Ep 273: Bringing Miscarriage Out Of The Shadows
Birth With Power
Dr. Nicole C. Rankins
4.8 • 650 Ratings
🗓️ 24 September 2024
⏱️ 40 minutes
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Summary
This episode was inspired by a message from long-time listener Sierra. She has experienced multiple miscarriages and, though she appreciated the episodes I have done discussing pregnancy loss, there are some issues specific to recurrent miscarriage that I haven’t gotten into yet. Sierra says “You've had some women who gave birth stories that had elements of miscarriage or infertility, but most of the discussions with them focus on the living children they had afterwards.”
A successful pregnancy following miscarriage is the norm, it’s true. But for some, that’s not the full story. If you’re going through this painful experience, I hope this episode brings you both practical information and reassurance that you’re not alone. Even if you don’t think this episode applies to you, don’t shy away from it out of fear. Staying informed is empowering, not tempting fate!
In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:
- What the difference is between miscarriage and recurrent miscarriage
- How common single miscarriage is compared to recurrent
- What causes are often behind pregnancy loss
- Which treatment options are available
- How likely a successful pregnancy is after miscarriage
- What the emotional impact of a pregnancy loss can be
- How to support someone who’s had a miscarriage
- What to say to someone who has recently experienced loss
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| 0:00.0 | In this episode, you're going to learn about miscarriage, including recurrent miscarriage. |
| 0:11.2 | Welcome to the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast. |
| 0:15.0 | If you're having a baby in the hospital, you are giving birth in a system that too often takes away power from women over what happens |
| 0:21.7 | in their own bodies. I'm Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins, a practicing board certified OBGYN, who's had |
| 0:28.0 | the privilege of helping well over a thousand babies into this world. I've been a doctor for over 20 |
| 0:33.0 | years, and I'm here to help you take back your power, advocate for yourself, and have the beautiful |
| 0:38.7 | pregnancy and birth that you deserve. This podcast is for educational purposes only and it's not |
| 0:44.1 | a substitute for medical advice. Check out the full disclaimer at Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash |
| 0:49.2 | disclaimer. Now let's get to it. Hey, if you're not getting the birth with power brief in your inbox each week, you are missing out. |
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| 1:20.8 | Hello there. Welcome to another episode of the podcast. This is episode number 273, whether it is |
| 1:27.3 | your first time listening or you've been here before, |
| 1:29.2 | I'm so glad you're spending some time with me today. |
| 1:32.0 | This episode is inspired by a listener. |
| 1:35.4 | She sent me this message via Instagram DMs. |
| 1:38.9 | It says, hello, Dr. Rankins. |
| 1:40.4 | My name is Sierra. |
| 1:42.0 | I've been a fan of your podcast for years now, and I truly appreciate everything you're doing to provide education and knowledge to women. One topic I would really love for you to do a podcast on is recurrent miscarriage. I've had recurrent miscarriages, and though I've listened to almost all of your podcast, there were things I faced that I wasn't prepared for and wonder if |
| 2:02.5 | other women could benefit from a podcast on this topic besides me. You've had some women who gave |
| 2:07.7 | birth stories that had elements of miscarriage and infertility, but most of the discussions with them |
| 2:12.3 | focus on the living children they had afterwards. It would be amazing if you could review the |
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