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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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Ep33: Getting Some ZZZs for You and Your Baby with...

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2019/08/13

Join me as we learn how you and your baby can both catch some ZzzZZzz as Eva Klein, a lawyer turned infant sleep consultant shares her knowledge and sleep strategies!Download Eva’s FREE Sleep Chart that outlines the suggested sleep totals, wake windows, and number of naps to determine how much sleep your baby needs! Click here to download.In this Episode, We Talk About:How Eva got into the Infant Sleep Consultancy industryThe training that Eva went through to become a certified Sleep ConsultantWhen

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Ep32: Lessons from Seven Healthy Pregnancies and Births

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2019/08/06

You’ll be delighted with today’s birth story episode with Kristin, a super mama who had seven healthy and uncomplicated pregnancies and births! In this Episode, We Talk About:The difference in care that Kristin received between physicians and midwivesThe importance of educating yourself to help you have the birth that you wantBeing healthy and active before pregnancies and maintaining it in between pregnanciesProblems and concerns Kristin experienced during pregnanciesHow each pregnancy and birth is

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Ep31: Pregnancy and GBS (Group B Strep)

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2019/07/30

GBS a.k.a. group B strep/group B streptococcus is a common bacteria that 15 to 40% of pregnant women carry. This bacteria could hurt your baby during labor and childbirth.In this Episode, I Talk About:What is GBS or Group B StrepHow many pregnant women are affected by itWhy should you care about GBSHow GBS can affect your pregnancy and babyWhat happens to babies who are affected by early-onset GBSThe most common type of GBSRisk-based approach vs. Culture-based approachAlternatives when you’re

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Ep30: The Wonderful Benefits of Pre & Postnatal Yoga...

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2019/07/23

My guest on this episode of the podcast, Jeanna Lurie - a pre and postnatal yoga instructor, is going to help you feel great and comfortable during the nine most important months of your life!In this Episode, We Talk About:Benefits of yoga during pregnancyWhat’s the right way to give birthWhat should you look for in a prenatal yoga teacher and in a prenatal yoga classHow frequently should women aim to do yoga during pregnancyHow can first-timers get started with yogaThe difference between common and

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Ep29: Changing From A Physician To Midwife With...

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2019/07/16

Birth is unpredictable. If you’ve followed me for long, you’ve heard me say that. If you’re new, I’m telling you now. You can plan (and you should!), but you always have to keep in mind that the entire labor and birth process can’t be planned down to the last detail. My guest on this episode of the All About Pregnancy and Birth podcast, Debbie, knows this all too well! But not only does she provide some amazing insight into how to handle the unexpected and how to process it afterwards, she also

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Ep28: Your Options For Managing Pain In Labor

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2019/07/09

Fear of pain during labor is on every single pregnant mama’s brain. I get it! But you don't have to be afraid, I did this latest episode of the All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast to help you!I lay out all of your options for pain management - non medication techniques, IV pain medication, nitrous oxide, and epidurals. I talk about the risks, benefits, pros and cons of each. After listening to this episode you'll go into your labor and birth armed with education and confidence in

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