Trish sits down with the incredible Amber Ginn, an IBCLC and one of her beloved Catalyst Queen Mastermind clients. Amber shares her raw and powerful story of having her son at 15 and how this experience, and the support of one person, sparked her career in lactation. Amber’s journey from becoming teen mom to breastfeeding expert is a testament to turning pain into purpose. She shares her pivotal birth experience, her work as a lactation consultant, and the invaluable support she provides to new ...
Jul 04, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 183
Hey Mama! Welcome back to Pregnancy Unpacked for weeks 24-26 of your pregnancy journey. This episode is all about busting 2nd trimester myths, diving into what’s happening with your body and baby, and empowering you with the facts to trust yourself. Let’s unpack the real stuff. What’s Happening with Baby Size Check: Your little one is about the size of an ear of corn - 13-14 inches long and close to 2 pounds! Big Developments: Baby’s building fat stores, fine-tuning hearing and touch, and growin...
Jul 02, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 182
Trish gets into all things travel during pregnancy - whether you’re dreaming of a babymoon, heading out for work, or visiting family. Traveling while pregnant is a whole different ballgame, but don’t worry, Trish has got you covered with safety tips, airline and cruise policies, packing must-haves, and hacks to keep nausea and exhaustion at bay. Let’s make your journey as comfy and stress-free as possible! Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Inst...
Jun 27, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 181
Hey Mama! Welcome back to Pregnancy Unpacked with Trish, your pregnancy bestie. We’re diving into weeks 22-24, where your baby’s hitting papaya size and your bump’s stealing the show! Trish breaks down baby’s big developments, your body’s changes, and the emotional weight of this in-between season. You’re carrying a lot, but you’re not alone - let’s unpack it together! Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our...
Jun 25, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 180
Trish is joined by Megan Heaton from The VBAC Link to discuss the common misconceptions, roadblocks and interventions that women face when attempting a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). They discuss ridiculous claims made by providers, heard straight from their own communities of mothers, such as the ‘impossibility’ of going into labor naturally, the supposed ‘necessity’ of epidurals, or your pelvis being ‘too small’. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and in...
Jun 20, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 179
Hey Mama! Welcome to Pregnancy Unpacked with Trish, Labor Nurse Mama. In this episode, we’re diving into weeks 20-22 of pregnancy - the halfway mark! We’re unpacking what’s happening with your baby, your body, and those emotional shifts no one warns you about. From belly pops to Braxton Hicks, Trish is here to guide you through it all with real talk and big support. You’re not alone, and you’ve got this! What’s Happening with Baby Size : Your little one is about the size of a banana (~10.5 inche...
Jun 18, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 178
Trish gets into the unfiltered, totally normal chaos of the third trimester of pregnancy. She’s breaking down the weird symptoms, emotional rollercoasters, and practical prep tips to help you feel empowered as you approach the finish line of pregnancy. From lightning crotch to unexpected leaks, Trish normalizes the wild changes your body might be throwing at you. She’s got you covered with actionable advice, heartfelt encouragement, and a reminder to trust your gut as you prepare for birth. What...
Jun 13, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 177
Hey mama! Welcome back to Pregnancy Unpacked with your birth bestie, Trish. If you’re in weeks 18 to 20 of your pregnancy, this one’s for you! We’re diving into the magic (and realness) of this stage, the big anatomy scan, and the emotional rollercoaster of bonding. Trish is here with her no-sugarcoating, cheerleader vibe to unpack what’s happening with your body, your baby, and your heart. Your little bean is growing fast, flipping and fluttering, and you’re probably feeling that bump pop! From...
Jun 11, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 176
Trish welcomes her sweet birth student, LeeAnn, a first-time mom and a student of the ' Calm Labor Confident Birth ' course. LeeAnn shares her breathtaking birth story, which started with a surprise in triage and ended with the unmedicated birth she always dreamed of. She walked us through her mindset shifts during pregnancy, the tools from the course, as well as the labor bat signal, that kept her calm and at ease, especially during those last weeks of pregnancy, and what it was like to have a ...
Jun 06, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 175
Hey Mama, welcome back to Pregnancy Unpacked! Trish is taking you through the transformative journey of pregnancy weeks 16-18. Your baby is growing, now about the size of an avocado or a dill pickle, with developing lashes, eyebrows, and fingernails. Trish discusses common tests such as the quad screen, and what to expect during your ultrasound scans. She shares some stories about gender surprises and emphasizes the importance of asking questions and trusting your intuition. For those still grap...
Jun 04, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 174
Hey mama and partners! Tune in to this empowering episode where we get into how partners can genuinely shape the pregnancy journey right from the first trimester. 8 essential things your partner should do in the first trimester, that actually matter: 1. Learn about her hormones 2. Plan the birth with her 3. Protect her energy 4. Track in the pregnancy apps 5. Take care of her 6. Emotional check-ins 7. Get educated with her 8. Begin postpartum planning now Trish gives you essential tips outlining...
May 30, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 173
Hey mama! Welcome back to Pregnancy Unpacked, where Trish is guiding you through the transformative weeks of 14 to 16 of pregnancy. Learn how to build a supportive birth team, why trusting your gut is crucial, and the significant physical and emotional changes happening right now. This is where you stop hoping, and start preparing. Your action steps for weeks 14-16 are to start a birth team vision list! Remember, you are the leader of your birth team. Your dream birth team could consist of: Your...
May 28, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 172
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp ! Head to https://betterhelp.com/labornursemama to save 10% on your first month. Trish welcomes Shelby Payne, a preventative postpartum recovery coach and founder of Intentionally Postpartum, to explore a transformative approach to postpartum recovery. Shelby's methods go beyond traditional checklists, focusing on deep healing, radical honesty, and full-body transformation rooted in Chinese medicine, nutrition, and emotional well-being. Join the Calm Mama ...
May 23, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 171
Congratulations on entering the second trimester! In this episode of Pregnancy Unpacked, Trish guides you through weeks 12-14 of pregnancy — the beginning of your second trimester! You'll learn about : Your baby's growth from weeks 12 to 14. What's happening in your body. What to expect at your prenatal visits. Tips on managing symptoms like constipation and round ligament pain. Discover how to start preparing for labor mentally and physically. Building your birth team! Remember to advocate for ...
May 21, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 170
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp ! Head to https://betterhelp.com/labornursemama to save 10% on your first month. Today’s episode is one that every mom should listen to before having a baby. Trish is talking about something so many moms experience after birth, and that is scary, intrusive thoughts and postpartum depression. Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, distressing, repetitive thoughts, thoughts that just keep coming into your brain, especially during times of stress - like right after...
May 16, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 169
Hey mama! Welcome back to Pregnancy Unpacked. In this episode, Trish gets into weeks 10 to 12 of pregnancy - the end of the first trimester! She’s unpacking what's happening in your body, from peak nausea to mood swings, and discusses the emotional rollercoaster you might be experiencing. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Learn: Why it's okay to not always feel excited Ways to stay emot...
May 14, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 168
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp ! Head to https://betterhelp.com/labornursemama to save 10% on your first month. Trish is joined by Danielle Sherman-Lazar, creator of Living Full and author of Mothers Are Made. Danielle shares her journey from battling eating disorders to becoming a mental health advocate and mother of four. She discusses the challenges of postpartum body image, mental health in motherhood, and how her experiences have shaped her into a better mother. Join the Calm Mama ...
May 09, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Welcome to this week's episode of Pregnancy Unpacked with Trish, RN, who is unpacking weeks 8 to 10 of pregnancy. You've got hormones flying, symptoms ramping up, and maybe even your very first prenatal appointment on the calendar. Trish is going to walk you through exactly what to expect at that appointment, what to ask, and what's normal to feel right now. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly ra...
May 07, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Hey mama! In this short and sweet episode Trish breaks down everything you need to know about second trimester pregnancy testing . Get ready to feel educated, empowered, and like the queen you are as you navigate your pregnancy with confidence. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! What You'll Learn: Second Trimester Visits : Expect weight checks, blood pressure monitoring, urine tests, and...
May 02, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Welcome to the second episode of Pregnancy Unpacked. I'm Trish, your birth bestie, and I'll be guiding you through every stage of pregnancy. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! In this episode, we focus on the critical, yet often surprising, weeks 6 to 8 of pregnancy. Learn about what's happening in your body, the hormonal changes, and the development of your baby at this stage. We'll tal...
Apr 30, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Today we're getting real about C-sections, not as a worst case scenario, but as a valid, powerful, and yes—a beautiful way to bring your baby into the world. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish is sitting down with two incredible women. Jen Wagner, a trained OB anesthesiologist and Bethany, a doula turned nurse and three times C-section Mama. Together they host this C-section Experi...
Apr 25, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 163
This is Pregnancy Unpacked, a week-by-week series where Trish walks you through every stage of pregnancy. This isn’t your standard “what size fruit is the baby?” podcast - this is real talk bringing you the truth, the science, the symptoms, the “what’s normal?” and “what’s not?” during each stage of pregnancy. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Today, Trish is unpacking the “Am I Pregnan...
Apr 23, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 162
What happens when you create your birth plan, you're super adamant about it, but then in the moment during your birth, you change your mind? Maybe you swore you'd go unmedicated, but now that epidural's calling your name or maybe you planned for hospital birth, but now you're really dreaming about a home birth? Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! This is YOUR BIRTH and you do not owe anyo...
Apr 18, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Get ready for a raw, real chat with Trish and Kim Perry, a pre/postnatal fitness certified mom of four! Trish and Kim get into everything from birth preparation - both physically & mentally - to postpartum life, and the chaos of motherhood sharing expert tips and real stories. Trish shares how to master the mental game of labor and advocate in the delivery room, while Kim offers quick, safe workouts for pregnancy and beyond. From birth stories to pregnancy prep, they cover it all—proving you...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Reclaim your autonomy in the delivery room. You have the right to say NO in your birth! In this episode, Trish discusses the critical importance of maintaining autonomy during pregnancy and birth. She challenges the societal norm where strong, capable, pregnant women defer to healthcare authorities without question, emphasizing the need for women to be informed, ask questions, and confidently make decisions about their birth experience. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave...
Apr 04, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 159
Trish welcomes Alicia Zayas, a former VBAC Lab student, to share her redemptive VBAC birth story - from a C-Section to a home birth. Alicia shares her profound and emotional journey from a traumatic first birth experience to a successful and wonderful home birth. She discusses navigating roadblocks, advocating for herself, and finding supportive care providers. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly...
Mar 28, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Ever lie awake at night stressing about the “what ifs” of birth? What if I tear? What if I can’t push? What if I end up with a C-section I didn’t want? These fears of the unknown are so real. But here’s the good news: those unknowns don’t have to steal your birth experience. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! In this episode, Trish is breaking down the biggest unknowns mamas face and sho...
Mar 21, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Trish tackles birth fears head-on, helping mamas turn anxiety into confidence. With 80% of pregnant women feeling nervous and 20% facing tokophobia, birth fear is common—but you CAN overcome your birth fears and actually ENJOY your birth. Blame horror stories, dramatic movies, or a medical system that forgets birth is normal. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Fear floods your body with ...
Mar 14, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Trish welcomes HeHe, a dedicated doula, birth advocate, and host of The Birth Lounge podcast. They dive deep into the significant role that doulas play in empowering parents during childbirth through advocacy, education, and effective communication. Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! HeHe shares her journey from working with children on the autism spectrum to becoming a doula, highlighti...
Mar 07, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Hey, beautiful mamas! Ever found yourself wondering, “Did my water just break… or is this pee? Wait, maybe it’s something else?!” Don’t worry, Trish has your back in this episode! Here’s what she’s breaking down for you: ⭐ How to figure out if it’s *really* your water breaking ⭐ Sorting out the difference between amniotic fluid, pee, or vaginal discharge like the labor pro you’re becoming ⭐ The must-know signs to watch for and what to do next ⭐ When it’s time to grab that hospital bag and roll o...
Feb 28, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 154
