Dr. Nicole Sparks: Pregnancy & Postpartum Pro-Tips + The Powers of Witch Hazel
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In this episode, I'm joined by author and OB Hospitalist, Dr. Nicole Sparks. After years of working with women through their journey of pregnancy and postpartum, she knows just how important it is to take charge of your health during this time. From menstrual wellness to knowing how to advocate for yourself during pregnancy and postpartum, this episode will give you the confidence you need to walk through this next phase of your life. Plus, she gives us the best tips for using witch hazel as a new mom and how this powerful plant can help with everything from relieving inflammation, skin irritation, and more.
Nicole Sparks, MD, FACOG, is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and currently practices in rural Georgia as an OB Hospitalist. Dr. Sparks is passionate about empowering women to take charge of their health and decreasing maternal mortality rates in the US through awareness and patient education. She is also an active blogger and lifestyle content creator at www.nicolealiciamd.com where she discusses everything from balancing career and family, to menstrual wellness and advocating for yourself during pregnancy and the postpartum period. She has an active social media presence both on Instagram and TikTok and serves as an advisory board member for FemHealth. Dr. Sparks is a published children’s book author and has been featured in Bustle, Pop Sugar, BuzzFeed, Glamour and Hello Giggles. She loves to travel and is married with three children.
A few of my favorite things we cover this episode:
- Why medical gaslighting is more now common than ever, especially for women
- The importance of advocating for your health and trusting your intuition
- The race and gender inequalities that exist in the healthcare system
- What a healthy menstrual cycle looks like
- Pro-tips for optimizing menstrual health
- The necessity of self-care for postpartum women
Links to things we talked about in this episode:
- Visit www.tndickinsons.com for more information and to purchase!
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Dr. Will Cole
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Dr. Will Cole, DNM, IFMCP, DC is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the globe, starting one of the first functional medicine telehealth centers in the world. Named one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation, Dr. Will Cole provides a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. He is the host of the popular The Art Of Being Well podcast and the New York Times bestselling author of Intuitive Fasting, Ketotarian, The Inflammation Spectrum and the brand new book Gut Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel.
