Giving birth in a U.S. hospital can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be—especially with Dr. Nicole Rankins in your corner. I am honored to have an an Obstetrician that truly values patient autonomy and shared decision making with her patients to help them have an empowered birth experience and avoid birth trauma! We are discussing all of the pain relief options in the hospital (yes, epidurals! But so many other options too!) plus everything you need to know about each option to make an informed decision about coping with the sensations of labor!
Our Guest:
Dr. Nicole is a Duke University-trained, board-certified, practicing OB/GYN and mom of two who empowers first-time moms to have the beautiful birth experience they deserve. Over her 20 year career, she’s helped more than 1,000 babies into this world, and is a proud HBCU grad (Spelman College & North Carolina A&T State University).
Her popular podcast, All About Pregnancy & Birth, is a top 50 parenting podcast with over 1.5 million downloads. Find the latest episodes here!
Join The Birth Lounge here for judgement free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!
Ep. 260: BIRTH STORY: VBA3C with Petra Cruz
Ep. 259: BIRTH STORY: Inappropriate Pitocin Use in Labor & the Aftermath with Katie Spinks
Ep. 258: BIRTH STORY: How to Achieve an Unmedicated VBAC in the Hospital with Hannah Gill
Ep. 257: Top 5 NON-Evidence-Based Reasons for Induction with Dr. Rachel Reed
Ep. 256: 5 Tips to Avoiding a C-Section with HeHe
Ep. 255: Would You Rather with HeHe
Ep. 254: How to Decrease Your Chances of a C-Section with Dr. Neel Shah
Ep. 253: Meditation as Pain Relief in Labor with Nathalie Walton
Ep. 252: The Mental Load of Motherhood with Paige Connell
Ep. 251: Bridging the Education Gap for Dad in Pregnancy & Childbirth with J.J. Lowry
Ep. 250: The KEYS to Newborn Sleep
Ep. 249: Twin Sleep with Kim West & Natalie Diaz
Ep. 248: Mirror Neurons in Labor with Dr. Jaz Robbins
Ep. 247: Is 'TheVillage' a thing of the past? with Maranda Bowers
Ep. 246: Your Bladder Matters
Ep. 245: Mom Shaming in Online Spaces with Taylor Kulik
Ep. 244: SOLO Cast- What to Do with a Freezer Full of (Breast)Milk?
Ep. 243: What to Know about Mastitis with Lara Proud, RN
Ep.242: What It Takes to be an Exclusively Pumping Mom with Jacquie Ciccione, RN/CLC
Ep. 241Choosing the Right Formula for Your Baby with Mallory Whitmore, Bobbi
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Beer Today Beer Tomorrow
A Prairie Home Companion: News from Lake Wobegon
radiofreeredoubt
Possibly Unsafe
ELITE Content Marketing Podcast