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In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne welcomes Rose Horton, President of AWHONN and CEO of NotOnMyWatch Consulting Partners. Rose opens up about her journey from bedside nurse to executive leader, sharing the mentors, pivotal moments, and choices that shaped her career. She dives into how nurses can drive change, advocate effectively, and improve birth outcomes, while also offering practical advice for navigating opportunities in OB nursing. In this episode, you’ll learn about mindset, strategies, and leadership approaches that make Rose a true game-changer in maternal care. She shares the story on how #NotOnMyWatch became a movement. Whether you want to elevate your practice, grow as a leader, or make a meaningful impact in maternal health, Rose’s insights are not to be missed. Thanks for listening and subscribing!  Helpful Links!  NotOnMyWatch Consulting Partners NotOnMyWatch Instagram Rose Horton LinkedIn Synova March of Dimes Kira Johnson’s StoryStory of Lauren Bloomstein

What happens when nurses and doulas stop viewing each other as “opponents” and start working as a true team? In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne meets with legendary doula and childbirth educator Ana Paula Markel to unpack the nurse–doula relationship, the difference between advocacy and activism, and why collaboration is one of the most evidence-backed ways to improve birth outcomes. We talk about conflict points (like medical advice, bias, and power dynamics), and discuss practical ways to build trust in the room and protect the physiology of labor. If you want fewer battles, better teamwork, and more patient-centered care, this conversation is your playbook. Helpful Links!  Come to MOVE Learning Retreat in Mexico!Take our Physiologic Birth training.Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for free education!DONA InternationalBini Birth taught by Ana Paula MarkelIna May Gaskin documentary The Business of Being Born Music by https://pixabay.com/users/andrewbali-33946212/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=392974 https://pixabay.com/users/nastelbom-48128234/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=463389 https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=8164

In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne continues part 2 of the conversation for nurses who are new to labor and delivery or new to the specialty altogether. She shares practical, experience-based advice on facing imposter syndrome, asking questions, and accelerating your growth without burning yourself out. This episode dives into the emotional realities of L&D nursing, including how to process hard days, hold space for yourself, and build recovery routines that support long-term sustainability. Sarah responds to listener questions about work-life balance, leaving work at work, and navigating burnout in today’s healthcare climate. Whether you’re a new grad, transitioning specialties, or mentoring newer nurses, this episode is a grounded reminder that you’re not alone. Helpful Links! Part 1 Podcast episode: Tips for Being New, Ruptured Vasa Previa & Building Rapport with Providers Burnout podcast episode Subscribe for free monthly education for L&D Nurses!Learn More about our Mentorship ProgramCome to our MOVE Learning Retreat!Healing Trauma in the Birth Professional On-Demand ClassSign Up for our Physiologic Birth ClassSign Up for our Basic Fetal Monitoring ClassMusic by https://pixabay.com/users/andrewbali-33946212/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=392974 https://pixabay.com/users/nastelbom-48128234/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=463389 https://pixabay.com/users/juliush-3921568/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=8164

In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne answers your questions especially those new to labor & delivery or transitioning into the specialty. From managing self-doubt and imposter syndrome to letting go of constant emergency anticipation, Sarah shares the lessons she wishes she’d known earlier in her career. She dives into the realities of L&D acuity, the importance of owning your education, and how mastering “normal vs. abnormal” transforms both confidence and patient care. Through personal stories, including a powerful emergency case that changed everything for a relationship with a doctor, Sarah explains how trust, intuition, and collaboration can quite literally save lives. Whether you’re brand new, newly transferring, or years into practice, this conversation is a grounding reminder that you’re not alone and that confidence is built one patient, one shift, and one relationship at a time.  Thanks for listening and subscribing!  Helpful Links!  Basic Fetal Monitoring ClassSubscribe to the Buzz for free monthly education! If you're a hospital interested in bringing our classes to your hospital, email us at [email protected] We’d love to work with you.Wanna leave us a message? Send us a voicemail I can answer on the pod!

In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne talks with licensed therapist Krysta Dancy, MA, MFT, CBD to explore what trauma-informed care really looks like in labor and delivery. Together, they unpack how nervous system regulation, presence, and connection shape the labor and delivery experience for both patients and nurses. This conversation goes beyond checklists and protocols to address burnout, compassion fatigue, and why trauma-informed care is as much a way of being as it is a set of skills.  Thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Helpful Links! Krysta Dancy - Dancy PerintalMOVE Learning Retreat MOVE Objectives SynovaMentorship ProgramHealing Trauma in the Birth Professional Preventing Birth Trauma Level 1 Preventing Birth Trauma Level 2 Preventing Birth Trauma Bundle - Level 1 & 2 Grounding Techniques #teamunderwear pin #teamunderwear stickerPodcast on Do Labor Nurses Have Trauma with Krysta Dancy, MA MFT, CDPodcast on Down Regulate your Nervous System with Krysta Dancy, MA, MFT, CDPodcast on Pause at the Door Podcast on Content vs Context: A Shift That Changed Everything 

In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne takes a deep dive into labor positions for why they matter, how they work, and why they’re so much more than just “turning patients.” This episode is really just the tip of the iceberg when it come to understanding physiologic birth. But, it is a mini crash course on anatomy, physiology, and evidence-based positioning. I talk about how environment, mobility, gravity, pelvic mechanics, and nursing judgment all intersect to support labor progress and reduce unnecessary Cesareans. If you’re looking for more and want a solid breakdown of positioning and physiologic birth, take our foundational Physiologic Birth Class. Thanks for listening and subscribing! Helpful Links!  Sign up for our live online Physiologic Birth ClassLive online Pushing ClassLive online Speedy Inductions Class Download the Motion - Labor Tracker & Birth Algorithm AppMotion is lotion stickerBundle Birth Position guideAre you a hospital manager/decision/maker? Reach out to discuss bulk pricing. [email protected]

What started as a simple “This or That” poll on a Bundle Birth Nurses Instagram, 7,000 of you responded, and those results stopped me in my tracks. It sparked a deep dive into the reality so many of you are living. Burnout isn’t just a buzzword; it’s something thousands of you across our community are quietly carrying. In this episode, we’re digging into what burnout really looks like for labor and delivery nurses today. I brought this to our incredible Bundle Birth Nurses Mentors to discuss what can we do about this. Throughout this episode, they pop in to share their lived experience, wisdom, and honest insights about how burnout shows up, why it’s happening, and what it means for the work we do. This is a unique, conversational episode where we unpack burnout, moral injury, the unseen emotional load of being a nurse, and the responsibility we carry to “stand in the gap” for patients and each other. We don’t have an easy solution, but we hope this conversation helps you feel seen, supported, and a little less alone. Let’s explore burnout and learn what it might look like to rebuild our sense of purpose together. As always, thanks for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Helpful Links: Follow us on IG Helpful Links!  Follow Bundle Birth Nurses on Instagram! Join Mentorship Program, open NOW till Jan 2, 2026Join our free Community call about Burnout on Jan. Join us our MOVE Learning Retreat!Shatterproof Book Miracle Morning BookTrends and Innovations in Nurse Manager Retention - American Organization for Nursing Leadership & Laudio - article

In this heartfelt Season 7 kickoff of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne is joined by longtime co-host and friend Justine for a reflective conversation on change, burnout, detachment, and new beginnings. Together, they reminisce on their years building Bundle Birth Nurses, honor Justine’s transition away from the team, and explore what it looks like to choose a slower, more intentional life. The episode weaves together themes of nursing identity, social media fatigue, personal growth, and the freedom that comes from setting boundaries. From Mentorship and MOVE retreats to goats, homesteading, and redefining success, this episode captures the beauty of evolving seasons. It’s an honest look at what it means to care deeply without losing yourself in the process. Whether you’re feeling burned out, curious about what’s next, or simply craving connection, this episode invites you to reflect, detach, and move forward with intention. Thanks for listening and subscribing!  Helpful Links!  Sign up to come to our Burnout Call Enroll in Mentorship ProgramCome the MOVE Learning Retreat 2026! 

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 where you’re at, giving you the positioning training you want while also being authentic. The pair riff on systemic problems in maternity care, the power of empathy, and balancing big-picture change in the healthcare industry. *Disclaimer: To any of the nurses that were at this training or the leadership team that experienced this class, the rant at the end is not about you. It is about the system as a whole, you are amazing, and I am so impressed that you have invested in your nurse's growth like you have. ❤️ Sarah Send in your question to be featured in Season 7 of the Pod! (90 sec total) https://www.speakpipe.com/HappyHourwithBundleBirthNurses Helpful Links! Physiologic Birth Training C-EFM Exam Prep Class OB Emergency Pocket GuideRNC-OB Exam Prep Class The One Where Justine Messes Up podcast 

On this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne and Justine 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 about why low O2 saturations are normal, what truly triggers variables and lates, and tips to prep for C-EFM certification.  Thanks for listening and subscribing! Send in your question to be featured in Season 7 of the Pod! (90 sec total) https://www.speakpipe.com/HappyHourwithBundleBirthNurses  Helpful Links!  OB Emergency Pocket GuideBasic Fetal Monitoring ClassPhysiologic Coping classNCC C-EFM Exam 

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 brought her back. Now a fierce advocate for trauma-informed care, Kaylee is using her voice to raise awareness about AFE and support survivors. This conversation is raw, emotional, and deeply important for every nurse and birth worker to hear. Thanks for listening and subscribing!  Send in your question to be featured in Season 7 of the Pod! (90 sec total) https://www.speakpipe.com/HappyHourwithBundleBirthNurses  Helpful Links!  The Birth Trauma Mama websiteEmail Kaylee at [email protected] Trauma Mama podcastThe Trauma Mama TiktokACLS CertificationPreventing Birth Trauma Level 1 & 2 ClassesHealing Trauma in the Birth ProfessionalBereavement Counseling ClassPreventing Birth Trauma Level 1Preventing Birth Trauma Level 2

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 trusting your instincts. We talk about the freedom of travel nursing, the adventure to the unpredictability, financial highs and lows, and the heavy moments. It's an honest, empowering look at the experiences of being a travel nurse in hospitals across the country.  Send in your question to be featured in Season 7 of the Pod! (90 sec total) https://www.speakpipe.com/HappyHourwithBundleBirthNurses  Helpful Links!  Healing Trauma in the Birth Professional On-Demand ClassPreventing Birth Trauma Level 1 On-Demand ClassPreventing Birth Trauma Level 2 On-Demand ClassPreventing Birth Trauma Level 1 & 2 On-Demand ClassGrounding Techniques On-Demand Class

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 conversation connects the pathophysiology to your practice. Justine and Sarah drop clinical gems and challenge the normalization of tachysystole. Let us know what you think. Thanks for listening and subscribing!  Helpful Links! C-EFM ClassShifting the Pitocin Paradigm ClassTurning off Pitocin in Active Labor?! podcast episodePhysiologic Birth ClassBasic Fetal Monitoring ClassLearn More about our Motion App #71 Cord Gas Essentials podcast episode#63 Navigating Cat II FTR Trackings: Tips for Nurses with Heidi Nielsen podcast episode#59 Basic Fetal Monitoring : Mastering the Basics

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-reference information on 17 major obstetric emergencies. In this episode, you’ll get a behind the scenes look at what it took to create the guide, including Bre's personal experiences, motivations and goal of empowering nurses to provide the best care with confidence. The conversation explores the maternal health crisis in the US, the importance of addressing fear and building a love-based approach to emergency situations. Plus, get a mini-class on diabetes in pregnancy and learn a helpful analogy to increase understanding. The OB Emergency Pocket Guide is now available, and we encourage labor & delivery nurses to utilize it as a valuable resource to enhance their knowledge and preparedness for obstetric emergencies. Thanks for listening and subscribing!   Helpful Links! OB Emergency Pocket GuideMentorship ProgramTrauma in the Birth Professional On-Demand Class Bereavement On-Demand Class Holly Nichols Graphics IG @hnicholsillustrationMental health conditions leading cause of pregnancy- related deaths

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-ing" yourself to death, reclaim your presence at work and at home, and actively participate in your life instead of simply going through the motions. Through personal stories, metaphors (hello, mushroom eater!), and real-life insights from the floor, Sarah and Justine challenge you to step out of the noise, embrace the silence, and give yourself permission to thrive. Whether you're deep in the hustle or struggling to find your footing, this conversation is your invitation to pause, reflect, and remember that being present is hard work—and it’s worth it. Thanks for listening and subscribing! Helpful Links: OB Emergency Pocket GuideSubmit your baby to Wall of BabiesGet your Free Hospital Visualization Mini Class Visualizations for a Calm Labor, Birth & lifeRecommendations:  Map of Consciousness bookStarfish Awards Podcast EpisodeCome to 2026 MOVE Learning Retreat