Max: Labor & Delivery Nurse, Shares all and Debunks common L&D Myths | Nurse Talk Ep.5

In this episode, I sit down with Max, a labor and delivery nurse who shares his experiences navigating the challenges of being both a new nurse and a man in a field that’s often seen as female dominated. Our conversation is filled with laughs, honest insights, and plenty of myth busting about what labor and delivery nursing is really like. Whether you’re a nurse, a student, or just curious about life in L&D, you won’t want to miss this one. Whether you’re a nurse, a student, or just curious about the world of healthcare, please support the channel! Instagram: @NurseTalkPod You can also listen on Spotify! “Nurse Talk” If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share to help us grow this community. New episodes every Tuesday! If you’d like to come on the Nurse Talk podcast email us at info@nursetalk.us #NurseTalk #Nurselife #LaborandDelivery #L&DNurse #LandDNurse #healthcarestories #nursingcareer Disclaimer: The views expressed are my own and do not reflect those of any employer, hospital, or any affiliated organization. This content is based on my personal experiences as a nurse and is not intended to represent any official policies or positions. Want to collaborate with Nurse Talk? Email us at: info@nursetalk.us Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:36 Why Nursing? 11:11 Birth Stories 12:23 Team Work in L&D 21:12 Culture in L&D 26:55 Being a Male Nurse in L&D 30:11 Debunking L&D Myths 38:48 Epidurals 42:57 Giving Patients Advice during Labor 54:18 Lotus Births 55:50 Birth Plans 1:00:36 Dealing with Bad Outcomes 1:05:03 Challenges of being a New Nurse 1:12:25 More Birth Stories 1:17:25 Becoming a Midwife 1:20:00 Baby Nurse Advice 1:19:57 Thinking of Becoming a Nurse? 1:24:16 Outro