The Labor Room

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode! In this empowering episode of The Labor Room, I sit down with Dr. Naomi Whittaker, an OBGYN and mom of five (soon to be six), to discuss her inspiring journey of reclaiming her birth experiences after a traumatic first delivery. Dr. Whittaker shares how her first birth, a primary cesarean due to a misdiagnosis of Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD), shaped her determination to achieve four suc...

11-21

56:08

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode! In today’s episode of The Labor Room Podcast, I’m sitting down with Amy Kiefer, co-founder of Expecting and Empowered, to talk all about strength training during pregnancy. Amy is an expert in prenatal fitness, and through her work at Expecting and Empowered, she’s empowering moms to maintain their strength and health during pregnancy and beyond. In this episode, we cover: The importance of ...

10-17

49:11

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode! Let's chat about labor positions that can lead to an easier, smoother, healthier birth process for you and your baby. Plus, can hospital policy dictate in what position you give birth? Connect with Heather @alifeinlabor A Life In Labor website Resources mentioned in this episode Enjoy Your Birth Ebook The Empowered Birth Academy - use code THELABORROOM Birth Plan Template Support the sh...

10-03

47:50

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode! In this empowering episode of The Labor Room, we’re diving deep into how to turn your birth plan into your birth reality. Whether you're a first-time mom or navigating another pregnancy, creating a birth plan that aligns with your values and desires is key to feeling prepared and empowered. But how do you make sure your birth plan actually works for you when the day comes? In this episode, I...

09-26

40:08

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode! Welcome to this episode of The Labor Room Podcast, where I'm diving deep into a topic that doesn't get talked about enough – the immediate care of newborns right after birth. You may think you're prepared, with all the advice you've gathered about sleepless nights and endless diaper changes, but there's so much more that new parents need to know. In this episode, I'll walk you through the to...

09-19

40:03

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode! In this enlightening episode of The Labor Room podcast, Heather Knezic sits down with Alexandra DeVito, a renowned functional nutritionist specializing in fertility and preconception health. Alexandra is the author of 9 Months Is Not Enough: The Ultimate Pre-pregnancy Checklist to Create a Baby-Ready Body and Build Generational Health and the founder and CEO of Poplin, the first pre-pregnanc...

07-25

48:10

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!In this episode of The Labor Room podcast, I dive into a practical and stress-free approach to building a breast milk freezer stash. Whether you’re planning to return to work, want to have some extra milk on hand, or are simply looking to build a stash for peace of mind, this episode is packed with tips and strategies to make the process smooth and manageable. Join host Heather Knezic as she ...

07-11

40:11

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode! In this episode of The Labor Room Podcast, Heather Knezic interviews Jacque Ordner, a Motif Medical Advisor, IBCLC, and BSN, about the unique challenges and solutions for breastfeeding after a C-section. Jacque shares valuable insights on overcoming common obstacles, effective breastfeeding positions, and the importance of support systems for C-section mothers. Whether you're a new mom or a ...

06-27

56:53

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode! Host: Heather Knezic Guest: Chanelle Nsangou Nioya, DNP, CNM, FNP-C Episode Summary: In this episode, Heather Knezic sits down with Chanelle Nsangou Nioya, a doctorate-prepared, board-certified nurse midwife and nurse practitioner, to discuss an often overlooked but crucial aspect of postpartum recovery: sexual health. Chanelle shares her extensive knowledge and practical advice on navigatin...

06-13

40:33

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode! Hey! Today on The Labor Room Podcast we are talking about True vs False labor and how to know whether or not you're having real labor contractions or if they are just a run of annoying braxton hicks contractions. It can be confusing if you're a new mom but in this episode we will go over: 5 things to look for to determine whether or not it's the real thing 3 things to try if you're experien...

05-30

28:15

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode! Welcome back to the labor room where we talk about all things pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and babies! Today we are honoring all of the mamas who are gearing up for their summer pregnancy this year. I have given birth two two babies during or immediately after the peak of summer so I know exactly what it's like to endure a scortching hot California summer with a third trimester belly. Bu...

05-23

20:12

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode! Welcome back to the labor room podcast where we talk about all things motherhood! Today we have a special guest on the podcast here to talk to us about the importance of self care as new and expecting moms AND how to access it without it feeling like you're just adding more to your plate as a busy mama who's already feeling overwhelmed and stretched thin. Tune in to hear Emma Benyon, a self-...

05-09

49:00

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode! Welcome back to the Labor Room Podcast where we talk about all things pregnancy, birth, and babies. Today we are diving into newborn sleep and how a solid bedtime routine plays a role. If you're a new mom or just a mom with a newborn and you're looking for sleep advice, I definitely recommend that you tune into this episode where I will share with you the baby sleep tips that I've learned ...

05-02

31:14

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode! Welcome back to the Labor Room Podcast. Today we are chatting about 21 pieces of labor advice I wish every first time mom knew before going into labor. Although this labor advice was specifically geared toward first time moms, who isn't looking for a little help when it comes to the hardest thing your body has ever done? I'm sure we can all use this advice no matter how many babies you've ...

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode! Join me as I interview Becca Romero on the topic of creating a fertility diet to optimize your fertility and benefit your overall health. Becca is the founder of Little Life Nutrition, an online fertility nutrition practice. Becca is a licenced dietitian nutritionist and a certified nutrition specialist. With a specialized focus on addressing infertility, she offers personalized dietary and ...