All About Pregnancy & Birth

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295 episodes
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Date created
2018/12/20
Average duration
28 min.
Release period
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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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Your baby should be with YOU after birth!
2024/02/22
Your baby should be with YOU after birth! I break down the 3 pieces to that in this episode: skin to skin contact after birthdelayed cord clampingbaby being in your room at all times Be sure to get these things by making a birth plan! I teach you the RIGHT way to do that in my FREE class: drnicolerankins.com/birthplan Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm at drmombuttbalm.com. Also available on Amazon and at Walmart! * Check out Ritual and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: https://ritual.com/ * Visit HomeThreads.com/DRNICOLE today and get a 15% off code for your first order! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Ep 246: Caitlin’s Birth Story - Having a Baby with Cleft Lip and Palate
2024/02/20
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 terribleHow she felt after receiving the newsWhat she did to prepare for a baby with these challengesWhich kind of cleft condition her baby hadWhy she pumped instead of breastfedHow she predicted that she was going to have a big babyHow many surgeries her baby has had-- Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode246 Check out The Birth Preparation Course Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm at drmombuttbalm.com. Also available on Amazon and at Walmart! * Check out Ritual and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: https://ritual.com/ * Visit HomeThreads.com/DRNICOLE today and get a 15% off code for your first order! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Is kitty litter really dangerous in pregnancy?
2024/02/15
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? Take my free birth plan class! - drnicolerankins.com/birthplan Join my community on Instagram - instagram.com/drnicolerankins Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm at drmombuttbalm.com. Also available on Amazon and at Walmart! * Check out Ritual and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: https://ritual.com/ * Visit HomeThreads.com/DRNICOLE today and get a 15% off code for your first order! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Ep 245: Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle
2024/02/13
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 cycleWhat the phases of the cycle areWhich hormones are associated with pregnancyWhen ovulation occursHow to track ovulationHow fertilization and implantation workHow IUDs prevent pregnancyWhether you can really have a period while you’re pregnant-- Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode245 Check out The Birth Preparation Course Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm at drmombuttbalm.com. Also available on Amazon and at Walmart! * Check out Ritual and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: https://ritual.com/ * Visit HomeThreads.com/DRNICOLE today and get a 15% off code for your first order! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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What’s up with sleeping on your back during pregnancy?
2024/02/08
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!). Take my free birth plan class! - drnicolerankins.com/birthplan Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm at drmombuttbalm.com. Also available on Amazon and at Walmart! * Check out Ritual and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: https://ritual.com/ * Visit HomeThreads.com/DRNICOLE today and get a 15% off code for your first order! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Ep 244: How to Have a Safer Childbirth with Attorney Gina Mundy
2024/02/06
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 DeliveryLesson 2 - The Delivery TeamLesson 3 - The Good DoctorLesson 4 - Know Your HospitalLesson 5 - Having a PlanLesson 6 - Having an AdvocateLesson 7 - Knowing the Types of Fetal MonitorsLesson 8 - Knowing What Your Baby’s Heart Rate MeansLesson 9 - Understanding Tests and InterventionsLesson 10 - Common Facts and Issues in Legal Baby CasesLesson 11 - Safety and EpiduralsLesson 12 - Understanding C-Sections-- Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode244 Check out The Birth Preparation Course Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm at drmombuttbalm.com. Also available on Amazon and at Walmart! * Check out Ritual and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: https://ritual.com/ * Visit HomeThreads.com/DRNICOLE today and get a 15% off code for your first order! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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How Much Caffeine Is Safe In Pregnancy?
2024/02/01
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 Take my FREE birth plan class! - drnicolerankins.com/birthplan Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm at drmombuttbalm.com. Also available on Amazon and at Walmart! * Check out Ritual and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: https://ritual.com/ * Visit HomeThreads.com/DRNICOLE today and get a 15% off code for your first order! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Ep 243: Denise’s Birth Story - Three abdominal surgeries within 2 years and a surprise pregnancy
2024/01/30
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 pregnanciesWhy her first birth ended in an emergency c-sectionWhen she was diagnosed with fibroidsWhat symptoms Denise was experiencing before the fibroids were discoveredHow she felt after her myomectomyHow any fibroids were removed and low large they wereWhy she wanted to have the same doctor for her pregnancy and the deliveryHow pregnancy felt with and without fibroids-- Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode243 Check out The Birth Preparation Course Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm at drmombuttbalm.com. Also available on Amazon and at Walmart! * Check out Ritual and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: https://ritual.com/ * Visit HomeThreads.com/DRNICOLE today and get a 15% off code for your first order! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Can you eat deli meat during pregnancy?
2024/01/25
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. Make A Birth Plan The RIGHT Way - Free Class! drnicolerankins.com/birthplan Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm at drmombuttbalm.com. Also available on Amazon and at Walmart! * Check out Ritual and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: https://ritual.com/ * Visit HomeThreads.com/DRNICOLE today and get a 15% off code for your first order! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Ep 242: The Stages of Labor - A Sneak Peek Inside the Birth Preparation Course!
2024/01/23
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 areWhat labor is actually likeHow to know when you’re in laborWhat the cervix isHow cervical dilation is measuredHow long labor can lastHow to recognize a contractionWhat signals the beginning of active laborWhat happens when your water breaksHow do you know when it’s time to go to the hospital-- Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode242 Check out The Birth Preparation Course Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm at drmombuttbalm.com. Also available on Amazon and at Walmart! * Check out Ritual and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: https://ritual.com/ * Visit HomeThreads.com/DRNICOLE today and get a 15% off code for your first order! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Let’s Talk About Sex (During Pregnancy)!
2024/01/18
This is adult content so if you have kiddos, pop in those headphones! You'll hear me share how I pulled a sex toy from someone's vagina that had been in there for 4 - yes 4 - days. You'll also hear about whether sex in pregnancy is safe (spoiler alert it's very safe!) and some other helpful info (like some women actually have an increased sex drive during pregnancy - that's normal!). Make A Birth Plan The RIGHT Way - FREE Class! drnicolerankins.com/birthplan Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm at drmombuttbalm.com. Also available on Amazon and at Walmart! * Check out Ritual and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: https://ritual.com/ * Visit HomeThreads.com/DRNICOLE today and get a 15% off code for your first order! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Ep 241: Managing Mental Health during Pregnancy and Postpartum with Psychiatrist Dr. Stephanie Waggel
2024/01/16
Pregnant women and people who need psychiatric medication are uniquely underserved. There’s a big knowledge gap and it’s not just the general public. Med school doesn’t teach much about mental health medication and pregnancy. Fortunately, today’s guest is here to share information and dispel myths! Dr. Stephanie Waggel is a psychiatrist certified in perinatal mental health, specifically, advanced studies in perinatal psychopharmacology (medication for pregnant people). She’s one of very few experts in her specialty so she’s working overtime to spread the word. If you need pharmaceuticals, there’s a good chance you can do so safely. Tune in and learn how to explore your options with your doctor. In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:Why Dr. Waggel uses the term “perinatal mood & anxiety disorders” (PMADs)What makes prescribers err on the side of a no-medication approachHow common it is to suffer from PMADsWhen it’s the baby blues and when it’s time to seek helpWhy Dr. Stephanie encourages people to participate in medical studiesHow therapy factors into her treatment plansHow medication can interact with breastfeedingWhen it’s time to restart medication postpartum-- Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode241 Check out The Birth Preparation Course Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm at drmombuttbalm.com. Also available on Amazon and at Walmart! * Check out Ritual and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: https://ritual.com/ * Visit HomeThreads.com/DRNICOLE today and get a 15% off code for your first order! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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4.8 out of 5
587 reviews
@azmisd_ 2024/01/18
🫶🏽 this podcast
I really enjoy this podcast. Dr. Rankin’s proves to be a supportive resource for new moms struggling with the challenges of caring for a newborn. In ...
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Alex Neik 2024/02/21
Informative, but very Progressive
There is so much helpful pregnancy/birthing information and tips provided in this podcast, which is SO appreciated, especially for this first-time mam...
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Rosie Brown 1234 2024/01/18
Newest episode with Dr. Waggel
It was very insightful to learn about how mental health care is important for expecting and new moms. I could clearly tell that Dr. Waggel is a psychi...
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mazeem12 2024/01/18
I loved the latest episode!
All About Pregnancy & Birth," hosted by Obgyn Dr. Nicole C. Rankins, is a commendable podcast that delves into the uncertainties surrounding pregnancy...
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cloui87 2023/12/08
Thank you for episode 104!!
Recently I realized that I needed to own my pregnancy trauma stories (high risk pregnancy, relationship hurt, pre-term delivery, 2 month NICU stay; mi...
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Brennakrause 2023/10/03
THANK YOU.
This podcast has given me the answers I never had after a severe postpartum hemorrhage that nearly took my life. I was so confused and my doctor was e...
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saa309 2023/09/16
My go to pregnancy resource!
I love this podcast! It is truly an invaluable educational resource for me as I progress along my first pregnancy. Not only can you rely on Dr. Nicole...
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megann1201 2023/08/09
So Much Valuable Info!!
At 27 weeks prego they say your baby recognizes mom and dads voices, and I think it’s safe to say, my baby also recognizes Dr. Rankins’ voice too! Wh...
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FlyCrane2 2023/07/24
Forever a fan
I’ve been listening to this podcast for years because I’ve been so excited to learn about pregnancy and birth, even when we weren’t ready to try. Now ...
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Lykalyka N 2023/05/26
So thankful I found this podcast
Dr. Rankins , This pregnancy podcast got me through my entire pregnancy. I learnt a lot and was well prepared for my birth. As a black woman , the co...
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