Faith-Centered Birth: Overcoming Challenges and Advocating for Yourself with Lauren Murdock, RN, IBCLC | 195 — The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama

Trish welcomes Lauren Murdock, RN, IBLCLC, and founder of Labor Lauren, a platform dedicated to empowering women for peaceful, powerful, faith-centered births. Lauren shares her unexpected path into nursing, from caring for her grandmother in hospice at age 16, to challenges she faced including passing out during labor and delivery clinicals, and how she overcame them. Lauren also touches on her passion for incorporating faith into childbirth, advocating for herself and her patients, and educating others on the importance of preparation for labor. Trish and Lauren also debunk labor pain myths and share practical advocacy tips for expectant moms.

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What’s inside this episode:

Lauren's Journey into Nursing: From hospice care for her grandmother to battling fears in labor and delivery clinicals, Lauren's story is a testament to divine calling and perseverance.
Faith in Birth: Lauren discusses incorporating scripture and breath prayers to foster peace and self-control during labor.
Misconceptions About Labor Pain: Why preparation is essential even if planning an epidural, and the pitfalls of "pain-free birth" promises - pain is real, but manageable with tools and mindset.
Advocacy in the Hospital: Using the BRAIN acronym (Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, Intuition, Nothing) to make informed decisions, plus tips for partners to support and read the room.
Hospital Progress and Education: Challenges in supportive care, the value of doulas, and Lauren's work on a home-like birth room in her hospital.

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