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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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Baby Aspirin In Pregnancy - Should You Be Taking It?

Birth With Power ·

2023/12/14

In this episode you'll learn why we prescribe baby aspirin, who should take it and how much.Low-dose aspirin (81 mg/d a.k.a. baby aspirin) reduces the frequency of preeclampsia, as well as related adverse pregnancy outcomes (preterm birth, growth restriction), by approximately 10-20%.Low-dose aspirin should be started after 12 weeks and ideally before 16 weeks and continued daily until delivery.Low-dose aspirin is recommended for:Pregnant individuals with one or more of the following risk

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Ep236: Kerry’s Birth Story - Navigating the Unimaginable

Birth With Power ·

2023/12/12

This is a hard story but I hope that you listen. It’s such a demonstration of strength and resilience through an incredibly challenging time. After a normal pregnancy, Kerry lost her daughter to a rare epileptic condition at 3 months old.What happened to Kerry and her family is rare but rare does not mean it doesn’t happen. The reality is that sometimes very difficult and painful circumstances happen during pregnancy and birth and things aren’t going to be ok. We need tools to deal with those

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You're paying for that hospital room....make it yours!

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2023/12/07

The physical environment around you can make a HUGE impact on your labor and birth! There are 4 things you can influence in your hospital room to help create a positive, supportive energy around your birth (lights, smells, sounds, things).Take my FREE birth plan class drnicolerankins.com/birth-planJoin The Birth Preparation Course - drnicolerankins.com/enrollOur 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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Ep235: Demystifying Parenting with Sharon Mazel

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2023/12/05

The blessing and curse of living in the digital age is the overwhelming amount of information. How are you supposed to know what’s reliable and what’s not? It can feel paralyzing to have every fact at our fingertips. Fortunately, you’ve got experts like myself and Sharon Mazel to help cut through the noise.Sharon is an internationally recognized parenting and pregnancy expert, author, journalist, speaker, parenting coach, and mom of four with over 25 years experience in the field. She wrote her new

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Gift Ideas To Help Postpartum!

Birth With Power ·

2023/11/30

These are great gift ideas to help postpartum. You can give them or ask for them in your registry! And learn more about postpartum doulas in episode 115 of the podcast.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/* Visit HomeThreads.com/DRNICOLE today and get a 15% off code for your first order!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &

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Ep234: Mary Rose’s Birth Story - Overcoming...

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2023/11/28

Mary Rose’s labor went so fast she wouldn’t have had time for medication if she wanted it. She went from “let’s do this” to “your baby’s here” in only 20 minutes of pushing! After struggling through a violently ill pregnancy, she got the beautiful birth she dreamed of.Hyperemesis gravidarum made the first 20 or so weeks of Mary Rose’s pregnancy a nightmare. It’s more than just morning sickness. Hyperemesis refers to extreme nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. She couldn’t keep anything down and

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Ep233: 10 Things I’m Thankful For

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2023/11/21

It's Thanksgiving this week so I’m sharing 10 things I’m thankful for. I have so much gratitude and a big part of that is YOU. I know your time is valuable and I appreciate that you choose to spend it with me.It’s such a privilege to serve people during one of the most meaningful events of their lives. Whether it’s at the bedside or sharing information on this podcast, I don't take it lightly that what I get to do is really special and I am incredibly, incredibly grateful to do this work.In

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My NICU Baby Is Turning 16! - What I Remember Most...

Birth With Power ·

2023/11/16

My NICU baby is turning 16 this week! So I'm sharing 5 things I remember from that difficult time.Also if you have a baby in the NICU, do check out episode 76 of the podcast with neonatologist Dr. Terri Major-Kincade. It's the episode I wish I had when I had my NICU baby! https://drnicolerankins.com/episode76/ 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:

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Ep 232: Anxiety and Pregnancy with Dr. Lauren Cook

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2023/11/14

Why does Dr. Lauren Cook call Gen-Z and Millennials “Generation Anxiety”? There are a lot of reasons and you’re going to learn about them - and a lot more - in this fascinating episode on mental health. Whether you’re pregnant, in the postpartum, or even if you’re still trying, a lot of challenging feelings can come up. Today’s guest is a clinical psychologist and a mother. She brings a healthy blend of science and personal experience and I know you’re going to learn a lot from her!In this Episode,

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[A DR. NICOLE FAVORITE] The Midwifery Model Of Care

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2023/11/07

This week’s episode is a rebroadcast all about midwifery care. It's a “Dr. Nicole Favorite” because the midwifery model of care is outstanding. All of us who work in maternal health should learn about it, implement midwifery care aspects into the care we provide, and you should look for these elements in the care you receive regardless of whether or not you have a midwife.I was initially inspired to do this episode after hearing Heidi (episode 119) talk about how her midwife worked so well with

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Dr Nicole Says: Pregnant People

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2023/11/02

In this short episode you're going to learn my honest thoughts about the term pregnant people.I'd love to hear your thoughts about this! Shoot me a message through my website drnicolerankins.com/contact or send me a DM on Instagram @drnicolerankins.And Make A Birth Plan The RIGHT Way in my free class! Sign up here.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:

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Ep231: Vincia’s Birth Story - The Second Baby Comes...

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2023/10/31

I’ve heard and been a part of a LOT of birth stories but I have never heard a birth story quite like this one. Vincia’s second birth was the epitome of precipitous labor. Baby number one arrived two days past his due date after 36 hours of labor - eight hours medicated with Pitocin and an epidural. For the second time around she was dreaming of fifteen hours of labor or less. She never could’ve imagined that it was going to be less than three hours from her first contraction to her baby being

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Dr. Nicole Stories - There's An Umbilical Cord...

Birth With Power ·

2023/10/26

This is called an umbilical cord prolapse and it’s a true obstetric emergency.The cord can get squeezed and cut off blood supply to the baby.Listen to learn the unique way I handled this situation.Make A Birth Plan The RIGHT Way! - FREE Class drnicolerankins.com/birth-planOur 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/* Visit HomeThreads.com/DRNICOLE today and

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Ep 230: Hypnosis For Childbirth with Kerry Tuschhoff...

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2023/10/24

Hypnosis during labor and birth has come up several times on the podcast and today I’m interviewing an expert. Kerry Tuschhoff is a doula, birth instructor, and founder of Hypnobabies. No, they don’t hypnotize babies :). It’s an online resource for hypnosis classes and courses for childbirth.Kerry was shocked at how severe the pain of childbirth was and decided to dedicate herself to finding a way to make it easier. That path led her to hypno-anesthesia and eventually becoming a professional

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Story Time: How I Found Out I Was Pregnant

Birth With Power ·

2023/10/19

In this quick story time episode you'll hear how I found out I was pregnant with both of our girls. Spoiler alert - somehow all my OB/GYN knowledge and training went out the window both times :)!Use the code DRNICOLE to get 20% off your first order of personalized prenatal vitamins at helloellement.comOur 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/* Visit

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Ep 229: Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

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2023/10/17

If you’re considering VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), this episode is a must listen! Most individuals with one (or two!) prior low transverse cesareans can consider VBAC. But you MUST bring it up early with your healthcare provider to be sure they will support your wishes, because not all doctors support it and some are not forthcoming about that. With VBAC, you avoid major surgery and the recovery time can be quicker but it’s not the appropriate option for everyone and there are risks. You can

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Dr. Nicole Says - Don't Expect A Doula To Save You

Birth With Power ·

2023/10/12

I LOVE a great doula!But I see too much pressure placed on them to save the day for pregnant women and that's not fair.Check out The Birth Preparation Course: drnicolerankins.com/enrollOur 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/* Visit HomeThreads.com/DRNICOLE today and get a 15% off code for your first order!Advertising Inquiries:

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Ep228: Amanda’s Birth Story - Unexpected Yet...

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2023/10/10

Amanda wanted to share the experience of her “incredibly beautiful” c-section today, so other pregnant people can hear that it doesn’t have to be scary or traumatic. She describes her experience as “gentle and empowering” and wants more people to spread the word that cesarean doesn’t need to be feared or considered “less than.”Now, I usually don’t share birth stories from other countries because I don’t know the system and I can’t comment on it. But sometimes it’s nice to hear about other places

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Dr. Nicole Says - You Deserve More Than A Healthy Baby

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2023/10/05

We need to stop saying just be happy to have a healthy baby.Birth is a special event that doesn’t happen very often. So of course you have wishes beyond just physical health for this beautiful life changing event.Now, unfortunately not everyone sees things that way. There are doctors, nurses, and even family members or friends who will tell you “just be happy to have a healthy baby”.And yes of course you want a healthy baby, but beyond that, I know you want to be listened to and you want to be

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Ep 227: Fighting Stillbirth with Elizabeth O’Donnell...

Birth With Power ·

2023/10/03

Addressing stillbirth can be a sensitive and challenging topic but it’s an essential one. Like with anything else in birth, it’s always better to learn about every possible outcome, even the ones you don’t want. Besides educating yourself, it’s important to listen to this episode because parents who have experienced stillbirth don’t deserve to suffer in silence. Avoiding their stories out of fear that it might affect your own pregnancy denies support to those who need it most. If it happened to you,

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