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Ep 53: What You Need to Know About Getting Vaccinated Before and During Your Pregnancy

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I took some beautiful new pics y'all!!! What do y I took some beautiful new pics y'all!!!
What do you think??
...and if we haven't met yet, hi!
I'm Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins, a board-certified, practicing OB/GYN for 20 years, wife, mom of 2, and host of a popular podcast called All About Pregnancy & BIrth (1.5 million downloads and counting!).
I'm here to help you have your most beautiful pregnancy and birth experience.
And here are 2 fun facts about me 👇 
1.  I used to hate eye makeup and absolutely refused to wear lashes. But turns out I was just scared of it messing with my contacts. It was a lesson to try something before you write it off.
2.  When I was in college, I studied abroad for a year in Kenya. On my way back home, I visited Egypt. One of the best trips of my life.
I would LOVE to get to know you better. Drop 2 fun facts about yourself below!
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💗The umbilical cord is truly your baby’s life 💗The umbilical cord is truly your baby’s lifeline. 
It provides a pathway for the exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and waste. 
After birth the cord is cut and the fetal circulation ends, leaving behind a small stump. 
And when that stump falls away it makes the belly button, a permanent reminder of the physical connection between you and your baby.
💗In this episode you’re going to learn about what potential problems can happen with the umbilical cord including those diagnosed during pregnancy (marginal cord insertion, velamentous cord insertion, vasa previa, 2 vessel cord), and those that can occur during birth (cord compression, cord prolapse, nuchal cord, cord knots). 
Now, even though I go over a lot of cord-related issues in this episode, the chances of a true emergency are unlikely. 
💗I want you to be informed and aware of the potential risks but mostly I want you to come away from this episode feeling amazed and appreciative of what your body can do.
You’ll Learn:
➡️ What the umbilical cord delivers to your baby and how it works
➡️Which cord-related issues can be diagnosed during routine ultrasound exams
➡️What cord complications can happen during the course of labor
➡️What delayed cord clamping is and what the benefits are
➡️What umbilical cord blood banking means
➡️What the types of cord blood banking are and which might be right for you
➡️How different cultures around the world commemorate the umbilical cord
You can listen now by clicking the link in my bio! Episode 209!
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Let’s talk about gum sensitivity in pregnancy. Let’s talk about gum sensitivity in pregnancy.
🦷 It's actually way more common than people realize.
Most pregnant folks don't know that their gum bleeding or sensitivity is actually a common occurrence during pregnancy.
So... what causes gum sensitivity and bleeding?
The main factor affecting it is the surge of pregnancy hormones to your body.
🩸 This increases your blood flow (did you know that the blood volume in your body increases by an average of 45% during pregnancy?)
...and could cause sensitive gums or even pregnancy gingivitis.
💪 Mamas: we are SO STRONG.
But we don't have to suffer through this.
🪥My current favorite product is @burstoralcare water flosser
I KNOW you are dreading flossing (or just avoid it completely) because of the pain and bleeding, but this water flosser doesn't irritate your gums and you can still keep up with your oral hygiene
*Mamas: oral hygiene is super important during pregnancy, so be sure to floss, brush your teeth twice a day and see your dentist for cleanings*
Let me know below, did you or do you have sensitive or bleeding gums during pregnancy? Did/do you avoid flossing?
No shame, let's chat about it! #BURSTpartner #ad #brushBURST

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