proven advice? As a seasoned labor and delivery nurse, I’ve gathered 16 of ...
#34. From A Traumatic Birth To 4 Successful VBACs & How This Mama Turned Her Trauma Into Her Full Time Career As An OBGYN with Naomi Whittaker
In this empowering episode of The Labor Room, I sit down with Dr. Naomi Whittaker, an OBGYN and mom of five (soon to be six), to discuss her inspiring journey of reclaiming her birth experiences after a traumatic first delivery. Dr. Wh...
#33. Strength Training In Pregnancy with Amy Keifer
In today’s episode of The Labor Room Podcast, I’m sitting down with Amy Kiefer, co-founder of Expecting and Empowered, to talk all about strength training during pregnancy. Amy is an expert in prenatal fitness, and through her...
#32. Labor Positions for an Easier Birth
Let's chat about labor positions that can lead to an easier, smoother, healthier birth process for you and your baby. Plus, can hospital policy dictate in what position you give birth? Connect with Heather @
#31. This Is How You'll Make Your Birth Plan Your Reality
In this empowering episode of The Labor Room, we’re diving deep into how to turn your birth plan into your birth reality. Whether you're a first-time mom or navigating another pregnancy, creating a birth plan that aligns with your valu...
#30. Ten Weird Things You Need To Know About Your Newborn At Birth
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 ga...
#29. How Pre-Pregnancy Wellness Changes Everything - with Alexandria DeVito
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...
#28. A Simple Pumping Guide To Help You Build Your Breastmilk Stash Without The Overwhelm
In this episode of The Labor Room podcast, I dive into a practical and stress-free approach to building a breast milk freezer stash. Whether you’re planning to return to work, want to have some extra milk on hand, or are simply looking to build...
#27. Breastfeeding After C-Section - What you need to know with Jacque Ordner
In this episode of The Labor Room Podcast, Heather Knezic interviews Jacque Ordner, a Motif Medical Advisor, IBCLC, and BSN, about the unique challenges and solutions for breastfeeding after a C-section. Jacque shares valuable insights on overc...
#26. Sexual Health After Childbirth with Midwife Chanelle
Host: Heather KnezicGuest: Chanelle Nsangou Nioya, DNP, CNM, FNP-CEpisode Summary: In this episode, Heather Knezic sits down with Chanelle Nsangou Nioya, a doctorate-prepared, board-certified nurse midwife and nu...
#25. True vs. False Labor - How To Know For Sure
Hey! Today on The Labor Room Podcast we are talking about True vs False labor and how to know whether or not you're having real labor contractions or if they are just a run of annoying braxton hicks contractions. It can be confusing if you're a...
#24. How To Rock Your Summer Pregnancy
Welcome back to the labor room where we talk about all things pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and babies! Today we are honoring all of the mamas who are gearing up for their summer pregnancy this year. I have given birth two two babies during ...
#23 Why Self Care IS Health Care & How To Access It - With Emma Benyon
Welcome back to the labor room podcast where we talk about all things motherhood! Today we have a special guest on the podcast here to talk to us about the importance of self care as new and expecting moms AND how to access it without it feelin...
Rapid Fire Friday! All About Epidurals
In this Rapid Fire Friday episode I am off-the-cuff answering questions all about epidurals in labor. As a labor and delivery nurse of over 10 years, I have a lot to say about epidurals! In today's episode, I'll be addressing questions ...
#22. How To Get Your Newborn To Sleep With A Solid Bedtime Routine
Welcome back to the Labor Room Podcast where we talk about all things pregnancy, birth, and babies. Today we are diving into newborn sleep and how a solid bedtime routine plays a role. If you're a new mom or just a mom with a newborn an...
Rapid Fire Friday: Leaking Nipples, Planned C-Sections, Last Baby, Vasectomy & the 1-2 transition
Welcome back to another Bonus Episode Rapid Fire Friday! Today we are going to quickly touch on topics such as Leaking Nipples, Planned C-Sections, Last Baby, Vasectomy & the 1-2 transition! So glad you're here to tune in. Connect w...
#21. 21 Helpful Pieces of Labor Advice For First Time Moms
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 i...
Rapid Fire Friday! Most Frequently Asked Questions Part 2
Welcome back, friends! Today we are going to continue our first Rapid Fire Friday where I will *try* to rapid fire answer some of the most popular questions that you guys submitted. Today we are going through my TOP 5 asked questions of...
#20. Why a Fertility Diet is Important for your overall health with Becca Romero
Join me as I interview Becca Romero on the topic of creating a fertility diet to optimize your fertility and benefit your overall health. Becca is the founder of Little Life Nutrition, an online fertility nutrition practice. Becca is a licenced...
Rapid Fire Friday! Most Frequently Asked Questions Part 1
I'm so excited you guys! Today is our very first Rapid Fire Friday where I will *try* to rapid fire answer questions that you guys have submitted. Today we are going through my TOP asked questions of 2023. I was shocked that some of the...
#19. What Every Mom Needs To Know Before Packing Their Hospital Bag- What NOT To Bring
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
#18. The #1 Way to Ensure Breastfeeding Success Immediately after Birth
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 passi...
#17. 9 Simple And Easy Ways To Start Weaning Your Baby
This week we are chatting about weaning. But this conversation goes a whole lot further than just weaning from breastfeeding. In this episode we are talking about weaning from nursing, pacifier use, sleep associations, and more. If you'...
#16. VBAC home birth? How she got there. A Birth Story By Britt Havens
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. ...
#15. How To Care For Yourself and Your Heart After Miscarriage or Stillbirth
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. <...