Birth with Babylist

This is what you’ve been waiting for. After all the appointments, the labor, the delivery—you’re finally holding your baby. Now what? In this episode, we walk through the first 24 hours after birth. From delivering the placenta and understanding Apgar scores to skin-to-skin and your first postpartum pee, we break down what’s happening to your body and what’s normal (even if it doesn’t feel that way). Birth with Babylist brings together trusted experts and parents who’ve lived it to break down what happens before, during, and after birth—without fear-mongering or shaming. Hosted by journalist, author, and mom of three Jo Piazza. New episodes every Thursday.Featuring Florencia Segura, MD, Abike James, MD and Paul Zalewski.

You’ve timed the contractions. You’ve grabbed the bag. You’re pulling up to the hospital. What happens now? Even for the most prepared parents, the hospital can feel like an unknown. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, we take you into the delivery room—from cervical checks and fetal monitoring to pushing and crowning. So when you walk through those doors, you’ll know what’s happening and how to advocate for yourself in the moment. Birth with Babylist brings together trusted experts and parents who’ve lived it to break down what happens before, during, and after birth—without fear-mongering or shaming. Hosted by journalist, author, and mom of three Jo Piazza. New episodes every Thursday. Featuring Lo Mansfield, RN, IBCLC (@thelabormama), Molly Lepic, DO, Laura Hanks, MD (@drhanks_at_ur_cervix) and Jillian LoPiano, MD.

Epidurals. They're one of the most common—and loaded—topics in pregnancy. In this episode, we focus on what that decision actually looks like: debunking common myths, walking through what it feels like to get one and talking honestly with OB-GYNs about the pros and cons. But pain relief during labor isn’t one-size-fits-all. We also cover other options—IV meds, nitrous oxide and non-medicated comfort measures like movement and water—along with real stories about how those choices played out during labor. And no matter what you decide, just remember, you’re allowed to change your mind. Birth with Babylist brings together trusted experts and parents who’ve lived it to break down what happens before, during, and after birth—without fear-mongering or shaming. Hosted by journalist, author, and mom of three Jo Piazza. New episodes every Thursday. Featuring Jillian LoPiano, MD, and Laura Hanks, MD (@drhanks_at_ur_cervix).

This week, it’s all about labor! How do you know if you’re in labor? And what should you do once you are? In this episode, we decode what labor actually feels like, how to tell the difference between real labor and false alarms, and how to know when it’s time to head in. Birth with Babylist brings together trusted experts and parents who’ve lived it to break down what happens before, during, and after birth—without fear-mongering or shaming. Hosted by journalist, author, and mom of three Jo Piazza. New episodes every Thursday. Featuring Dr. Laura Hanks, MD (@drhanks_at_ur_cervix), Lo Mansfield, RN, IBCLC (@thelabormama), and Liesel Teen, BSN, RN (find her on YouTube, Instagram, or check out her site, Mommy Labor Nurse).

A birth plan isn’t about scripting every moment; it’s about knowing your options and having the big conversations before you’re in labor. In this episode, we talk through what’s actually worth including in your plan, how to speak up about what matters to you and why staying flexible is key. You’ll also hear from parents about how their plans shifted once labor began, and what prep they’re really glad they did ahead of time. Birth with Babylist brings together trusted experts and parents who’ve lived it to break down what happens before, during and after birth—without fear-mongering or shaming. Hosted by journalist, author and mom of three Jo Piazza. New episodes every Thursday. Featuring Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC (@drjenniferlincoln; author of The Birth Book), Liesel Teen, BSN, RN (find her on YouTube, Instagram, or check out her site, Mommy Labor Nurse), Lo Mansfield, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM (@thelabormama), Paul Zalewski (@fathercraftco), Jillian LoPiano, MD, Molly Lepic, DO, and Abike T. James, MD, MPH.

Where you give birth—and who's in the room with you—can shape your entire experience. In this episode, we help you understand your options and make informed choices that fit your budget, preferences and medical needs. We explain the roles OBs, midwives and doulas can play during birth and pregnancy, break down what you need to know about hospitals, birth centers and home births, and hear from parents about how they made these big decisions and what they wish they'd known. Birth with Babylist brings together trusted experts and parents who’ve lived it to break down what happens before, during, and after birth—without fear-mongering or shaming. Hosted by journalist, author and mom of three Jo Piazza. New episodes every Thursday. Featuring Dr. Sindhu K. Srinivas, MD, MSCE, Dr. Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC (@drjenniferlincoln), Victoria Dean CPM, LM (@refugemidwifery), Mari-Carmen Farmer, CNM, MSN (@parteramaricarmen), Francie Webb, Doula, IBCLC (@go_milkyourself), and Liesel Teen, BSN, RN (find her on YouTube, Instagram, or check out her site, Mommy Labor Nurse.

Congrats, you're pregnant! Now what? Welcome to Birth with Babylist, where we answer all the questions that are keeping you up at night. In our first episode, we walk through what birth actually looks like, from early labor through delivery. We talk to experienced OB-GYNs and midwives as they break down the stages of labor, what’s normal, what’s unpredictable and what you can prepare for. And because no two births are the same, real parents share what it was really like for them. Hosted by journalist, author and mom of three Jo Piazza. New episodes every Thursday. Featuring Dr. Laura Hanks, MD (@drhanks_at_ur_cervix) and Victoria Dean CPM, LM (@refugemidwifery)

What’s giving birth really like? And how can you get ready for it? Welcome to Birth with Babylist, your go-to podcast for real talk about labor, delivery, and recovery. Each week, host Jo Piazza brings together OBs, midwives, doulas, and parents to break down what to expect—and help you feel informed, calm, and confident wherever you are in your pregnancy journey. New episodes every week, starting January 22.