Ep150: 9 Tips For Choosing the Right OB Doctor
Birth With Power
Dr. Nicole C. Rankins
4.9 • 637 Ratings
🗓️ 15 February 2022
⏱️ 36 minutes
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Summary
In order for you to find the right doctor you’re going to need to ask a lot of questions and it’s very important that you ask the right ones. Think about what you want for your birth and then start searching for a doctor who can support those wishes. Always listen to your gut and remember that it’s your birth and your body - you deserve to have a doctor who supports you and makes you feel respected.
In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:
-How your choice in doctor can impact your overall birth experience
-How vital it is to listen to your gut when selecting an OB
-Why it’s better to switch doctors earlier on in your pregnancy rather than later
-Which questions should you ask when determining if an OB is right for you
-Why you should ask your doctor questions that require a specific and intentional answer as opposed to yes or no
-What broader aspects of your care are wrapped up in which doctor you choose
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| 0:00.0 | In this episode, you are going to learn nine tips to help you make sure you have the right |
| 0:05.6 | doctor for you. |
| 0:12.4 | Welcome to the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast. |
| 0:16.9 | I'm Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankin's, a boardified OBGYN who's been in practice for nearly 15 years. |
| 0:23.6 | I've had the privilege of helping over 1,000 babies into this world, and I'm here to help you be calm, confident, and empowered to have a beautiful pregnancy in birth. |
| 0:35.4 | Quick note, this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not |
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| 0:44.9 | forward slash disclaimer. Now let's get to it. |
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| 1:22.3 | today. Hello, hello. Welcome to another episode of the podcast. This is episode number 150. |
| 1:31.0 | Thank you, thank you for spending some of your time with me today. |
| 1:34.0 | So in today's episode of the podcast, I am sharing nine super important tips to help you make |
| 1:40.5 | sure that you have the right doctor for you to care for you during your |
| 1:46.2 | pregnancy and your birth. And the emphasis here is really on you because it's going to be |
| 1:53.7 | individualized to your unique needs. There is not a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to the doctor that you have for |
| 2:04.2 | your prenatal care. One doctor who may be really great for one person and perfect may not be the |
| 2:11.4 | right doctor for another. So all of these tips are geared towards helping you find a doctor |
| 2:17.4 | who is going to best meet your needs. |
| 2:21.5 | All right. |
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