Birth Prep, Labor, & The Things We Got Right (and Wrong): Q & A with Lo x Kelvin | Episode 49

About this episode

Lo and Kelvin discuss their experiences and insights on birth preparation, parenting, and the dynamics of family life.

Join YBYB: www.thelabormama.com/birth & use the code PODCAST to save 20% In this special Q&A episode, I’m joined by a very requested guest - my husband, Kelvin! We’re talking all about birth partner prep, postpartum prep, parenting, and what it’s really looked like for us to navigate birth prep for four babies, marriage, and family life together. We share how we prepared for our first birth, why taking a birth class together was so valuable, what Kelvin thought about unmedicated birth, and how he learned to step into the birth partner role with confidence. We also talk through practical ways partners can show up during labor, why flexibility matters so much, and how preparing together can completely change the birth experience. We also get honest about postpartum life, bringing home your first baby, learning how to communicate in a new season, and figuring out roles as your family grows. Kelvin shares his perspective on fatherhood, what he’s loved most about becoming a dad, and some of the harder parts of parenting in the trenches right now. This episode is full of laughter, real talk, and encouragement for couples who want to feel more connected, more prepared, and more…

People in this episode

Host: Lo Mansfield

Guest: Kelvin

Topics covered

• birth preparation
• postpartum
• parenting
• birth partner role
• communication in family
• flexibility during labor

Keywords

• birth prep
• labor
• postpartum
• parenting
• birth partner
• communication
• family roles

Sponsors

The Labor Mama

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: YBYB, The Labor Mama

Products: Go the F to Sleep

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