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Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Join HeHe and Dr. Ellese Nickels as they dive into the complex world of birth options and healthcare navigation. Ellese, a pelvic floor physical therapist, shares her two vastly different birth stories—one in a local birth center during the pandemic and another in a hospital setting following startling ultrasound results. Together, they explore the significance of informed choices, respectful care, and the challenging journey through the medical system. Ellese also discusses her shift from home birth plans to hospital delivery due to a false positive heart anomaly and how it reshaped her professional practice. Don't miss the insightful discussion on advocacy, trust in healthcare providers, and finding empowerment through childbirth.
Discussing Birth Stories and Healthcare Insights
First Birth Experience: Dreamy Yet Challenging
The Impact of Birth Experience on Body Image
Second Birth Story: From Home Birth Plans to Hospital Care
Navigating a False Positive Diagnosis
The Provider's Responsibility in Patient Communication
Addressing Soft Skills in Medical Training
Challenges in Medical Practice and Patient Trust
Navigating Amniocentesis Results and Long QT Syndrome
Confronting Medical Recommendations and Seeking Expert Advice
Transitioning to Hospital Birth and Final Preparations
Reflecting on the Birth Experience and Systemic Issues
Postpartum Care and Virtual Support Services
Guest Bio:
Ellese Nickles is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, who specializes in treating women during pregnancy and postpartum recovery. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from UNC in 2016 and has practiced in outpatient orthopedics, pelvic health physical therapy and early intervention with children 0-3 years old. In addition to her career in physical therapy Ellese has experience in personal training, group fitness and teaching yoga and combines these skills with her clinical expertise to holistically help women navigate motherhood.
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