Let's discuss non-medical comfort techniques for labor and birth. Ever considered how altering your perception of labor pain and using the right language can transform your experience? We explore this, the role of peaceful birth spaces, and the power of engaging your senses and mastering breathing techniques to make childbirth more comfortable and manageable.

As we go deeper, we'll reveal how the magic of massage, counter pressure, and strategic labor positions can drastically reduce pain.  We'll discuss how birth partners can step up, familiarizing themselves with these techniques to provide the best support during labor. After this episode you'll know all the coping "tools" you can use  to transform your labor and birth experience. Tune in!

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Do you ever wonder how people create light out of darkness? How some people manage to turn their biggest tragedies into a beacon of hope for others? Join me as we walk this path with Emily Landers, the founder of A Little Something, a Lot of Love. Emily shares how she turned her heartache into a mission to help others, using her joy bombs – thoughtfully-curated care packages – as a way to give strength and comfort to families navigating the aftermath of pregnancy loss.

Emily’s journey expands beyond her personal experience, reaching into families all over our community. It's not just about the joy bombs and bracelets; it's about the much-needed conversation they initiate. Emily emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and honoring angel babies, the babies we carry in our hearts rather than our arms.

Together, Emily and I delve into the emotional upheaval that follows the loss of a pregnancy. From the anxiety and challenges of conceiving again to the importance of compassionate healthcare professionals, our conversation will resonate with anyone who has walked this path. Losing a baby is a heartbreak no one should bear alone, and through A Little Something, Emily is making sure no one has to.

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Discover the personal and professional insights of Mackenzie, a labor and delivery nurse who shares her own birth story, with all the highs and lows, including a labor that lasted more than 24 hours, a hard epidural placement, and 2.5 hours of pushing. Listen as Mackenzie recalls the moment she realized her water broke after working a night shift and the roller coaster of emotions that ensued.

Hear how Mackenzie navigated through the labor process, with her husband and doula by her side, offering invaluable support. Mackenzie recounts the nerve-wracking epidural placement and how it significantly influenced her practice as a labor and delivery nurse.

Mackenzie goes on to describe her delivery experience, discussing how she used gravity to her advantage, the emotional moment when her husband caught their baby.  She emphasizes the importance of an unbiased support system during birth, and the significant role her doula and midwife played in her birthing journey. Tune in to this episode, packed with tips, tricks, and heartfelt moments from a personal journey into parenthood.

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