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Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Birth With Power is the go-to podcast for expecting mothers who want to take charge of their birth experience.Hosted by Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins, a practicing, board-certified OB/GYN with over 20 years of experience and thousands of births attended, this podcast delivers accurate, expert advice, real birth stories, and honest conversations to get you informed and empowered.Through solo episodes, guest interviews, and inspiring birth stories, you’ll get the tools to navigate pregnancy, labor, and

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11:04

Stop fighting and listen to your body!

Birth With Power ·

2024/03/28

Stop fighting and listen to your body! This doesn't mean what you think.....Make A Birth Plan The RIGHT Way - Free Class! Check out The Birth Preparation Course and get calm, confident, and empowered for your birth.If you like this podcast please support it at drnicolerankins.com/support.Our Sponsors:* Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm at drmombuttbalm.com. Also available on Amazon and at Walmart!* Check out Ritual and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: https://ritual.com/* Head to the app store

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28:52

Ep 251: Low Amniotic Fluid? High Amniotic Fluid? What...

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2024/03/26

Amniotic fluid (AF) is the liquid that surrounds your baby after the first few weeks of pregnancy. An adequate amount of amniotic fluid is absolutely, positively critical for fetal health. If it’s too low, there can be a risk of severe fetal deformations, umbilical cord compression, and in extreme cases, fetal death. On the other side, if it’s too high, there’s a range of other fetal disorders that can occur affecting both you and your baby. Neither extreme is very common, but they both require

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10:16

All the things you DON'T have to do just because...

Birth With Power ·

2024/03/21

Social media will have you believing you have to do SO MUCH when you are having a baby. I'm here to tell you that you don't! Learn exactly that things you don't have to do just because you're having a baby.Make A Birth Plan The Right Way - FREE Class!Click here to support All About Pregnancy & Birth!Our Sponsors:* Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm at drmombuttbalm.com. Also available on Amazon and at Walmart!* Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv* Check out

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48:04

Ep 250: Breastfeeding Advice From Board Certified...

Birth With Power ·

2024/03/19

This week’s guest is Dr. Andrea Wadley. She is board certified in both pediatrics AND breastfeeding medicine. In fact she’s one of only 100 physicians in the country who is board certified in breastfeeding medicine. With all of the unreliable information out there, it’s so important to seek out authorities like her.It would be great if your doctor was an expert in breastfeeding but the fact is, whether it’s your OB/GYN or pediatrician, that’s rarely the case. That’s where you’re going to have to

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10:38

How to deal with those seasonal allergies while pregnant

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2024/03/14

I have a terrible time with seasonal allergies! And I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if you have a hard time too, they might get worse in pregnancy. Get info on medication-free techniques (where I recommend you start) and medications to help with those turrrrible seasonal allergies!Also, please do me a big favor and leave a review of the podcast in Apple podcasts. It's SUCH a huge help!Our Sponsors:* Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm at drmombuttbalm.com. Also available on Amazon and at

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41:07

Ep 249: Erin’s Birth Story - A Beautiful and Joyful...

Birth With Power ·

2024/03/12

I think this might be the first time I’ve had a guest describe their birth as “beautiful,” “joyful,” and even “relaxing”! Erin wasn’t expecting to be somebody who loved her birth story but she absolutely does. Today, she’s here to share her perspective that a hospital birth can be beautiful.I didn’t realize until we started talking, but Erin actually gave birth in the hospital where I work! I was not a part of her birth but I know her doctor, nurses, and midwife. It was so nice to hear from a

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10:11

Listener Q&A - Can I have a vaginal birth with a...

Birth With Power ·

2024/03/07

In this shorty episode I'm answering a listener question that was sent to me via Instagram DM -"Hi Dr. Rankins! I love your podcast and just signed up for your free birth class. I’m [in my first trimester]. This is my first pregnancy and I’m a little nervous. I was born with one kidney and a bicornuate uterus. I am learning I may be at higher risk for breech and may have to have a c-section. Maybe this can be a small topic for a future podcast. Any information you have about women with a

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38:24

Ep 248: How To Get Through Those First Six Weeks...

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2024/03/05

This episode is all about helping you during those first six weeks postpartum! The reality is that once you get discharged from the hospital, your doctor likely won't see you for six weeks. Experts recommend some degree of contact within the first three weeks postpartum. However, the reality is that it isn’t common. So in this episode, you're going to get some great information to help you during that time.This episode is taken from The Birth Preparation Course, my online childbirth

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10:11

IV fluids during labor - are they necessary?

Birth With Power ·

2024/02/29

IV (intravenous) fluids are extremely common and even routine during labor but are they really necessary?In this shorty episode I’ll break that down for you!You’ll learn what IV fluids arewhy they're given during laborMy recommendation for IV fluids during laboruse the code DRNICOLE and get 10% off my online childbirth education class, The Birth Preparation Course!Our Sponsors:* Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm at drmombuttbalm.com. Also available on Amazon and at Walmart!* Check out Informed

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42:46

Ep 247: Getting the Support You Need with Doula HeHe...

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2024/02/27

If you’ve been listening to this show for a while, you’ll know that I’m a big proponent of doulas. What you might not know is that doulas can assist at all kinds of births - even planned cesareans!Today’s guest, Hehe Stewart, is the founder of Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge and is a doula herself. Finding the right support for your birth can be overwhelming and there is a ton of good information in here to help you make informed and empowered choices.In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:What

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9:13

Your baby should be with YOU after birth!

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2024/02/22

Your baby should be with YOU after birth! I break down the 3 pieces to that in this episode:skin to skin contact after birthdelayed cord clampingbaby being in your room at all timesBe sure to get these things by making a birth plan! I teach you the RIGHT way to do that in my FREE class: drnicolerankins.com/birthplanOur Sponsors:* Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm at drmombuttbalm.com. Also available on Amazon and at Walmart!* Check out Ritual and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: https://ritual.com/*

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44:36

Ep 246: Caitlin’s Birth Story - Having a Baby with...

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2024/02/20

Today Caitlin is here to share her story of having a baby with a cleft lip and palate. Usually, we talk mostly about the birth in birth story episodes of the podcast, but this episode is a little different. Caitlin reached out because despite it being relatively common, she noticed that I’d never touched upon cleft lip and palate on the podcast before and she wanted to share her experience and help others.So what is cleft lip and palate? They are congenital conditions that occur during fetal

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10:14

Is kitty litter really dangerous in pregnancy?

Birth With Power ·

2024/02/15

The concern about pregnant women changing kitty litter comes from the possibility of getting infected with something called toxoplasmosis. What is toxoplasmosis, what problems does it cause, and can you really get it from kitty litter?Take my free birth plan class! - drnicolerankins.com/birthplanJoin my community on Instagram - instagram.com/drnicolerankinsOur Sponsors:* Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm at drmombuttbalm.com. Also available on Amazon and at Walmart!* Check out Ritual and use my code

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34:35

Ep 245: Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle

Birth With Power ·

2024/02/13

In this episode you're going to learn exactly what happens during your menstrual cycle. I decided to talk about this because, quite frankly, it’s something that many of us don’t fully understand. We talk about our cycles in relation to pregnancy but there’s a lot more to periods than ovulation!Your cycle can influence so many aspects of your life: libido, mood, energy, skin, appetite, and more! Better understanding your periods can help you make informed decisions regarding reproductive health,

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8:42

What’s up with sleeping on your back during pregnancy?

Birth With Power ·

2024/02/08

In this shorty episode you'll learn the changes that can happen with your sleep during pregnancy, why we recommend you don't sleep on your back during pregnancy, and strategies to get a good night's sleep (don't drink chamomile tea!).Take my free birth plan class! - drnicolerankins.com/birthplanOur Sponsors:* Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm at drmombuttbalm.com. Also available on Amazon and at Walmart!* Check out Ritual and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: https://ritual.com/*

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60:26

Ep 244: How to Have a Safer Childbirth with Attorney...

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2024/02/06

What can an attorney teach you about your labor and birth? A lot, it turns out! Gina Mundy specializes in childbirth cases defending medical professionals. Over the course of her 20+ year career, she has learned about the mistakes that can happen in hospitals and she’s here to share those insights with us. Her book, "A Parent's Guide to a Safer Childbirth," helps parents prevent errors and have a healthy baby. In today’s episode we are going to go through the 12 lessons covered in her

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10:02

How Much Caffeine Is Safe In Pregnancy?

Birth With Power ·

2024/02/01

Listen in to learn what's considered a safe amount of caffeine during pregnancy.Get info on the amount of caffeine in many common beverages (like Starbucks) at the Center For Science In The Public Interest - https://www.cspinet.org/caffeine-chartTake my FREE birth plan class! - drnicolerankins.com/birthplanOur Sponsors:* Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm at drmombuttbalm.com. Also available on Amazon and at Walmart!* Check out Ritual and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal: https://ritual.com/*

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44:08

Ep 243: Denise’s Birth Story - Three abdominal...

Birth With Power ·

2024/01/30

Fibroids, two C-sections, and one myomectomy. Denise showed incredible strength and bravery along her difficult path to motherhood. In addition to carrying her baby, she had fibroids that grew to enormous size - one was the size of a grapefruit! She had a myomectomy (fibroid removal) and two months afterward she discovered that she was pregnant again. She was told specifically not to get pregnant for at least 24 months to let her uterus heal but, as Denise says, “things happen”!Since pregnancy

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9:49

Can you eat deli meat during pregnancy?

Birth With Power ·

2024/01/25

The concern about eating deli meat in pregnancy revolves around the bacteria listeria. You'll learn what is listeria, how it can be very serious for your baby and what you can do to prevent it - including whether or not you should eat deli meat.Make A Birth Plan The RIGHT Way - Free Class! drnicolerankins.com/birthplanOur Sponsors:* Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm at drmombuttbalm.com. Also available on Amazon and at Walmart!* Check out Ritual and use my code DRNICOLE for a great deal:

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34:05

Ep 242: The Stages of Labor - A Sneak Peek Inside the...

Birth With Power ·

2024/01/23

Today I'm sharing a lesson from my online childbirth education class - The Birth Preparation Course! In this episode, you’re going to learn about the stages of labor. Every labor is different but there are some common generalities that are true most of the time. From the first contractions to pushing out your baby, I’ll walk you through the steps so you’ll know what to expect.This lesson is great in audio but it's even better in video! If you want to check out the course after listening to

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