Ep 39: What do Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases Have To Do With Pregnancy?
by Dr. Nicole Calloway RankinsEpisode #39: What do ear, nose, and throat diseases have to do With pregnancy? During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes a lot of hormonal and physiological changes.In today’s episode, we’re going to focus on the changes that happen in the ear, nose, and throat region. Dr. Bradley Block, ENT-Otolaryngologist, joins us […]
Ep 38: Rachael’s Birth Story: Preparing for An Amazing Unmedicated Hospital Birth
by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins Episode #38: Rachael’s Birth Story – Preparing For An Amazing Unmedicated Hospital Birth Contractions can be scary, especially when you’re a first-time mom. And I’ll be honest, pain during labor can be intense. That’s why understanding the process of labor and delivery is very important and empowering. In today’s birth […]
Ep 37: All About Amniotic Fluid – What It Is and How It Helps Your Baby
by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins Episode #37: all about amniotic fluid – what it is and how it helps your baby In today’s episode, you’re going to learn all about amniotic fluid! Amniotic fluid is the liquid that surrounds your baby and it appears after the first few weeks of pregnancy. This fluid is […]
Ep 36: All About Pre-Eclampsia and What You Need to Know to Reduce Your Chances Of Getting It
by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins Episode #36: All About pre-eclampsia and what you need to know to reduce your chances of getting it with Dr. Cecily Clark-Ganheart Have you ever heard about pre-eclampsia? Being informed about what pre-eclampsia is – how to spot it, and how to avoid it – gives you the power to […]
Ep 35: Tomeka’s Birth Story and Her Experience with Preeclampsia
by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins Episode #35: Tomeka’s birth story and her experience with preeclampsia Disclaimer: Before you click the play button, I just want to give you a disclaimer that today’s episode is a birth story involving stillbirth. If you’re not comfortable with this topic, then you may want to skip this episode. Preeclampsia […]
Ep 34: Everything You Need To Know About Having a “Big” Baby
by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins Episode #34: everything you need to know about having a “Big” baby Macrosomia is the term used to describe a baby who’s significantly larger than average newborns. When a baby weighs more than 9 pounds 14 ounces at birth (4500 g), the baby is considered “big” or macrosomic. When a […]
Ep 33: Getting Some ZZZs for You and Your Baby with Sleep Consultant Eva Klein
by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins Episode #33: Getting Some ZZZs for You and Your Baby with Sleep Consultant Eva Klein Are you worried about how your baby is going to sleep? Are you scared about your baby staying awake late at night? If so, then you’ll surely love this episode! Join me today as we […]
Ep 32: Lessons from Seven Healthy Pregnancies and Births
by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins Episode #32: Lessons from Seven Healthy Pregnancies and Births Pregnancy is difficult and challenging. There are risks but it can also be smooth and straightforward without problems. How you approach it is vital to achieving the kind of birth that you want. You’ll be delighted with today’s birth story episode […]
Ep 31: Pregnancy and GBS (Group B Strep)
by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins Episode #31: Pregnancy & GBS (Group B Strep) GBS a.k.a. group B strep/group B streptococcus is a common bacteria that 15 to 40% of pregnant women carry. Outside of pregnancy, GBS is not a cause of concern. However, for pregnant women, this bacteria could hurt your baby during labor and […]
Ep 30: The Wonderful Benefits of Pre & Postnatal Yoga with Jeanna Lurie
by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins Episode #30: the wonderful benefits of pre & postnatal yoga with jeanna lurie Although pregnancy discomforts are common, they don’t have to be normal. There are things you can do to feel better and yoga is a great way to alleviate those discomforts! My guest on this episode of the […]