FREE LIVE EVENT
Managing the Pain of Labor from Head to Toe
Equip yourself with 10 pain-coping techniques to use on your big day!
Taught by practicing L&D nurse, Liesel Teen, BSN-RN
Save your seat for a special LIVE encore presentation!
- Sunday, March 26th at 8 pm EST
In this FREE birth workshop, you’ll…
Learn 10 unique strategies to help you handle contraction pain
Discover how to scan your body during labor to remember these techniques
Find out which pain coping strategies can potentially speed up your labor
Access a FREE printable with everything I teach in the workshop to take with you to the hospital
Have a 15 minute Q&A at the end to ask your most burning questions
Our workshops have helped thousands of mamas just like you.
Just wanted to come on here and say that I love your platform!! I watched the workshop and really appreciate you explaining it so well. It made me more confident for birth, and I think I am going to buy your course now cause you’re amazing at how you explain!!!
Nina S
I’m due any day now so the timing of the free class was perfect! Definitely utilizing the techniques and remembering my positive thoughts before my labor kicks into high gear! Thank you!!
Kara M
I just wanted to let you know I watched your video about 3
secrets to an even better birth. It helped tremendously!! Your account has also been a wonderful resource as well for all
things pregnancy, birth, and more!
Samantha R
Liesel Teen, BSN-RN
Founder, Mommy Labor Nurse
A NOTE FROM LIESEL…
After nearly 9 years of supporting women as an L&D nurse, over 40,000 students in my online birth classes, and two births of my own, I can confidently say that learning pain-management strategies will help you have an even better birth!
Whether you’re hoping to go without an epidural or know that an epidural is in your pain plan, every.single.mama should have some natural pain coping techniques in her birth toolbox.
So take 60 minutes and give yourself this gift, mama!
I promise you’ll walk away with 10 different strategies that you will 100% use on your big day.
See you in there!
Liesel
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Should we play another game like this again?! Give us some fun ideas! 👇
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It can be REALLY HARD watching someone you love give birth. In order to take care of the birth giver, you need to make sure you’re taking care of yourself, too 💖
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Prenatal depression isn`t just feeling a little sad during pregnancy—it`s a serious mood disorder that can really affect you - and possibly your baby.
👉 Here`s what you need to know!
Symptoms of Prenatal Depression:
💙 Ongoing or extreme sadness
💙 Anxiety
💙 Fatigue
💙 Trouble sleeping
💙 Withdrawal from family and friends
💙 Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
Risk Factors for Prenatal Depression:
💙 Family history of anxiety disorders, panic disorder, or other mental illnesses
💙 Personal history of mood disorders such as depression or postpartum depression
👉Recognizing the signs is key. If you`re experiencing symptoms, don`t hesitate to seek evaluation from your healthcare provider.
They`ll ask about when symptoms started and how often they occur, guiding you toward the right treatment options - including antidepressants for use during pregnancy.
Remember, reaching out for help isn`t a sign of weakness — it`s incredibly brave.
If you are struggling, know you are not alone and that there is help!
I have not dealt with prenatal depression personally myself, but I would LOVE for you to share your story of what helped you. Maybe you can help another mama who is struggling
🍼 Wooooo, we love a good milk supply! If you plan to breastfeed, listen up!
I tried this after my most recent birth, and I TRULY feel like it made all the difference in my supply!
There was a study in 2009 that consisted of 67 mothers of preterm infants (less than 31 weeks gestation) who were assigned to hand express for 5 minutes on each breast, 5 or more times per day, for the first 3 days postpartum - in ADDITION to maintaining a consistent pumping schedule (pumping 8-12 times in 24 hours).
Mean daily breastmilk volumes were 955 ml per day in mothers who hand expressed >5 per day in the first 3 days, compared to 820 ml for mamas who did not hand express! Yay milk!
This study was done on PRETERM mamas, because pump-dependent mothers of preterm infants commonly experience insufficient production.
Can it be applied to term deliveries to achieve higher milk supplies? DEFINITELY! Hand expression is a POWERFUL tool - and even if you’re unsuccessful in upping your supply, knowing how to hand express when you’re a breastfeeding mom is worth it’s weight in #liquidgold! (pun intended 😜)
So, let’s go over the 5-5-3:
✅ 5 minutes of hand expression (on each breast) - this can be done before or after feeding/pumping! I typically did it after!
✅ 5 or more times per day - well, we’re already feeding/pumping 8-12 times on average, so this isn’t too hard to commit to!
✅ 3 days - Only 3 days can make all the difference!
Are you going to try this after you give birth? Tag me and let me know how it goes!!
Veteran moms: How long were your labors?
Source: Based on a 2022 study conducted by LearningMomma.com
LOL 🤣
I`ve had my fair share of partners bringing video games in the L&D room 🤪
But sometimes mom plays too while she is in labor!! 🎮
I wanted to illustrate how crazy big your uterus stretches to accommodate baby! 🤭
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Pre-pregnancy, a typical uterus measures about 3-4 inches by 2.5 inches, weighing about 2oz, and about the size of a small apple (or your fist). It’s actually more of pear shape too! 🍐
At 12 weeks pregnant your uterus will round out, reach the size of a grapefruit (as shown in the post!)
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At term, your uterus has stretched to accommodate between 2L-5L (depending on how big baby is and if you have multiples), and weighs approximately 2lbs (on it’s own, not including baby/placenta) 😳
Did you know this?!
❤️ If you’re trying to go unmedicated for your birth, SAVE THIS POST!
🐴 Horse lips: This was one of the ONLY pain relief techniques I could do in transition with my last baby! This helps relax your jaw, which will help relax your pelvis and allow labor to progress.
🕺 Frequent position changes: Switching things up can help decrease pain perception and promote labor progression!
🧸 Ragdoll: I want you to think about a ragdoll and mimic what she looks like. It’s harder than it sounds, but relaxing during those contractions is SO key to progression!
Veteran moms, what else helped you with the pain? 👇
What was your weirdest early pregnancy symptom?? Did you have symptoms before or after you tested? 🥰🤰
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