I spoke with practicing Ob Hospitalist and Women's Wellness Coach Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins to discuss the growing popularity of large ObGyn practices, and how moms can best advocate for themselves during pregnancy and labor.

We are seeing fewer and fewer...

by Christine Sterling, M.D., FACOG

“There is no way that one, tiny baby can be that much work!”

This is a direct quote from my brain before my daughter was born. I know my husband was thinking the same thing too.

 As two physicians, we thought we had it in the bag, that it would...

by Christine Sterling, M.D., FACOG

Some of us experience that burst of nesting energy in pregnancy, some of us don’t. But no matter your experience, you can jump-start preparing for baby in a meaningful way with a fun and productive Nesting Week.

Before putting in all the time and energy,...

by Christine Sterling, M.D., FACOG

Babies are cute.

Babies are cuddly.

Babies are expensive, in dollars and in time.

So let’s talk about where you can save time and money, and where some splurging is going to make your life way easier.

1. Save money on cute outfits

I’m...

by Christine Sterling, M.D., FACOG

Whether this is your first or your fourth foray into labor and birth land I’ve got some great birth tips for you.

Let’s dive in!

Tip #1 Birth is not an end, it is a beginning

Sounds simple but this is a big mindset shift.

If you see birth as...

by Christine Sterling, M.D., FACOG

Why do people feel the need to advocate for themselves in labor and postpartum?

Is it because your Ob provider is out to get you, sitting awake at night daydreaming about doing cesareans?

Not likely.

While there are certainly bad/corrupt OBs out in the world,...

by Christine Sterling, M.D., FACOG

Why is “No one told me about this!” one of the most common things we hear from new moms?

There are SO many birth and baby prep classes out in the world. What’s going on? 

I know your time and hard-earned money are precious. So today I want...

by Christine Sterling, M.D. FACOG

Baby showers in the Instagram-Age are often wasted opportunities. They look beautiful, some quiche and fruit salad are had, and the expecting parents are sent home with outfits, stuffed animals and quite a few items no one registered for.

I love a beautiful party...

by Christine Sterling, M.D., FACOG

Do you ever feel like the life is being sucked out of you in pregnancy, or is it just me?!

Do you ever wonder how something so small can require so much of your energy?

Momma, you aren’t alone. Pregnancy fatigue— it’s no joke, and it can leave...

by Christine Sterling, M.D., FACOG

It’s really not fair. Just when you need every last drop of sleep, the physical and hormonal changes of pregnancy snatch precious hours away from you. There are many, many causes of pregnancy insomnia including: smaller bladder capacity, increased urine...