If your period pain wipes you out every month, makes you miss work, or has you curled over in agony — welcome to Cramp Camp. In this episode, Nurse Sydney (L&D nurse) and Dr. Meghan (OB-GYN) break down what’s actually normal, what’s not, and when painful periods deserve a closer look.

We cover:

• Why cramps happen and why some cycles hurt more

• Primary vs. secondary dysmenorrhea

• Common causes like endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, and ovarian cysts

• The biggest red flags: pain outside your period, heavy bleeding, vomiting, and pain that disrupts daily life

• What actually helps — from NSAIDs and timing, to heat, TENS, and hormonal options

• When to see your doctor and how to advocate for your pain to be taken seriously

This episode is validating, myth-busting, and designed to help you understand your pain — not just push through it.

Thinking about getting an IUD? In this episode, Dr. Meghan (OBGYN) and Nurse Sydney break down everything you need to know before deciding if this birth control option is right for you.

We cover the basics — how IUDs work, hormonal vs. copper, benefits, side effects, and who might be a good candidate. With social media filled with scary or extreme IUD insertion stories, it can be hard to know what’s real and what’s not. We talk honestly about:

• What insertion can feel like

• Why people have such different pain experiences

• Practical pain-management options before and during the appointment

• How to advocate for yourself

We also share real patient experiences, debunk myths, and give you the questions we encourage every person to ask their provider before choosing an IUD.

Whether you’re considering birth control for the first time or thinking about switching methods, this episode will help you feel informed, confident, and supported in making the decision that’s right for your body.

This episode is for educational purposes only and not medical advice.

In this episode, Nurse Sydney and Dr. Meghan sit down with three of BirthTok’s most-loved creators — Kara the Baby Nurse, Mama Nurse Tina, and Labor Junkie RN — for an unfiltered roundtable on what it’s really like being nurse creators online. The conversation dives into why they share their stories, what keeps them motivated, and the harder parts of creating content that most people never see. A must-listen for anyone curious about the world of BirthTok and the reality behind scrubs-to-social media.