How to Go Into Labor with Mady Irby ~ The birth Nurse — PCP Episode 014

Today we're going to talk about some myths and truths about going into labor. Things can be pretty miserable towards the end of pregnancy, and we will talk about some ways to get comfortable as well. As a note, this podcast isn't AS G-rated as many of my other ones. We're talking about getting babies out…. so, yeah. [wink, wink] This post was inspired by my How to Go Into Labor post, which you can see here: https://www.pullingcurls.com/ways-go-labor/ This week's guest is Mandy Irby — The Birth Nurse on Youtube. She is also the Creator of Birth Nurse Academy, where she shares valuable info on labor and birthing boldly! You can also find her on Instagram. She is also a trauma-sensitive labor and delivery nurse and educator supporting bolder births everywhere. She's been a labor nurse for over eleven years and holds both advanced certifications in OB nursing. Mandy's also a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Authorized Peanut Ball Trainer, Director of Education at [M]otherboard Birth, and recently she completed her Spinning Babies Parent Educator training and trains parents in it in Roanoke, Virginia. Thank you to this week's Sponsor, The Online Prenatal Class for Couples. I have to say that the internet is FULL of weird lies — ESPECIALLY ways (many that aren't all that safe) to go into labor. It is nice to have a source you can trust! In this episode we talk about: Why you may NOT want an elective induction Ways to go into labor Ways that DON'T put you in labor (unless it's coincidental) Will sex put you into labor? Is curb-walking magical? Ways to get comfy at the end of pregnancy Other items that might interest you: Secrets of False Labor I recommend this labor ball Mandy has 125 labor positions you can download Best pregnancy podcasts To do before coming to the hospital When to call labor and delivery Birth Classes Online