Ep. 294: Everything You Need to Know about Epidurals with Labor Junkie RN

Ep. 294: Everything You Need to Know about Epidurals with Labor Junkie RN

Author: HeHe Stewart October 9, 2024 Duration: 1:48:17
In this episode, Labor Junkie RN joins us to dive deep into everything you need to know about epidurals. Listen along as they debunk common myths and provide crucial insights on epidurals. Understand the administration process, potential side effects, and the importance of informed consent. They dive into the details of epidural placement, the role of medical professionals, and possible complications. This episode covers everything you need to know about making informed, empowered decisions regarding epidurals during labor and delivery, ensuring you have the knowledge to navigate childbirth with confidence.   Understanding Epidurals: Basics and Misconceptions Epidural Placement Process Addressing Common Fears and Concerns Hospital Policies and Procedures Informed Consent and Timeouts Epidural Placement and Initial Relief Managing Epidural Effectiveness Positioning and Movement with an Epidural Eating During Labor with an Epidural Walking Epidurals: Rare but Possible Common Complications and Risks of Epidurals Epidurals and Labor Progression Understanding Epidural Side Effects Making the Decision: To Epidural or Not Who Can Administer Your Epidural? Catheterization with an Epidural Removing the Epidural: What to Expect Final Thoughts on Epidurals and Birth Choices   Guest Bio: Sara is a nurse of 15 years, the past decade of that in high risk OB and is the mom of 3!  INSTAGRAM: Connect with HeHe on IG  Connect with HeHe on YouTube Connect with Sarah on TikTok Connect with Sarah on Facebook BIRTH EDUCATION: Join The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!   Download The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!   Check out Birth Brigade Podcast to hear HeHe chat with Dr. Bill Chun, OBGYN!  

Hosted by birth and newborn expert HeHe Stewart, The Birth Lounge Podcast creates a thoughtful conversation around the many paths through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. This podcast moves beyond simplistic advice to explore the wide spectrum of normal experiences, offering evidence-based insights alongside real stories from parents. HeHe, who founded Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge, guides these discussions with a blend of professional knowledge and deep empathy, aiming to demystify the process and empower your choices. Each episode serves as a gathering place-a safe space where clinical expertise meets lived experience, covering topics that span education, family dynamics, physical fitness, holistic health, and parenting young children. You’ll find a supportive resource here, one that acknowledges the variables and nuances of bringing a child into the world and navigating the postpartum chapter. Tune in for honest dialogues that honor different perspectives, providing companionship and reliable information for your own journey. The goal is to leave you feeling more prepared, less alone, and confident in your unique path through parenthood, all within the supportive community of this podcast.
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Ep. 115: Friday Free Talk, Eating + Drinking during Labor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:02
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Ep. 114: How to Cloth Diaper with Bailey Bowman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:12
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Ep. 113: Friday Free Talk: Pro-Plan or No Plan? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:01
Which team are you on? Would you believe me if I said I’m team middle? I am! I do’t think the power is so much in having a written out plan as there is in having already given thought to how you want your birth to unfold…
Ep. 112: Hormones 101 with Dr. Maggie Luther [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:38
Help people balance their hormones to get their energy back. She loves her incredible perception to help women heal & listen to your body and then respond to that message. She helps women relearn how to tap into their gu…
Ep. 111: Friday Free Talk, Alcohol in Pregnancy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:54
In my endless scrolling on social media, I inevitably see an expecting parent jokingly say they wish they could have a glass of wine or a glass of beer. I never know if I should write in that it’s A-OK to have something…
Birthing in the COVID-19 Pandemic with Pediatrician, Julia Brown, MD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:47
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Ep. 108: Friday Free Talk: What to Expect at Triage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:40
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105: Exploring Sensuality & Yoni Eggs with Ann Marie Paul [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:56
Today, HeHe is joined by Ann Marie Paul, a spiritual activator for divine feminine wisdom. She teaches the ancient art of Yoni Eggs which opens up a woman to her own bodies wisdom and sensuality. She is leading us today…
104: FFT: Overcoming Fear & Birth Trauma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:16
Are you a mama that wonders if your birth is "normal"? Do you look back on your birth and think "Things didn't go... like I thought they would." Maybe you know your birth was traumatic and you're trying to navigate that…