web02.fireside.fm Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:12:06 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Pregnancy” https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/tags/pregnancy Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0600 I’m Dani Rancourt, registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian, and founder of Pivot Nutrition Coaching. In But First, Pivot, we cut through diet culture and break down what actually works for sustainable fat loss, better nutrition, and a healthier relationship with food. You’ll hear real client success stories, practical nutrition strategies, and honest conversations about mindset, metabolism, and long-term weight maintenance. If you’re tired of starting over every Monday and want a realistic approach to nutrition that actually fits your life — this podcast is for you. en-us episodic Mindset, Nutrition & Sustainable Fat Loss for Women Danielle Rancourt, RD I’m Dani Rancourt, registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian, and founder of Pivot Nutrition Coaching. In But First, Pivot, we cut through diet culture and break down what actually works for sustainable fat loss, better nutrition, and a healthier relationship with food. You’ll hear real client success stories, practical nutrition strategies, and honest conversations about mindset, metabolism, and long-term weight maintenance. If you’re tired of starting over every Monday and want a realistic approach to nutrition that actually fits your life — this podcast is for you. no fat loss, sustainable weight loss, nutrition, dietitian, mindset, women’s health, metabolism, sports nutrition, weight loss coaching, healthy habits Danielle Rancourt, RD dani@danitherd.com Episode 90: VBAC, Induction & C-Sections: An OB-GYN Q&A with Dr. Collette Lessard https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/90 a1c19c43-1e1d-4613-9a1d-b51ae9dfccdc Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0600 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Collette Lessard, MD, FACOG for an honest Q&A about pregnancy and birth. We discuss VBACs, planned C-sections, induction, VBAC success rates, and postpartum hemorrhage — while I also share my own birth experiences, including a C-section with my first baby and a VBAC with my second. This episode is all about helping women better understand their options and feel confident making informed decisions during pregnancy and delivery. 59:09 no In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Collette Lessard, MD, FACOG, an obstetrician-gynecologist who is passionate about helping women understand their bodies and make informed decisions about their health. Dr. Lessard believes every patient deserves the knowledge and understanding needed to confidently navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based medicine while treating every patient like she would her own family. Together, we’re answering common questions women have about pregnancy and birth — and throughout the conversation I also share pieces of my own birth experiences, including having an unplanned C-section with my first baby and a VBAC with my second (over 9 lbs!) In this episode, we discuss: • The pros and cons of VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) • How VBAC success rates are calculated and what factors influence them • Whether induction lowers the chances of a successful VBAC • The pros and cons of a planned C-section • Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and risks with multiple pregnancies Whether you're currently pregnant, planning to be, or simply curious about the realities of modern obstetric care, this episode is full of practical insight, reassurance, and evidence-based guidance. 🎧 Tune in for an honest and informative conversation about birth options, medical decision-making, and empowering women with the knowledge they deserve. VBAC, vaginal birth after cesarean, VBAC success rate, induction and VBAC, planned C-section, pregnancy and childbirth, birth options, OB-GYN advice, postpartum hemorrhage, women’s health In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Collette Lessard, MD, FACOG, an obstetrician-gynecologist who is passionate about helping women understand their bodies and make informed decisions about their health.

Dr. Lessard believes every patient deserves the knowledge and understanding needed to confidently navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based medicine while treating every patient like she would her own family.

Together, we’re answering common questions women have about pregnancy and birth — and throughout the conversation I also share pieces of my own birth experiences, including having an unplanned C-section with my first baby and a VBAC with my second (over 9 lbs!)

In this episode, we discuss:

• The pros and cons of VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)
• How VBAC success rates are calculated and what factors influence them
• Whether induction lowers the chances of a successful VBAC
• The pros and cons of a planned C-section
• Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and risks with multiple pregnancies

Whether you're currently pregnant, planning to be, or simply curious about the realities of modern obstetric care, this episode is full of practical insight, reassurance, and evidence-based guidance.

🎧 Tune in for an honest and informative conversation about birth options, medical decision-making, and empowering women with the knowledge they deserve.

]]> In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Collette Lessard, MD, FACOG, an obstetrician-gynecologist who is passionate about helping women understand their bodies and make informed decisions about their health.

Dr. Lessard believes every patient deserves the knowledge and understanding needed to confidently navigate pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based medicine while treating every patient like she would her own family.

Together, we’re answering common questions women have about pregnancy and birth — and throughout the conversation I also share pieces of my own birth experiences, including having an unplanned C-section with my first baby and a VBAC with my second (over 9 lbs!)

In this episode, we discuss:

• The pros and cons of VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)
• How VBAC success rates are calculated and what factors influence them
• Whether induction lowers the chances of a successful VBAC
• The pros and cons of a planned C-section
• Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and risks with multiple pregnancies

Whether you're currently pregnant, planning to be, or simply curious about the realities of modern obstetric care, this episode is full of practical insight, reassurance, and evidence-based guidance.

🎧 Tune in for an honest and informative conversation about birth options, medical decision-making, and empowering women with the knowledge they deserve.

]]> Episode 72: Postpartum Weight Loss & Pregnancy Success Story with Molly King https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/72 accd904c-6b57-40ce-9c8d-1b801c6e1e97 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD This episode highlights the fine balance between nourishing your body, maintaining milk supply and losing weight during the postpartum period. 1:30:59 no In this episode, I'm joined by Molly King, one of our inspiring clients who shares her powerful postpartum journey from navigating the ups and downs of early motherhood to healing her relationship with food, embracing weight loss with compassion, and nourishing her baby through breastfeeding. We also discuss both of our current pregnanies and my upcoming gender reveal prediction! We dive deep into: *The truth behind postpartum body expectations * The fine balance of postpartum weight loss * Breastfeeding challenges and learning to trust your body * Breaking free from yo-yo dieting and restrictive food rules * Feeling healthy and confident again — without guilt or pressure * Getting out of a calorie deficit to support pregnancy This conversation is for every mama who’s ever felt stuck, confused, or disconnected from her body. It’s a reminder that your journey doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s — and that healing is absolutely possible with the right support. Connect with us: → Want support like this? Learn more about our coaching programs at the website pivotnutritioncoaching.com (https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/) → Leave a review and share this episode with a mama who needs to hear it! Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching Connect with Dani on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en) or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com (https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/) Guests: Molly King, DPT, ATC Pivot Nutrition Coaching Graduate, Class of 2024 postpartum weight loss, breastfeeding, breaking diet culture, pregnancy In this episode, I'm joined by Molly King, one of our inspiring clients who shares her powerful postpartum journey from navigating the ups and downs of early motherhood to healing her relationship with food, embracing weight loss with compassion, and nourishing her baby through breastfeeding. We also discuss both of our current pregnanies and my upcoming gender reveal prediction!

We dive deep into:
*The truth behind postpartum body expectations

  • The fine balance of postpartum weight loss
  • Breastfeeding challenges and learning to trust your body
  • Breaking free from yo-yo dieting and restrictive food rules
  • Feeling healthy and confident again — without guilt or pressure
  • Getting out of a calorie deficit to support pregnancy

This conversation is for every mama who’s ever felt stuck, confused, or disconnected from her body. It’s a reminder that your journey doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s — and that healing is absolutely possible with the right support.

Connect with us:
→ Want support like this? Learn more about our coaching programs at the website pivotnutritioncoaching.com
→ Leave a review and share this episode with a mama who needs to hear it!

Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching

Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com

Guests: Molly King, DPT, ATC
Pivot Nutrition Coaching Graduate, Class of 2024

]]> In this episode, I'm joined by Molly King, one of our inspiring clients who shares her powerful postpartum journey from navigating the ups and downs of early motherhood to healing her relationship with food, embracing weight loss with compassion, and nourishing her baby through breastfeeding. We also discuss both of our current pregnanies and my upcoming gender reveal prediction!

We dive deep into:
*The truth behind postpartum body expectations

  • The fine balance of postpartum weight loss
  • Breastfeeding challenges and learning to trust your body
  • Breaking free from yo-yo dieting and restrictive food rules
  • Feeling healthy and confident again — without guilt or pressure
  • Getting out of a calorie deficit to support pregnancy

This conversation is for every mama who’s ever felt stuck, confused, or disconnected from her body. It’s a reminder that your journey doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s — and that healing is absolutely possible with the right support.

Connect with us:
→ Want support like this? Learn more about our coaching programs at the website pivotnutritioncoaching.com
→ Leave a review and share this episode with a mama who needs to hear it!

Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching

Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com

Guests: Molly King, DPT, ATC
Pivot Nutrition Coaching Graduate, Class of 2024

]]> Episode 62: Things we would do differently with baby #2 - with Bri O'Neil https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/62 25d28571-e187-4c6e-9557-3b5f53aeae02 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD This episode unpacks things we would do differently with baby #2 48:36 no In the previous episode, I shared my birth story in celebration of Chloe's first birthday. While I'm not pregnant with baby number 2 just yet, I definitely have baby fever. So, I invited my mom friend and fellow firefighter wife Bri O'Neil back on the podcast to chat about raising toddlers, and things we would do differently with baby #2 now that we have a little experience under our belts. In this episode: * A wild POOP story (fast forward to 11 mins to skip) * Trying to conceive * 8 things we would do differently with our next pregnancies and babies Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching Guest: Brianne (Bri) O'Neil Fellow Toddler Mom and Firefighter wife Connect with Dani on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en) or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com (https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/) postpartum, pregnancy, fertility, breastfeeding, solo parenting In the previous episode, I shared my birth story in celebration of Chloe's first birthday. While I'm not pregnant with baby number 2 just yet, I definitely have baby fever. So, I invited my mom friend and fellow firefighter wife Bri O'Neil back on the podcast to chat about raising toddlers, and things we would do differently with baby #2 now that we have a little experience under our belts.

In this episode:

  • A wild POOP story (fast forward to 11 mins to skip)
  • Trying to conceive
  • 8 things we would do differently with our next pregnancies and babies

Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching

Guest: Brianne (Bri) O'Neil
Fellow Toddler Mom and Firefighter wife

Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com

]]> In the previous episode, I shared my birth story in celebration of Chloe's first birthday. While I'm not pregnant with baby number 2 just yet, I definitely have baby fever. So, I invited my mom friend and fellow firefighter wife Bri O'Neil back on the podcast to chat about raising toddlers, and things we would do differently with baby #2 now that we have a little experience under our belts.

In this episode:

  • A wild POOP story (fast forward to 11 mins to skip)
  • Trying to conceive
  • 8 things we would do differently with our next pregnancies and babies

Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching

Guest: Brianne (Bri) O'Neil
Fellow Toddler Mom and Firefighter wife

Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com

]]> Episode 32: Pelvic floor therapy Q & A with Tricia Reimann, PT, DPT https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/32 7ab9dc88-053d-42a9-b88c-28877ddb6a2a Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:45:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Pelvic floor therapy Q & A with Tricia Reimann, PT, DPT 34:36 no Two months ago, a low back injury creeped back into my life. Since I was in my second trimester, I chose to seek help from a pelvic floor therapist. This being my first pregnancy, I knew nothing about pelvic floor therapy. Honestly, I didn't really know it existed until last fall when I met Tricia, a local pelvic floor therapist. In this episode, Tricia answers pelvic floor related questions submitted via Instagram, Facebook and the Pivot Nutrition Coaching program. What's in this episode? [2:34] What is the pelvic floor? [3:01] Why is important to have a strong pelvic floor? [4:17] What are signs or symptoms of a weak pelvic floor? [7:01] What type of patients you typically work with? [8:00] Can men benefit from PFT? [10:16] When is the best time to start working with a PFT? Should you go when pregnant OR wait until after pregnancy? [13:33] What are the best ways to prep your body through PFT and exercise? Are there specific exercise you should or shouldn't do during pregnancy? [19:41] How soon should you start PFT after giving birth? [21:14] Are pelvic floor exercises someone women should continue to do forever after a C-section or birth in general [23:29] How can you improve pelvic floor many YEARS after having kids? [25:24] How do you go about finding a PFT near you and that's the right fit? Does insurance cover PFT? *Herman & Wallace (https://www.hermanwallace.com/continuing-education-courses/?gclid=CjwKCAjw2K6lBhBXEiwA5RjtCUxIlrl91MT1yItSkfRs47UlPzs05dQxO2L7Pe9Phda6VsFLrYKP9hoCrZcQAvD_BwE) [26:43] What are some common misconceptions about pelvic floor therapy that we maybe didnt mention yet? [29:50] For those who maybe don’t have access to local PFT, do you have any online resources you recommend? Vagina Whisperer (https://www.instagram.com/the.vagina.whisperer/?hl=en) Get Mom Strong (https://getmomstrong.com/) Expecting & Empowered (https://www.instagram.com/expectingandempowered/?hl=en) [31:29] Anything important we haven’t discussed that you want people to know? [33:32] Where can people find you / how can people work with you if they're in the Grand Forks area? Connect with Dani on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en) or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com (https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/) c-section, incontinence, pelvic floor therapy, physical therapy, postpartum, pregnancy, pregnant Two months ago, a low back injury creeped back into my life. Since I was in my second trimester, I chose to seek help from a pelvic floor therapist. This being my first pregnancy, I knew nothing about pelvic floor therapy. Honestly, I didn't really know it existed until last fall when I met Tricia, a local pelvic floor therapist. In this episode, Tricia answers pelvic floor related questions submitted via Instagram, Facebook and the Pivot Nutrition Coaching program.

What's in this episode?

[2:34] What is the pelvic floor?

[3:01] Why is important to have a strong pelvic floor?

[4:17] What are signs or symptoms of a weak pelvic floor?

[7:01] What type of patients you typically work with?

[8:00] Can men benefit from PFT?

[10:16] When is the best time to start working with a PFT? Should you go when pregnant OR wait until after pregnancy?

[13:33] What are the best ways to prep your body through PFT and exercise? Are there specific exercise you should or shouldn't do during pregnancy?

[19:41] How soon should you start PFT after giving birth?

[21:14] Are pelvic floor exercises someone women should continue to do forever after a C-section or birth in general

[23:29] How can you improve pelvic floor many YEARS after having kids?

[25:24] How do you go about finding a PFT near you and that's the right fit? Does insurance cover PFT?
*Herman & Wallace

[26:43] What are some common misconceptions about pelvic floor therapy that we maybe didnt mention yet?

[29:50] For those who maybe don’t have access to local PFT, do you have any online resources you recommend?
Vagina Whisperer
Get Mom Strong
Expecting & Empowered

[31:29] Anything important we haven’t discussed that you want people to know?

[33:32] Where can people find you / how can people work with you if they're in the Grand Forks area?

Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com

]]> Two months ago, a low back injury creeped back into my life. Since I was in my second trimester, I chose to seek help from a pelvic floor therapist. This being my first pregnancy, I knew nothing about pelvic floor therapy. Honestly, I didn't really know it existed until last fall when I met Tricia, a local pelvic floor therapist. In this episode, Tricia answers pelvic floor related questions submitted via Instagram, Facebook and the Pivot Nutrition Coaching program.

What's in this episode?

[2:34] What is the pelvic floor?

[3:01] Why is important to have a strong pelvic floor?

[4:17] What are signs or symptoms of a weak pelvic floor?

[7:01] What type of patients you typically work with?

[8:00] Can men benefit from PFT?

[10:16] When is the best time to start working with a PFT? Should you go when pregnant OR wait until after pregnancy?

[13:33] What are the best ways to prep your body through PFT and exercise? Are there specific exercise you should or shouldn't do during pregnancy?

[19:41] How soon should you start PFT after giving birth?

[21:14] Are pelvic floor exercises someone women should continue to do forever after a C-section or birth in general

[23:29] How can you improve pelvic floor many YEARS after having kids?

[25:24] How do you go about finding a PFT near you and that's the right fit? Does insurance cover PFT?
*Herman & Wallace

[26:43] What are some common misconceptions about pelvic floor therapy that we maybe didnt mention yet?

[29:50] For those who maybe don’t have access to local PFT, do you have any online resources you recommend?
Vagina Whisperer
Get Mom Strong
Expecting & Empowered

[31:29] Anything important we haven’t discussed that you want people to know?

[33:32] Where can people find you / how can people work with you if they're in the Grand Forks area?

Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com

]]> Episode 12: 5 essentials for a healthy pregnancy with fertility dietitian Anna Bohnengel https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/12 7a978b67-2323-4992-aa28-db475effaefa Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0600 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD 56:24 no In this episode, Anna and I discuss 5 things to help women (and couples) achieve a healthy pregnancy. Even if you're not trying to get pregnant, this episode is packed with nutrition education! Anna Bohnengel Anna Bohnengel, MS, RDN, LD is a registered dietitian helping women take control of their fertility. Anna's Website (https://www.fertility-nutritionist.com/about) Get Anna's prenatal guide here (https://www.fertility-nutritionist.com/BestPrenatal)! Host: Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and CEO of Pivot Nutrition Coaching. Instagram: @danitherd (https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en) Website: pivotnutritioncoaching.com (https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/) Free Facebook Community: Pivot Nutrition & Fitness (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1003461227106054) But First Pivot Podcast Need more help than a podcast can offer? Dani and her team of dietitians offer customized, 1:1 nutrition coaching to help you improve your health, performance, relationship with food and achieve your body composition goals in a sustainable way. Click here (https://nutritionwithdanitherd.practicebetter.io/#/609de2b22a832607fc78a8c1/bookings?s=609de8592a832607fc78c6d3&step=date) to book a free call to see if you'd be a good fit for Pivot Nutrition Coaching. fertility, pregnancy, nutrition, baby, ovulation, women's health In this episode, Anna and I discuss 5 things to help women (and couples) achieve a healthy pregnancy. Even if you're not trying to get pregnant, this episode is packed with nutrition education!

Anna Bohnengel
Anna Bohnengel, MS, RDN, LD is a registered dietitian helping women take control of their fertility.
Anna's Website
Get Anna's prenatal guide here!

Host:
Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and CEO of Pivot Nutrition Coaching.

Instagram: @dani_the_rd
Website: pivotnutritioncoaching.com
Free Facebook Community: Pivot Nutrition & Fitness

But First Pivot Podcast
Need more help than a podcast can offer? Dani and her team of dietitians offer customized, 1:1 nutrition coaching to help you improve your health, performance, relationship with food and achieve your body composition goals in a sustainable way.

Click here to book a free call to see if you'd be a good fit for Pivot Nutrition Coaching.

]]> In this episode, Anna and I discuss 5 things to help women (and couples) achieve a healthy pregnancy. Even if you're not trying to get pregnant, this episode is packed with nutrition education!

Anna Bohnengel
Anna Bohnengel, MS, RDN, LD is a registered dietitian helping women take control of their fertility.
Anna's Website
Get Anna's prenatal guide here!

Host:
Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and CEO of Pivot Nutrition Coaching.

Instagram: @dani_the_rd
Website: pivotnutritioncoaching.com
Free Facebook Community: Pivot Nutrition & Fitness

But First Pivot Podcast
Need more help than a podcast can offer? Dani and her team of dietitians offer customized, 1:1 nutrition coaching to help you improve your health, performance, relationship with food and achieve your body composition goals in a sustainable way.

Click here to book a free call to see if you'd be a good fit for Pivot Nutrition Coaching.

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