Ep 55: Educating Yourself and Preparing for Childbirth with Mom-to-Be Amber Manning
by Dr. Nicole Calloway RankinsEpisode #55: Educating Yourself and Preparing for Childbirth with Mom-to-Be Amber Manning We have an exciting episode today: this is the first time I’ve ever had a guest on the podcast who is currently pregnant! I thought it would be wonderful to have someone on who is on the same journey […]
Ep 54: What We Can Do About Obstetric Violence and Birth Trauma with Cristen Pascucci
by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins Episode #54: What We Can Do About Obstetric Violence and Birth Trauma with Cristen Pascucci A lot of women have traumatic birth experiences, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Today’s topic is an incredibly important one: obstetric violence. I know it sounds a bit heavy, but it’s […]
Ep 53: What You Need to Know About Getting Vaccinated Before and During Your Pregnancy
by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins Episode #53: What You Need to Know About Getting Vaccinated Before and During Your Pregnancy A lot of soon-to-be moms aren’t sure what vaccinations they should (or shouldn’t) get during pregnancy, if any. I know there are a lot of questions and misconceptions about immunization generally, so I thought this […]
Ep 51: Preparing for Postpartum Life, Relationships, and Mental Health with Dr. Alyssa Berlin
by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins Episode #51: Preparing for Postpartum Life, Relationships, and Mental Health with Dr. Alyssa Berlin So many parents prepare a lot for their pregnancy and birth, but don’t think much about how they are going to handle the postpartum transition period. Health professionals are guilty of this, too. We don’t do […]
Ep 50: 10 Things to Help You Have Your Best Pregnancy, Birth, and Life
by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins Episode #50: 10 Things to Help You Have Your Best Pregnancy, Birth, and Life Happy New Year everyone, and thank you so much for sticking with me through 50 episodes! It’s been such a rewarding journey, and I love being of service to you all. I thought I would […]
[REBROADCAST] My Birth Stories
by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins [REBROADCAST] My Birth Stories I think it’s really important for women to share their birth stories with one another. It gives us not only a chance to learn from other people’s experiences, but the opportunity to connect over a life-changing, sometimes scary event. I’ve been looking back on the […]
[REBROADCAST] The Gut Microbiome and Your Pregnancy with Dr. Sarina Pasricha
by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins [REBROADCAST]: The Gut Microbiome and Your Pregnancy with Dr. Sarina Pasricha I thought I’d replay one of my most popular (and fascinating!) episodes for you this week since we’re right in the middle of the holidays. I learned so much from Dr. Sarina Pasricha in this interview, and I found […]
Ep 49: What to Know About Genetic Testing For You and Your Baby
by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins Episode #49: What to Know About Genetic Testing for You and Your Baby There’s a lot of confusion out there around genetic testing during pregnancy. Who should get tested? When? Is it a cause for concern, or a harmless preventative measure? I wanted to clear up any confusion […]
Ep 52: Miranda’s Birth Story – Why You Must Learn About Childbirth, Even if You Can’t Predict It
by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins Episode #52: Miranda’s Birth Story – Why You Must Learn About Childbirth, Even If You can’t Predict It We’re back with another birth story for you today! This is an extra special one because this is the first time I’m having someone on who used my Birth Preparation Course as […]
Ep 58: Savanna’s Birth Story – Listening to Your Body Postpartum
by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins Episode #58: Savanna’s Birth Story – Listening to Your Body Postpartum I have another wonderful birth story episode for you today! This time, we’re joined by Savanna, a Physician Assistant and mom of one. who lives in Georgia with her family. Savanna had a relatively uneventful pregnancy and scheduled […]