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Ep114: Postpartum Contraception May 11, 2021

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In this episode you’re going to learn about the important topic of postpartum contraception. This is a little more mature content so use your best judgement as to whether or not you want younger folks to listen.

It is vital to be prepared to make the right contraceptive choice for yourself. No one method is perfect for everyone. Each comes with its own perks and pitfalls not to mention varying degrees of efficacy. Even if you are looking to have additional children the spacing out of births is important for both your health and that of your baby.

Find full show notes at drnicolerankins.com/episode114 and check out all the free pregnancy & birth resources I have for you at drnicolerankins.com/resources.

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Ep113: Elvira’s Birth Story - A Story From A Birth Preparation Course Student May 04, 2021

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I am super excited to have a birth story episode for you from a student in the BPC! Elvira joins us today to share the story of her beautiful, unmedicated birth.

Elvira has an amazing story for her birth. Even though things didn’t go exactly as planned she still had a beautiful birth and was happy about her experience. There are so many wonderful moments and lessons in her story and I know you’re going to enjoy it.

Find full show notes at drnicolerankins.com/episode113 and check out all the free pregnancy & birth resources I have for you at drnicolerankins.com/resources.

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Ep112: Happiness Habits with Kim Strobel Apr 27, 2021

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In today’s episode of the podcast we are talking all about happiness with Kim Strobel. Kim is a leadership and happiness coach who helps businesses and organizations prioritize their health and well-being so they can reach new levels in their personal and professional lives. As a nationally-recognized speaker, she is all about empowering others to take control of their health, wellness, and happiness with simple habits.

Find full show notes at drnicolerankins.com/episode112 and check out all the free pregnancy & birth resources I have for you at drnicolerankins.com/resources.

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Ep111: Michael’s Birth Story - A Dad’s Perspective Apr 13, 2021

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In today’s episode we have a birth story from a dad’s perspective. Mike and his wife listened during their pregnancy (thank you!). He reached out because he felt they had an interesting story to share and I agree. He also wanted to contribute to having more dads share their perspective of birth which I appreciate as well.

We’re going to hear about their New Year’s Day baby which was not at all expected but the birth ended up going well. The story is at times funny, also very sweet, and it involves scotch! Mike comes across as a very supportive partner before, during, and after the birth.

Find full show notes at drnicolerankins.com/episode111 and check out all the free pregnancy & birth resources I have for you at drnicolerankins.com/resources.

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Ep110: Pregnancy Associated Breast Cancer with Dr. Kristin Robinson Apr 06, 2021

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In this episode you’re going to learn about a really important topic: pregnancy associated breast cancer and breast imaging in pregnancy and while lactating.

On today’s episode we have Dr. Kristin Robinson, a board certified radiologist specializing in breast imaging. She educates women about their breast health, including breast density and personal breast cancer risk to help them make informed decisions about breast cancer screening.

Find full show notes at drnicolerankins.com/episode110 and check out all the free pregnancy & birth resources I have for you at drnicolerankins.com/resources.

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Ep109: Choosing the Right Hospital - Update Mar 30, 2021

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In this episode I’m updating you on what you need to know when choosing a hospital to give birth.

I’ve delivered babies at 6 different hospitals during my career. One thing I’ve learned is that the hospital where you deliver has a big influence on your experience giving birth. And specifically you want to know how the hospital approaches birth.

Find full show notes at drnicolerankins.com/episode109 and check out all the free pregnancy & birth resources I have for you at drnicolerankins.com/resources.

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Ep108: Kalishia’s Birth Story - Success with Transabdominal Cerclage Mar 23, 2021

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On today’s episode of the podcast we have a unique birth story episode from Kalishia. Warning: This episode includes pregnancy loss.

Kailishia had a transabdominal cerclage and a successful full term pregnancy after exepreicing a miscarriage at 16 weeks and then a stillbirth at 21 weeks.

In this episode, Kalishia walks us through her experience. This episode is a bit longer because you really have to understand her first two pregnancies to understand the 3rd.

Find full show notes at drnicolerankins.com/episode108 and check out all the free pregnancy & birth resources I have for you at drnicolerankins.com/resources.

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Ep107: The Importance of Birth Stories with Bryn Huntpalmer Mar 16, 2021

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Bryn Huntpalmer is the founder of The Birth Hour podcast which was featured as one of the 'Top 50 Podcasts" by Time Magazine and has over 13 million downloads to date. She is passionate about helping pregnant people prepare for childbirth through the sharing of empowering and informative birth stories as well as her online evidence-based childbirth course called "Know Your Options".

Bryn is also the author of the best-selling book, "The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook: A Week-by-Week Guide from Conception Through Baby's First 3 Months" and co-Author of "Essential Pregnancy Q&A: Expert Answers and Advice for Every Stage of Your Pregnancy and Postpartum Journey."

Find full show notes at drnicolerankins.com/episode107 and check out all the free pregnancy & birth resources I have for you at drnicolerankins.com/resources.

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Ep106: Prenatal Care Models Mar 09, 2021

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This is a very requested episode on the various models of care during pregnancy and birth. Today I am going to break down all the various options for prenatal care and care during birth in the hospital.

There is tremendous variation and you really have to ask your own provider about how it works in their practice. This is important to know, especially for when it comes time for your birth, so you know as much as you can about who is there with you during your birth and you can prepare accordingly.

Find full show notes at drnicolerankins.com/episode106 and check out all the free pregnancy & birth resources I have for you at drnicolerankins.com/resources.

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Ep105: Emilie’s Birth Story - Every Birth is Different Mar 02, 2021

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It’s another birth story episode today and this one is a completely unmedicated hospital birth in a military hospital.

Emilie is a registered nurse and military spouse currently living in Guam. She and her husband Chris have been married for 5 years and have two precious babies, Liam who is 2 and baby Adeleine whose birth story we are going to hear today.

In this episode Emilie shares how different her two births have been, her experience with postpartum preeclampsia, and the excellent care she received in a military hospital.

Find full show notes at drnicolerankins.com/episode105 and check out all the free pregnancy & birth resources I have for you at drnicolerankins.com/resources.

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