The Best Birth Podcast Episode 47 - An OBGYN's Overview to Managing Birth, Racism and the System with Dr. Nicole Rankins
INTERVIEW OVERVIEW
Dr. Nicole Rankins, an OB-GYN, discusses the importance of education and advocacy in pregnancy and birth. She emphasizes the need for women to be well-supported, respected, and empowered during their birth experiences. Dr. Rankins provides information and resources to help women make informed decisions based on their unique circumstances. She also addresses the issue of racism in the birth space and encourages individuals to start conversations and challenge stereotypes. The conversation highlights the significance of maternal health and the need for support and resources during the postpartum period.
TAKEAWAYS
Women deserve to have a well-supported and respected birth experience.
Education is key in making informed decisions about pregnancy and birth.
Advocacy is important when facing challenges or opposition in the birth space.
Racism is still prevalent in the birth space and needs to be addressed.
Maternal health is crucial for the well-being of both the mother and the baby.
Support and resources are essential during the postpartum period.
WORDS OF WISDOM
Dr. Nicole Rankins, our OB-GYN. Giving birth in a U.S. hospital can be scary, but it doesn't have to be.
Helping people understand that they deserve to have a well-supported experience.
If you can, then change to someone else who is more supportive.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction: Empowering Women in Pregnancy and Birth
03:39 The Importance of Education and Advocacy in Birth
08:38 Addressing Racism in the Birth Space
14:22 The Rising C-Section Rate and its Impact on Birth Plans
17:01 Pushing and Advocacy during Labor
20:01 Tools and Maneuvers to Help Progress in Labor
24:31 Lotus Birth and Placenta Encapsulation
26:36 Pros and Cons of Placenta Encapsulation
30:28 Racism, Maternal Health, and Postpartum Support
TALKING POINTS
birth, pregnancy, education, advocacy, support, empowerment, informed decisions, racism, maternal health, postpartum
RESOURCES
Dr. Nicole Rankins
Giving birth in a U.S. hospital can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be—especially with Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins in your corner. 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 2 million downloads.