Birth Prep, Labor, & The Things We Got Right (and Wrong): Q & A with Lo x Kelvin

Join YBYB: www.thelabormama.com/birth & use the code PODCAST to save 20%In this special Q&A episode, I’m joined by a very requested guest - my husband, Kelvin! We’re talking all about birth partner prep, postpartum prep, parenting, and what it’s really looked like for us to navigate birth prep for four babies, marriage, and family life together. We share how we prepared for our first birth, why taking a birth class together was so valuable, what Kelvin thought about unmedicated birth, and how he learned to step into the birth partner role with confidence. We also talk through practical ways partners can show up during labor, why flexibility matters so much, and how preparing together can completely change the birth experience.We also get honest about postpartum life, bringing home your first baby, learning how to communicate in a new season, and figuring out roles as your family grows. Kelvin shares his perspective on fatherhood, what he’s loved most about becoming a dad, and some of the harder parts of parenting in the trenches right now. This episode is full of laughter, real talk, and encouragement for couples who want to feel more connected, more prepared, and more confident heading into birth and beyond.More from this episode:Listen to Episode 10: The Emotional Signposts of Labor (an Episode for Every Birth Partner to Hear)Grab the book: Go the F to SleepHelpful Timestamps:00:00 Q & A with Kelvin07:48 Birth Prep Questions Begin08:14 Early Birth Preferences12:20 Unmedicated Plan and No Doula15:51 Dad's Role in the Room18:06 Boundaries and Showing Up27:17 Labor Roles That Help33:53 Postpartum Expectations39:22 Would You Change Anything41:23 Gaining Confidence With Each Birth43:20 Dad LifeAbout your host:🩺🤰🏻Lo Mansfield, MSN, RNC-OB, CLC is a registered nurse, mama of 4, and a birth, baby, and motherhood enthusiast. She is both the host of the Lo & Behold podcast and the founder of The Labor Mama.For more education, support and “me too” from Lo, please visit her website and check out her online courses and digital guides for birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum/newborns. You can also follow @thelabormama and @loandbehold_thepodcast on Instagram and join her email list here.For more pregnancy, birth, postpartum and motherhood conversation each week, be sure to subscribe to The Lo & Behold podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you prefer to listen!👉🏼 A request: If this episode meant something to you, would you consider a 5 star rating and leaving us a review? Yes, we read them, and yes, they help keep L & B going! ♥️Connect with Lo more on: INSTAGRAM | TIK TOK | PINTEREST | FACEBOOKDisclaimerOpinions shared by guests of this show are their own, and do not always reflect those of The Labor Mama platform. Additionally, the information you hear on this podcast or that you receive via any linked resources should not be considered medical advice. Please see our full disclaimer here.Additionally, we may make a small commission from some of the links shared with you. Please know, this comes at no additional cost to you, supports our small biz, and is a way for us to share brands and products with you that we genuinely love.Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast ServicesMentioned in this episode:YBYB 20% off ad link