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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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#106 Are Fetal Kick Counts Actually Important? with Count the Kicks
3d 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 They also address common clinical misconceptions, including outdated kick count standards, “juice stimulation” tricks, and concerns about increasing patient anxiety in triage.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
1w ago00:53:36Tap 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/654b24c44f8febe42c820b62/65d576cb8bef722a1430e27aSend us Fan MailMusic: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: C5II3ZAIBDK2UNZTArtist: : TURNIQUE
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#104 We're Back and Living Colorfully!
2w ago01:07:47Tap 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! Send 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 ProgramSend 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 sits down 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 motherSend 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 Send 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 NewsletterSend 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 BloomsteinSend us Fan MailMusic: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: C5II3ZAIBDK2UNZTArtist: : TURNIQUE
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#98 The Nurse–Doula Relationship: How To Collaborate Without The Chaos with Ana Paula Markel
Jan 2600:58:31Tap to summarizeWhat 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 BornSend us Fan MailMusic: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: C5II3ZAIBDK2UNZTArtist: : TURNIQUE
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#97 Being New in L&D: Advice, Getting the Job, Preventing Burnout & More
Jan 1900:28:54Tap to summarizeIn 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 ClassSend us Fan MailMusic: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: C5II3ZAIBDK2UNZTArtist: : TURNIQUE
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