313 episodes
All About Pregnancy & Birth Dr. Nicole C. Rankins
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4.8 • 601 Ratings
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You're not alone in your uncertainty about this monumental life stage of pregnancy and birth. If you’re ready to replace the overwhelm of late-night Googling with expert conversations and stories of strength and positivity from women just like you — join us on the top-rated All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast. The All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast is your place for supportive, evidence-based information from Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins, an OB/GYN physician who’s been in practice for nearly 15 years and has helped over 1000 babies into this world. You’ll also learn from innovative experts and hear stories of strength and resilience from parents and moms-to-be experiencing the same overwhelm and excitement as you.
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Making a birth plan? Be sure to ask your doctor these 4 questions
Making a birth plan is a really important part of helping you have the birth you want. A birth plan helps you think through the things that you want for your birth and communicate your wishes with your birth team. To make the most of your birth plan, be sure to ask your doctor the 4 key questions you'll learn in this short episode!
And to learn 4 more questions to ask as well as how to approach the process, tips to get your doctor and nurses to pay attention and what to include, join me in my FREE LIVE class Make A Birth Plan The RIGHT Way. Register at drnicolerankins.com/birthplan
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Ep 255: Amy’s Birth Story - Bonding After a Critical Care Birth
Amy had what she calls an "easy pregnancy". The birth was the difficult part. Her labor came on quickly and then stalled. While hospital staff nudged her along by breaking her water and administering Pitocin, it became clear that something was wrong.
Amy was sick - she was showing symptoms of infection. As she faded in and out of consciousness, her family and care team discussed the options. Eventually it was decided that a C-section was the best choice.
After birth, Amy didn't get her “TV moment" with her baby. Her son was taken to the NICU and she had to spend a week in the hospital. Once they were reunited, it was still difficult to feel connected. She wanted to share her story to help others feel less alone. I guarantee you, you are going to be on the edge of your seat and really learn a lot from Amy's birth story.
In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:How long Amy and her partner worked to get pregnantWhat a “push prep” class is and why Amy recommends itWhy she describes the attending physician as “not friendly”How infection symptoms can affect a pregnancyWhy she considers her breastfeeding experience “a miracle”How therapy helped Amy cope with difficult postpartum feelings--
Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode255
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Intense negative emotions with breastfeeding? It might be D-MER
Dysmorphic milk ejection reflex, also known as D-MER, is a condition experienced by lactating women and individuals where you feel a sudden, brief, and very intense negative emotional response just before milk letdown or release.
Learn about this important and underrecognized condition in this short episode.
Join me LIVE on April 30th for my FREE class - Make A Birth Plan The RIGHT Way! Grab your spot at drnicolerankins.com/birthplan
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Ep 254: Maternal Disparities, How You Can Stay Safe, and How You Can Help
This episode is being released during Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17). Black Maternal Health Week was created by The Black Mamas Matter Alliance, a national coalition created to ensure all Black Mamas have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy.
In this episode you’re going to learn about pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality. Specifically, you’ll learn about the racial disparities in obstetric care as well as causes and solutions. You'll also learn how to keep yourself safe and how to help other pregnant people, too.
In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:How maternal morbidity and mortality are definedHow many people die from pregnancy-related causes each yearHow morbidity and mortality rates vary by raceWhy focusing on Black Mamas is essentialHow to interpret maternal data correctlyWhat the most common causes are of pregnancy-related deathWhat you can do to help--
Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode254
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Fast Facts About Black Maternal Health
Black Maternal Health week is April 11-17th!
In this short episode I'm sharing some facts about Black Maternal Health.
As I've done before, during Black Maternal Health week I'm collecting donations to giveaway spots in my online childbirth education class, The Birth Preparation Course. I'd love for my community to come together and donate enough to give away 10 spots! Please donate whatever you can at drnicolerankins.com/help.
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* Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time!
* Embrace an informed and empowered journey to parenthood with Informed Pregnancy Plus. Start with 'The Business of Being Born' today at informedpregnancy.tv.
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Ep 253: The Fourth Trimester with Pediatrician Dr. Jess Daigle
I love connecting you with other physicians who have a real heart and passion for caring for people and that’s exactly what you’re going to get in this episode with Dr. Jess.
Since she was 10 years old, Dr. Jess Daigle (@momandme_md) knew she wanted to be a pediatrician and neonatologist. Now a board-certified pediatrician and CEO of Mom & Me MD, a concierge practice that focuses on providing in-home care and support for moms and babies after a NICU stay, she has made that dream a reality and then some.
Dr Jess’s dedication to NICU care is rooted in her own challenging experiences with pregnancy and birth including a loss at 19 weeks and bedrest for 65 days followed by a preterm birth with her second pregnancy. Her passion and commitment for her work really shines through in this episode and you can’t help but listen to her and think “Man, I would love for her to be my doctor!”.
We have a great conversation about 5 areas to prepare for when you’re having a baby (mom, baby, relationships, household, and career) as well as the importance of advocating for oneself and asking questions.
In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:How Dr. Jess’s personal experience shapes the kind of physician she isWhy she wishes she would’ve done things differently after pregnancy lossWhat makes Mom & Me MD different from other postpartum care servicesWhich unique emotional struggles affect families with babies in critical careWhat “fourth trimester” refers to and how this period can be more challenging for NICU parentsHow to create a postpartum “9-1-1 Crew”Why you should prepare for postpartum while you’re still pregnant--
Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode253
Check out The Birth Preparation Course
Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way
Our Sponsors:
* Check out factormeals.com/drnicole50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next box!
* Check out ritual.com/DRNICOLE and get 25% off!
* Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time!
* Embrace an informed and empowered journey to parenthood with Informed Pregnancy Plus. Start with 'The Business of Being Born' today at informedpregnancy.tv.
* Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal!
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Customer Reviews
Love your podcast!
Love how you are so detailed at explaining everything! Can you please touch on Mast Cell syndrome and management during pregnancy? I have so many fears about this one as not enough studies on Xolair, which is the only thing that’s put my mast cell in remission and I’m terrified on lack of studies or what I can do. My doc says it’s up to me to continue xolair. It’s so hard to understand DAO blockers etc , please help!
Second time Mom learning a lot!
This podcast is packed full of useful information! Even as a second-time mom, I am learning a lot. This will be my first hospital birth, so it’s helpful that the content is from the perspective of a hospital-based OB-GYN. The tone is personable while still being very fact-based. For example, Dr. Calloway Rankins does a great job distinguishing when she is sharing her opinion vs. sharing an ACOG statement. She also does a great job educating listeners on the handful of things that can happen during labor and birth that qualify as true obstetric emergencies.
Confidence booster
Super informative episodes that helped me throughout my pregnancy. By the time I gave birth I understood the whys and hows of so many interventions, complications, and circumstances that I might face. I love that this is hosted by an OB/GYN who really knows what is going on in the field. She chooses great guests and topics!
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