Best D Mer Podcasts (2024)

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

19d 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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Listener Q&A: 2 vessel umbilical cord 10:10

24m ago10:10

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Normally the umbilical cord has 3 vessels - 2 arteries and one vein. What does it mean when your baby's umbilical cord has 2 vessels instead of 3? How do you know if this is a concern for your baby? I answer this listener question from Jessica in this episode! If you have a question you'd like me to answer, shoot me a DM on Instagram @drnicoleranki…

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Ep 257: Everything You Need To Know About The Prenatal Tests You’ll Get During Pregnancy 31:10

27m ago31:10

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In this episode, you'll learn all the tests that are recommended during pregnancy. I’ll break things down by trimester and talk about why the tests are done and what the results of the tests mean. You can use this information to prepare for upcoming tests or go back and ask questions about ones that were done in the past. The bulk of testing is don…

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Club Ascot Radio (Special Guest Mer-C) 2:02:00

7d ago2:02:00

2:02:00

Hosted By Suga Bezy, This Weeks Guest Was The Pomona Queen Mer-C !By bosshizzle

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Hizzle's Pop Up Show 1:42:12

8d ago1:42:12

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Random Pop Up Show Hosted By Boss Hizzle, Featuring Independent Artist Music & Interviews. Today's Special Guest Was Buffalo NY Hip Hop Artist Ali Black !By bosshizzle

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You've been told you're "high risk". What exactly does that mean? 10:06

5d ago10:06

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The term high risks gets used a lot and can mean very different things depending on your unique circumstances. Learn what "high risk" actually means as well as questions you need to ask if you've been told you're "high risk". Join me in my free LIVE class Make A Birth Plan The Right Way! Grab your seat at drnicolerankins.com/birthplan Our Sponsors:…

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Mohamed Shafeeq Karinkurayil, "The Gulf Migrant Archives in Kerala: Reading Borders and Belonging" (Oxford UP, 2024) 42:37

5d ago42:37

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The Indian state of Kerala is one of the largest blocs of migrants in the oil economies of the Arab Gulf. Looking closely at the cultural archives produced by and on the Gulf migrants in Malayalam -- the predominant language of Kerala -- The Gulf Migrant Archives in Kerala: Reading Borders and Belonging (Oxford UP, 2024) takes stock of circular mig…

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Ep 256: Fed is Best with The Formula Mom, Mallory Whitmore 43:50

7d ago43:50

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Mallory Whitmore knows her stuff about formula! She’s a certified infant feeding tech, leader of education at Bobbie–the only mom-founded and mom-run U.S. formula brand–and she’s the face behind The Formula Mom, an online platform for infant feeding info and support. To be clear, she’s not against breastfeeding, quite the opposite in fact! Her miss…

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Club Ascot Radio (Special Guest Micc Multiee) 2:02:00

13d ago2:02:00

2:02:00

Hosted By Suga Bezy, This Weeks Guest Was Hood Good Entertainment Artist Micc Multiee.By bosshizzle

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Club Ascot Radio (hosted by Suga Bezy) 2:02:00

14d ago2:02:00

2:02:00

Weekly Show Featuring Independent Artists Music, Interviews, Ect. Hosted Suga-B ! This Weeks Show Topic "Have You Ever Snuck Out The House As A Child" !By bosshizzle

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

12d 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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Sudev Sheth, "Bankrolling Empire: Family Fortunes and Political Transformation in Mughal India" (Cambridge UP, 2024) 1:12:27

12d ago1:12:27

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In this colorful book, historian Sudev Sheth traces how a family of diamond dealers deployed wealth to play off political leaders and survive the collapse of the Mughal Empire. The story highlights the unique role played by Jain and Hindu bankers in the daily affairs of Islamic, Hindu, and early colonial forms of Indian government. Bankrolling Empi…

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

14d ago47:09

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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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Club Ascot Radio (Special Guest Ms. D Dangerous) 2:02:00

21d ago2:02:00

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Hosted By Suga Bezy, This Weeks Guest Was The Multi Talented MC Ms. D Dangerous.By bosshizzle

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

21d 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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Club Ascot Radio (Bump Or Dump1) 2:00:34

28d ago2:00:34

2:00:34

Artist Get A Shot At Free Rotation If They Get More Bumps Then Dumbs. Listener Are Exposed To New Music & Artist Get Feedback In Real Time !By bosshizzle

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Fast Facts About Black Maternal Health 9:56

26d ago9:56

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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

28d ago44:39

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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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Listener Q&A - Partial Molar Pregnancy 12:24

1M ago12:24

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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

1M 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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Stop fighting and listen to your body! 11:04

1M ago11:04

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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 Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm…

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

1M 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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Sanjay Subrahmanyam, "Across the Green Sea: Histories from the Western Indian Ocean, 1440-1640" (U Texas Press, 2024) 44:31

1M ago44:31

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Across the Green Sea: Histories from the Western Indian Ocean, 1440-1640 (University of Texas Press, 2024) by Dr. Sanjay Subrahmanyam presents a history of two centuries of interactions among the areas bordering the western Indian Ocean, including India, Iran, and Africa. Beginning in the mid-fifteenth century, the regions bordering the western Ind…

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

2M 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 Dr. Mom Butt Balm: d…

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

2M 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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How to deal with those seasonal allergies while pregnant 10:38

2M ago10:38

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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

2M ago41:07

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

2M ago10:11

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

3M 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 Dr…

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Knut A. Jacobsen, "The Oxford History of Hinduism: Hindu Diasporas" (Oxford UP, 2023) 59:07

3M ago59:07

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Knut A. Jacobsen's edited volume The Oxford History of Hinduism: Hindu Diaspora (Oxford UP, 2023) presents the histories and religious traditions of Hindus with a South Asian ancestral background living outside of South Asia. Hinduism is a global religion with a significant presence in many countries throughout the world. The most important cause o…

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

3M 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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Is kitty litter really dangerous in pregnancy? 10:14

3M 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

3M 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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What’s up with sleeping on your back during pregnancy? 8:42

3M ago8:42

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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 Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombu…

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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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How Much Caffeine Is Safe In Pregnancy? 10:02

3M ago10:02

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Listen in to learn what's considered a safe amount of caffeine during pregnancy. Get info on the amount of caffeine in many common beverages (like Starbucks) at the Center For Science In The Public Interest - https://www.cspinet.org/caffeine-chart Take my FREE birth plan class! - drnicolerankins.com/birthplan Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr. Mom Butt …

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Ep 243: Denise’s Birth Story - Three abdominal surgeries within 2 years and a surprise pregnancy 44:08

3M ago44:08

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Fibroids, two C-sections, and one myomectomy. Denise showed incredible strength and bravery along her difficult path to motherhood. In addition to carrying her baby, she had fibroids that grew to enormous size - one was the size of a grapefruit! She had a myomectomy (fibroid removal) and two months afterward she discovered that she was pregnant aga…

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Can you eat deli meat during pregnancy? 9:49

4M ago9:49

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The concern about eating deli meat in pregnancy revolves around the bacteria listeria. You'll learn what is listeria, how it can be very serious for your baby and what you can do to prevent it - including whether or not you should eat deli meat. Make A Birth Plan The RIGHT Way - Free Class! drnicolerankins.com/birthplan Our Sponsors: * Check out Dr…

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Ep 242: The Stages of Labor - A Sneak Peek Inside the Birth Preparation Course! 34:05

4M ago34:05

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Today I'm sharing a lesson from my online childbirth education class - The Birth Preparation Course! In this episode, you’re going to learn about the stages of labor. Every labor is different but there are some common generalities that are true most of the time. From the first contractions to pushing out your baby, I’ll walk you through the steps s…

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Let’s Talk About Sex (During Pregnancy)! 8:03

4M ago8:03

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This is adult content so if you have kiddos, pop in those headphones! You'll hear me share how I pulled a sex toy from someone's vagina that had been in there for 4 - yes 4 - days. You'll also hear about whether sex in pregnancy is safe (spoiler alert it's very safe!) and some other helpful info (like some women actually have an increased sex drive…

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Ep 241: Managing Mental Health during Pregnancy and Postpartum with Psychiatrist Dr. Stephanie Waggel 55:16

4M ago55:16

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Pregnant women and people who need psychiatric medication are uniquely underserved. There’s a big knowledge gap and it’s not just the general public. Med school doesn’t teach much about mental health medication and pregnancy. Fortunately, today’s guest is here to share information and dispel myths! Dr. Stephanie Waggel is a psychiatrist certified i…

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Karen C. Pinto, "Medieval Islamic Maps: An Exploration" (U Chicago Press, 2016) 53:04

4M ago53:04

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The history of Islamic mapping is one of the new frontiers in the history of cartography. Medieval Islamic Maps: An Exploration (University of Chicago Press, 2016) offers the first in-depth analysis of a distinct tradition of medieval Islamic maps known collectively as the Book of Roads and Kingdoms (Kitab al-Masalik wa al-Mamalik, or KMMS). Create…

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ADHD, Autism, Motherhood and Living in your Truth with Grace Cockatoo 44:34

4M ago44:34

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Crystal speaks with Grace Cockatoo, a neurodivergent mum of 2, who was recently diagnosed at age 26 with ADHD, and Autism. Grace shares her experience in - navigating motherhood and taking the journey to becoming diagnosed - what motherhood has looked like since finding more aligned friendships - practices to feel more connected to self - Staying t…

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Rishad Choudhury, "Hajj Across Empires: Pilgrimage and Political Culture After the Mughals, 1739-1857" (Cambridge UP, 2023) 1:27:07

4M ago1:27:07

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In Hajj Across Empires: Pilgrimage and Political Culture After the Mughals, 1739-1857 (Cambridge UP, 2023), Rishad Choudhury presents a new history of imperial connections across the Indian Ocean from 1739 to 1857, a period that witnessed the decline and collapse of Mughal rule and the consolidation of British colonialism in South Asia. In this hig…

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Your Due Date Predicts....Nothing! 7:53

4M ago7:53

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Only about 5% of women give birth on their actual due date! Yes 5%! The due date is still important as we use it to track how far along you are in your pregnancy so we can make sure your baby is growing as expected and we do tests at the appropriate time. Learn when most women give birth in this short episode. And to get the details on all the test…

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Ep 240: Kelsey’s Birth Story - A Quick and Surprising VBAC 47:20

4M ago47:20

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Kelsey had a cesarean for her first birth and when she got pregnant with her second baby VBAC wasn’t exactly on her radar. After discussing it with her doctor, her hope was to either have a medicated vaginal birth or a c-section but, of course, neither of those happened. The delivery went so quickly that, even though she was “screaming bloody murde…

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Allow Me To (Re)Introduce Myself! 13:03

4M ago13:03

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In this short episode I tell you a bit about my background, training and how I came to do this work. This is important because these days there are more and more people popping up (especially on social media) talking about pregnancy, birth and women’s health topics in general. And It’s really important that you get information from reliable and tru…

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