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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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Ep86: Operative Vaginal Delivery: When & Why We Do It...

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2020/10/06

I was inspired to cover this episode's topic because I recently attended several births that ended up being operative vaginal deliveries. Also known as an assisted birth, an operative vaginal delivery means that the medical provider uses tools - either forceps or a vacuum cup - to help deliver the baby vaginally.In this episode you'll learn a lot more about what operative vaginal delivery is, how often it's done, when it's necessary and what the procedure is like. Operative

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Ep85: Finding a New, Creative Approach to Fertility...

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2020/09/29

We have a really interesting story this week about fertility, perseverance, and creative thinking. Our guest is a great example of someone who took control of their fertility journey and advocated for herself through a long and difficult process. Jasmine Katatikarn shares the ups and downs of Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and what she and her husband went through emotionally during the process. Jasmine also describes the moment she decided to apply her designer's

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Ep84: Jennifer's Birth Stories - One Hospital, Three...

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2020/09/22

We have another special birth story episode this week, but this time you're getting three birth stories in one!Jennifer is an international board certified lactation consultant, wife and mom of three. She had all three of her babies at the same hospital and had a C-section with each of them - but as you'll hear, her birth experiences were different every single time. Jennifer and I talk about all three of her births so you can understand how her hospital experiences and self-advocacy

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Ep83: Fetal Growth Restriction - What It Is, How We...

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2020/09/15

Today I'm diving deep on fetal growth restriction (AKA intrauterine growth restriction), how we screen for it, how it affects baby, and more. This doesn't happen too often, but as with most things I talk about it's great for you to be prepared and knowledgeable in case it does. We'll also talk about what happens if your baby is just naturally small and what can happen later on in life for a baby with growth restriction.Check out ncrcoaching.com/episode83 for complete show notes, and

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Ep82: All About Vaginal Birth After a Cesarean with...

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2020/09/08

Julie Francom & Meagan Heaton of VBAC Link join us to talk about vaginal birth after a Cesarean (VBAC) and what you need to know about VBACs. They share what you should ask your provider if you're interested in having a vaginal birth, why they highly recommend having a doula, and common myths about VBACs that you should be aware of. Check out ncrcoaching.com/episode82 for complete show notes, and join my email list at ncrcoaching.com/email-signup/!Learn more about donating your cord blood

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Ep81: A Father's Perspective on Pregnancy & Birth...

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2020/09/01

I talk a lot about the experience of the birthing person on this podcast, which often means that I don't talk as much about what it feels like to be the supporting partner. In that spirit, someone recently suggested that I share the perspective of dads on the podcast. So, in this special episode my husband Falcon is joining me to talk about his feelings and experiences during my pregnancies and births. It was really interesting to hear what things felt like from Falcon's perspective. We

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[REBROADCAST] Feeling Your Baby Move

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2020/08/25

Things have been a little busy lately, so I'm rebroadcasting this episode about feeling your baby move while working on a new episode for next week. I also wanted to re-share this episode because of new research coming out about a rise in stillbirths during the COVID-19 pandemic. It may be the case that there have been more stillbirths during the pandemic because moms-to-be are too worried about catching COVID-19 to go to the hospital when they normally might. There have also been fewer

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[REBROADCAST] Supplements, Nutrition, and...

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2020/08/18

In this rebroadcast episode, we revisit my conversation with Dr. Anne Kennard about nutrition, supplements, and environmental toxins during pregnancy. Anne and I talked about nutrition during pregnancy, why weight gain isn't the best indicator of your health during pregnancy, supplements moms should look for, and why she takes an integrative health approach with her moms-to-be. We also chat a bit about why you should do more research into nutrition during pregnancy since your OB-GYN probably

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Ep80: Navigating Genetic Testing and Pregnancy Loss...

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2020/08/11

In this episode Cortnie joins us to talk about her recent experience navigating her second pregnancy, genetic testing, and pregnancy loss amidst a pandemic. After finding our her baby had trisomy 13, Cortnie and her husband had to make some very difficult decisions and faced huge challenges getting the care and support they needed. She's generously sharing her story to help other families who might be in a similar situation. Check out ncrcoaching.com/episode80 for complete show notes, and join

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Ep79: Facts and Misconceptions About Plus-Size...

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2020/08/04

Jen McLellan joins us today to talk about pregnancy for plus-sized people, how providers can provide more compassionate care, and shifts she's seeing in the medical field now. We cover common misconceptions people have about plus size pregnancies, why we must be aware of our own biases when providing care, and how to have a great pregnancy and birth experience as a plus size parent.Check out ncrcoaching.com/episode79 for complete show notes, and join my email list

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Ep78: Episiotomy - What It Is, What Q’s To Ask & When...

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2020/07/28

In this episode I'm talking about episiotomy - what it is, how often it's done, risks associated with the procedure, and what you need to ask your provider. I'll tell you why episiotomies are no longer performed routinely and talk a bit about the fairly rare circumstances in which they are needed.Check out ncrcoaching.com/episode78 for complete show notes, and join my email list at ncrcoaching.com/email-signup/!Learn more about donating your cord blood and get up to $100 Amazon gift

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Ep77: Amber's Birth Story - Having a Beautiful...

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2020/07/21

In this birth story episode, Amber Manning returns to the podcast to tell us how her natural birth went, why she decided to switch providers at 32 weeks, and why she threw her birth plan out the window. Amber was the first guest I had on the podcast who was still pregnant at the time, so it was incredibly fun to get an update on how she and her family are doing now. Check out ncrcoaching.com/episode77 for complete show notes, and join my email list at ncrcoaching.com/email-signup/!Learn more about

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Ep76: What You'll Want to Know About Having a Baby in...

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2020/07/14

My first daughter was born premature and had to spend time in the neonatal intensive care unit (AKA the NICU or the ICU nursery). This week's episode has all the information I wish I'd known then, and I am so happy to be sharing it with you.Today we're joined by Dr. Terri Major-Kincade, a practicing medical doctor and champion for premature babies and their families. Dr. Terri and I start off talking about what the NICU is three of the main reasons babies are admitted to the ICU

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Ep75: Benefits, Risks and Ethical Considerations of...

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2020/07/07

In this episode I'm talking through the benefits and risks to consider when deciding whether circumcision is right for your newborn son.You'll learn what circumcision is, some of the different techniques used for the procedure, and why some families choose to have this elective procedure performed for their babies. Check out ncrcoaching.com/episode75 for complete show notes, and join my email list at ncrcoaching.com/email-signup/!Learn more about donating your cord blood and get up to $100

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Ep74: Parijat's Birth Story - IVF, Surrogacy,...

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2020/06/30

In this inspiring birth story episode, Parijat Deshpande shares her family's journey through fertility treatments, pregnancy complications, the NICU, pregnancy loss, and surrogacy. Parijat is a high-risk pregnancy expert, mind-body health specialist, author, speaker, and advocate for moms with high-risk pregnancies and pre-term birth. Parijat's own experiences have hugely influenced her work and her passion for helping other moms handle some of life's most difficult decisions. Check

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Ep73: Why We Need Better Preparation for the...

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2020/06/23

In this episode I chat with a fellow OB-GYN, Dr. Christine Sterling, about why it is so important to prepare parents for the postpartum period.After her own difficult postpartum experiences following the birth of her first baby, Dr. Sterling decided to make it her mission to educate parents about the postpartum period, including warning signs to watch out for, how to advocate for your mental health, and how to handle strains on your partnership. We talk about all of that and a lot more in this

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Ep72: How Structural Racism & Implicit Bias Create...

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2020/06/16

This episode is a bit different than what I usually talk about on the podcast, but I hope that you will tune in and learn something new about maternal healthcare and racism in our country. In this episode I'm talking about the disparities we see in maternal healthcare & outcomes for Black mamas and their babies. I describe some of the structural racism we see in the medical field, what implicit bias is, and how these forces add up to create a difficult environment for Black people -

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Ep71: Rachel's Birth Story - Giving Birth in New York...

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2020/06/09

Before we start in on this story about giving birth during COVID-19, I want to acknowledge the huge protests going on in America and abroad at the time of this recording. These protests, begun after George Floyd was murdered by a police officer, are happening in response to the racism that is embedded into our societies and institutions. I have always worked to lift up and serve all mamas, but promise to continue my commitment to helping Black mamas in particular navigate America's racist

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Ep70: Labor Induction: What to Know and What...

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2020/06/02

Today I'm talking about the two main reasons for labor induction, how labor is induced, what a "failed induction" is, and questions to ask before induction. I have gotten a ton of requests to talk about this topic, and I believe it is incredibly important for you to be informed about the process of labor induction whether you are having a medical or elective induction.Check out ncrcoaching.com/episode70 for complete show notes, and join my email list at

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Ep69: All About Breastfeeding and Breastmilk with...

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2020/05/26

Laurel Wilson is a lactation consultant, doula, and speaker, and today she joins us to talk all about breastfeeding and how to handle its common obstacles.Laurel talks about how human milk is designed to nourish babies and their microbiomes. We also talk about the importance of skin-to-skin contact well beyond the "golden hour" after birth and how we can support families' choices about feeding their children, whatever they may be. And we discuss common obstacles parents face when

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