Hey guys, still working hard on an epic new show behind the scenes. I promise, I promise it's going to be worth the way.

But in the meantime, here's a really awesome re-release to hold you over. And by the way, the best way to stay updated on the launch is by reading my weekly newsletter.

You can sign up for it at mommy labor nurse.com slash email and you get a free hospital bag checklist when you sign up.

Childbirth education is so important.

You're not going to get any education in your doctor's appointments.

The reality is they're like five minutes, you know, they're short, they're brief.

You may get a pamphlet or a handout or something, But if you want to be an empowered participant in your

birth, you need to do good childbirth education.

You're listening to the Mommy Labor Nurse podcast where you'll gain the tools,

knowledge, and confidence

you need to erase the unknowns, feel in control, and have an even better birth no matter how you

deliver. My name is Liesel Tene, mom of two practicing labor and delivery nurse and your host.

From over eight years and counting of working at the bedside, I know that knowledge is the

key to an even better birth. So tune in each week to learn about all things pregnancy,

birth, and postpartum from me, a labor and deliver nurse that's seen it all. And now let's get

into this week's episode.

This week on the Mommy Labor Nurse podcast, I am joined by the amazing Dr. Nicole Callaway Rankins, who you may know from her very popular pregnancy podcast, all about pregnancy and

birth. Dr. Rankins is a board certified practicing OBGYN, wife, mom,

podcast hosts, and course creator. Similarly to Mommy Labor Nurse, Dr. Rankins offers amazing

online resources for pregnant women because she too knows what a critical role education plays

in a woman's ability to advocate for themselves

during birth and reduce any sense of fear or anxiety they may have. On today's show, Dr. Rankins

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