All About Pregnancy & Birth

Today, licensed child psychologist Dr. Cara Goodwin, PhD, joins the podcast to tackle some common topics from the angle of research and data. We break down important facts about holding your baby, sleep training, pacifiers, and even some science behind baby talk! Dr. Goodwin specializes in child development and founded Parenting Translator with the mission of taking recent scientific research and translating it into information that parents can use in their everyday lives. In this Episode, You’ll Learn About: -Whether you can spoil a baby by holding them too much -How baby-wearing can have myriad benefits in addition to freeing up your hands -What is the science around co-sleeping -Whether sleep training has an affect on developmental outcomes -How baby talk can actually help advance language development -What are some of the many reasons to read with baby -What does research say about baby soothers i.e. pacifiers Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode133 Register for my free birth plan class - How to Make a Birth Plan That Works. Check out The Birth Preparation Course Take a quick, fun labor pain quiz Our Sponsors: * Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast * Check out Mochi Health at joinmochi.com and use my code DRNICOLE to get $40 Off! * Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today you’re going to learn about fibroids in pregnancy In this episode, you’ll first learn a bit about fibroids outside of pregnancy because it’s important to understand that in order to understand how they impact pregnancy. After that I’ll explain the risk factors and symptoms associated. I will also explain the safest options for symptom management. Find full show notes at drnicolerankins.com/episode103 and check out all the free pregnancy & birth resources I have for you at drnicolerankins.com/resources. Our Sponsors: * Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast * Check out Mochi Health at joinmochi.com and use my code DRNICOLE to get $40 Off! * Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Martha hoped and prepared for a low intervention birth and ended up getting just about every intervention! She tried everything to get labor to start on its own but she ultimately was induced at 41 weeks. After 40 hours of labor with no pain medication other than nitrous oxide, she opted for an epidural. Soon after she was advised to get a non-emergency C-section because unfortunately things had plateaued.The C-section was fortunately not traumatic but it was the opposite of what she wanted. Her postpartum was beautiful but she also needed time to grieve the loss of the birthing experience she had hoped for. Today, she is feeling grateful to be bonded with her baby and wants listeners to take this story as a reminder that even if you have a challenging pregnancy and birth you can have a joyful and "easy" postpartum.In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:How she was envisioning her birth when she was preparing for itWhy she opted for midwives in a hospital settingHow she bargained for specifically 41 weeks and 3 daysWhich methods she used to try and induce laborWhy she preferred Cytotec to CirvidilWhether a balloon or Pitocin were helpfulWhy she said yes to an epidural and how she responded to itWhat doctors mean when they refer to your baby as “sleepy” during laborWhy she was grateful her doctor used a clear curtain during the C-section--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode274Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Make a Birth Plan the Right WayOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast* Check out Mochi Health at joinmochi.com and use my code DRNICOLE to get $40 Off!* Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode was inspired by a message from long-time listener Sierra. She has experienced multiple miscarriages and, though she appreciated the episodes I have done discussing pregnancy loss, there are some issues specific to recurrent miscarriage that I haven’t gotten into yet. Sierra says “You've had some women who gave birth stories that had elements of miscarriage or infertility, but most of the discussions with them focus on the living children they had afterwards.”A successful pregnancy following miscarriage is the norm, it’s true. But for some, that’s not the full story. If you’re going through this painful experience, I hope this episode brings you both practical information and reassurance that you’re not alone. Even if you don’t think this episode applies to you, don’t shy away from it out of fear. Staying informed is empowering, not tempting fate!In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:What the difference is between miscarriage and recurrent miscarriageHow common single miscarriage is compared to recurrentWhat causes are often behind pregnancy lossWhich treatment options are availableHow likely a successful pregnancy is after miscarriageWhat the emotional impact of a pregnancy loss can beHow to support someone who’s had a miscarriageWhat to say to someone who has recently experienced loss--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode273Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Make a Birth Plan the Right WayOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast* Check out Mochi Health at joinmochi.com and use my code DRNICOLE to get $40 Off!* Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Medical recommendations surrounding eating and drinking in labor are evolving, but not quite where they should be.In this episode learn the rationale for restricting eating and drinking in labor, why it's outdated, what our current guidelines are, and my evidence based recommendations for eating and drinking in labor.Join my next FREE LIVE birth plan class! - drnicolerankins.com/birthplanOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast* Check out Mochi Health at joinmochi.com and use my code DRNICOLE to get $40 Off!* Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nicole (yes, another Nicole!) is here to share her empowering story of a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) followed by a challenging postpartum. Because she was intentional about her care team, she set herself up for success in the ways that she was able to control.However, nobody could control the liver issues her daughter would experience after birth. It took four hospital transfers and a five-week stay in the NICU before her baby was stable enough to come home. While Nicole’s birth story had a different ending than she expected, she took on the challenges with incredible strength and patience.In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:Why Nicole needed a C-section with her first babyHow she set herself up for a successful VBACHow her doula brought the whole birthing team togetherWhy it was worth the effort for Nicole to find the right doctorHow long she labored and pushed after inductionWhen medical staff realized that baby’s health problems required a hospital transferWhy her daughter required so many hospital transfers and how far she was taken for careHow long she spent in the NICUHow the community around Nicole and her family supported her through this difficult time--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode272Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Make a Birth Plan the Right WayOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast* Check out Mochi Health at joinmochi.com and use my code DRNICOLE to get $40 Off!* Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this short episode I'm answering this listener question from Cat!"Hi Dr. Nicole! Long time listener & love your podcast!!. Question for you - a friend of mine recently gave birth to a beautiful baby girl but unfortunately her birth didn't go as planned. She got to the hospital at 7.5cm, got an epidural, and then they told her she was "having too many contractions, 5 in 10 mins, and the limit is 6" so they gave her Terbutaline/Brethine to slow down her labor. I have listened to hundreds of birth stories and never heard of this! Then, of course, her labor stopped progressing, so they gave her pitocin a few hours later and well... you know what happened after that. I'm curious if you could do a short episode on the drug they used to slow down labor? Curious how common it is and learning more about the 6 contractions in 10 minutes rule? I definitely had more than that with both of my births, but maybe it's because I didn't have an epidural? Thanks so much!"If you have a question that you want me to answer, shoot me a DM on Instagram @drnicolerankins!Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast* Check out Mochi Health at joinmochi.com and use my code DRNICOLE to get $40 Off!* Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode I’m chatting with Rachel Somerstein about her traumatic experience having a C-section without adequate anesthesia. Already a professional journalist, this experience led Rachel to write her first book, Invisible Labor: The Untold Story of the Cesarean Section. In Invisible Labor Rachel weaves her personal narrative and investigative journalism with medical, social, and cultural history to reveal the surprising evolution of the cesarean section: from its days being practiced on enslaved and “unfit” women, to the ways modern technology promotes its overuse. It’s very common not to prepare for the possibility of a cesarean birth (Rachel didn’t). Even if you are completely healthy and it seems unlikely, you need to understand that a C-section is possible. If you want to know which questions to ask in order to understand if it’s medically necessary and what your options are, you need to be educated on all potential outcomes.In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:Why Rachel didn’t plan for a C-sectionWhat happened when she told her OB she wasn’t numb during surgeryHow this experience affected her ability to bond with her new babyWhat long-term effects she experienced as a result of her traumatic birthHow therapy helped her discover that she wanted a second baby but fear was holding her backWhy it’s important to find a care team that enthusiastically supports your decision to try for a VBACWhat challenges came with giving birth in 2020How her recovery was different in her first versus second birthHow she processed her internalized stigmas about cesarean birth--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode271Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Make a Birth Plan the Right WayOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast* Check out Mochi Health at joinmochi.com and use my code DRNICOLE to get $40 Off!* Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lauren DMed me on Instagram and asked me to talk about CMV and pregnancy so here it is!In this short episode you'll learnWhat is CMVHow it’s transmittedHow it can impact pregnancyHow it’s diagnosedHow it can be prevented or treatedIf you have a question you want me to answer in an upcoming episode, shoot me a DM on Instagram @drnicolerankins!Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast* Check out Mochi Health at joinmochi.com and use my code DRNICOLE to get $40 Off!* Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ginny had an elective labor induction that went so smoothly she calls it a “dream.” But that doesn’t mean that everything about her pregnancy experience was easy. Multiple people in her personal life experienced birth-related complications while Ginny was pregnant including stillbirth. This caused Ginny a lot of anxiety. Also, she struggled with depression - both during pregnancy and postpartum.Learn how Ginny was able to successfully navigate these challenges in this great episode!In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:Why Ginny scheduled an inductionWhat subchorionic hemorrhaging meansHow she initially felt about inductionHow she made her hospital room feel like homeWhich induction medications and pain management she receivedHow the epidural made her feelWhat made her so happy with her birthing teamHow work helped Ginny find herself after pregnancy--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode270Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Make a Birth Plan the RIGHT WayOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast* Check out Mochi Health at joinmochi.com and use my code DRNICOLE to get $40 Off!* Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Epidurals provide excellent pain relief during labor but there are risks and side effects. Learn how epidurals work and things you need to know before you get one.And no need to take notes, you can grab my comprehensive guide to managing pain in labor here!Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast* Check out Mochi Health at joinmochi.com and use my code DRNICOLE to get $40 Off!* Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In today's episode, you’re going to learn about vaccines and pregnancy. Vaccines -also called immunizations- are important in order to help prevent moms and babies from getting certain potentially serious infections. I know there’s a lot of concern about vaccines. But let me assure you, although vaccines are not risk free, they are very safe.There are 2 vaccines that are recommended to be up to date prior to pregnancy - MMR and Varicella, as well as 4 vaccines that are recommended during pregnancy - Flu, Tdap, COVID, and RSV. I want to make sure you have the latest information in order to stay safe so you’re going to learn all about these and why they’re important in this episode.In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:How vaccines protect you and your babyWhether vaccines are safe and effective (they are!)Why the best time to get a couple of important vaccines (MMR and Varicella) is before you get pregnantThe four vaccines that are recommended and why - Flu, Tdap, COVID, and RSVWhat the risks and side effects areWhich vaccines are not safe during pregnancy--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode269Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Make a Birth Plan the RIGHT WayOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast* Check out Mochi Health at joinmochi.com and use my code DRNICOLE to get $40 Off!* Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this short episode you'll learn about medications to manage pain in labor that are not an epidural, specifically opioid medications and nitrous oxide. You'll learn how they work, the side effects, risks, pros and cons of each.Grab the free guide to managing pain in labor - drnicolerankins.com/painOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast* Check out Mochi Health at joinmochi.com and use my code DRNICOLE to get $40 Off!* Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Arrell is a coach, consultant, and returning guest! About three years ago David joined us for a conversation about the WTF moments of fatherhood. Since then, his empire of dad advice has grown and he’s back with more helpful tips.Welcome to Fatherhood (or WTF as it’s appropriately called at times) is his fatherhood brand. What began with a book is now a podcast, blog, and even a course! As a partner, it’s not always easy to know how to show up in the most supportive and helpful way. If only there was a how-to guide. Well thanks to David, there is! In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:What the “Dude Zone” is and why it’s importantWhich two traps are on the way from the Dude Zone to the Dad ZoneWhat it means to “team up” vs “team out”Which challenges dads are most worried aboutHow often dads deal with postpartum depressionHow partners can be supportive through each trimesterHow to redefine masculinity in the role of fatherhood--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode268Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right WayOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast* Check out Mochi Health at joinmochi.com and use my code DRNICOLE to get $40 Off!* Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this short episode you'll learn why it's really important to think about labor pain differently, tips to approach a medication free birth, and techniques to manage pain.Grab my free labor pain management guide here!Join The Birth Preparation Course here (use code DRNICOLE for an additional 10% off!).Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast* Check out Mochi Health at joinmochi.com and use my code DRNICOLE to get $40 Off!* Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Katie calls her second birth an amazing experience - night and day from her first. The standard hospital birth she had for her first baby was fine, but this time she wanted a more holistic prenatal experience. This led her to a private birth center with a group of amazing midwives.I don't usually share birth center birth stories because I’m not familiar with that setting. For the podcast, I tend to ‘stay in my lane’, which is the hospital setting. However if I want to improve our maternal health care system, I need to learn about diverse birth experiences. I learned a lot from this birth center episode and I know you will too!In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:What made Katie realized she wasn’t satisfied with her first birth experienceHow a playgroup conversation led her to the birth center she lovedHow the midwives made her feel safe and respectedWhy she felt shame when she was diagnosed with gestational diabetesWhich steps she took to control her gestational diabetesWhy she almost left the birthing center partway through laborHow an emotional release may have progressed her labor--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode267Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right WayOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast* Check out Mochi Health at joinmochi.com and use my code DRNICOLE to get $40 Off!* Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this shorty episode I answer this question from Keri. "Hi Dr. Nicole! I love the podcast and have a question for the Q&A. I have a 2 year old daughter. Easy pregnancy and delivery at 40w6d and healthy baby! At the hospital, it is routine to send the placenta to pathology. The report stated that I had “patchy chorangiosis” with a note that it is associated with tobacco or drug use during pregnancy and a bunch of other medical issues. This was alarming to me, but Google did not provide much information, but it seems rare to have with a healthy pregnancy. Thinking about baby #2. Should this be a concern? Thank you for the podcast!"If you have a question you want me to answer shoot me a DM on Instagram @drnicolerankins!Our Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast* Check out Mochi Health at joinmochi.com and use my code DRNICOLE to get $40 Off!* Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode is one I originally did back in 2020. Since it comes up from time to time and can be a contentious topic, I decided to rebroadcast it today.In this episode, I’ll walk you through what circumcision is, its benefits and risks, and why some families choose to have this elective procedure. There are also some ethical questions you may want to consider before choosing to have your baby circumcised, so I talk about those too. My own thinking around this procedure has changed over time and maybe yours will too!--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode75Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right WayOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast* Check out Mochi Health at joinmochi.com and use my code DRNICOLE to get $40 Off!* Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you like the way I approach pregnancy and birth then you’re going to love this conversation with pediatrician Dr. Joel Warsh. He has a really balanced, common-sense approach to pediatrics that blends modern medicine with non-Western elements.In addition to pregnancy and parenting advice, he recommends small changes you can make today that will impact your health in the future. We have a great conversation about wellness and I know you’re going to learn a lot of practical tips!In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:Why Dr. Warsh transitioned away from traditional pediatrics to integrative medicineWhat integrative medicine and integrative parenting refer toHow the U.S. medical system falls shortWhy we should apply a balanced approach to traditional and modern medicineHow integrative parenting can help with common infant challengesWhat constitutes a non-toxic homeWhy we should shift more focus to preventative careWho makes a good candidate for home birth--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode266Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right WayOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast* Check out Mochi Health at joinmochi.com and use my code DRNICOLE to get $40 Off!* Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this birth story episode, you’re going to hear what a true emergency cesarean is like. Lillie was induced due to gestational diabetes and preeclampsia at 37 weeks. After 36 hours in labor, just as she was transitioning to push, her baby went into distress and she was rushed to the operating room for an emergency cesarean birth.Now Lillie felt like this was a pretty scary and traumatic birth but one of the things that really helped her was that she had learned about all possible birthing situations. Knowing what to expect isn't going to prevent trauma but it most certainly can make things easier.In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:How long Lillie took to prepare for parenthood once she decided to have a babyWhich health concerns she had coming into the pregnancyWhy she specifically sought out a Black woman OB-GYNWhy she saw a maternal fetal medicine specialist for her pregnancyWhy pitocin can’t be administered continuouslyHow many attempts it took to place the epiduralHow a nurse with conveniently small hands helped dislodge Lillie’s baby from her pelvis--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode265Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right WayOur Sponsors:* Check out ByHeart and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: byheart.com/podcast* Check out Mochi Health at joinmochi.com and use my code DRNICOLE to get $40 Off!* Download FamilyAlbum from the App Store today, and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time. * Get $120 Off Across 4 Boxes, Plus Free Shipping and Free Cookies! Go to gobble.com/DRNICOLE. * Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. That’s ritual.com/DRNICOLE for 25% off!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy