Insider Tips From a Labor and Delivery Nurse

During a hospital birth, labor and delivery nurses are an essential part of your birth team, even though you may have never met them before. In this episode, Mandy Irby and I talk about ways to foster that connection. We also discuss why nurses may love and hate birth plans, how to navigate triage, the difference between hospital rules and body rules, why IV sticks can be so tricky, the poorly named fundal massage, and oh, so much more.Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the show notes page at birthful.com/podcast-labor-nurseTo get the extra content related to this episode, click to join the Birthful Patreon Community.Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! Don't miss even more tips, insights, and news from Adriana and her guests! Title music: “Vibe Ace” by Kevin MacLeod, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/ (©CC BY)Sponsorship music: “Air Hockey Saloon” by Chris Zabriskie, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/ (©CC BY) Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns: acorns.com/birthful * Go to acorns.com/birthful to start investing for your future today! * Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/BIRTHFUL Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands