Episodes

  • Let’s Talk About When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned: Complications and Unexpected Outcomes

    Let’s Talk About When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned: Complications and Unexpected Outcomes
    Mar 23 2026

    Not every birth goes according to plan and that can be really hard to talk about. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Lincoln is joined by OB-GYN Dr. Maryanne Garvie and nurse Courtney Dimmick, who share a uniquely personal and professional perspective on what happens when things take an unexpected turn. Maryanne was Courtney’s doctor during her delivery and they also work together at the same hospital, offering a rare look at both sides of the experience. Through Courtney’s story and their shared insight, they unpack how quickly situations can change, what’s happening behind the scenes during emergencies, and how to navigate the emotional impact when birth doesn’t go as planned.


    We Talk About...

    • What it really means when “things don’t go as planned” during birth

    • Postpartum hemorrhage, emergency interventions, and what’s happening behind the scenes

    • Why birth trauma is personal and not defined by outcomes alone

    • How to prepare for the unexpected without spiraling into fear

    • What support, communication, and informed consent should look like in real time

    • Processing a difficult birth experience and why your feelings are valid

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    Episode Links & Resources:

    1. Postpartum Support International: Resources for postpartum depression, anxiety, trauma, and more

    2. Make Birth Better — UK-based organization with excellent informational PDFs

    3. Birth Trauma Association — UK-based, extensive information and support

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    54 mins
  • Let’s Talk About Choosing a Pediatrician for Your Newborn

    Let’s Talk About Choosing a Pediatrician for Your Newborn
    Mar 16 2026

    Choosing a pediatrician is one of the first major decisions you’ll make as a parent, and it can come with a lot of questions. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Lincoln sits down with board-certified pediatrician and founder of Peds Doc Talk, Dr. Mona Amin, to talk about what parents should know before their baby arrives. From navigating vaccine conversations and newborn medications to making feeding decisions and finding a pediatrician you trust, this conversation offers practical guidance and reassurance for the early days of parenting.


    We Talk About…

    • How to choose a pediatrician and why prenatal “meet and greet” visits can help you find the right fit
    • Why vaccine hesitancy is increasing and how parents can find reliable, evidence-based information
    • The purpose of the newborn Hepatitis B vaccine, Vitamin K, and antibiotic eye ointment
    • Breastfeeding, formula feeding, and making informed feeding decisions without guilt
    • How misinformation spreads online and how parents can advocate for their child’s care
    • Dr. Mona’s personal birth story and how it shaped her perspective as both a physician and a parent

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    Episode Links & Resources:

    Dr. Mona Amin

    @pedsdoctalk

    Pedsdoctalk.com

    The Peds Doc Talk Podcast

    American Academy of Pediatrics

    Vaccine Education Center

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Let’s Talk About Hospital Birth: The Inside Scoop on Labor and Delivery

    Let’s Talk About Hospital Birth: The Inside Scoop on Labor and Delivery
    Mar 9 2026

    Hospital birth gets a lot of opinions and not always a lot of nuance. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Lincoln is joined by labor and delivery nurse and educator Jen Hamilton for an honest, funny, and refreshingly transparent conversation about what really happens on labor and delivery. From outdated hospital policies and informed consent to epidurals, unmedicated birth, staffing ratios, doulas, and birth trauma, this is the inside scoop on how to navigate the system while still feeling empowered. If you’re planning a hospital birth and want practical tips, myth-busting clarity, and a reminder that your voice matters, this one’s for you.


    We Talk About…

    • The real inside scoop on hospital birth and informed consent
    • How to prepare for pain management, with or without an epidural
    • Choosing your provider and why staffing ratios matter
    • Myths about birth positions, doulas, C-sections, and your placenta
    • How to advocate for yourself if something feels off
    • Planning your birth “vibes,” not just your birth plan




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    Episode Links & Resources:

    Jen Hamilton

    @_jen_hamilton_

    Pre-order Birth Vibes, wherever you get your books.

    www.jenhamilton.co/birthvibes

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    1 hr
  • Let’s Talk About Home Birth vs Hospital Birth: Where and With Whom to Have Your Baby

    Let’s Talk About Home Birth vs Hospital Birth: Where and With Whom to Have Your Baby
    Mar 2 2026
    Hospital birth, birth center, or home birth...and how do you even decide!? In the first official episode of Let’s Talk About Birth, board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Jennifer Lincoln is joined by Ashley Walter, CNM; birth photographer & doula, Monet Nicole; and Dr. Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, to unpack the realities of birth settings, safety, and choice. This conversation cuts through the noise with evidence, empathy, and clarity so listeners can feel empowered to choose what’s right for them and their babies. We Talk About... Hospital vs. birth center vs. home birth OB-GYNs, midwives, and doulas — who does what? What the evidence says about safety Risk tolerance and personal choice When and why birth plans change The emotional side of birth and feeling supported Pre-Order The Birth Book: An OB-GYN's Guide to Demystifying Labor and Delivery here! Follow your host @drjenniferlincoln Episode Links & Resources Ashlee Walter, CNM, MSN Certified Nurse Midwife at Women’s Healthcare Associates Website: https://www.whallc.com Monet Nicole Licensed Midwife and Founder of Monet Nicole Birth Services Website: https://www.monetnicole.com/ Dr. Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN Founder of Evidence Based Birth® Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebbirth Evidence Based Birth® Website: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/author/ Learn more about the evidence on doulas at https://ebbirth.com/doulasLearn more about the “My Doula Visit” Workbook at https://evidencebasedbirth.com/doula-workbook/American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). (2017, reaffirmed 2023).” ACOG Committee Opinion No. 697: planned home birth.” Obstet Gynecol 129(4): e117–e122.Bovbjerg, M. L., Cheyney, M., Hoehn-Velasco, L., et al. (2024). “Planned Home Births in the United States Have Outcomes Comparable to Planned Birth Center Births for Low-Risk Birthing Individuals.” Med Care 62(12): 820-829.Comeau, A., Hutton, E. K., Simioni, J., et al. (2018). “Home birth integration into the health care systems of eleven international jurisdictions.” Birth 45(3): 311-321.Dias, Y., Achebe, N. E., Doering, M. M., et al. (2025). “Intrapartum doula support and Cesarean delivery rates: A systematic review and meta-analysis.” Obstet Gynecol 147(1): 73–84.Falconi et al. (2024). “Role of doulas in improving maternal health and health equity among Medicaid enrollees, 2014–2023.” Am J Public Health 114(11): 1275–1285.Hutton, E. K., Cappelletti, A., Reitsma, A. H., et al. (2016). “Outcomes associated with planned place of birth among women with low-risk pregnancies.” CMAJ 188(5): E80-E90.Snowden, J. M., Tilden, E. L., Snyder, J., et al. (2015). “Planned out-of-hospital birth and birth outcomes.” N Eng J Med 383: 2642-2653. Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, Campbell, K., Carson, G., Azzam, H., Hutton, E. (2019). “No. 372 - Statement on Planned Homebirth.” JOGC 41(2): 223-227. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Why We Need to Talk About Birth

    Why We Need to Talk About Birth
    Feb 23 2026

    Birth comes with a lot of noise. In this preview episode, board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Jennifer Lincoln shares why she created Let’s Talk About Birth, a limited series inspired by her new book, The Birth Book. From misinformation and rushed prenatal visits to outdated hospital policies, this is about cutting through the chaos with evidence, honesty, and real conversations. If you want to feel informed, empowered, and actually prepared for birth, you’re in the right place.


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    18 mins
  • Coming Soon: Let's Talk About Birth with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln!

    Coming Soon: Let's Talk About Birth with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln!
    Feb 17 2026

    Expecting? Supporting? Just curious? Let’s Talk About Birth with board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Jennifer Lincoln and powerful guest voices. Coming soon.

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    2 mins
  • A Summer Period Survival Guide

    A Summer Period Survival Guide
    Jun 26 2023

    Join Dr. Jen this week as she dives into something many of us can relate to: the summer period predicament. Now that we’re in the thick of the warmer months, it’s the perfect time to learn about practical tips for managing vaginal health in the heat. From period-friendly swimming options to menstrual cups and insights on period care while camping, Dr. Jen is providing the practical advice you didn't know you needed this season. She's also shedding light on vacation sex during menstruation, how to delay or skip your period, and as always, debunking myths along the way. With Dr. Jen's guidance, embrace a summer of confident and carefree period management. Get ready to make a splash with ease and knowledge!

    What’s going down:

    • Best practices to maintain healthy vaginal hygiene in the heat
    • Swimming with your period
    • The low-down on menstrual cups and discs
    • Tips for managing your period while camping
    • Why you should have all the vacation sex during menstruation
    • How to properly skip your period, unlike the girl in this TikTok here.
    • Revealing the truth about shark attacks and periods

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    Obstetricians For Reproductive Justice


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    31 mins
  • Myth-Busting the Morning After Pill

    Myth-Busting the Morning After Pill
    Jun 19 2023
    This week, Dr. Jen is exposing the unknowns and misunderstandings surrounding Plan B, or the morning after pill. From the confusion over its technical term ("emergency contraception") to the stigma and shame associated with purchasing it, Dr. Jen navigates the landscape with empathy and humor. She breaks down how Plan B works, its effectiveness within a specific time frame, and the impact of weight on its efficacy. Debunking myths about Plan B as an abortion pill, she tackles the spread of misinformation by politicians and anti-abortion groups. Dr. Jen also explores alternative options like Ella and the copper IUD, leaving listeners informed, empowered, and ready to spread the truth about emergency contraception. What’s going down: A breakdown of Plan B and emergency contraception in general How to access the morning after pill The science behind how Plan B works and when it is best to take it Why Plan B is less effective if you have a higher BMI Alternative options to Plan B: Ella, the copper IUD, and the Yuzpe method The truth about whether or not emergency contraception is equivalent to abortion Clitorally OVER politicians fueling false narratives about the morning after pill. See TikTok here! Thank you for continuing the conversation and calling into the Viva la Vulva Voicemail at (503) 893-2016! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and remember that nothing is considered TMI around here. Social & Website TikTok: @drjenniferlincoln Instagram: @drjenniferlincoln YouTube: @drjenniferlincoln Website: www.drjenniferlincoln.com Resources Grab a copy of my book HERE! Obstetricians For Reproductive Justice References The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. FAQ: Emergency contraception. https://www.acog.org/patient-resource... Edelman, Alison B. MD, MPH; Hennebold, Jon D. PhD; Bond, Kise PSM; Lim, Jeong Y. PhD; Cherala, Ganesh PhD; Archer, David F. MD; Jensen, Jeffrey T. MD, MPH. Double Dosing Levonorgestrel-Based Emergency Contraception for Individuals With Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstetrics & Gynecology 140(1):p 48-54, July 2022. | DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000004717 https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/30/well/family/plan-b-weight-limit.html The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. “Practice Bulletin #152: Emergency contraception.” September 2015. https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinica... https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-says-plan-b-doesnt-affect-existing-pregnancy-changes-label-2022-12-23/#:~:text=Dec%2023%20(Reuters)%20%2D%20The,course%20of%20an%20existing%20pregnancy.https://www.bedsider.org/features/363... GoodRx. https://www.goodrx.com/blog/plan-b-a-... Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you: Green Chef - Get 60% off plus free shipping when you go to GreenChef.com/drjen Zocdoc - Download the Zocdoc app for FREE when you go to Zocdoc.com/DRJEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    36 mins