All About Pregnancy & Birth
327 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 588 ratingsYou'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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Ep25: All About Dr. Rankins
June 18, 2019 07:30 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBSomething I realized lately, as we’ve surpassed 13,000 downloads of the All About Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, is that I’ve never done an episode that tells you who I am, and how I’ve come to do what I do. Of course the birth stories, expert interviews, and the podcasts that I do to give you my tips and knowledge are important. But I also feel that it’s important that you know WHO you’re getting these things from and how I got to this point. I hope you enjoy this episode as I take you throug...
Ep24: Supplements, Nutrition, and Environmental Toxins with Dr. Anne Kennard
June 11, 2019 07:30 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBThis is a fantastic episode of the All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast! My guest is Dr. Anne Kennard. Anne is not only a fellow OB Gyn physician, she’s also fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine. In addition, she's a nutritionist, herbalist, yoga instructor, and the mom to a toddler. Dr, Kennard covers so much in this episode. She talks about how she uses an integrative approach to care for all her patients, shares nutrition recommendations for pregnant women, supplements she recommend...
Ep23: Unmedicated Birth turned C-section with Brandi Mowles
June 04, 2019 07:30 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBI always love birth story episodes. One of the reasons is because it gives me a perspective on birth that I don't normally get to experience. As an OB hospitalist I don’t do prenatal care anymore or follow up with women after delivery. Even when I did do prenatal and postpartum care, I didn't have the time to go in depth about women's experiences giving birth. These stories give me a chance to hear about all of that and I learn so much from it. I loved hearing my guest’s birth story on this...
Ep22: All About Your Due Date
May 28, 2019 07:30 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBDue dates can cause so much confusion for a pregnant woman! How is it determined? Why does it matter? Will you actually deliver on your due date? That’s why I made this newest episode of the All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast. To clear up the confusion surrounding your due date. I'll tell you how it's best determined, why an accurate estimate is so important, and why you shouldn't get attached to it. I never want you to be confused or struggle with understanding anything about this amazing...
Ep21: Energy Coach Nicole Karon
May 21, 2019 07:30 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBYou might have read the title of this episode of the podcast and instantly been skeptical. I’ll go ahead and say, this episode is based on what I call, the woo woo. But it is an episode you do NOT want to miss because this stuff is important! Expert energy coach, healer and psychic medium Nicole Karon is my guest on this episode. Even if you aren’t normally into things like meditation and visualization, trust me, you’re going to learn so much from this episode! Nicole shares what she does,...
Ep20: 2 Successful VBACs with Kim Gatling
May 14, 2019 07:30 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBNot one but TWO successful VBACs, infertility struggles, a surprise pregnancy, miscarriage, and more...all of that is packed into this episode of the All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast! My lifelong friend Kim Gatling joins me during this episode to share her birth stories of 2 successful VBACs, and there’s a little something for every pregnant woman in this one. Kim shares her experiences with having two successful VBACs after having a c-section with her first child. Her stories and exper...
Ep19: All About Breech Babies
May 07, 2019 07:30 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBDo you know the specifics of having a breech baby? Or the percentage of deliveries where a baby is breech? (Spoiler alert, it’s probably lower than you think.) On this episode of the All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast I tell you everything you need to know about breech babies: the statistics about breech birth risk factors for breech presentation the different types of breech presentation your options if your baby is breech the controversy over how breech births are managed As always...
Ep18: Evidence Based Birth Founder Rebecca Dekker
April 30, 2019 07:30 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBIt’s a sad but true fact that the current culture of care for pregnant women needs improvement. If you’ve been following me for any period of time, you know I’m passionate about educating women on their options, and always encourage you to educate yourself and be prepared. My guest on this week’s episode of the podcast is Rebecca Dekker, the founder of Evidence Based Birth. Like me, she’s passionate about ensuring women have the knowledge, tools, and education to have a great experience gi...
Ep17: Birth Stories With Dr. LuLu
April 23, 2019 07:30 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBI’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again...birth story episodes are my favorite! And this episode is packed full of amazing lessons and stories that all pregnant mamas-to-be should hear. From an unplanned epidural free birth, gestational diabetes, honest feelings revealed over the disappointment of having three boys and no girls, to different experiences across three pregnancies and three deliveries...there’s a lil something for everyone! My guest on this episode is Dr. Lulu, also known...
Ep16: Feeling Your Baby Move!
April 16, 2019 07:30 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBDo you know how important your baby’s movements are, and how to track them? Your baby’s movements, and tracking them, are incredibly important when it comes to ensuring you have a healthy baby. This episode of the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast tells you why it’s important to track those movements, how to track them, and most importantly, what to do when you’re concerned about the lack of movement. Listen in to this episode as I go through each of those with you. After tuning in, y...
Ep15: The Gut Microbiome and Your Pregnancy with Dr. Sarina Pasricha
April 09, 2019 07:30 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBIt’s quite possible that when you hear the words “gut microbiome” you’re asking yourself what I’m talking about. Am I right? If so, don’t worry, you’re in good company. The majority of people have no clue what it means. But you’re in luck! On today’s episode of the All About Pregnancy and Birth podcast, I talk with Dr. Sarina Pasricha who is an expert on gut health and the gut microbiome. And we had an excellent discussion that I know you’ll not only enjoy but also learn so much from. We c...
Ep14: Birth Stories - 4 Cesarean Births with Linnea Taylor
April 02, 2019 07:30 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBYou probably know by now that birth story episodes are my absolute favorites, and this one is no exception! My guest on this episode of the podcast is Linnea Taylor. Linnea shares her experiences with 4 cesarean births, including dealing with placenta previa, and not being awake for 2 of her babies births. You’ll not only learn some valuable lessons, you’ll also laugh, and shed a few tears. Linnea is really able to find joy in some challenging circumstances. Linnea’s experiences are each u...
Ep13: How To Beat Nausea and Vomiting
March 26, 2019 07:30 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBHopefully you won’t have to go through the experiences I had during my pregnancy with nausea and vomiting. But given how common it is, chances are that you’ll experience it to at least some degree during your pregnancy. And let’s be real, having nausea and vomiting is miserable! That’s why I made this episode of the All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast. To give you both non-medication and medication options you can try to relieve that horrible “morning sickness”. I want you to have the ver...
Ep12: How To Choose A Pediatrician With Dr. Phil Boucher
March 19, 2019 07:30 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBDid you know that it’s recommended that you start looking for your baby’s pediatrician and meet with them as early as your second trimester? Are you unsure of what questions to ask or how to choose the right pediatrician for your baby? Good news mama to be! On this episode of the All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast, my friend Dr. Phil Boucher joins me to discuss when to start looking for your pediatrician, what questions to ask, and so much more! Phil is a pediatrician in Nebraska, husban...
Ep11: Birth Stories - Giving Birth In A Rural Area With Tarynn Saling
March 12, 2019 07:30 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBDo you know what one of my favorite parts of the All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast is? The birth stories! I love helping you, my listeners, see how each pregnancy and birth is unique, and how each birth story can teach a lesson. This birth story episode is no different. Tarynn Saling has three unique birth stories, each with some great takeaways. She shares her experiences of what it was like giving birth in a rural area. And you MUST hear the jaw dropping experience of her third baby bei...
Ep10: Staying Safe & Alive During Pregnancy & The Postpartum Period
March 05, 2019 08:30 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThere are some startling statistics when it comes to maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States, especially if you’re a black woman. We’re one of the richest countries in the world, and yet the rates of maternal morbidity and mortality are increasing, rather than decreasing. Pretty shocking, isn’t it? You might be asking yourself what I mean when I say maternal morbidity and mortality. And if so, you’re not alone. A lot of pregnant and postpartum mamas don’t fully understand tho...
Ep9: All About Doulas With Keisha Graham
February 26, 2019 08:30 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBDo you know what a doula is, what they do, and just how important they can be to you during your pregnancy and labor? I definitely do. That's why I have a doula as part of my Facebook group communities. But as much as I thought I knew, I still learned a thing or two during this episode of the All About Pregnancy and Birth podcast! During this episode, I talk with my friend and the community manager of both my course Facebook group and podcast Facebook group, experienced doula Keisha Graham...
Ep8: Birth Stories - 3 Babies In 4 Years Using Hypnobirthing With Dr. Charmaine Gregory
February 19, 2019 08:30 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBDo you know why I love featuring Birth Stories on the All About Pregnancy and Birth podcast? Because it shows you that each pregnancy and birth is unique and special! And this episode is no different! Dr. Charmaine Gregory has not one, but THREE amazing birth stories and she takes you through her struggles getting pregnant, to how hypnosis helped her cope with the pain during unmedicated births, to your mindset during pregnancy and beyond. And there are a few fun shockers in this episode a...
Ep7: Getting Ready For The Hospital
February 12, 2019 08:30 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBAre you thoroughly confused about what to pack for the hospital when you go to have your precious baby? Trust me mama, you’re not alone! So many women stress over what to pack in their bags for the hospital, and usually end up packing too many things they don’t need, and wishing they had packed other things they didn’t even think about. As an Ob/Gyn, I’ve seen this happen time and time again! Thanks to my years of experience with labor and delivery, I know the most important (and usually...
Ep6: High Risk Pregnancy with Dr. Keisha Reddick
February 05, 2019 08:30 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBEvery woman goes into pregnancy hoping that everything will be uneventful and perfect, right? Very few women expect to have health problems, or for their baby to have health problems, or to have other unexpected issues. Not to cause any alarm, but that isn’t always the case. That’s why each and every pregnant woman can benefit from learning what a Maternal Fetal Medicine physician is, and what they can do to help you should you need them. So I’m super so excited to have as my guest on thi...
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
February 04, 2019 21:50 - 1 minute - 1.37 MBIntroducing the All About Pregnancy And Birth Podcast Community Facebook Group! A safe space for you to get and give support during the journey of pregnancy and birth. Come join us, it will be fun! Request to join here. All About Pregnancy & Birth Podcast Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aapbpodcast/ Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! * Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app fo...
Ep5: My Birth Stories
January 29, 2019 08:30 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBI strongly believe that women learn some of the most crucial information about labor, delivery and childbirth...from other women’s birth stories. That’s why on the All About Pregnancy and Birth podcast you’ll find a mixture of advice, expert information, and real life birth stories from mamas and mamas-to-be, just like you. This episode is a little different though...on today’s episode I’m sharing with you my own personal birth stories! No filters. No gloss. Just truth. Am I proud of every...
Ep4: Choosing the Right Hospital to Give Birth
January 22, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBThe hospital that you choose for your birth can have a big influence on your experience during your labor and childbirth. Think about it….you already know how important choosing the right doctor is (check out episode 3), and your doctor will actually only be there for a small part of your labor and delivery. You might see them three or four times total. But the hospital, well, you’ll be there for the entire duration of your labor, delivery, and postpartum stay. That’s why it’s vital that t...
Ep3: How To Be Sure You Have The Right Doctor
January 15, 2019 06:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBDid you know that the doctor you choose to care for you while you’re pregnant actually has a big impact on the course of your pregnancy and the birth of your baby? Now I know that you want to be completely sure you’re in great hands during this critical time in your life. And as someone who’s delivered tons of babies myself, I happen to know a thing or two about what to look for when you’re a mama-to-be searching for a doctor. Check out this episode of The All About Pregnancy & Birth podc...
Ep2: Giving Birth Without Medication In The Hospital
January 08, 2019 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBHave you been thinking about going the unmedicated route during your labor and delivery? Then this episode is for you, mama-to-be. Even if you’re just pondering it. A lot of women use the term “natural birth” when talking about foregoing medications, but to be honest, all births are natural. So you’ll hear me use the phrase “unmedicated birth” instead. But before you really make your decision, there are a few things for you to consider… For instance, why do you want an unmedicated birth?...
Ep1: 9 Things You’ll Want To Know Before Giving Birth
January 08, 2019 08:30 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBLet’s be honest here for a moment about giving birth. There can be a lot of fear and questions surrounding the entire experience. But here’s the deal. Whether it’s your first child or your third child IT’S PERFECTLY NORMAL to have questions, concerns, and yes, even fears. Thankfully, you’re in the right place, listening to the right podcast! I’ve been an OB/GYN for over ten years, and have delivered HUNDREDS of babies. Not to mention the fact that I carried and delivered two babies of my ...
Introducing The All About Pregnancy & Birth Podcast
December 20, 2018 01:30 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBIntroducing the All About Pregnancy and Birth podcast! This is the place to be to get comprehensive, evidence-based, holistic information to help you have your best pregnancy and birth. Hosted by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins, a board certified ob/gyn physician and certified integrative health coach. The first episodes premiere January 8th! Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com * Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal! * Practice love every day ...