Mommy Labor Nurse

Liesel Teen is a labor and delivery nurse who turned her clinical experience into one of the most trusted pregnancy education brands around. The Mommy Labor Nurse podcast takes that same practical, no-nonsense approach to everything from what happens during cervical checks to how the placenta actually works to what pelvic floor recovery looks like postpartum. With nearly 300 episodes, the show covers a lot of ground. You'll find deep educational episodes on specific medical topics, interviews with specialists (OB-GYNs, pelvic floor therapists, lactation consultants), real birth stories from listeners, and lighter episodes where Liesel reacts to birth scenes in movies and TV shows. Episodes range from quick 16-minute explainers to longer 50-minute conversations, so you can pick based on how much time you have. What listeners love most -- and the 4.9-star rating from 1,300 reviews really drives this home -- is Liesel's balanced approach. She doesn't push a particular birth philosophy. She presents the facts, acknowledges that different choices work for different people, and respects your ability to make your own decisions. Multiple reviewers describe her as approachable and non-intimidating, which matters a lot when you're learning about something as high-stakes as labor and delivery for the first time. If you want a nurse's perspective without feeling like you're in a clinical setting, this is your show.