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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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32:27

[REBROADCAST] My Birth Stories

Birth With Power ·

2019/12/31

I think it's really important for women to share their birth stories with one another. It gives us not only a chance to learn from other people's experiences, but the opportunity to connect over a life-changing, sometimes scary event. I've been looking back on the past year of the podcast, and I think the birth stories have been one of the most wonderful aspects of the show. December is a big month in my family - you'll hear why in this episode! - so I wanted to celebrate the end of

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[REBROADCAST] The Gut Microbiome and Your Pregnancy...

Birth With Power ·

2019/12/24

Dr. Sarina Pasricha is an adult gastroenterologist and an expert on our human gut microbiome. This is still an emerging area of study, and we learn more about our gut microbiomes all the time. There is some especially interesting research on the microbiomes of pregnant women, and that's what we focus on in this episode. Dr. Pasricha and I start off talking about what exactly the gut microbiome is, why it's important, and what you can do to support it before, during, and after your pregnancy

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Ep49: What to Know About Genetic Testing For You and...

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2019/12/17

There's a lot of confusion out there around genetic testing during pregnancy. Who should get tested? When? Is it a cause for concern, or a harmless preventative measure?I wanted to clear up any confusion or misconceptions about genetic testing in today's episode of the podcast, so I invited Dr. Keisha Reddick back on the show to help me do so.Dr. Reddick is a Maternal Fetal Medicine doctor and is up-to-date on everything you need to know about genetic testing and carrier testing for you and

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Ep48: How Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Can...

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2019/12/10

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are a common part of life, though many of us are afraid or ashamed to talk about them. In reality, 50% of adults will have an STI at some point in our lives. This includes pregnant women, and there shouldn't be any stigma associated with having an STI.Having or contracting an STI during pregnancy happens to many people and it's important to know how STIs can affect your pregnancy and your baby. Today I'm running through five common STIs - chlamydia,

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Ep47: Everything You Want to Know About Fertility and...

Birth With Power ·

2019/12/03

I'm so excited to have today's guest on the show to talk about a topic I know many of my listeners are really interested in: fertility. Whether you're actively trying for a baby or are only just starting to consider getting pregnant, it's good to know what to expect with your fertility and when to seek help.To talk all about fertility today we're joined by the amazing Dr. Cindy Duke. Cindy M.P. Duke is a M.D. Ph.D trained Physician Scientist who is Board Certified in Obstetrics

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[REBROADCAST] All About Doulas With Keisha Graham

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2019/11/26

I'm spending time with family this week for Thanksgiving, so this week's episode is a rebroadcast of one of my favorite episodes. Enjoy! Do you know what a doula is, what they do, and how they can help you during your pregnancy & labor? There are a lot of misconceptions out there about doulas, so I thought it would be helpful to chat to a doula and get an inside look at their work and all the things they do for pregnant women. Our guest for this episode is Keisha Graham, who has been a

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Ep46: A Guide to Prenatal Testing and What to Expect...

Birth With Power ·

2019/11/19

Have you ever felt confused about prenatal testing and why your doctor is running so many tests on you during your pregnancy?I realized that a lot of OBGYNs don't do a great job of explaining all of the tests we do during pregnancy, so I thought I'd walk you through the recommended ones. Thank you to Julie, who suggested this topic in the All About Pregnancy & Birth Facebook Group!You'll have most of your testing done at the initial appointment, which includes a full blood count and

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Ep45: Lynn's Birth Story - Advocating for Your Birth...

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2019/11/12

Lynn Turcotte-Schuh was a marine mammal trainer before she gave birth to her daughter, which inspired her to become a Certified Childbirth Educator, Toddler Trainer, and coach of other moms through her practice Happy Mama Wellness.Lynn originally wanted to have a home birth, but after discussing it with her wife, they decided that giving birth in the hospital while creating a relaxing, supportive, home-birth-like environment was right for them. Lynn had a 53-hour labor, during which she, her wife,

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Ep44: How Prenatal Chiropractic Can Ease Common...

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2019/11/05

Pregnancy can be a notoriously uncomfortable time for expecting mothers. While some pain throughout pregnancy is common – and many obstetricians will tell moms that they need to just hang in there – you don’t have to accept pain as “normal”.On this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by prenatal chiropractor and doula Dr. Elliot Berlin to talk about how chiropractic and massage therapy can help expecting moms ease pain in the neck, back, and joints while pregnant. Dr. Berlin shares his story into

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Ep43: What You Need to Know About the Flu and Pregnancy

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2019/10/29

I wasn’t originally planning to do an episode about the flu and pregnancy, but I saw an article recently that claimed only 50% of pregnant women get a flu shot.So, I thought I should talk about what all expecting parents need to know about the flu and why it’s so important to protect your baby (and yourself!) from the flu.The flu is never fun, but it can be especially tough on pregnant mothers and their babies. It's important to know how you can reduce the chance that you'll get sick, that

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Ep42: Proper Nutrition During Pregnancy

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2019/10/22

For this 3rd part series related to weight during pregnancy, I’m going to talk about nutrition during pregnancy. You’re going to learn practical information and advice on how you can best optimize your health during pregnancy with proper nutrition.In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:Nutrition during pregnancyWhat foods you need to avoid when pregnantKnowing your macro & micronutrientsCommon myths related to nutrition and pregnancyWhen you should see a nutritionistFood choicesWhy taking excessive

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Ep41: What You Need To Know About Weight Gain During...

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2019/10/15

In Episode #40: The Truth About Obesity And Pregnancy, we talked about how obesity affects pregnancy and now, we’re going to talk about weight gain during pregnancy. Listen in to see how weight gain affects pregnancy outcomes and the recommended weight gain targets.In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:How weight gain affects pregnancyWhat the recommended weight gain target is for good pregnancy outcomesWhere all the weight you gained during pregnancy goIOM recommendations for weight gain during

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Ep40: The Truth About Obesity And Pregnancy

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2019/10/08

Join me in this episode as I talk about obesity and how it affects your pregnancy. I’m going to help you understand the risk of obesity and how your weight is affecting your fertility. Find out what defines an “obese pregnant woman” and what you can do to have a healthy pregnancy and childbirth.In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:What exactly is considered obeseHow obesity negatively affects pregnancyWhat is BMIWhy babies born to obese moms are at a greater risk of having health issuesHow obesity

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Ep39: What do Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases Have To...

Birth With Power ·

2019/10/01

In today’s episode, we’re going to focus on the changes that happen in the ear, nose, and throat region. Dr. Bradley Block, ENT-Otolaryngologist, joins us to talk about the diseases and disorders that are associated with pregnancy. Otolaryngologists are physicians who take care of diseases and disorders relating to the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck. They are commonly referred to as ENT doctors.In this Episode You’ll Learn About:What exactly does an

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Ep38: Rachael’s Birth Story - Preparing for An...

Birth With Power ·

2019/09/24

In today’s birth story episode, find out how one mom managed to get through labor and delivery without any pain medication as Rachael joins us to share her amazing unmedicated hospital birth story. In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:Rachael’s prenatal careWhy IV fluids aren’t necessary when you opt for an unmedicated birthIntermittent monitoringWhat Rachael did to prepare for her birthHypnobirthing class, yoga class, and counselingMoving versus not movingHaving a support team and the importance

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Ep37: All About Amniotic Fluid - What It Is and How...

Birth With Power ·

2019/09/17

Amniotic fluid is the liquid that surrounds your baby and it appears after the first few weeks of pregnancy. This fluid is really important for your baby and your baby's health.In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:What’s in amniotic fluidThe antibacterial properties of amniotic fluidHow this fluid protects your baby from any traumaQualitatively and Quantitatively measuring the amniotic fluidTypes of quantitative ways to measure the amniotic fluidOligohydramnios (low fluid)Polyhydramnios (excess

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Ep36: All About Pre-Eclampsia and What You Need to...

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2019/09/10

Being informed about what pre-eclampsia is - how to spot it, and how to avoid it - gives you the power to help ensure you and your baby are healthy and well. Dr. Cecily Anne Clark-Ganheart, MD, FACOG joins me on this episode of the podcast to educate us about pre-eclampsia so that you can better advocate for yourself during your pregnancy.In this episode you’ll learn about:How important it is to maximize your health prior to pregnancyWhat is pre-eclampsiaSymptoms of pre-eclampsiaDifference between

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Ep35: Tomeka’s Birth Story and Her Experience with...

Birth With Power ·

2019/09/03

Disclaimer: Before you click the play button, I just want to give you a disclaimer that today’s episode is a birth story involving stillbirth. If you’re not comfortable with this topic, then you may want to skip this episode.Today’s episode is a birth story about a brave woman named Tomeka Isaac who was diagnosed with preeclampsia and experienced the devastating pain of stillbirth with her son Jace. In this conversation, she’s going to share her story as a means of finding purpose through her deep

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[REBROADCAST] 9 Things You’ll Want To Know Before...

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2019/08/27

In today’s episode, I’m going to share the best of what I know as we take a look back on the very first episode of this podcast! In this recap episode, you're going to learn 9 things you need to know before giving birth. We’re going to talk about the fact that there’s no right way to give birth, why skin to skin contact with your baby right after birth is very important, and much more! In this Episode, You'll Learn: The 9 things you need to learn before giving birth The right way to give

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Ep34: Everything You Need To Know About Having a...

Birth With Power ·

2019/08/20

When a baby is suspected to be big, it’s called macrosomia. Join me today as I talk about everything there is to know about macrosomia. Learn the risks that come with having a bigger baby and what can be done to manage it. In this Episode, You'll Learn:What it means when we think you baby is bigPossible outcomes when your baby is suspected to be bigTerms commonly used for babies with excessive growthThe difference between macrosomia and LGAWhat causes a larger than average birth weightThe risk

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