You&#39;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 &amp; Birth podcast. The All About Pregnancy &amp; 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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The term high risks gets used a lot and can mean very different things depending on your unique circumstances. Learn what &#34;high risk&#34; actually means as well as questions you need to ask if you&#39;ve been told you&#39;re &#34;high risk&#34;. Join me in my free LIVE class Make A Birth Plan The Right Way! Grab your seat at <a href="http://drnicolerankins.com/birthplan" rel="nofollow">drnicolerankins.com/birthplan</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv * Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time! * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

You've been told you're "high risk". What exactly does that mean?

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Mallory Whitmore knows her stuff about formula! She’s a certified infant feeding tech, leader of education at Bobbie–the only mom-founded and mom-run U.S. formula brand–and she’s the face behind The Formula Mom, an online platform for infant feeding info and support. To be clear, she’s not against breastfeeding, quite the opposite in fact! Her mission is to help parents make informed, confident, and supported infant feeding decisions–without guilt or shame. If that means all breastmilk, all formula, or someplace in between, all that matters is that your baby gets the nutrition they need!<h3>In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:</h3><ul><li>How formula compares to breast milk</li><li>Which “bioactive components” are found in breast milk</li><li>What parents should look for in a formula - ignore the marketing hype!</li><li>What types of formula are available</li><li>How to figure out which formula is right for you</li><li>What signs can indicate a formula is not working for your baby</li><li>How long you should give it before you switch to a different formula</li><li>How to feed a combination of breastmilk and formula</li><li>What actually makes DIY formula risky</li><li>Why it’s so important to destigmatize formula feeding</li><li>What the difference is between absolute risk and relative risk</li></ul><h3> </h3>--Full website notes: <a href="http://episodes/view/drnicolerankins.com/episode256" rel="nofollow">drnicolerankins.com/episode256</a>Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class <a href="https://drnicolerankins.com/survey/" rel="nofollow">How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv * Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time! * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 256: Fed is Best with The Formula Mom, Mallory Whitmore

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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&#39;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 <a href="http://drnicolerankins.com/birthplan" rel="nofollow">drnicolerankins.com/birthplan</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv * Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time! * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Making a birth plan? Be sure to ask your doctor these 4 questions

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Amy had what she calls an &#34;easy pregnancy&#34;. 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&#39;t get her “TV moment&#34; 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&#39;s birth story.<h3>In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:</h3><ul><li>How long Amy and her partner worked to get pregnant</li><li>What a “push prep” class is and why Amy recommends it</li><li>Why she describes the attending physician as “not friendly”</li><li>How infection symptoms can affect a pregnancy</li><li>Why she considers her breastfeeding experience “a miracle”</li><li>How therapy helped Amy cope with difficult postpartum feelings</li></ul><h3> </h3>--Full website notes: <a href="http://episodes/view/drnicolerankins.com/episode255" rel="nofollow">drnicolerankins.com/episode</a>255Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class <a href="https://drnicolerankins.com/survey/" rel="nofollow">How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv * Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time! * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 255: Amy’s Birth Story - Bonding After a Critical Care Birth

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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 <a href="http://drnicolerankins.com/birthplan" rel="nofollow">drnicolerankins.com/birthplan</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv * Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time! * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Intense negative emotions with breastfeeding? It might be D-MER

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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&#39;ll also learn how to keep yourself safe and how to help other pregnant people, too. <h3>In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:</h3><ul><li>How maternal morbidity and mortality are defined</li><li>How many people die from pregnancy-related causes each year</li><li>How morbidity and mortality rates vary by race</li><li>Why focusing on Black Mamas is essential</li><li>How to interpret maternal data correctly</li><li>What the most common causes are of pregnancy-related death</li><li>What you can do to help</li></ul><h3> </h3>--Full website notes: <a href="http://episodes/view/drnicolerankins.com/episode254" rel="nofollow">drnicolerankins.com/episode254</a>Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class <a href="https://drnicolerankins.com/survey/" rel="nofollow">How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv * Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time! * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 254: Maternal Disparities, How You Can Stay Safe, and How You Can Help

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Black Maternal Health week is April 11-17th!In this short episode I&#39;m sharing some facts about Black Maternal Health.As I&#39;ve done before, during Black Maternal Health week I&#39;m collecting donations to giveaway spots in my online childbirth education class, The Birth Preparation Course. I&#39;d love for my community to come together and donate enough to give away 10 spots! Please donate whatever you can at <a href="http://drnicolerankins.com/help" rel="nofollow">drnicolerankins.com/help</a>. Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv * Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time! * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Fast Facts About Black Maternal Health

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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 &amp; 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. <h3>In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:</h3><ul><li>How Dr. Jess’s personal experience shapes the kind of physician she is</li><li>Why she wishes she would’ve done things differently after pregnancy loss</li><li>What makes Mom &amp; Me MD different from other postpartum care services</li><li>Which unique emotional struggles affect families with babies in critical care</li><li>What “fourth trimester” refers to and how this period can be more challenging for NICU parents</li><li>How to create a postpartum “9-1-1 Crew”</li><li>Why you should prepare for postpartum while you’re still pregnant</li></ul><h3> </h3>--Full website notes: <a href="http://episodes/view/drnicolerankins.com/episode253" rel="nofollow">drnicolerankins.com/episode253</a>Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class <a href="https://drnicolerankins.com/survey/" rel="nofollow">How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv * Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time! * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 253: The Fourth Trimester with Pediatrician Dr. Jess Daigle

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In this short episode I answer this question from Bailey:I was wondering if you could speak on partial-molar pregnancy in your podcast? My husband and I recently lost our baby due to this and I had to go through with a d&amp;c, and this was something I hadn’t heard of until it happened to us. Thank you. If you have a question you want me to answer in the podcast shoot me a DM on Instagram <a href="http://instagram.com/drnicolerankins" rel="nofollow">@drnicolerankins</a>! Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv * Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time! * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Listener Q&A - Partial Molar Pregnancy

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Andrea planned an induction at 39 weeks, but things didn&#39;t go as anticipated. She thought that her water broke just after 38 weeks and went to the hospital. It turned out that it didn&#39;t, but her blood pressure was high and her baby had turned to a transverse position - which is basically going across the uterus - and no matter how hard we try, a baby is not going to fit through the vagina that way. So she ended up having to have a C-section.A lot of things did not go great with her experience. Quite honestly, some of the things she experienced were just plain awful. Most of the nurses were great but one in particular made her feel like she was failing as a mom. Plus there were some other not ideal experiences which she’ll explain in the episode. These experiences resulted in postpartum depression and anxiety.Now, despite those challenges, she&#39;s also going to share how she’s taking care of herself now. Working with a postpartum coach and a pelvic floor physical therapist have helped her grieve the vaginal birth she wanted but didn&#39;t have.<h3>In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:</h3><ul><li>Why she referred to her prenatal doctor’s visits as “conveyer belt care”</li><li>How insurance limited what services she had access to</li><li>How connecting with other expectant parents, both online and in person, helped her through a difficult pregnancy</li><li>Which symptoms she experienced (basically every one you can imagine)</li><li>How she felt when she realized she wasn’t going to have a vaginal birth</li><li>What her c-section felt like</li><li>What made her unhappy with her lactation support</li><li>How medication has helped with her postpartum depression</li></ul><h3> </h3>--Full website notes: <a href="http://episodes/view/drnicolerankins.com/episode252" rel="nofollow">drnicolerankins.com/episode252</a>Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class <a href="https://drnicolerankins.com/survey/" rel="nofollow">How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv * Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time! * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 252: Andrea’s Birth Story - Joy and Grief After a Traumatic Birth

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Stop fighting and listen to your body! This doesn&#39;t mean what you think..... Make A Birth Plan The RIGHT Way - <a href="http://drnicolerankins.com/birthplan" rel="nofollow">Free Class</a>! Check out <a href="http://drnicolerankins.com/enroll" rel="nofollow">The Birth Preparation Course</a> and get calm, confident, and empowered for your birth.If you like this podcast please support it at <a href="http://drnicolerankins.com/support" rel="nofollow">drnicolerankins.com/support</a>. Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv * Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time! * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Stop fighting and listen to your body!

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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.<h3>In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:</h3><ul><li>What the purpose of amniotic fluid is</li><li>What it is made up of</li><li>Where it comes from</li><li>How it is measured</li><li>How low and high AF can affect development</li></ul><h3> </h3>--Full website notes: <a href="http://drnicolerankins.com/episode251" rel="nofollow">drnicolerankins.com/episode251</a>Check out <a href="http://drnicolerankins.com/enroll" rel="nofollow">The Birth Preparation Course</a>Register for the class <a href="https://drnicolerankins.com/survey/" rel="nofollow">How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way</a>If you like All Abou Pregnancy &amp; Birth consider supporting it financially! You can do so <a href="http://drnicolerankins.com/support" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv * Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time! * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 251: Low Amniotic Fluid? High Amniotic Fluid? What Do Amniotic Fluid Levels Mean for Your Baby?

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Social media will have you believing you have to do SO MUCH when you are having a baby. I&#39;m here to tell you that you don&#39;t! Learn exactly that things you don&#39;t have to do just because you&#39;re having a baby. Make A Birth Plan The Right Way - <a href="http://drnicolerankins.com/birthplan" rel="nofollow">FREE Class</a>!<a href="http://drnicolerankins.com/support" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to support All About Pregnancy &amp; Birth! Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv * Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time! * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

All the things you DON'T have to do just because you're having a baby

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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! <h3>In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:</h3><ul><li>What makes Dr. Wadley’s model of care unique</li><li>Which factors can affect milk production</li><li>What to expect with breastfeeding in the first 24 hours</li><li>What is colostrum and how much is normal to produce</li><li>When to consider using formula</li><li>What the average timeline is for milk coming in</li><li>Why having a proper latch is crucial</li><li>Whether you should try hand expression</li></ul>--Full website notes: <a href="http://episodes/view/drnicolerankins.com/episode250" rel="nofollow">drnicolerankins.com/episode250</a>Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class <a href="https://drnicolerankins.com/survey/" rel="nofollow">How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way</a>If you love All About Pregnancy &amp; Birth, please support it <a href="http://drnicolerankins.com/support" rel="nofollow">here</a>! Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv * Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time! * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 250: Breastfeeding Advice From Board Certified Breastfeeding Medicine Specialist Dr. Andrea Wadley

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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&#39;s SUCH a huge help! Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv * Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time! * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

How to deal with those seasonal allergies while pregnant

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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!<h3>In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:</h3><ul><li>Why she fainted in her wedding dress</li><li>How she managed high blood pressure caused by pregnancy</li><li>When she decided to go to the hospital (and why she went back home)</li><li>How long she labored at home</li><li>Which pain management option she wanted</li><li>How she stayed calm through the pain</li><li>How long she pushed</li><li>What parental support her job provided</li></ul><h3> </h3>Full website notes: <a href="http://episodes/view/drnicolerankins.com/episode249" rel="nofollow">drnicolerankins.com/episode249</a>Check out <a href="http://drnicolerankins.com/enroll" rel="nofollow">The Birth Preparation Course</a>Register for the class <a href="https://drnicolerankins.com/survey/" rel="nofollow">How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way</a>If you like this podcast, please help support it! You can do so here - <a href="http://drnicolerankins.com/support" rel="nofollow">drnicolerankins.com/support</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv * Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time! * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 249: Erin’s Birth Story - A Beautiful and Joyful Hospital Birth!

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In this shorty episode I&#39;m answering a listener question that was sent to me via Instagram DM -&#34;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:)&#34; If you want me to answer your question on an upcoming episode, shoot me a DM on Instgram <a href="http://instagram.com/drnicolerankins" rel="nofollow">@drnicolerankins</a> and be sure to follow me while you&#39;re there!Check out my FREE birth plan class! <a href="http://drnicolerankins.com/birthplan" rel="nofollow">drnicolerankins.com/birthplan</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv * Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time! * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Listener Q&A - Can I have a vaginal birth with a bicornuate uterus?

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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&#39;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&#39;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&#39;t choose my Birth Preparation Course for childbirth education, please choose something. It is so, so important and you should not skip it.<h3>In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:</h3><ul><li>What physical transformations happen after birth</li><li>How your body will be changed forever (and why that’s not a bad thing)</li><li>How long it can take for your hair and weight to go back to normal</li><li>Which items you need for baby to get started - it’s not as much as you think!</li><li>What your baby needs more than anything else</li><li>Why you don’t need to be too picky about where your baby sleeps</li><li>Why you shouldn’t buy a lot of things in advance</li><li>What my top 10 tips are to help with the first six weeks</li></ul><h3> </h3>--Full website notes: <a href="http://episodes/view/drnicolerankins.com/episode248" rel="nofollow">drnicolerankins.com/episode248</a>Check out <a href="http://drnicolerankins.com/enroll" rel="nofollow">The Birth Preparation Course</a> use the code DRNICOLE and get an additional 10% off!Register for the class <a href="https://drnicolerankins.com/survey/" rel="nofollow">How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv * Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time! * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 248: How To Get Through Those First Six Weeks Postpartum

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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 <ul><li>what IV fluids are</li><li>why they&#39;re given during labor</li><li>My recommendation for IV fluids during labor</li></ul> use the code DRNICOLE and get 10% off my online childbirth education class, <a href="http://drnicolerankins.com/enroll" rel="nofollow">The Birth Preparation Course</a>! Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv * Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time! * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

IV fluids during labor - are they necessary?

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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.<h3>In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:</h3><ul><li>What kinds of births are doulas appropriate for</li><li>How doula support differs based on the type of birth</li><li>What you can expect from a doula during pregnancy</li><li>How doulas can provide partner support</li><li>What advocacy looks like in different scenarios</li><li>When your doula should meet you at the hospital</li><li>What you can expect from your birth doula postpartum</li></ul><h3> </h3>--Full website notes: <a href="http://episodes/view/drnicolerankins.com/episode247" rel="nofollow">drnicolerankins.com/episode247</a>Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class <a href="https://drnicolerankins.com/survey/" rel="nofollow">How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way</a> Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv * Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time! * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep 247: Getting the Support You Need with Doula HeHe Stewart

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.