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Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses
Hosted by Bundle Birth, A Nursing Corporation · EN
For 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 Lavonne shares 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!
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#108 Near Fatal Strangulation with Morgan McMahon - Part 2
2w ago01:00:21Tap to summarizeIn Part 2 of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne welcomes Morgan McMahon back to share the critical lessons every labor and delivery nurse needs to hear about near fatal strangulation and forensic nursing. Together, they explore how subtle warning signs, trauma-informed care, and thorough patient assessments can make the difference between life and death. Morgan offers insight into the emotional and physical realities that often remain hidden after strangulation. This episode challenges healthcare professionals to recognize risk factors, ask the right questions, and advocate fiercely for patient safety. Whether you care for pregnant patients or have experienced intimate partner violence, this conversation will deepen your understanding and strengthen your clinical practice.Helpful Links!Training Institute on Strangulation PreventionPause at the Door podcast episode Healing Trauma in the Birth Professional Class by Krysta Dancy, MA, MFT, CBD List to be notified about forensic nursing info.Send us Fan MailMusic: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: C5II3ZAIBDK2UNZTArtist: : TURNIQUE
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#107 Near Fatal Strangulation with Morgan McMahon - Part 1
3w ago01:10:48Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne joins Morgan McMahon to explore the realities of recognizing, responding to, and caring for patients experiencing near fatal strangulation. This episode goes deep into what forensic nursing is and how it can be overlooked. Morgan also shares her firsthand insights into the clinical and emotional complexities surrounding these high-risk cases. She emphasizes the vital role healthcare providers play in identifying warning signs and providing trauma-informed care. Thank you for listening and subscribing to Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses!Helpful Links!Academy of Forensic Nursing websiteAdvocacy Toolkit for SurvivorRecommendations for Pregnant Victim Journal Article: Experience of Intimate Partner ViolenceJournal Article: #ChokeMeDaddy: A Content Analysis of Memes Related to Choking/Strangulation During Sex Email Diana Faugno, MSN, RN, CPN, AFN-C, IVSE-C, SANE-A, SANE-P, FAAFS, DF-IAFN, DF-AFN | diana@dianafaugno.comCranial Nerve Assessment MOVE recap podcast List to be notified about forensic nursingSend us Fan MailMusic: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: C5II3ZAIBDK2UNZTArtist: : TURNIQUE
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#106 Are Fetal Kick Counts Actually Important? with Count the Kicks
4w ago00:42:23Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne sits down with Sarah Coleman from Count the Kicks to unpack the evolving science and practice of fetal movement monitoring. Together, they explore how tracking a baby’s normal movement pattern can be a powerful tool for identifying potential concerns and improving birth outcomes. The conversation dives into the origins of the Count the Kicks campaign, born from families impacted by stillbirth who sought to create change through education and awareness. They also address common clinical misconceptions, including outdated kick count standards, “juice stimulation” tricks, and concerns about increasing patient anxiety in triage. This episode reinforces how consistent education and simple monitoring tools can empower parents while supporting clinicians in delivering timely, informed care. Thanks for listening and subscribing to Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses!Helpful Links:Count the Kicks app Email Count the Kicks | info@countthekicks.comCount the Kicks websiteHealthyBirthday websiteStillbirth Prevention Fact SheetOrder Materials (State-specific) from Count the KicksCount the Kicks Digital Education (multiple language options available)Count the Kicks Printable Charts to track movement daily (multiple language options available)Send us Fan MailMusic: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: C5II3ZAIBDK2UNZTArtist: : TURNIQUE
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#105 The Power of Curiosity in Respectful & Equitable Care with Rose Horton
Jul 600:53:36Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Sarah Lavonne welcomes Rose Horton back to continue their conversation from last season. Together, they explore how intentional leadership and data-driven decision-making work to transform patient experiences, centering around how to create more equitable birth outcomes. Rose shares the behind-the-scenes journey of the "Not On My Watch" initiative, revealing how small, measurable changes can create lasting cultural shifts within healthcare organizations. Rather than searching for a single sweeping solution, this conversation highlights the power of curiosity, accountability, leadership and consistent action to improve care for every patient. Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that meaningful change starts with the way we choose to show up for the people in front of us every single day. Thank you for listening to and subscribing to the Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses podcast! Helpful Links:Not On My Watch | https://www.notonmywatchconsulting.com/Follow Not On My Watch on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/notonmywatchco/AIM bundles | https://saferbirth.org/Black Mamas Matter Alliance | https://blackmamasmatter.org/Center for Black Women’s Wellness | https://www.cbww.org/Live Colorfully Class | https://bundlebirth.com/nurses/product/live-colorfully-class/The Starfish Story | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=158cmenJLjsGet FREE Education Every Month by Subscribing to the Buzz Newsletter | https://omniform1.com/forms/v1/landingPage/654b24c44f8febe42c820b62/65d576cb8bef722a1430e27aMusic:TURNIQUE - Echo of Sadnesshttps://www.bensound.com/bensound-music/bensound-echoofsadness.mp3Send us Fan MailMusic: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: C5II3ZAIBDK2UNZTArtist: : TURNIQUE
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#104 We're Back and Living Colorfully!
Jun 2901:07:47Tap to summarizeIn this new season of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses podcast, Sarah Lavonne sits down with several attendees of our MOVE Learning Retreat in Mexico during May 2026. Attendees shared stories and how MOVE has impacted their professional and personal lives since returning home. They each discussed their key takeaways from the theme, Live Colorfully: The Creative Art of Nursing - Centering the Patient Experience. Surprisingly, there was common thread that they all touched on throughout the interview. Join us in our upcoming Live Colorfully Class! As always, thank you for subscribing and sharing! Helpful Links:Live Colorfully Class - Use promo code iamcolorful for $50 off expires July 8th, 2026. Mentorship Program - Open enrollment ends July 1st, 2026 and reopens in December 2026. CARE Framework ClassPhysiologic Birth Class Pushing ClassSpeedy Inductions Class#38 Pause at the Door Podcast EpisodeLast Episode of Season 7Rebozo + Rebozo PDF GuideGet free education in your inbox every month by subscribing to the monthly Buzz Newsletter! MusicTURNIQUE - Echo of Sadnesshttps://www.bensound.com/bensound-music/bensound-echoofsadness.mp3Send us Fan MailMusic: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: C5II3ZAIBDK2UNZTArtist: : TURNIQUE
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#103 Hope for a Positive Possible Future: The Nurse I am Becoming
Mar 200:46:11Tap to summarizeIn this season finale of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, we zoom out. From the history of obstetrics to the current realities of intervention, burnout, and rapid change, this episode explores where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re headed as nurses. But beyond science and statistics, we dive into something deeper: identity. Who are you outside of your role, and how can discovering your core essence fuel a long, colorful, sustainable career in nursing? That’s all for season 7, see you in season 8 of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses! Helpful Links! MOVE Learning RetreatConnect My ManagerAdult Friendships: Building Real Connection with Sarah & Justine podcastPhysiologic Birth ClassPushing ClassSpeedy Inductions ClassMentorship ProgramMusicTURNIQUE - Echo of Sadnesshttps://www.bensound.com/bensound-music/bensound-echoofsadness.mp3Send us Fan MailMusic: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: C5II3ZAIBDK2UNZTArtist: : TURNIQUE
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#102 Intra-abdominal Pregnancy?! The Wildest High-Risk Birth with Dr. Ozimek
Feb 2300:39:50Tap to summarizeIn this jaw-dropping episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne chat with Dr. John Ozimek to unpack a once-in-a-career case: a full-term abdominal ectopic pregnancy that defied every odd and expectation. What began as a positive pregnancy test and a growing ovarian mass quickly unfolded into a 37-week miracle. She had severe preeclampsia, a 22-pound tumor, massive hemorrhage, and a baby developing entirely outside the uterus. Dr. Ozimek walks us step-by-step through the clinical decision-making, the ethical weight of prioritizing maternal safety, and the power of a well-prepared, collaborative team in the face of the unprecedented. For labor and delivery nurses, this story is a masterclass in breaking complex crises into manageable components and a reminder of how we can function even in uncharted territory.Helpful Links!MOVE Learning RetreatCARE Framework Class‘Miraculous Birth’ at Cedars-Sinai Delivers Holiday JoyDoctors delivery baby whil removing 22-pound tumor from motherMusicTURNIQUE - Echo of Sadnesshttps://www.bensound.com/bensound-music/bensound-echoofsadness.mp3Send us Fan MailMusic: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: C5II3ZAIBDK2UNZTArtist: : TURNIQUE
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#101 When Providers Push Back: Crucial Conversations in Labor & Delivery
Feb 1600:34:10Tap to summarizeIn this vulnerable and powerful episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne opens up about one of the biggest challenges in nursing: navigating difficult provider communication. Inspired by a real voicemail from a new grad labor and delivery nurse, Sarah dives into how to handle being cut off, corrected at the bedside, or even yelled at, while still protecting professionalism and patient-centered care. Drawing from The Four Agreements, Crucial Conversations, and her own CARE Framework, she shares practical scripts, mindset shifts, and boundary-setting tools to help you approach high-stakes conversations with courage and clarity. This episode is an honest reminder that while we can’t control others, we can own our responses, regulate our emotions, and lead with respect. Helpful Links:MOVE Learning Retreat The 4 Agreements book Crucial Conversations book CARE Framework ClassPushing ClassPhysiologic Birth ClassSpeedy Induction ClassThe Buzz Newsletter/Email ListBundle Birth Nurses Instagram MusicTURNIQUE - Echo of Sadnesshttps://www.bensound.com/bensound-music/bensound-echoofsadness.mp3Send us Fan MailMusic: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: C5II3ZAIBDK2UNZTArtist: : TURNIQUE
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#100 Combating Medical Misinformation & Tips for Working with OBs with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln
Feb 900:55:35Tap to summarizeIn the 100th episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne is joined by OB/GYN, Dr. Jennifer Lincoln. They discuss the rise of medical misinformation and how social media is shaping patient expectations in labor and delivery. Dr. Lincoln shares practical ways nurses can address misinformation without sounding defensive or combative. They also talk openly about nurse-provider dynamics and why communication breaks down on some units. This episode offers tools to protect your energy while still providing evidence-based, patient-centered care.*Correction Dr. Lincoln is the first practicing in the hospital OBGYN that we've had on the pod.Helpful Links! Society of OBGYN Hospitalist The Birth BookDr. Jennifer Lincoln's InstagramDr. Jennifer Lincoln's TiktokDr. Jennifer Lincoln's SubstackBundle Birth Badge BuddyCARE Framework ClassMOVE Learning RetreatSubscribe to the Buzz NewsletterMusicTURNIQUE - Echo of Sadnesshttps://www.bensound.com/bensound-music/bensound-echoofsadness.mp3Send us Fan MailMusic: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: C5II3ZAIBDK2UNZTArtist: : TURNIQUE
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#99 Changing the Trajectory of Birth: #NotOnMyWatch with Rose Horton
Feb 200:58:31Tap to summarizeIn 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 BloomsteinMusicTURNIQUE - Echo of Sadnesshttps://www.bensound.com/bensound-music/bensound-echoofsadness.mp3Send us Fan MailMusic: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: C5II3ZAIBDK2UNZTArtist: : TURNIQUE
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