Labor Nurse’s First Unmedicated Hospital Birth with Midwives | Episode 01

Join YBYB: www.thelabormama.com/birth & use the code PODCAST to save 20%Listen in as I get vulnerable and raw, going all the way back to those first time mama feels, and share my own first birth story. Our birth stories may not tell us who we are, but for so many of us, they are the very beginning of the motherhood story we are writing. From finding out I was pregnant, to navigating a healthy pregnancy while juggling the heartbreak of my mom’s illness, I’m opening the door on all of it. You’ll hear about my unmedicated hospital birth, a super doula husband by my side, and the overwhelming pride of how well we did as a team.This story isn’t just about birth; it’s about why I do what I do. Becoming a mom while working as a labor nurse opened my eyes to the gaps in birth education—stuff we need to know but aren’t always taught. That’s why I created The Labor Mama platform and now this podcast: to empower you with a safe space for real talk, practical tools, and a reminder that there’s no one “best” way to do any of this. Whether your pregnancy or motherhood feels joyful, heavy, or both, you’re not alone, and I’m here to walk it with you.What You’ll Get in This Episode:My raw, real first birth story and why I'm here.How my mom’s cancer journey intertwined with my pregnancy.Why birth education became my passion—and why it matters for you.A nudge to own your pride in your birth, however it unfolds.If this episode made you laugh, cry, or feel seen, hit subscribe and join me next week for more stories, expert insights, and practical mama wisdom. You’re doing an amazing job mama, and I’m so glad you’re here.Helpful timestamps:03:14 My First Birth Story05:39 Pregnancy Journey and Family Challenges14:40 Navigating Pregnancy as a Nurse19:38 Preparing for Birth29:20 First Signs of Labor30:37 Tracking Contractions35:52 Arriving at the Hospital38:24 Labor Progresses Quickly41:57 The Birth44:22 Reflecting on the Birth ExperienceMore from this episode:Visit www.thelabormama.com/birth and use code MAMA25 at checkout for 25% off!About 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 | FACEBOOK DisclaimerOpinions 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 Services