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The Labor Room

Heather Knezic, RN

40 episodes

9 months ago

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!🎙️ 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 the most game-changing tips to help you navigate this incredible journey with confidence and ease.In this episode, I’m sharing insider knowledge that can make all th...

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Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!🎙️ 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 the most game-changing tips to help you navigate this incredible journey with confidence and ease.In this episode, I’m sharing insider knowledge that can make all th...

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Episodes (20/40)

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#35. 16 Game-Changing Pregnancy and Labor Tips You Need to Know

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!🎙️ 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 the most game-changing tips to help you navigate this incredible journey with confidence and ease.In this episode, I’m sharing insider knowledge that can make all th...

11 months ago

46 minutes

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#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

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!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. Whittaker shares how her first birth, a primary cesarean due to a misdiagnosis of Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD), shaped her determination to achieve four succ...

11 months ago

56 minutes

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#33. Strength Training In Pregnancy with Amy Keifer

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!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 work at Expecting and Empowered, she’s empowering moms to maintain their strength and health during pregnancy and beyond.In this episode, we cover:The importance of str...

1 year ago

49 minutes

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#32. Labor Positions for an Easier Birth

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!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 @alifeinlaborA Life In Labor website Resources mentioned in this episodeEnjoy Your Birth EbookThe Empowered Birth Academy - use code THELABORROOMBirth Plan TemplateSupport the show*From tim...

1 year ago

47 minutes

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#31. This Is How You'll Make Your Birth Plan Your Reality

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!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 values and desires is key to feeling prepared and empowered. But how do you make sure your birth plan actually works for you when the day comes?In this episode, I s...

1 year ago

40 minutes

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#30. Ten Weird Things You Need To Know About Your Newborn At Birth

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!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 ...

1 year ago

40 minutes

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#29. How Pre-Pregnancy Wellness Changes Everything - with Alexandria DeVito

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!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...

1 year ago

48 minutes

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#28. A Simple Pumping Guide To Help You Build Your Breastmilk Stash Without The Overwhelm

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!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 a stash for peace of mind, this episode is packed with tips and strategies to make the process smooth and manageable. Join host Heather Knezic as she ...

1 year ago

40 minutes

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#27. Breastfeeding After C-Section - What you need to know with Jacque Ordner

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!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 overcoming common obstacles, effective breastfeeding positions, and the importance of support systems for C-section mothers. Whether you're a new mom or a b...

1 year ago

56 minutes

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#26. Sexual Health After Childbirth with Midwife Chanelle

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!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 nurse practitioner, to discuss an often overlooked but crucial aspect of postpartum recovery: sexual health. Chanelle shares her extensive knowledge and practical advice on navigating s...

1 year ago

40 minutes

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#25. True vs. False Labor - How To Know For Sure

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!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 new mom but in this episode we will go over: 5 things to look for to determine whether or not it's the real thing3 things to try if you're experiencin...

1 year ago

28 minutes

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#24. How To Rock Your Summer Pregnancy

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!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 or immediately after the peak of summer so I know exactly what it's like to endure a scortching hot California summer with a third trimester belly. But...

1 year ago

20 minutes

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#23 Why Self Care IS Health Care & How To Access It - With Emma Benyon

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!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 feeling like you're just adding more to your plate as a busy mama who's already feeling overwhelmed and stretched thin. Tune in to hear Emma Benyon, a self-c...

1 year ago

49 minutes

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Rapid Fire Friday! All About Epidurals

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!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 such as: - 3 months PP and still have pain in my back from my epidural. Had a horrible experience. The lady had to redo my epidural 3 times.- I know I want to ...

1 year ago

42 minutes

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#22. How To Get Your Newborn To Sleep With A Solid Bedtime Routine

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!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 and you're looking for sleep advice, I definitely recommend that you tune into this episode where I will share with you the baby sleep tips that I've learned ove...

1 year ago

31 minutes

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Rapid Fire Friday: Leaking Nipples, Planned C-Sections, Last Baby, Vasectomy & the 1-2 transition

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!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 with Heather:@alifeinlaborThe C-Section Guide-The Empowered Birth Academy -use code THELABORROOM for $50 off The Customizable Birth PlanJoin the Conversation: &...

1 year ago

29 minutes

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#21. 21 Helpful Pieces of Labor Advice For First Time Moms

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!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...

1 year ago

49 minutes

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Rapid Fire Friday! Most Frequently Asked Questions Part 2

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!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 2023. Topics include labor induction, going past your due date, VBAC, baby sleep, and more!Connect with Heather:@alifeinlabor-The Empowered Birth Academy -use...

1 year ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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#20. Why a Fertility Diet is Important for your overall health with Becca Romero

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!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 dietitian nutritionist and a certified nutrition specialist. With a specialized focus on addressing infertility, she offers personalized dietary and l...

1 year ago

54 minutes

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Rapid Fire Friday! Most Frequently Asked Questions Part 1

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!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 these questions made it to the top 13 but here we are! I got really long winded and it wasn't so *rapid* so we are going to need a Part 2 to get to the rest. Link...

1 year ago

1 hour 13 minutes