• Stop fighting and listen to your body!

    Stop fighting and listen to your body! This doesn't mean what you think.....


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    11m | Mar 28, 2024
  • Ep 251: Low Amniotic Fluid? High Amniotic Fluid? What Do Amniotic Fluid Levels Mean for Your Baby?

    Amniotic fluid (AF) is the liquid that surrounds your baby after the first few weeks of pregnancy. An adequate amount of amniotic fluid is absolutely, positively critical for fetal health. If it’s too low, there can be a risk of severe fetal deformations, umbilical cord compression, and in extreme cases, fetal death. On the other side, if it’s too high, there’s a range of other fetal disorders that can occur affecting both you and your baby. Neither extreme is very common, but they both require monitoring and special care.

    In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

    • What the purpose of amniotic fluid is
    • What it is made up of
    • Where it comes from
    • How it is measured
    • How low and high AF can affect development


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    28m | Mar 26, 2024
  • All the things you DON'T have to do just because you're having a baby

    Social media will have you believing you have to do SO MUCH when you are having a baby. I'm here to tell you that you don't! Learn exactly that things you don't have to do just because you're having a baby.


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    10m | Mar 21, 2024
  • Ep 250: Breastfeeding Advice From Board Certified Breastfeeding Medicine Specialist Dr. Andrea Wadley

    This week’s guest is Dr. Andrea Wadley. She is board certified in both pediatrics AND breastfeeding medicine. In fact she’s one of only 100 physicians in the country who is board certified in breastfeeding medicine. With all of the unreliable information out there, it’s so important to seek out authorities like her.

    It would be great if your doctor was an expert in breastfeeding but the fact is, whether it’s your OB/GYN or pediatrician, that’s rarely the case. That’s where you’re going to have to take some initiative. Educate yourself, seek out a lactation consultant, and of course listen to this episode with Dr. Wadley! Even if you can’t visit her in person, you can find all kinds of resources and ways to connect with her through the links below!


    In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

    • What makes Dr. Wadley’s model of care unique
    • Which factors can affect milk production
    • What to expect with breastfeeding in the first 24 hours
    • What is colostrum and how much is normal to produce
    • When to consider using formula
    • What the average timeline is for milk coming in
    • Why having a proper latch is crucial
    • Whether you should try hand expression

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    48m | Mar 19, 2024
  • How to deal with those seasonal allergies while pregnant

    I have a terrible time with seasonal allergies! And I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if you have a hard time too, they might get worse in pregnancy. Get info on medication-free techniques (where I recommend you start) and medications to help with those turrrrible seasonal allergies!


    Also, please do me a big favor and leave a review of the podcast in Apple podcasts. It's SUCH a huge help!



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    10m | Mar 14, 2024
  • Ep 249: Erin’s Birth Story - A Beautiful and Joyful Hospital Birth!

    I think this might be the first time I’ve had a guest describe their birth as “beautiful,” “joyful,” and even “relaxing”! Erin wasn’t expecting to be somebody who loved her birth story but she absolutely does. Today, she’s here to share her perspective that a hospital birth can be beautiful.

    I didn’t realize until we started talking, but Erin actually gave birth in the hospital where I work! I was not a part of her birth but I know her doctor, nurses, and midwife. It was so nice to hear from a patient perspective that the place I work provides a great experience and validates that hospital birth can be beautiful!

    In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

    • Why she fainted in her wedding dress
    • How she managed high blood pressure caused by pregnancy
    • When she decided to go to the hospital (and why she went back home)
    • How long she labored at home
    • Which pain management option she wanted
    • How she stayed calm through the pain
    • How long she pushed
    • What parental support her job provided


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    41m | Mar 12, 2024
  • Listener Q&A - Can I have a vaginal birth with a bicornuate uterus?

    In this shorty episode I'm answering a listener question that was sent to me via Instagram DM -

    "Hi Dr. Rankins! I love your podcast and just signed up for your free birth class. I’m [in my first trimester]. This is my first pregnancy and I’m a little nervous. I was born with one kidney and a bicornuate uterus. I am learning I may be at higher risk for breech and may have to have a c-section. Maybe this can be a small topic for a future podcast. Any information you have about women with a “heart-shaped” uterus giving birth would be amazing, and if vaginal birth is possible. Thank you for all you do! You are wonderful! -Monica:)"


    If you want me to answer your question on an upcoming episode, shoot me a DM on Instgram @drnicolerankins and be sure to follow me while you're there!

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    10m | Mar 7, 2024
  • Ep 248: How To Get Through Those First Six Weeks Postpartum

    This episode is all about helping you during those first six weeks postpartum! The reality is that once you get discharged from the hospital, your doctor likely won't see you for six weeks. Experts recommend some degree of contact within the first three weeks postpartum. However, the reality is that it isn’t common. So in this episode, you're going to get some great information to help you during that time.

    This episode is taken from The Birth Preparation Course, my online childbirth education class that gets you calm, confident, and empowered to have the beautiful birth you deserve. Of course this podcast is fantastic. It’s great for helping you get information and I put my heart and soul into it, but inside of The Birth Preparation Course you get important visual information and a structured format to help you really be READY for birth. Even if you don't choose my Birth Preparation Course for childbirth education, please choose something. It is so, so important and you should not skip it.

    In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

    • What physical transformations happen after birth
    • How your body will be changed forever (and why that’s not a bad thing)
    • How long it can take for your hair and weight to go back to normal
    • Which items you need for baby to get started - it’s not as much as you think!
    • What your baby needs more than anything else
    • Why you don’t need to be too picky about where your baby sleeps
    • Why you shouldn’t buy a lot of things in advance
    • What my top 10 tips are to help with the first six weeks


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    38m | Mar 5, 2024
  • IV fluids during labor - are they necessary?

    IV (intravenous) fluids are extremely common and even routine during labor but are they really necessary?

    In this shorty episode I’ll break that down for you!

    You’ll learn

    • what IV fluids are
    • why they're given during labor
    • My recommendation for IV fluids during labor


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    10m | Feb 29, 2024
  • Ep 247: Getting the Support You Need with Doula HeHe Stewart

    If you’ve been listening to this show for a while, you’ll know that I’m a big proponent of doulas. What you might not know is that doulas can assist at all kinds of births - even planned cesareans!

    Today’s guest, Hehe Stewart, is the founder of Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge and is a doula herself. Finding the right support for your birth can be overwhelming and there is a ton of good information in here to help you make informed and empowered choices.

    In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

    • What kinds of births are doulas appropriate for
    • How doula support differs based on the type of birth
    • What you can expect from a doula during pregnancy
    • How doulas can provide partner support
    • What advocacy looks like in different scenarios
    • When your doula should meet you at the hospital
    • What you can expect from your birth doula postpartum


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    42m | Feb 27, 2024
  • Your baby should be with YOU after birth!

    Your baby should be with YOU after birth! I break down the 3 pieces to that in this episode:

    • skin to skin contact after birth
    • delayed cord clamping
    • baby being in your room at all times


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    9m | Feb 22, 2024
  • Ep 246: Caitlin’s Birth Story - Having a Baby with Cleft Lip and Palate

    Today Caitlin is here to share her story of having a baby with a cleft lip and palate. Usually, we talk mostly about the birth in birth story episodes of the podcast, but this episode is a little different. Caitlin reached out because despite it being relatively common, she noticed that I’d never touched upon cleft lip and palate on the podcast before and she wanted to share her experience and help others.

    So what is cleft lip and palate? They are congenital conditions that occur during fetal development. An incomplete closure of the lip and/or palate (the roof of the mouth) results in a gap or opening in the affected areas. We don't know exactly what causes cleft lip and palate but fortunately it can usually be treated with surgery. Caitlin shares everything from how she found out (the way the doctor delivered the news was terrible) to the surgeries her baby girl had after birth. I’m so excited to finally be discussing this topic!

    In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

    • How she found out about the cleft lip/palate - it was terrible
    • How she felt after receiving the news
    • What she did to prepare for a baby with these challenges
    • Which kind of cleft condition her baby had
    • Why she pumped instead of breastfed
    • How she predicted that she was going to have a big baby
    • How many surgeries her baby has had

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    44m | Feb 20, 2024
  • Is kitty litter really dangerous in pregnancy?

    The concern about pregnant women changing kitty litter comes from the possibility of getting infected with something called toxoplasmosis. What is toxoplasmosis, what problems does it cause, and can you really get it from kitty litter?

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    10m | Feb 15, 2024
  • Ep 245: Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle

    In this episode you're going to learn exactly what happens during your menstrual cycle. I decided to talk about this because, quite frankly, it’s something that many of us don’t fully understand. We talk about our cycles in relation to pregnancy but there’s a lot more to periods than ovulation!


    Your cycle can influence so many aspects of your life: libido, mood, energy, skin, appetite, and more! Better understanding your periods can help you make informed decisions regarding reproductive health, fertility, and overall well-being.


    In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

    • What constitutes a regular menstrual cycle
    • What the phases of the cycle are
    • Which hormones are associated with pregnancy
    • When ovulation occurs
    • How to track ovulation
    • How fertilization and implantation work
    • How IUDs prevent pregnancy
    • Whether you can really have a period while you’re pregnant


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    34m | Feb 13, 2024
  • What’s up with sleeping on your back during pregnancy?

    In this shorty episode you'll learn the changes that can happen with your sleep during pregnancy, why we recommend you don't sleep on your back during pregnancy, and strategies to get a good night's sleep (don't drink chamomile tea!).


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    8m | Feb 8, 2024
  • Ep 244: How to Have a Safer Childbirth with Attorney Gina Mundy

    What can an attorney teach you about your labor and birth? A lot, it turns out! Gina Mundy specializes in childbirth cases defending medical professionals. Over the course of her 20+ year career, she has learned about the mistakes that can happen in hospitals and she’s here to share those insights with us. Her book, "A Parent's Guide to a Safer Childbirth," helps parents prevent errors and have a healthy baby. In today’s episode we are going to go through the 12 lessons covered in her book.

    In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

    • Lesson 1 - Learning About Labor and Delivery
    • Lesson 2 - The Delivery Team
    • Lesson 3 - The Good Doctor
    • Lesson 4 - Know Your Hospital
    • Lesson 5 - Having a Plan
    • Lesson 6 - Having an Advocate
    • Lesson 7 - Knowing the Types of Fetal Monitors
    • Lesson 8 - Knowing What Your Baby’s Heart Rate Means
    • Lesson 9 - Understanding Tests and Interventions
    • Lesson 10 - Common Facts and Issues in Legal Baby Cases
    • Lesson 11 - Safety and Epidurals
    • Lesson 12 - Understanding C-Sections


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    1h 0m | Feb 6, 2024
  • How Much Caffeine Is Safe In Pregnancy?

    Listen in to learn what's considered a safe amount of caffeine during pregnancy.

    Get info on the amount of caffeine in many common beverages (like Starbucks) at the Center For Science In The Public Interest - https://www.cspinet.org/caffeine-chart

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    10m | Feb 1, 2024
  • Ep 243: Denise’s Birth Story - Three abdominal surgeries within 2 years and a surprise pregnancy

    Fibroids, two C-sections, and one myomectomy. Denise showed incredible strength and bravery along her difficult path to motherhood. In addition to carrying her baby, she had fibroids that grew to enormous size - one was the size of a grapefruit! She had a myomectomy (fibroid removal) and two months afterward she discovered that she was pregnant again. She was told specifically not to get pregnant for at least 24 months to let her uterus heal but, as Denise says, “things happen”!

    Since pregnancy number two was especially high-risk, she was referred to a maternal fetal medicine specialist. Even though she felt afraid, her peace was her priority throughout her unique and stressful birth experiences. She had a planned c-section and in the end she had a beautiful birth and a healthy baby.

    In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

    • How Denise got through two high-risk pregnancies
    • Why her first birth ended in an emergency c-section
    • When she was diagnosed with fibroids
    • What symptoms Denise was experiencing before the fibroids were discovered
    • How she felt after her myomectomy
    • How any fibroids were removed and low large they were
    • Why she wanted to have the same doctor for her pregnancy and the delivery
    • How pregnancy felt with and without fibroids

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    44m | Jan 30, 2024
  • Can you eat deli meat during pregnancy?

    The concern about eating deli meat in pregnancy revolves around the bacteria listeria. You'll learn what is listeria, how it can be very serious for your baby and what you can do to prevent it - including whether or not you should eat deli meat.

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    9m | Jan 25, 2024
  • Ep 242: The Stages of Labor - A Sneak Peek Inside the Birth Preparation Course!

    Today I'm sharing a lesson from my online childbirth education class - The Birth Preparation Course! In this episode, you’re going to learn about the stages of labor. Every labor is different but there are some common generalities that are true most of the time. From the first contractions to pushing out your baby, I’ll walk you through the steps so you’ll know what to expect.

    This lesson is great in audio but it's even better in video! If you want to check out the course after listening to this episode, grab all the details at DrNicoleRankins.com/enroll.

    In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

    • What the 3 stages of labor are
    • What labor is actually like
    • How to know when you’re in labor
    • What the cervix is
    • How cervical dilation is measured
    • How long labor can last
    • How to recognize a contraction
    • What signals the beginning of active labor
    • What happens when your water breaks
    • How do you know when it’s time to go to the hospital


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    34m | Jan 23, 2024
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