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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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#87 Understanding Fetal Oxygenation & Hypoxia in Labor
Jun 30, 202500:26:25Tap to summarizeIn 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
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#86 A Survival Guide to High Risk Emergencies with Bre Clinger
Jun 23, 202500:40:26Tap to summarizeIt’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
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#85 Content vs. Context: A Shift That Changed Everything
Jun 16, 202500:41:53Tap to summarizeIn 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
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Jun 9, 202500:49:25Tap to summarizeIn this powerful and heartfelt episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne sits down with the brilliant and unapologetically real Dr. Monica McLemore for a conversation that will shift the way you think about nursing, reproductive health, and your role in this work. From their first meeting to this moment of connection, Sarah and Monica reflect on humility, curiosity, and the humanity at the core of nursing. Dr. McLemore shares her journey—starting as born a preemie to becoming a nationally respected nurse scientist, public health expert, and fierce advocate for reproductive justice. Monica calls out the myth of political polarity to issuing a bold challenge for nurses to build something better. She urges us to stop playing small, activate our gifts, and remember that nursing is—and always has been—a political act. Whether you're a preceptor, student, bedside nurse, or leader, this episode will wake you up, call you in, and remind you of the shared work ahead.Helpful Links!Mentorship ProgramAmerican Nurses Association's Code of EthicsChanel Albert-Porsche, founder of Ancient Song Doula Services
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#83 Turning Off Pitocin in Active Labor?! What’s the Evidence with Jen Atkisson
Jun 2, 202500:39:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah and Justine are joined by Bundle Birth Educator and expert witness Jen Atkisson for a practical conversation about how nurses can confidently read, interpret, and apply research in clinical practice. They explore common biases in studies, the difference between statistical and clinical significance, and how research can be both empowering and misused at the bedside. Jen breaks down a recent meta-analysis on discontinuing Pitocin in active labor, offering insight into what the evidence actually shows and how we can use our brilliant nurse brains to elevate care. Thanks for listening and subscribing! Helpful Links!Reduced Risk of Cesarean Delivery with Oxytocin Discontinuation in Active Labor: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisShifting the Pitocin Paradigm ClassRNC-OB Exam Prep ClassSubscribe to the Bundle Birth Buzz, our monthly newsletter
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#82 What Nurses Can Learn from Childbirth Education
May 26, 202500:38:24Tap to summarizeThink you know birth? In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne and Justine Arechiga dive into why every nurse should take a childbirth class—no matter where you are in your career. From surprising lessons learned to the gaps in patient and traditional nurse education, they unpack why patients should take a childbirth class and what nurses can learn from childbirth education and how it can strengthen your patient care. Whether you’re a student, new grad, or seasoned L&D nurse, this candid conversation will challenge your assumptions and remind you that there’s always more to learn. Thanks for listening and subscribing!Helpful Links: The Bundle birth Classbundlebirth.comSubmit to our Wall of babiesBundle Birth Instagram about The Bundle Birth ClassRecommendations:Physiologic Birth Class Physiologic Coping ClassVisualizations ClassCome to 2026 MOVE Learning Retreat
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#3 Early AROM for Induction of Labor
Jul 25, 2022Tap to summarizeEarly amniotomy for induction of labor (between 3-4 cm depending) has been a controversial discussion at the bedside and among L&D nurses. In this episode, Justine and Sarah discuss the current research and professional recommendations for early AROM as well as the risks altogether of AROM (in general) and early AROM. Does it really increase risk? As nurses, we frequently hear how frustrating this is in the current movement towards physiologic birth. What other evidence and information is lacking surrounding early artificial rupture of membranes? How could it affect the physiologic birth process? As labor & delivery nurses, we need to know how to manage these conversations and clinical scenarios with providers, so let’s talk about it! They’ll share their opinions and discuss how to anticipate and prepare for working with providers and give you a script on how to educate a patient about amnioinfusion following an AROM. All that and more! Thanks for watching and subscribing!References and articles discussed in this episode: Early amniotomy after cervical ripening for induction of labor: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsAmniotomy for shortening spontaneous labourEarly Versus Late Amniotomy in Nulliparous Women Undergoing Induction of Labor“Early Rupture of Membranes” during Induced Labor as a Risk Factor for Cesarean Delivery in Term NulliparasUptoDate
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