Redefining C-Sections: Embrace Your Cesarean Birth Story | 163

Redefining C-Sections: Embrace Your Cesarean Birth Story | 163

Author: Trish Ware, RN April 25, 2025 Duration: 38:55

 Today we're getting real about C-sections, not as a worst case scenario, but as a valid, powerful, and yes—a beautiful way to bring your baby into the world.

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Trish is sitting down with two incredible women. Jen Wagner, a trained OB anesthesiologist and Bethany, a doula turned nurse and three times C-section Mama. Together they host this C-section Experience podcast. 

These women are flipping the narrative on surgical birth, and this conversation is honest, emotional, and packed with tips that every pregnant woman should hear, not just those planning a cesarean, because birth isn't about a plan. It's about your power, and you are the queen of your story no matter how your baby arrives. 

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00:00 Introduction to C-Section Experiences

01:17 Meet Jen and Bethany

03:49 Changing the Narrative Around C-Sections

20:35 The Importance of Advocating for Yourself

23:39 Challenging Medical Norms

26:17 Creating a Positive C-Section Experience

26:53 Medication and Anxiety Management

28:10 Capturing the Birth Moment

33:11 Normalizing C-Section Births

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Ever find yourself scrolling through endless forums late at night, wondering about the real, unfiltered details of childbirth that no one seems to talk about plainly? The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama is here to change that. Hosted by Trish Ware, RN, this podcast draws directly from her years in the delivery room, where she’s helped bring thousands of newborns into the world. She knows the questions that keep you up at night, from the logistical-like how to effectively push or what Pitocin actually does-to the vulnerable fears about epidurals, VBACs, or those embarrassing but totally normal moments. Trish moves beyond clinical jargon to offer honest, compassionate, and evidence-based insights that feel like a conversation with a trusted friend who’s seen it all. Each episode tackles a specific aspect of pregnancy, labor, and early parenting, like navigating breastfeeding challenges or figuring out newborn care, with the goal of replacing anxiety with practical knowledge. Tuning into this podcast means getting a seasoned labor nurse’s perspective delivered with warmth and a deep understanding of what you’re going through, helping you feel more prepared and empowered for your own journey.
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