Best Bundle Birth Podcasts (2025)

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Native American Birth Mother Finds Her Light in Choosing Adoption

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Jonessa Price, a 28-year-old Native American birth mother from Arizona, shares her adoption journey and the challenges she faced navigating the Indian Child Welfare Act while seeking the right path for her son. In this episode of Choosing Adoption, with host Donna Pope, Jonessa discusses finding Heart To Heart Adoptions through what she describes a…

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When Birth Mothers Choose Adoption Out of Love

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In this episode of Choosing Adoption, Emily shares her birth mother journey that began when she discovered her pregnancy at 16. Her mother's immediate response set the tone for everything that followed: wrapping her arms around Emily and saying they'd get through it together. Her adoption counselor made clear to everyone that this was Emily's decis…

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Loved Her Enough to Let Her Go

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In this episode of Choosing Adoption with host Donna Pope, birth mother Kaylee Anglesey challenges the misconception that birth mothers don't care enough about their children. At 19, she placed her daughter because she loved her so much that giving her the life she deserved mattered more than keeping her close. This perspective reveals adoption as …

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Premature Adoption Story - A 32 Week Bundle of Joy

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In this episode of Choosing Adoption, host Donna Pope speaks with McKenzie, a 24-year-old mother of three who traveled from Ohio to Utah for an adoption placement. When her blood pressure spiked at 32 weeks, she experienced seizures and faced an emergency C-section, delivering baby Grace prematurely and beginning an unexpected NICU journey. Emergen…

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Adoption Journey When Family Support Fails and Love Finds a Way

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In this episode of Choosing Adoption, host Donna Pope talks with Kenia about her personal journey of placing her child for adoption. Kenia shares her struggle to parent during the first months with little help from the birth father or family. When promises of support fell through, she felt alone and overwhelmed. She explains how financial help was …

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Ethical Adoption Stories Centered on Respect and Women’s Autonomy

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In this episode of Choosing Adoption, host Donna Pope speaks with Daliya Brown about her three adoption experiences and her strong advocacy for birth mother autonomy. Daliya shares her journey traveling from Pennsylvania to Utah for placement, comparing her experiences with both agency support and private adoption arrangements. Different Approaches…

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Interstate Adoption Support That Changed Everything

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In this episode of Choosing Adoption, host Donna Pope speaks with Angel, who traveled from Hawaii to Utah for adoption placement, and Laraine, her social worker. Angel shares how interstate adoption support provided her with the resources and family connection she needed during a complicated situation involving marriage difficulties and an unsuppor…

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5 Birth Mother Truths Everyone Needs to Hear

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In this episode of Choosing Adoption, host Donna Pope welcomes Lynea Krukiewicz, a birth mother advocate with 35 years of experience since placement, along with Laraine Moon. Together, they challenge misconceptions about birth mothers and address controversial topics around interstate adoption and coercion allegations. Community Support Lynea and L…

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The Birth Mother Who Made Me a Mom

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In this premiere episode of Choosing Adoption, discover the extraordinary 26-year journey between Donna Pope and Monica, the birth mother who placed her son Josh for adoption and forever changed both their lives. The Decision Monica shares her raw truth about choosing adoption while struggling with addiction and homelessness, unable to care for her…

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Choosing Adoption creates community for expectant and birth parents navigating one of life's most personal decisions. Host Donna Pope, Executive Director of Heart To Heart Adoptions with over 25 years of experience, provides space where your story matters and your voice is valued. Each episode features birth parents who share their journeys of chal…

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#91 The One Where Sarah Messes Up 54:24

3M ago54:24

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In this season-six finale of the podcast, Sarah Lavonne and Justine look back on a whirlwind year at Bundle Birth, with new classes, a reboot on YouTube, and new hospital trainings. Sarah shares an “epic fail” at her first Advanced Physiologic Birth training, then explains how the mishap led her to redesign the class and refocus on meeting you wher…

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#90 How Babies Self-Protect in Labor: Intrinsic Factors in Fetal Monitoring 48:50

3M ago48:50

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On this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Heidi joins Sarah Lavonne and Justine to explore the fetal monitoring strip from the baby’s perspective and physiology! They reveal how fetal hemoglobin, baroreceptors and chemoreceptors, autonomic tug-of-war, and stress hormones power a baby’s built-in defense system during labor. They talk a…

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#89 Surviving AFE: From Trauma to Survival to Advocacy with The Birth Trauma Mama 55:09

4M ago55:09

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In this powerful episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne and Justine sit down with AFE survivor and trauma therapist Kayleigh Summers, whom you may recognize as @thebirthtraumamama on IG. Kayleigh shares the shocking details of her near-death birth story, the moment everything changed, and the life-saving interventions that br…

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#88 Truth About Travel Nursing: Pros, Cons, & What You Need to Know 49:14

4M ago49:14

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In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, we dive into the real, raw truths of travel nursing and the challenges of nursing in general. Our guest, Lluvia Cordero shares about her 12-year experience being a travel nurse. She shares about witnessing and supporting challenging situations, the red flags to watch for, and the power of trus…

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#87 Understanding Fetal Oxygenation & Hypoxia in Labor 26:25

4M ago26:25

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In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah and Justine unpack the fetal oxygen pathway, from maternal lungs to the fetus and why it’s foundational to everything we see on our fetal monitors. If you’ve ever wondered how oxygenation impacts heart rate patterns, variability, decelerations, or why tachysystole matters, this conversat…

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#86 A Survival Guide to High Risk Emergencies with Bre Clinger 40:26

4M ago40:26

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It’s finally here! Birthed into the world our new OB Emergency Pocket Guide titled, Confidence in Crisis: A Nurse's Pocketbook Guide to Master OB Emergencies. Join Sarah Lavonne as she has a celebratory and educational conversation with Bre Clinger. The guide was created by Bre Clinger, a Bundle Birth Nurse Mentor, to provide nurses with quick-refe…

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#85 Content vs. Context: A Shift That Changed Everything 41:53

5M ago41:53

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In this soul-stirring episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne and Justine Arechiga dive deep into the powerful shift from content to context—a mindset that invites you to slow down, be present, and choose intentionality in both your personal life and your nursing practice. Together, they explore what it means to stop "should-i…

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#84 The Future of Nursing Starts with Us featuring Monica McLemore 49:25

5M ago49:25

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne sits down with the brilliant and unapologetically real Dr. Monica McLemore for a conversation that will shift the way you think about nursing, reproductive health, and your role in this work. From their first meeting to this moment of connection, Sarah and …

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#83 Turning Off Pitocin in Active Labor?! What’s the Evidence with Jen Atkisson 39:54

5M ago39:54

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In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah and Justine are joined by Bundle Birth Educator and expert witness Jen Atkisson for a practical conversation about how nurses can confidently read, interpret, and apply research in clinical practice. They explore common biases in studies, the difference between statistical and clinical s…

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#82 What Nurses Can Learn from Childbirth Education 38:24

5M ago38:24

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Think you know birth? In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne and Justine Arechiga dive into why every nurse should take a childbirth class—no matter where you are in your career. From surprising lessons learned to the gaps in patient and traditional nurse education, they unpack why patients should take a childbirth cl…

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#81 The One Where Justine Messes Up 34:45

6M ago34:45

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In this podcast episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Justine opens up about a difficult situation she faced at work in her leadership position that tested her values, her role as a nurse, and her connection to her unit. She and Sarah talk candidly about navigating mistakes, managing shame, and the complicated reality of being a nurse lea…

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#80 Celebrating YOU for Nurse’s Week! 48:23

6M ago48:23

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Welcome back to Season 7 of the podcast Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses with Sarah Lavonne and Justine Arechiga. In this episode as we kick off the new season, we are celebrating Nurses Week! As we celebrate you all year long, we wanted to do an extra special episode highlighting the incredible nurses that were nominated for Starfish Awards. Sa…

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#79 BTS of Bundle Birth’s Hardest Year Yet: 7 Year Anniversary & Season Finale! 49:20

9M ago49:20

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In this final episode of Season 5 of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah and Justine take a heartfelt and candid look back at the past year of Bundle Birth's journey. This year for Sarah professionally and personally, she describes as the hardest time of her life, and how resilience, community, and determination have fueled her and Bundle Bi…

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#78 Adult Friendships: Building Real Connection with Sarah & Justine 1:01:18

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In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah and Justine dive into the complex world of adult friendships. From building meaningful connections to navigating the challenges of maintaining them amidst busy schedules, they share personal stories, practical tips, and a few laughs along the way. Whether you're looking to deepen your fr…

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#77 Challenging Weight Bias in Perinatal Care: A Conversation with Heather Bradford 53:28

10M ago53:28

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In this episode, Sarah welcomes Heather Bradford, a certified nurse-midwife, assistant professor, and researcher, to discuss the critical issue of weight bias in healthcare. Heather shares her journey from clinical practice to academia, where her experiences and observations inspired her groundbreaking research into how weight bias impacts patient …

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#76 Inside the RNC-OB Exam: Expert Insights & Prep Strategies 56:03

10M ago56:03

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On this podcast episode, Happy with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah is joined with Bundle Birth educators, Jen Atkisson and Heidi Nielsen, and National Certification Corporation (NCC) item writer and subject matter expert, Whitney Wells for a conversation about the RNC-OB exam development process. As experts on the Registered Nurse Certified (RNC) Obste…

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#75 Maternal-Assisted C-Section: Justine's Birth 51:30

10M ago51:30

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In this heartfelt episode, Sarah sits down with Justine to debrief her birth experience and reflect on the whirlwind of the past six weeks. Justine shares her decision to opt for a repeat C-section and the emotional and physical journey leading up to, during, and after delivery. From navigating the intricacies of maternal-assisted C-sections to the…

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#74 Skin-to-Skin in the OR: Our Take to Promote Science 54:25

11M ago54:25

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In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah and Heidi dive into the transformative power of skin-to-skin contact in the operating room. From improved thermoregulation and breastfeeding success to reduced postpartum depression and enhanced bonding, the benefits of skin-to-skin are undeniable. But why does it matter so much, and how…

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#73 Amy the Good Nurse: Taking Down America’s Most Prolific Serial Killer 54:33

11M ago54:33

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In this gripping episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne sits down with Amy the Good Nurse (Amy Loughren), the nurse whose incredible bravery take down America’s most prolific serial killer. Amy shares her deeply personal story of uncovering the shocking truth about her best friend and colleague, a trusted ICU nurse who was se…

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#72 Labor Pain & TENS: When to Use It and What to Know 27:31

11M ago27:31

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In another solo episode, Sarah teaches you about how to use a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) as a non-pharmacological pain management option for labor. TENS provides low-voltage electrical stimulation to the skin, which activates the "gate control theory" by blocking pain signals from reaching the brain. Sarah dives deep into wh…

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#71 Cord Gas Essentials: What L&D Nurses Need to Know 46:59

11M ago46:59

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This episode on Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne is joined with Bundle Birth educator, Heidi Nielsen in this enlightening episode as they dive into the critical world of cord gas analysis. Understanding cord gas results is essential in guiding newborn care, particularly for identifying infants at risk of hypoxic ischemic encephalo…

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#70 Is Hospital Birth Really the Safest Option? with Dr. Nathan Riley 1:07:36

12M ago1:07:36

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This week on Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah has a candid conversation with Dr. Nathan Riley an OB-GYN, home birth doctor and holistic gynecologist about challenging hospital births versus home birth. Dr. Riley was initially trained in the standard medical model but became disillusioned with the overly interventionist approach to childbi…

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#69 The Power of Physiologic Birth: Improving Outcomes with Sarah Lavonne 46:56

12M ago46:56

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In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne dives into the journey behind the creation of the Physiologic Birth Class. From working in a highly medicalized L&D unit to later experiencing a contrasting approach in a more affluent hospital, Sarah's nursing career shaped her vision for promoting physiologic birth. Driven by a…

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#68 Justine’s Birth Plan BTS: Season 5 Premiere! 46:11

12M ago46:11

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Season 5 premiere of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses is here! In this special bts episode, Justine and Sarah Lavonne dive into Justine's upcoming birth plan. Justine shares her preferences in deciding between a scheduled c-section or a VBAC through prioritizing her well-being and reflecting on her first birth experience. Justine and Sarah discu…

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#67 Becoming Lifelong Learners: Season 4 Finale 51:30

1+ y ago51:30

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In this last podcast of the season, Justine and Sarah Lavonne discuss the importance of lifelong learning and how it can benefit nurses in their practice and life. They share personal examples of things they have learned recently, as well as some new OB insights. They encourage you to find your passion and pursue learning in it! Thanks for listenin…

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#66 Birthing Positions, the Evidence with Dr. Rebecca Dekker 51:40

1+ y ago51:40

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In this episode of "Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses," Sarah Lavonne chats with Dr. Rebecca Dekker, the founder of Evidence Based Birth. They discuss the benefits of non-lithotomy birthing positions and the misconceptions surrounding them. Dekker shares research findings that show upright positions can lead to shorter pushing phases, lower rates…

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#65 Nursing Committees: Small Changes, Big Impact with Carly Dahl 40:33

1+ y ago40:33

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In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Justine and Sarah Lavonne discuss the importance of nurses getting involved in committees and making a positive impact in their workplace. They are joined by Carly Dahl, a labor and delivery nurse and Bundle Birth mentor, who shares her experience of being part of a committee and the value it …

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#64 They Did NOT Just Say That! 29:12

1+ y ago29:12

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In this episode, Justine and Sarah Lavonne respond to the MOST appalling things that nurses have heard at the bedside. They dive into a candid conversation about language and communication in healthcare, particularly focusing on cervical exams. They share personal experiences, insights, and practical tips for improving patient care and comfort. The…

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#63 Navigating Cat II FHR Tracings: Tips for Nurses with Heidi Nielsen 57:26

1+ y ago57:26

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In this podcast episode, Justine and Sarah Lavonne meet with guest, Heidi Nielsen, a Bundle Birth educator and who is an expert in fetal monitoring. They discuss the fear and issues that many nurses have with Category II tracings and the importance of recognizing and accurately charting them. They also discuss the need for nurses to advocate for th…

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#62 Unlocking Your Potential: The Power of Community with Bundle Birth Nurse Mentors 34:40

1+ y ago34:40

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In this podcast, Justine and Sarah Lavonne introduce the Bundle Birth Nurse Mentors to discuss the value of mentorship and community in nursing. The mentors share their own experiences and the transformations they have seen in nurses who participate in our Mentorship Program. They emphasize the importance of creating a safe and supportive environme…

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#61 Surviving Night Shift: Tips & Tricks for Nurses with Sarah & Justine 32:54

1+ y ago32:54

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Night shift is HARD! In this episode of "Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses," Justine and Sarah Lavonne emphasize the importance of developing a routine and prioritizing sleep and give actual, tangible, evidence-based tips for surviving the night shift as a nurse. Justine shares her personal routine and they also discuss the importance of staying …

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#60 Sarah’s Crazy Trauma Story and the Power of EMDR 46:48

1+ y ago46:48

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In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Justine and Sarah Lavonne get deep into trauma work and trauma-informed care. Sarah shares a personal experience of a traumatic event that happened to her in Ecuador and how she has been working through it with therapy, specifically eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). She exp…

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#59 Basic Fetal Monitoring: Mastering the Basics 25:22

1+ y ago25:22

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In this episode of "Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses," Justine and Sarah Lavonne dive deep into the world of fetal monitoring Justine shares her journey of creating a new, interactive live class on basic fetal monitoring, aimed at bridging the knowledge gap for new nurses. Sarah and Justine reflect on their own experiences and emphasize the impo…

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#58 The Pitocin Predicament: Redefining Pitocin Use in Labor & Delivery with Jen Atkisson 43:12

1+ y ago43:12

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In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Justine and Sarah Lavonne are joined by guest Jen Atkisson who is the industry expert on Pitocin administration, safety and legal issues, and they discuss the use of Pitocin in labor and delivery. We know that Pitocin use has been normalized in our industry, but there are the risks and benefit…

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#57 Back for Season 4! Let's Catch Up! 29:36

1+ y ago29:36

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Season 4, episode 1 is here! Catch up with us as we talk about Physiologic Coping, the launch of the Motion app, and announcement of hosting another MOVE Retreat in Cancun. Plus, what’s coming in season 4! Learn about a new Bundle Birth-ism that might help you on your unit too. Stay tuned as this new episode springboards you into the new season of …

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BONUS: Let’s Get You In 📲Motion! It’s Here! 35:40

1+ y ago35:40

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Surprise! 📲Motion is officially live and available to download and use in your practice. It has been a labor of love to get here, and we are so excited to share this Bonus Episode with you! We want to give you the insider scoop on what Motion is, the history, and creation of getting the Motion app into your hands. Motion birth tracker and labor alg…

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#55 Our Dream Bundle Birthed Unit 28:36

2y ago28:36

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In this final episode of the season, Sarah and Justine let their imaginations run wild as they dream up their ideal Labor and Delivery Unit. They discuss why the details matter, and dig into why everything from lighting and sound, fragrance, windows, and even furniture and decor can make all the difference when it comes to building an environment t…

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#54 Mindset Matters: How to Change the Way You Think and Unlock Your Best Self with Jason Hartanov 51:59

2y ago51:59

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In this Episode, of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah sits down with her mindset coach Jason Hartanov to explore tough questions about how we view ourselves, our careers, and our personal goals. Together, they expose the dangers of our inner saboteurs, challenge listeners to question how we show up in the world, and offer insights into how…

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#53 You Matter: Examining the Resources, Education, and Support Nurses Need to Thrive with Jonathan Webb, CEO of AWHONN 41:22

2y ago41:22

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In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Justine and Sarah interview Jonathan Webb, the Chief Executive Officer of AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses). They discuss the role of nurses in making a meaningful impact on women, birthing people, and the world. They explore the resources, education, and su…

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#52 Managing Emergencies: Stop & Drop, Vaginal Bleeding & HTN - Triage Part 3 37:08

2y ago37:08

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In this third and final installment of our series on triage, Sarah and Justine explore the high-pressure world of triage emergencies. Learn tips for preparing yourself for anything that could walk in the door, from who to call to when to start IV meds, how much bleeding is too much, to how to navigate challenging doctor preferences vs. hospital pol…