Double the Joy, Double the Awe: Twin Birth Stories You Won't Believe

Double the Joy, Double the Awe: Twin Birth Stories You Won't Believe

Author: Liesel Teen November 6, 2024 Duration: 1:09:32

*Hi guys! Liesel here. I wanted to let you know that the Mommy Labor Nurse podcast as you know it is currently getting a HUGE facelift!

In the meantime, please enjoy this re-air of a fan favorite episode!! And stay tuned to my instagram for updates on when the new and improved Mommy Labor Nurse podcast will be back with all new episodes!*

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This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast I am sharing a twin birth story, but not the kind of twin birth story you are thinking of…no this mom, or should I say moms were not pregnant with twins! I had Sierra and Hailey on the podcast this week, and THEY are twins!

About Sierra:

Sierra O'Toole is a mom to 18-month-old daughter, Kora, and lives in Ventura, CA with her husband Sean O'Toole.

She works as a Marketing Manager for Primal Kitchen and in her free time enjoys surfing, family beach days, reading, cooking, and listening to birth story podcasts.

Connect with Sierra and birth resources she loved:

Instagram: @sierrapartridge 

Precipitous Labor Facebook Group

Doula: Anastasia Stone IG: @my_lovestones

OBGYN: Dr Melissa Drake IG: @dr_melissa_drake 

About Hailey:

Hailey O'Rourke is mom to 18-month-old son, Patrick, and is currently pregnant with her second baby boy, due in July 2022.

She lives in a suburb of Denver, CO with her husband, Eamonn O'Rourke, and works as a flight attendant for a major US Airline. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, skiing, surfing, and walking her French Bulldog, Finnegan.

Connect with Hailey and birth resources she loved:

Instagram: haileyjorourke

Doula: Anissa Cornelius

Dr. Sterling & Dr. Cassidy's Prepared Postpartum Course: https://thesterlinglife.com/courses/

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Liesel Teen, a labor and delivery nurse, hosts Mommy Labor Nurse as a space for honest conversations about pregnancy and birth. Each episode is built on the idea that knowledge can transform fear into confidence for expecting parents. You’ll find a mix of practical, evidence-based discussions on common pregnancy topics, along with interviews featuring a range of birth professionals who share their insights. Perhaps most powerfully, the podcast includes personal birth stories that capture the vast spectrum of real-life experiences, from straightforward deliveries to more complex situations. It’s a resource designed to inform and empower, offering perspectives that help listeners prepare for their own journeys. Remember, the content here is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice from your own care provider. Join Liesel for these weekly conversations that aim to support you through one of life’s most significant transitions.
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