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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\u2014one 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.\n\xa0\nDiscussing Birth Stories and Healthcare Insights\nFirst Birth Experience: Dreamy Yet Challenging\nThe Impact of Birth Experience on Body Image\nSecond Birth Story: From Home Birth Plans to Hospital Care\nNavigating a False Positive Diagnosis\nThe Provider's Responsibility in Patient Communication\nAddressing Soft Skills in Medical Training\nChallenges in Medical Practice and Patient Trust\nNavigating Amniocentesis Results and Long QT Syndrome\nConfronting Medical Recommendations and Seeking Expert Advice\nTransitioning to Hospital Birth and Final Preparations\nReflecting on the Birth Experience and Systemic Issues\nPostpartum Care and Virtual Support Services\n\xa0\nGuest Bio:\nEllese 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.\nSOCIAL MEDIA:\nConnect with HeHe on IG\xa0\nConnect with Ellese on IG\xa0\nConnect with HeHe on YouTube.\n\xa0\nBIRTH EDUCATION:\nJoin The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!\n\xa0\nDownload The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!\n\xa0\nLINKS MENTIONED:\nGet a free month, just for our listeners, when you sign up for one of Dr. Ellese\u2019s programs.