Do You Have to Get Checked? Let's Talk Cervical Checks + Sweeps
This week on the Mommy Labor Nurse podcast we're going to talk about your cervix! To be more specific, we'll be diving into cervical checks and membrane sweeps. Your cervix is essential to birth and can often be used as an indicator of how "prepped" your body is for labor before labor even starts. Today, you'll learn how cervical checks are done, how to handle them, and general pros and cons during pregnancy and labor. Then, we'll talk about membrane sweeps which involve the cervix and are one of several things you can do to help jump start labor. So, what exactly is a membrane sweep? Here's a hint, it has nothing to do with actual broom sweeping! Keep listening to learn more. After this episode, you can continue learning with Episode 77 on why it's important to prep your body for labor and EP112 where you'll get tips about prenatal exercise that will serve you during birth and beyond. Questions covered in this episode: What is a cervical check? What if you are not dilated or just 1 centimeter dilated? How long does the cervical check take? What exactly is the provider checking for during the cervical check? Are cervical checks painful? What tricks can you use to pass the cervical check? What is the Bishop Score and how does it work? Is the cervical check actually necessary? When is the cervical check necessary? Can you ask for a cervical check to your provider? Can you ask for a cervical check during labor? What are the Pros and Cons of cervical checks during pregnancy? What is the difference between cervical check and membrane sweep? What to expect after the membrane sweep? What tips can you use to pass the membrane sweep? What happens if a membrane sweep is successful? What should you do after a membrane sweep? What other options do you have if a membrane sweep isn't successful?
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What It's Really Like to Be an OBGYN – with Dr. Nicole Rankins
This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we are re-releasing an interview with the amazing Dr. Nicole Callaway Rankins who you may know from her very popular pregnancy podcast, The All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast! Similar to Mommy Labor Nurse, Dr. Rankins offers amazing, online resources for pregnant women because she too knows what a critical role education plays in a woman's ability to advocate for themselves during birth and reduce any sense of fear or anxiety they may have. On today's show, Dr. Rankins is going to share with us more about what it's like to be an OBGYN, memorable moments from her years of practice, thoughts on doula and midwifery care, a bit of birth advice, and more. I'm so excited to share Dr. Rankins with you today, so let's get right into it!
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Working Mom Guilt is Real – Let's Talk About It with Dr. Sarah Allen
Working mom guilt? Yep, it's very real. Dr. Sarah Allen joins me to unpack where that guilt comes from, how to navigate it, and ways to feel more confident in whatever choices work best for your family.
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How to Prep Your Relationship for Baby – Tips That Actually Help
Having a baby is a huge transition – and it's totally normal for your relationship to feel the impact. In this episode, we're talking about ways to stay connected, set expectations, and support each other through the fourth trimester and beyond.
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Let's Talk About Your Pelvic Floor – with Nikki from The Belle Method
Pelvic floor stuff doesn't have to be embarrassing or confusing! Nikki from The Belle Method joins me to chat about what your pelvic floor does, signs of dysfunction, and how to protect and rehab it through pregnancy and postpartum.
Welcome to the Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, where we firmly believe in the power of education when it comes to giving birth! Tune in each week as we dive into pregnancy-related topics, expert interviews, and a variety of birth stories!
As a reminder, anything you hear on this podcast should not be taken as medical advice, please see mommylabornurse.com/disclaimer for more info.
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