Ep 208: Candace’s Birth Story - Reclaiming Your Birth Story After Obstetric Violence

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 16 May 2023

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

When Candace learned how dangerous it is to be Black and give birth in the US, she started looking for solutions. Using her skills as a professional data scientist, she determined that she would be safest opting for an unmedicated birth at a birthing center.

There, the staff was patient, respectful and communicative. But at 39 weeks, after days of prodromal labor, a hospital transfer was necessary. That’s when her whole experience took a dark turn.

About 20% of all birth center births will result in a hospital transfer. The most common reason for transfer is pain management. If we do a little back of the napkin math, that means that Candace’s story is incredibly common. That’s just unacceptable. We can and should do better and this episode shows how the simplest efforts can make big impacts.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

Which four factors Candace determined improve outcomes for Black parents
What respectful medical care looks like
How Candace discussed racial healthcare disparities with her care team
Why she decided to switch doctors mid-delivery
What convinced Candace it was time for a c-section
How she managed the emotional pain and trauma she felt in the wake of her birth

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0:00.0	This is a little bit of a longer episode,
0:02.5	but I mean it when I say that everyone needs to listen to this birth story episode.
0:10.6	It encompasses so many of the problems within our U.S. maternity system,
0:17.2	but also highlights some of the really easy solutions.
0:27.7	Welcome to the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast.
0:32.3	I'm Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankin's, a board certified OBYN, who's been in practice for nearly 15 years.
0:39.0	I've had the privilege of helping over 1,000 babies into this world, and I'm here to help
0:44.4	you be calm, confident, and empowered to have a beautiful pregnancy in birth.
0:50.7	Quick note, this podcast is for educational purposes only and it's not a substitute for medical
0:56.0	advice. Check out the full disclaimer at Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash disclaimer. Now let's get
1:03.0	to it. Want to feel more calm and confident about giving birth?
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1:19.8	one mind set shift, and one small step to prepare without the overwhelm.
1:27.1	It's like having me in your corner cheering you on every Thursday.
1:32.4	Don't miss it. Head to Dr.naclerenkins.com forward slash email to sign up today.
1:39.3	Hello there. Welcome to another episode of the podcast. This is episode number 208, whether you are a new listener or a returning listener, I am so glad that you're spending some of your time with me today. In today's birth story episode, we have Candice. Candice is a data scientist and mother of one based in the DC metro area.
2:02.3	Candice has several degrees in mathematics and computer science, and she works developing
2:07.4	predictive models for the government.
2:09.6	She's also currently pursuing a PhD in artificial intelligence focusing on recognizing
2:14.6	and mitigating racial bias within AI technologies. Outside of work and studying,
2:20.3	Candice enjoys spending time with her son and husband traveling. Now, Candice prepared for,
2:27.4	and I mean prepared for, and had every intention to have her son unmedicated at a birth center.
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