Best Naturalchildbirth Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 404 Birth Stories with Alex Lopez 50:53

2h ago50:53

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Solar company co-owner, virtual NASA field trip leader, and mother of three Alex Lopez discusses overcoming difficult labor, finding success with a midwife-attended home birth, and having a surprise breech twin! Connect with Alex online: @tandem_tribe and Tandem Tribe Want more pregnancy + parenting? Check out our new visual series Empowered Mama! …

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Making a birth plan? Be sure to ask your doctor these 4 questions 8:05

1h ago8:05

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Making a birth plan is a really important part of helping you have the birth you want. A birth plan helps you think through the things that you want for your birth and communicate your wishes with your birth team. To make the most of your birth plan, be sure to ask your doctor the 4 key questions you'll learn in this short episode! And to learn 4 m…

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Ep 255: Amy’s Birth Story - Bonding After a Critical Care Birth 47:09

43m ago47:09

47:09

Amy had what she calls an "easy pregnancy". The birth was the difficult part. Her labor came on quickly and then stalled. While hospital staff nudged her along by breaking her water and administering Pitocin, it became clear that something was wrong. Amy was sick - she was showing symptoms of infection. As she faded in and out of consciousness, her…

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Ep. 403 BellydanceBirth® with Maha al Musa 48:57

15h ago48:57

48:57

International birth educator, creator of EmbodyBirth™ and BellydanceBirth®, and mother of three Maha al Musa joins the podcast. She discusses motherhood and her work, including her intuitive movement program for pregnancy and her holistic childbirth trainings offered to birth workers worldwide. IP+ members have access to her work within our subscri…

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Intense negative emotions with breastfeeding? It might be D-MER 12:31

5d ago12:31

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Dysmorphic milk ejection reflex, also known as D-MER, is a condition experienced by lactating women and individuals where you feel a sudden, brief, and very intense negative emotional response just before milk letdown or release. Learn about this important and underrecognized condition in this short episode. Join me LIVE on April 30th for my FREE c…

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Ep 254: Maternal Disparities, How You Can Stay Safe, and How You Can Help 36:51

7d ago36:51

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This episode is being released during Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17). Black Maternal Health Week was created by The Black Mamas Matter Alliance, a national coalition created to ensure all Black Mamas have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy. In this episode you’re going to learn about pregnancy…

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Ep. 402 Perinatal Mental Health with Dr. Jill Garrett 35:05

7d ago35:05

35:05

Psychologist, program director of The Motherhood Space, mom to 2, and creator of Motherhood Feels Dr. Jill Garrett joins the podcast to discuss her work and perinatal mental health. Connect with Dr. Jill online: @motherhoodfeels and Motherhood Feels Want more pregnancy + parenting? Check out our new visual series Empowered Mama! Join host and mothe…

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Fast Facts About Black Maternal Health 9:56

12d ago9:56

9:56

Black Maternal Health week is April 11-17th! In this short episode I'm sharing some facts about Black Maternal Health. As I've done before, during Black Maternal Health week I'm collecting donations to giveaway spots in my online childbirth education class, The Birth Preparation Course. I'd love for my community to come together and donate enough t…

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Ep 253: The Fourth Trimester with Pediatrician Dr. Jess Daigle 44:39

14d ago44:39

44:39

I love connecting you with other physicians who have a real heart and passion for caring for people and that’s exactly what you’re going to get in this episode with Dr. Jess. Since she was 10 years old, Dr. Jess Daigle (@momandme_md) knew she wanted to be a pediatrician and neonatologist. Now a board-certified pediatrician and CEO of Mom & Me MD, a…

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Ep. 401 A Birth Story with Stephanie Devlin 58:51

14d ago58:51

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Restauranteur and mother of two Stephanie Devlin talks about her challenging journey to parenthood including an ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, an unplanned C-section, and finally a healing home birth. Connect with Stephanie online: @stephdevv Want more pregnancy + parenting? Check out our new visual series Empowered Mama! Join host and mother of t…

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Listener Q&A - Partial Molar Pregnancy 12:24

19d ago12:24

12:24

In this short episode I answer this question from Bailey: I was wondering if you could speak on partial-molar pregnancy in your podcast? My husband and I recently lost our baby due to this and I had to go through with a d&c, and this was something I hadn’t heard of until it happened to us. Thank you. If you have a question you want me to answer in …

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Ep 252: Andrea’s Birth Story - Joy and Grief After a Traumatic Birth 58:14

21d ago58:14

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Andrea planned an induction at 39 weeks, but things didn't go as anticipated. She thought that her water broke just after 38 weeks and went to the hospital. It turned out that it didn't, but her blood pressure was high and her baby had turned to a transverse position - which is basically going across the uterus - and no matter how hard we try, a ba…

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Ep. 400 Ina May Gaskin on Midwifery 1:08:57

21d ago1:08:57

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Author, educator, mother, and grandmother Ina May Gaskin joins the podcast in celebration of our 400th episode! She single handedly resuscitated the practice of modern midwifery, founded and directed The Farm Midwifery Center in Tennessee, and retired only after 44 years of attending births. We are honored to have Ina May here in conversation. A sp…

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Stop fighting and listen to your body! 11:04

26d ago11:04

11:04

Stop fighting and listen to your body! This doesn't mean what you think..... Make A Birth Plan The RIGHT Way - Free Class! Check out The Birth Preparation Course and get calm, confident, and empowered for your birth. If you like this podcast please support it at drnicolerankins.com/support. Our Sponsors: * Check out factormeals.com/drnicole50 to ge…

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Ep 251: Low Amniotic Fluid? High Amniotic Fluid? What Do Amniotic Fluid Levels Mean for Your Baby? 28:52

28d ago28:52

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Amniotic fluid (AF) is the liquid that surrounds your baby after the first few weeks of pregnancy. An adequate amount of amniotic fluid is absolutely, positively critical for fetal health. If it’s too low, there can be a risk of severe fetal deformations, umbilical cord compression, and in extreme cases, fetal death. On the other side, if it’s too …

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All the things you DON'T have to do just because you're having a baby 10:16

1M ago10:16

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Social media will have you believing you have to do SO MUCH when you are having a baby. I'm here to tell you that you don't! Learn exactly that things you don't have to do just because you're having a baby. Make A Birth Plan The Right Way - FREE Class! Click here to support All About Pregnancy & Birth! Our Sponsors: * Check out factormeals.com/drni…

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Ep. 399 All About VBACs with Meagan Heaton 47:02

1M ago47:02

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VBAC doula, childbirth educator, and host of The VBAC Link podcast Meagan Heaton shares her own personal birth stories and discusses the path to her work today. Connect with Meagan online: @thevbaclink Learn more about The VBAC Link podcast here: TheVBACLink.com Want more pregnancy + parenting? Check out our new visual series Empowered Mama! Join h…

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Ep 250: Breastfeeding Advice From Board Certified Breastfeeding Medicine Specialist Dr. Andrea Wadley 48:04

1M ago48:04

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This week’s guest is Dr. Andrea Wadley. She is board certified in both pediatrics AND breastfeeding medicine. In fact she’s one of only 100 physicians in the country who is board certified in breastfeeding medicine. With all of the unreliable information out there, it’s so important to seek out authorities like her. It would be great if your doctor…

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Ep. 398 Placenta Encapsulation with Valerie Rosas 42:59

1M ago42:59

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Placenta encapsulation specialist and mother Valerie Rosas discusses everything you need to know about your placenta options including raw versus steamed, the process and the benefits, and how she got into the profession. Connect with Valerie online: @feelgoodplacenta Learn more about placenta encapsulation services by Valerie: The Feel Good Compan…

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How to deal with those seasonal allergies while pregnant 10:38

1M ago10:38

10:38

I have a terrible time with seasonal allergies! And I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if you have a hard time too, they might get worse in pregnancy. Get info on medication-free techniques (where I recommend you start) and medications to help with those turrrrible seasonal allergies! Also, please do me a big favor and leave a review of the p…

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Ep 249: Erin’s Birth Story - A Beautiful and Joyful Hospital Birth! 41:07

1M ago41:07

41:07

I think this might be the first time I’ve had a guest describe their birth as “beautiful,” “joyful,” and even “relaxing”! Erin wasn’t expecting to be somebody who loved her birth story but she absolutely does. Today, she’s here to share her perspective that a hospital birth can be beautiful. I didn’t realize until we started talking, but Erin actua…

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Ep. 397 Rachel Gerrol: After Birth 37:48

2M ago37:48

37:48

Co-founder and CEO of NEXUS Rachel Gerrol returns to the podcast to talk about her new baby and giving birth for the first time at age 45. NEXUS is a premier international community of young investors and social entrepreneurs who collaborate to use their wealth to accelerate social, political, and environmental justice and change. Connect with Rach…

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Listener Q&A - Can I have a vaginal birth with a bicornuate uterus? 10:11

2M ago10:11

10:11

In this shorty episode I'm answering a listener question that was sent to me via Instagram DM - "Hi Dr. Rankins! I love your podcast and just signed up for your free birth class. I’m [in my first trimester]. This is my first pregnancy and I’m a little nervous. I was born with one kidney and a bicornuate uterus. I am learning I may be at higher risk…

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Ep 248: How To Get Through Those First Six Weeks Postpartum 38:24

2M ago38:24

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This episode is all about helping you during those first six weeks postpartum! The reality is that once you get discharged from the hospital, your doctor likely won't see you for six weeks. Experts recommend some degree of contact within the first three weeks postpartum. However, the reality is that it isn’t common. So in this episode, you're going…

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Ep. 396 First Baby After 40 with Rachel Gerrol 34:53

2M ago34:53

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It's an unbelievable personal story about the long path to parenthood. Recognized for her dynamic work in innovative philanthropy with a global impact, co-founder and CEO of NEXUS Rachel Gerrol joins the podcast to talk about her years long IVF experience, her first pregnancy at 45 years old, and how she's preparing for birth. NEXUS is a premier in…

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IV fluids during labor - are they necessary? 10:11

2M ago10:11

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IV (intravenous) fluids are extremely common and even routine during labor but are they really necessary? In this shorty episode I’ll break that down for you! You’ll learn what IV fluids are why they're given during labor My recommendation for IV fluids during labor use the code DRNICOLE and get 10% off my online childbirth education class, The Bir…

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Ep 247: Getting the Support You Need with Doula HeHe Stewart 42:46

2M ago42:46

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If you’ve been listening to this show for a while, you’ll know that I’m a big proponent of doulas. What you might not know is that doulas can assist at all kinds of births - even planned cesareans! Today’s guest, Hehe Stewart, is the founder of Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge and is a doula herself. Finding the right support for your birth …

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Ep. 395 Birth and Advocacy with Dawn Thompson 51:10

2M ago51:10

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Doula and entrepreneur Dawn Thompson discusses her path to becoming a birth worker and advocate, the creation of her perinatal support platform Birthify, and life as a mother of 6. Connect with Dawn online: @birthify_ and birthify.net Want more pregnancy + parenting? Check out this raw, beautiful film about infertility and modern families on Inform…

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Your baby should be with YOU after birth! 9:13

2M ago9:13

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Your baby should be with YOU after birth! I break down the 3 pieces to that in this episode: skin to skin contact after birth delayed cord clamping baby being in your room at all times Be sure to get these things by making a birth plan! I teach you the RIGHT way to do that in my FREE class: drnicolerankins.com/birthplan Our Sponsors: * Check out fa…

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Ep 246: Caitlin’s Birth Story - Having a Baby with Cleft Lip and Palate 44:36

2M ago44:36

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Today Caitlin is here to share her story of having a baby with a cleft lip and palate. Usually, we talk mostly about the birth in birth story episodes of the podcast, but this episode is a little different. Caitlin reached out because despite it being relatively common, she noticed that I’d never touched upon cleft lip and palate on the podcast bef…

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Ep. 394 Radical Love with Alexis Jones 50:55

2M ago50:55

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Author Alexis Jones had a challenging road to parenthood. She joins the podcast to chat about learning to let go of control and Joy Hunter, a raw memoir about her experience with love, loss, and discovery. Connect with Alexis online: @alexisjones and alexisjones.com Get Alexis' book Joy Hunter: Messy Faceplants, Radical Love, and the Journey That C…

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Is kitty litter really dangerous in pregnancy? 10:14

2M ago10:14

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The concern about pregnant women changing kitty litter comes from the possibility of getting infected with something called toxoplasmosis. What is toxoplasmosis, what problems does it cause, and can you really get it from kitty litter? Take my free birth plan class! - drnicolerankins.com/birthplan Join my community on Instagram - instagram.com/drni…

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Ep 245: Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle 34:35

2M ago34:35

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In this episode you're going to learn exactly what happens during your menstrual cycle. I decided to talk about this because, quite frankly, it’s something that many of us don’t fully understand. We talk about our cycles in relation to pregnancy but there’s a lot more to periods than ovulation! Your cycle can influence so many aspects of your life:…

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Ep. 393 Directing Your Own Birth with Rylee Ebsen 44:42

2M ago44:42

44:42

Writer and director Rylee Ebsen shares her pregnancy and birth story filled with call sheets, unconventional choices, and the challenge of blending a demanding career and the transformative path of parenthood. Connect with Rylee online: @directorrylee and ryleejeanebsen.com Want more pregnancy + parenting? Check out this raw, beautiful film about i…

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What’s up with sleeping on your back during pregnancy? 8:42

3M ago8:42

8:42

In this shorty episode you'll learn the changes that can happen with your sleep during pregnancy, why we recommend you don't sleep on your back during pregnancy, and strategies to get a good night's sleep (don't drink chamomile tea!). Take my free birth plan class! - drnicolerankins.com/birthplan Our Sponsors: * Check out factormeals.com/drnicole50…

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Ep 244: How to Have a Safer Childbirth with Attorney Gina Mundy 1:00:26

3M ago1:00:26

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What can an attorney teach you about your labor and birth? A lot, it turns out! Gina Mundy specializes in childbirth cases defending medical professionals. Over the course of her 20+ year career, she has learned about the mistakes that can happen in hospitals and she’s here to share those insights with us. Her book, "A Parent's Guide to a Safer Chi…

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Ep. 392 Transformational Birth with Adriana Lozada 41:15

3M ago41:15

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Doula, childbirth educator, and host of the Birthful podcast Adriana Lozada is passionate about childbirth. She discusses her work in the perinatal wellness space, the shortcomings of the modern hospital birth care system, and the path she took after her own daughter was born. Connect with Adriana online: @birthfulpodcast and www.birthful.com Start…

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