Tales from a Former L&D Nurse: Part 2 - The Pitt

Episode 16 —This week, Cassidy is flying solo for another installment of Tales from a Former L&D Nurse — and this time, she’s scrubbing in for TV duty.She’s reacting to The Pitt, Season 1, Episode 11 — the one with that birth scene. You know, the shoulder dystocia, the postpartum hemorrhage, and enough dramatic music to rival a Marvel movie.As a former Labor & Delivery nurse, Cassidy’s seen the real thing — and let’s just say, this episode didn’t exactly pass the chart audit. From what The Pitt nailed to what made her yell “that’s not how any of this works!” at her TV, this one’s equal parts educational and unhinged.Because while The Pitt might be the most medically accurate show on TV… the birth scene? Yeah, not so much.So grab your sense of humor and maybe an emotional support peri bottle — we’re breaking down how Hollywood delivers babies (spoiler: badly).In this episode:💉 Cassidy reacts to The Pitt’s birth scene👶 What shoulder dystocia really looks like in L&D🩸 How postpartum hemorrhage is handled in real life🎬 Why TV can’t resist turning birth into a trauma plot😂 Plus, some unfiltered nurse commentary — because old habits die hardDisclaimer: Podcasts featured on Shody Media are independently owned and operated by their respective hosts. All views, opinions, and statements expressed are solely those of the individual creators and do not reflect the views of Shody Media. Shody Media assumes no responsibility or liability for podcast content.