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.

In today’s episode, we’re answering your top questions from our Instagram Q&A (@the.push.podcast). We cover everything from pregnancy and birth to postpartum, women’s health, and even a few nursing-related questions you’ve been curious about.

Nurse Sydney and Dr. Meghan break it all down with evidence-based insight, real-life experience, and the supportive, no-judgement vibe you expect from The Push Pod.

Whether you’re pregnant, preparing for birth, navigating postpartum, or just love learning about women’s health, this episode is full of practical tips, honest perspectives, and reassuring guidance.

Have a question for a future Q&A? Send us a DM on Instagram @the.push.podcast

In this episode of The Push Podcast, Nurse Sydney and Dr. Meghan continue their deep dive into inductions of labor — this time focusing on what happens after cervical ripening. They break down how Pitocin (artificial oxytocin) is used to stimulate contractions, what to expect when your provider suggests artificial rupture of membranes (AROM), and how these methods work together to help labor progress. Tune in to learn the risks, benefits, and what it actually feels like when your water is broken during an induction.

🎧 Part 1 on cervical ripening is live now — listen first if you haven’t yet!

Before contractions or Pitocin even start, there’s one crucial step in an induction — cervical ripening.

In this episode, we break down exactly how the cervix is prepared for labor and what to expect during this process.

We cover:

• What cervical ripening actually means
• The most common methods, including Cervidil, Foley and Cook catheters, and Misoprostol (Cytotec)
• What each option feels like, how they’re used, and what the evidence says about their effectiveness
• Tips for comfort, expectations, and how your care team decides which method is right for you

This is Part 1 of our Inductions of Labor series — tune in next week to hear what happens after your cervix is ripe, in Part 2: Pitocin and Active Labor.

From “vaginal rejuvenation” ads to viral vulva masks, the wellness industry is full of promises about women’s bodies. In this episode, Nurse Sydney and Dr. Meghan unpack what cosmetic gynecology actually means, the procedures that are evidence-based (and the ones that aren’t), and why no two vulvas should ever look the same.

They break down common myths, talk about labiaplasty research, and explain how to navigate online trends safely and confidently—with facts, clarity, and compassion.

In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, Nurse Sydney and Dr. Meghan open an honest conversation about miscarriage and early pregnancy loss — topics that are often left unspoken. Together, they share medical insight, emotional realities, and ways to support yourself or someone you love through loss.

If you’ve experienced loss, please know you are not alone.