Ep. 445: Reair of Ep. 248: Mirror Neurons in Labor with Dr. Jaz Robbins

Ep. 445: Reair of Ep. 248: Mirror Neurons in Labor with Dr. Jaz Robbins

From The Birth Lounge Podcast by HeHe Stewart

April 29, 2026 · 1h 8m · Episode 447

About this episode

HeHe Stewart and Dr. Jaz Robbins discuss the impact of mirror neurons on labor and birth experiences.

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People in this episode

Host: HeHe Stewart

Guest: Dr. Jaz Robbins

Topics covered

  • mirror neurons
  • labor
  • birth outcomes
  • trauma-informed communication
  • support during labor

Keywords

  • mirror neurons
  • labor
  • birth
  • trauma
  • support
  • communication
  • provider burnout

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