Ep71: Rachel's Birth Story - Giving Birth in New York During COVID-19

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 9 June 2020

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Before we start in on this story about giving birth during COVID-19, I want to acknowledge the huge protests going on in America and abroad at the time of this recording. These protests, begun after George Floyd was murdered by a police officer, are happening in response to the racism that is embedded into our societies and institutions. I have always worked to lift up and serve all mamas, but promise to continue my commitment to helping Black mamas in particular navigate America's racist medical system.

In this birth story episode, Rachel shares her experience giving birth in New York at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about why her childbirth education was particularly helpful as she navigated labor & delivery; what it was like giving birth to a big baby at the hospital during COVID-19; and why it is so important to remain flexible during your birth.

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0:00.0	This is another great birth story episode about giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
0:12.5	Welcome to the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast. I'm Dr. Nicole Callaway Rankin's, a practicing
0:19.5	board certified OBGYN who's had the privilege of
0:23.1	helping hundreds of moms bring their babies into this world. I'm here to help you be knowledgeable,
0:29.7	prepared, confident, and empowered to have a beautiful pregnancy and birth. Quick note, this podcast
0:36.2	is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute
0:39.8	for medical advice. Check out the full disclaimer at ncr coaching.com forward slash disclaimer. Now let's get to it.
0:51.2	Hey, if you're not getting the birth with power brief in your inbox each week,
0:57.8	you are missing out. It's my free newsletter with trusted tips, mindset shifts, and
1:05.2	birth prep strategies to help you feel calm and confident without doom scrolling for answers. Go to Dr.Noclerenkins.com
1:14.6	forward slash email and get on the list. Hello and welcome to another episode of the podcast. This is
1:24.4	episode number 71. Thank you for being here with me today.
1:29.3	Before we get into the episode, I need to take a moment and address something.
1:35.0	At the time I'm recording this introduction, there is a tremendous amount of unrest in the
1:41.4	United States because of the murder of George Floyd and the awakening
1:46.2	it has caused that racism is alive, well, and thriving in this country. For black people,
1:53.9	myself included, the prevalence of racism is nothing new. As Will Smith said in 2016, racism isn't getting worse, it's getting filmed.
2:07.3	I want to be clear that racism in the U.S. is not limited to just police brutality. It's a systemic
2:16.9	problem that permeates the entire criminal justice system,
2:21.3	the educational system, and of course our health system. My passion and purpose is to serve
2:30.8	all pregnant women, but I have always tried to be intentional about making sure I address the needs of black
2:40.3	mamas because the truth is they need that extra attention.
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