Nurses can be opinionated, and labor and delivery nurses can be on another level. In this episode, Sarah and Justine have fun going back and forth on a few of their unpopular opinions on the unit and with the families they care for.
We have Jen Atkission, MSN, CNL (Clinical Nurse Leader), RNC-OB, AWHONN Instructor, & sparkle Queen. Jen Atkisson is a labor and delivery nurse from Portland, OR. She has practiced in hospitals, birth centers and public health clinics for the past 15 years, supporting thousands of patients as they move through the birth process. Jen is also an expert witness in birth injury litigation and has reviewed hundreds of cases and is admitted to testify in over 30 states and in federal court. She be...
Do you know much about military nursing or the military in general? Join Sarah and Justine as they learn from Joshua Womack, a Perinatal CNS in the Navy. Learn how working in the navy as a nurse differs from civilian nursing, what the perks are, and how to get started if you are "military curious." Joshua currently lives in Norfolk, VA, where he serves as the Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist on Labor & Delivery at a large Navy Medical Center. He has over 10 years of nursing experience inc...
Preceptorship in labor and delivery is suffering. Many preceptors and preceptees are suffering, and we want to talk about it. In this episode, Sarah and Justine will talk about what the learner (the preceptee) can bring to the table to make the most out of their experience while learning how to become a labor and delivery nurse.
In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Krysta Dancy, and she shares invaluable insights on how nurses can enhance their patients' well-being by learning to regulate their own nervous systems. Krysta provides practical tips on activating the vagus nerve while on the unit, and shares long-term strategies for maintaining overall health. Additionally, Krysta also gives us with a sneak peek of the tips and tricks she will be teaching in person in Cancun. Are you coming?!...
Did you know that one-third of birth workers have trauma from births they have been a part of? In this episode, Justine and Krysta talk about what trauma is, what birth trauma could look like, and what steps can be taken to heal from the trauma that you may have faced. Healing Trauma in the Birth Professional Birth Trauma Prevention Level 1 Birth Trauma Prevention Level 2 Critical Incident Support Program...
In this episode, Sarah shares a recent client's story and how she realized most people want the same thing when it comes to their birth. She will share the easy interventions we can use to decrease trauma, anxiety, and fear that can surround birth. Listening to Mothers What matters to women during childbirth: A systematic qualitative review Information and power: Women of color's experiences interacting with health care providers in pregnancy and birth...
In this episode, Sarah and Justine discuss the hot topic, laboring down. They will discuss the research, share their opinions, and talk about how to labor down- better. The research articles they used can be found here: Jama Cochrane ACOG UptoDate...
Welcome back to Season 2! To start season 2 Sarah and Justine reflect on the history of Bundle Birth. Sarah shares how she left the bedside, how we started a business, the hardships she's faced, and what the future looks like. Justine shares how she joined the team, and they discussed what they are looking for in future team members.
In this episode, Sarah and Justine say goodbye! For now. In this last episode of the season, Sarah will share what she learning when it comes to Fascia, and she and Justine will discuss how fascia work relates to life, in and out of the bedside. If you are someone that struggles with waiting for change, this episode is for you. Are you a labor nurse that wants to come to Cancun with us?! Click here .
In this episode, Sarah and Justine break down AWHONN's Evidenced-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Labor Support for Intended Vaginal Birth. They talk about what support means from the labor side, they discus intermittent auscultation and as always, they give you tips and tricks on things you can do or try to do on your unit. To find this guideline click here . It is free for AWHONN members! If you are not a member and you want a promo code, you're in luck: Get to know AWHONN and become a membe...
In this episode Sarah and Justine will share what they are struggling with. They will share why they are struggling and what they are doing to cope. Nursing is hard. We need to take care of ourselves to take care of others. Let's be nice to ourselves so we can give from a full cup. Topics include: boundaries, slower decisions, ADHD, overwhelm, self love, getting outside, making vegetables, "I'll be fine," and more. Do you have an episode request? Click here!...
In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth, nurses Sarah and Justine break down AWHONN's Practice Brief 14. Skin to Skin after birth is a strong recommendation and has many benefits, which they will discuss in this episode. Justine will share her unit's struggles, embarrasses herself around minute 13, and Sarah will explain the workflow of skin-to-skin in the OR. Have you ever seen AWHONN's practice briefs? You can find them here. Get to know AWHONN and become a member (you can pay monthly!...
In this episode, Sarah and Justine talk about the new recommendations for hemorrhage management that include stages of hemorrhage, medications, and nursing interventions. They then walk through a case study together.
Did you know the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) has set STANDARDS for perinatal nursing ratios? They are based on research and have been thoroughly thought out and placed into one easy place. In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah and Justine discuss how this document works, what’s in it, and how we can use it. Get to know AWHONN and become a member (you can pay monthly!) today! https://www.awhonn.org/you-got-this/ Bundle Birth Nurses...
In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah & Justine will discuss their "favorite" emergencies. None of us want emergencies, but if we had to have one, what would they be? They talk about the why and step-by-step what to do in these cases. If you are interested in joining our 12-month mentorship featuring Some Scary Stuff, click here for more information. Do you have an episode request? Click here!...
In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah and Justine will go over their tips and tricks on how to check a cervix. Topics include anatomy, analogies, consent, and setting their patients up. If checking a cervix is something you are struggling with, take heart. It takes practice! You WILL get there.
In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah and Justine will talk about the qualities of a charge nurse. Sarah interviews Justine on what it's like to be in charge and what Justine normally does during a shift for herself and her nurses.
In this episode, Sarah and Justine discuss inductions. Justine will share some tips she recently used, and Sarah will give you the method she uses for her clients. Topics include the Monica Novii, taking care of support people, massage and heat, the timing of AROM, when to get our patients upright, when to encourage our patients to be moving, epidurals, psyche, positions, and more. This is a long episode packed with so many nuggets!
Have you ever met a nurse that was determined their way was the only way to do things? Have you ever felt that your way was the best? In this episode, Sarah and Justine will discuss the ACTUAL right way to do things and how to interact with other nurses and colleagues around you.
You've probably heard before how much your job matters - you get to bring life into the world! That IS a big deal. In this episode Sarah offers fresh perspective on why what you do, how you do it, the intention behind every word and action matters so much and have the potential to impact the future of the world - yes, the WORLD. She also introduces our #pauseatthedoor challenge to help us all be set up to give our best selves to each patient, no matter how different they are from you. Thanks for...
As you may know, the United States has been on a mission to decrease the cesarean birth rate among nuliparious, term, singleton, vertex parents. Amoung first time parents cesarean births happen almost 3 out of 5 times on average. While cesareans can be live saving in some situations, there has actually been no data on improvise in the maternal or neonatal morbidity or mortality. What we do know is that cesarean births come with an increased risk of infection, blood clots, complications in later ...
When you think about your life, are you still learning? Do you make an effort to develop new skills or learn about new things? Are you living your life with a growth mindset with the goal of always improving? Or do you stay with a fixed mindset, always feeling the need to prove what you know and comparing yourself to others? We can only grow if we continue to be lifelong learners. Sarah and Justine believe we should always be learning and always trying to grow. Justine has told Sarah she has the...
You may have heard of coping in labor or pain management techniques, but when we say physiologic coping, do you understand what we mean? Physiologic birth has been all the rage the past few years, with everyone trying to get back to birth being a normal and physiologic process. It is an amazing movement in the right direction, but we realized something was missing. Coping. How can we help out patients' psyche to be able to progress in labor if we can't help them cope? In this episode of Happy Ho...
TOLAC patients that are attempting a VBAC are a special population. We as nurses can influence how they feel during their experience with as little as 3 words. In this episode, Sarah will share a where birth, she experienced healing in her patient and will give us tips on how we can facilitate that in ours.
It can feel uncomfortable when we see things done or to our patients without consent. In nursing school, it is hammered into our heads that we need to advocate, but in the birth world, that can feel impossible sometimes. In this episode, Justine will share a story of an episiotomy that was done without consent and how she navigated that conversation. Sarah and Justine will discuss tips on talking to team members when it comes to these hard conversations, and they will also try to help you unders...
Birth plans get a bad rap. Let’s be honest. If you are an L&D nurse, you have heard the phrase “here’s a ticket to the OR.” Instead of being opposed to any and all birth plans, what if we took another stance? What if we decided to be curious instead of judgemental? It is about time we start assessing our bias when it comes to birth plans. Do you know what is included in the patient bill of rights? Do you know if your state prioritizes the birthing person or the baby in an emergency? Are you ...
If you have heard or experienced the epidural catheter shortage on your unit, you are not alone! This can feel very overwhelming as a birth worker/labor nurse, especially when we have patients that see an epidural as an expectation. In this episode, Sarah and Justine go over BIPTAME, a Bundle Birth acronym that guides us in helping our patients cope. They will explore creative options that we can do as nurses to help our patients manage their labor. Listen closely, there is a 50% off promo code ...
Early amniotomy for induction of labor (between 3-4 cm depending) has been a controversial discussion at the bedside and among L&D nurses. In this episode, Justine and Sarah discuss the current research and professional recommendations for early AROM as well as the risks altogether of AROM (in general) and early AROM. Does it really increase risk? As nurses, we frequently hear how frustrating this is in the current movement towards physiologic birth. What other evidence and information is la...
As labor & delivery nurses, we carry so much weight in what we do. In this episode, Sarah & Justine talk about our responsibility as labor & delivery nurses and how to let that shift go. This skill will help us live our best lives and not take work home with us. What you do is SO important, but nothing is worth your mental health, including this job! Want more from us? www.bundlebirthnurses.com @bundlebirthnurses Bundle Birth Nurse's Mentorship opens SOON! Get 12 months of education ...
