Birth with Babylist

Birth isn’t predictable. As much as you prepare, there may be some surprises along the way.

In this episode, we walk through what it looks like when labor needs medical support. From inductions and Pitocin to C-sections and assisted deliveries, we’ll cover what’s involved and how those decisions unfold in real time.

This episode is about making those interventions feel less mysterious and a little easier to understand—so you can feel informed and confident in whatever path your birth takes.

Birth with Babylist brings together trusted experts and parents who’ve lived it to break down what happens before, during, and after birth—without fear-mongering or shaming. Hosted by journalist, author, and mom of three Jo Piazza. New episodes every Thursday.Featuring Molly Lepic, DO, Florencia Segura, MD, Sindhu K. Srinivas, MD and Laura Hanks, MD (@drhanks_at_ur_cervix).

This is what you’ve been waiting for. After all the appointments, the labor, the delivery—you’re finally holding your baby. Now what?

In this episode, we walk through the first 24 hours after birth. From delivering the placenta and understanding Apgar scores to skin-to-skin and your first postpartum pee, we break down what’s happening to your body and what’s normal (even if it doesn’t feel that way).

Birth with Babylist brings together trusted experts and parents who’ve lived it to break down what happens before, during, and after birth—without fear-mongering or shaming. Hosted by journalist, author, and mom of three Jo Piazza. New episodes every Thursday.Featuring Florencia Segura, MD, Abike James, MD and Paul Zalewski.

You’ve timed the contractions. You’ve grabbed the bag. You’re pulling up to the hospital. What happens now?

Even for the most prepared parents, the hospital can feel like an unknown. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, we take you into the delivery room—from cervical checks and fetal monitoring to pushing and crowning. So when you walk through those doors, you’ll know what’s happening and how to advocate for yourself in the moment.

Birth with Babylist brings together trusted experts and parents who’ve lived it to break down what happens before, during, and after birth—without fear-mongering or shaming. Hosted by journalist, author, and mom of three Jo Piazza. New episodes every Thursday.

Featuring Lo Mansfield, RN, IBCLC (@thelabormama), Molly Lepic, DO, Laura Hanks, MD (@drhanks_at_ur_cervix) and Jillian LoPiano, MD.

Epidurals. They're one of the most common—and loaded—topics in pregnancy. In this episode, we focus on what that decision actually looks like: debunking common myths, walking through what it feels like to get one and talking honestly with OB-GYNs about the pros and cons.

But pain relief during labor isn’t one-size-fits-all. We also cover other options—IV meds, nitrous oxide and non-medicated comfort measures like movement and water—along with real stories about how those choices played out during labor. And no matter what you decide, just remember, you’re allowed to change your mind.

Birth with Babylist brings together trusted experts and parents who’ve lived it to break down what happens before, during, and after birth—without fear-mongering or shaming. Hosted by journalist, author, and mom of three Jo Piazza. New episodes every Thursday.

Featuring Jillian LoPiano, MD, and Laura Hanks, MD (@drhanks_at_ur_cervix).

This week, it’s all about labor! How do you know if you’re in labor? And what should you do once you are? In this episode, we decode what labor actually feels like, how to tell the difference between real labor and false alarms, and how to know when it’s time to head in.

Birth with Babylist brings together trusted experts and parents who’ve lived it to break down what happens before, during, and after birth—without fear-mongering or shaming. Hosted by journalist, author, and mom of three Jo Piazza. New episodes every Thursday.

Featuring Dr. Laura Hanks, MD (@drhanks_at_ur_cervix), Lo Mansfield, RN, IBCLC (@thelabormama), and Liesel Teen, BSN, RN (find her on YouTube, Instagram, or check out her site, Mommy Labor Nurse).