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Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses
Two Labor and Delivery nurses changing the game in Obstetrics, one nurse and one patient at a time. Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses is meant to fill the cups of L&D nurses and birth workers all over the world. Sarah and Justine share stories, research, and life in order to bring some happy to your hour. Join us once a week as we continue to change the game together!
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 the hospital birth versus a home birth. Dr. Riley was initially trained in the standard medical model but became disillusioned with the overly interventionist approach to childbirth. So, he started attending home births...
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, later, she experienced a contrasting approach in a more affluent hospital. Sarah’s nursing career helped shape her vision for promoting physiologic birth. Driven by a desire to empower nurses, she then...
Season 5 Premiere Podcast 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. Then, Justine and Sarah discuss the logistics- from...
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 listening...
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 of severe perineal trauma, and decreased use of...
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...
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. They discuss the impact of language on patient care...
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 themselves and...
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 environment where nurses can learn, grow, and make...
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 hydrated and finding ways to...
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 the hospital birth versus a home birth. Dr. Riley was initially trained in the standard medical model but became disillusioned with the overly interventionist approach to childbirth. So, he started attending home births to provide a more patient-centered, hands-off approach. He emphasizes the importance of building trust and rapport with patients, rather than rushing through routine procedures. He challenges the common assumption that hospital births are always safer, and argues that the trauma from disrespectful treatment can be more harmful than the medical risks.
Dr. Riley shares stories on a more holistic, patient-empowered approach to maternity care, where nurses and providers prioritize the human connection and emotional needs of birthing people. You can listen to the podcast episode #70 Is Hospital Birth Really the Safest Option? with Dr. Riley on Spotify or Apple Podcast.
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, later, she experienced a contrasting approach in a more affluent hospital. Sarah’s nursing career helped shape her vision for promoting physiologic birth. Driven by a desire to empower nurses, she then designed this class. Her goal is to equip nurses with knowledge and hands-on skills essential for supporting physiologic labor and birth. Thousands of nurses have since been trained. They have finally seen the impact on their practice. From enhancing birth outcomes, decreasing cesarean rates to reducing trauma, nurses are reshaping the culture of obstetric care.
Sarah underscores the power of a nurse’s deep understanding of birth physiology to provide truly patient-centered care. Furthermore, you can listen podcast episode #69 The Power of Physiologic birth: Improving Outcomes with Sarah Lavonne on Spotify or Apple Podcast.
Season 5 Premiere Podcast 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. Then, Justine and Sarah discuss the logistics- from selecting her birth team to Sarah’s involvement as her birth coach. Also, they tease exciting topics for this new, fifth season, including home births, cord gases, and a review of the RNC-OB course. Tune in for a thoughtful and honest conversation. You can finally listen to the season 5 premiere podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcast.
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 listening and don’t forget to subscribe! We will see you next season!! In the meantime, join us in a class or get updates by signing up for our newsletter below!
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 of severe perineal trauma, and decreased use of forceps and vacuum. She also emphasizes the importance of educating patients and healthcare providers about the benefits of alternative positions and suggests strategies for nurses to advocate for their patients’ preferences. Sarah and Dekker also discuss the need for continued education and training for healthcare workers to increase their comfort and confidence in supporting upright birthing positions. Want a next step? Take our Physiologic Birth class, linked below! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
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 brings. Carly emphasizes the importance of following your passion and taking the initiative to make a change. She also highlights the benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration and open communication within the committee. Carly encourages nurses to start small and focus on areas they care about, as even small changes can have a significant impact. The episode concludes with a reminder to nurses to take care of themselves and find fulfillment in their work. Thanks for listening and subscribing!
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. They discuss the impact of language on patient care and offer alternative phrases and strategies to ensure respectful and compassionate communication. They address issues such as consent, pain management, and terminology used during exams. Join Justine and Sarah for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion that challenges traditional norms and promotes a culture of empathy and respect in healthcare. This episode is a must-listen for labor and delivery nurses seeking to enhance their communication skills and provide exceptional care to their patients.
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 themselves and their patients, and the importance of ongoing education and knowledge in the field of fetal monitoring. Get tips for communicating with doctors, navigating the challenges of Category II tracings, and provide information on resources and education available to nurses to improve their practice. Thanks for listening and subscribing!
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 environment where nurses can learn, grow, and make positive changes in their practice at any stage of their career. You are invited to join us all through our mentorship program and challenge you to take control of your learning and professional development.
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 hydrated and finding ways to make drinking water more enjoyable. They acknowledge that night shift can be challenging and hard on the body, but they also highlight the unique benefits and friendships that come with working nights. Justine and Sarah encourage you to prioritize their own well-being and vocalize their needs to protect their sleep. Thanks for listening and subscribing!
Sarah’s Overly Productive Drink Concoction:
Moon Juice Magnesium Powder – berry flavor