About this episode

This episode features a conversation with Lauren Severiano about the realities of labour and birth, focusing on practical advice and emotional support for expectant parents.

Birth advice is everywhere, but what actually helps is the stuff that makes the intense parts feel normal and the choices feel clearer. In this episode, we chat with Lauren Severiano, a registered nurse and doula who has supported more than 300 births. With Lauren’s background across both medical and holistic care, we go beyond the textbook to unpack how birth is approached from a provider’s perspective, how hospital language and timelines can shape decisions, and how to use a birth plan without rigidity. We also demystify the messy but common realities; pooing, shaking, vomiting, delivering the placenta, delayed cord clamping, skin-to-skin, newborn quirks, and recovery. This is a grounded, judgment-free chat for anyone preparing for birth, with simple ways to balance preparation and flexibility, protect your headspace, and find your voice. Real talk, real examples, and reassurance you can carry into the birthing suite.

People in this episode

Host: Kiindred

Guest: Lauren Severiano

Topics covered

• labour
• birth
• birth plan
• hospital experience
• parenting advice
• holistic care

Keywords

• birth advice
• doula
• hospital language
• birth plan
• newborn quirks
• recovery
• delayed cord clamping

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Things Nobody Tells You, Kiindred

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