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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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Ep 295: Creating Emotional Safety in Birth: A Home...

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2025/05/06

This episode is a first for the podcast: I’m sharing a home birth story. While I primarily focus on hospital births, I wanted to learn more and see what we might take away from this experience to make hospital births better.Lauren joins me to share her beautiful, deeply thoughtful journey into birthing from home after having her first baby in a hospital. This wasn’t a choice she made lightly - she did her research, worked with a trained provider, and had a backup plan in place. What she found was a

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How a Simple Blood Test Can Protect Future Pregnancies

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2025/05/01

Did you know your blood type can impact not just your current pregnancy, but future ones too? In this Thursday short episode, I’m breaking down what it means to be RH negative, how RhoGAM works, and why this small shot can prevent serious complications. Every woman and birthing person deserves to understand how something so simple can make such a big difference!Our Sponsors:* Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/DRNICOLE. Start Ritual or add Essential Prenatal to your subscription today.!*

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Ep 294: What Extended Breastfeeding Really Looks Like...

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2025/04/29

What if you're not ready to stop breastfeeding but you're burned out from the constant demands? Or maybe you’re thinking of breastfeeding beyond the baby stage? In this episode I'm talking with Erin Harris, a certified lactation educator and the creator of Nursing Mamas, about the very real and rarely discussed world of extended breastfeeding.I am so excited to talk about this topic because I’ve never talked about it before and honestly, I haven’t really heard that much about it, and I

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Fast Labor, Long Pushing—Why Patience Matters in...

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2025/04/24

Just because labor moves fast doesn’t mean pushing will! In this powerful storytime episode, I take you into the delivery room with me for a birth that had a fast start, a long push, and a beautiful ending. You’ll learn why patience, positioning, and the right support team are everything—plus what to expect when birth doesn’t follow the script.Only for subscribers, so make sure you're signed up!Our Sponsors:* Check out Ritual and get 25% off your first month! - https://ritual.com/DRNICOLE* Give

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Ep 293: Own Your Hospital Birth Experience with the...

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2025/04/22

What if I told you that understanding your birth environment is one of the most powerful ways to take charge of your birth? When you know what to expect at every stage—from check-in to how labor progress is assessed—you can make informed choices and feel more confident. That’s exactly what we’re talking about today with The B.I.R.T.H. Blueprint, a simple way to understand the lay of the land in labor and truly own your birth experience.The B.I.R.T.H. Blueprint is actually part of my brand-new Birth

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The Truth About Pitocin: What It Is, How It Works,...

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2025/04/17

Heard scary stories about Pitocin? You’re not alone—and you deserve real information, not fear. In this quick and powerful episode, I’m sharing 10 fast facts about Pitocin: what it is, how it works, and what you actually need to know before it’s offered during labor. Walk away feeling informed, prepared, and empowered to make the best choices for your birth.Want more tips to help you feel calm, confident, and empowered for birth? Get my weekly email, The Birth With Power Brief. You'll get

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Ep 292: Two Epidurals, Then Unmedicated: What Danica...

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2025/04/15

Epidural or unmedicated: how do you know what’s right for you? Danica has done both and in this episode she takes us through her journey of having two epidural births followed by an unmedicated one—her biggest baby yet! She shares what worked, what didn’t, and how she felt in those first moments postpartum. It’s going to surprise you. If you’re weighing your pain management options, you won’t want to miss this episode!In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:What it felt like to labor unmedicated after

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A Supported Birth is a Safe Birth: Creating Your...

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2025/04/10

The right support can make all the difference in your birth experience. 💕 From your doctor to your partner to your labor nurse, your Circle of Support should empower and uplift you every step of the way.In this episode, I break down exactly who should be on your birth team and how to ensure they align with YOUR birth wishes. Because a supported birth is a safe birth! LINKS MENTIONEDHow To Choose A Doula - drnicolerankins.com/episode218Our Sponsors:* Check out Ritual and get 25% off your first month

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Ep 291: Breath, Movement & Birth: Why Every Pregnancy...

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2025/04/08

Did you know that practicing prenatal yoga can actually shorten your labor by up to three hours? Or that simple breathing techniques might help manage your blood pressure during pregnancy? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Shilpa Babbar, a double board-certified maternal-fetal medicine specialist, researcher, and yoga instructor. We dive deep into the science-backed benefits of prenatal yoga, how it can support you physically and emotionally, and the misconceptions that might be holding you

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The MAMA Mindset: A Powerful Approach for a Confident...

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2025/04/03

What if the key to a calm, confident birth was all in your mindset? In this episode, I introduce the MAMA Mindset, part of my new Birth with Power Pathway framework. You’ll learn how Meditation, Affirmations, Movement, and an Attitude of gratitude can transform the way you approach birth—helping you feel calm, confident, and empowered. Tune in to discover simple yet powerful strategies to train your mind for the beautiful birth experience you deserve! Our Sponsors:* Check out Ritual and get 25% off

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Ep 290: Birth With Power! - A New Name, A Bigger Mission

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2025/04/01

This is it—the start of a new era! All About Pregnancy & Birth is now Birth With Power! Birth isn’t just something that happens to you; you can take charge and step into your power. In this episode, I’m sharing why I made this change, what it means for YOU, and what’s coming next, including the Birth With Power Pathway, my brand-new framework that will get you ALL the way ready to trust your power and take charge of your birth. So keep listening—you don’t want to miss this.In this Episode,

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Welcome To Birth With Power!

Birth With Power ·

2025/03/28

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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Ep #289: New Year, New Vision: Reflection, Rest, and...

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2025/01/21

In this episode, I'm sharing important updates about the podcast and a special opportunity for expectant mamas! I'm also reflecting on my wishes for pregnancy and birth and the importance of empowerment and support for women. Plus I announce a limited-time sale for The Birth Preparation Course to help you feel confident and prepared for your childbirth experience. It's the lowest price EVER for the course! Grab it here!TakeawaysIt's important to take breaks to recharge.Hear my 10

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Ep 288: 10 Wishes for Pregnancy, Birth, and Maternal...

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2025/01/07

Get empowering pregnancy and birth tips delivered to your inbox each week! Join my email list here!It’s 2025! In this first episode of the year, I’m sharing 10 wishes for pregnancy, birth, and maternal health inspired by metta meditation, a practice rooted in cultivating goodwill and compassion. I learned about this beautiful practice from Aditi Shah, a Peloton meditation instructor, and today we’re adapting it to reflect on pregnancy, birth, and maternal health through 10 loving-kindness

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Ep 287: Top Episodes of 2024!

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2024/12/31

Get more great info to help you have an empowered pregnancy and birth by joining my email list here!It’s that time of year again: I’m recapping the most downloaded episodes of 2024. Think of this as a kind of greatest hits or playlist - a perfect place for you to start if you’re new to the podcast. If you don’t see your favorite episode on this list, remember that earlier episodes have more downloads simply because they’ve been available longer, not because they’re less valuable!We’re closing out

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Ep 286: Preparing for the Marathon Of Pregnancy with...

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2024/12/24

Stay in the know by joining my email list!I know you want to exercise during pregnancy, but what are you supposed to do and how do you do it safely? Amy Keifer from Expecting and Empowered is here to answer that question and more!After starting her personal training career working with pregnant clients, she realized there were a ton of misconceptions still floating around about exercising during pregnancy. That’s why she and her sister created their thriving maternal fitness community. As a

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Ep 285: Gina’s Birth Story - When a Physician Has A...

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2024/12/17

What happens when you’re a physician and you experience a childbirth-related injury? Are you treated any differently? Today’s guest experienced exactly that and you’re going to hear her unique perspective. Gina is an ophthalmology resident who had a birth complication that left her paralyzed in one leg. She has regained her mobility but this very rare injury still has lasting effects.Despite being a physician herself, Gina faced dismissiveness from her medical team. In fact, one nurse even told her

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Ep 284: Keeping an Open Mind with Infant Craniosacral...

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2024/12/10

When exploring ‘alternative’ therapies, it’s crucial to understand the training and qualifications of practitioners. Although licensure and certification aren’t guarantees, they certainly help give you some assurance that the person is trained and capable. This week’s guest, Meaghan Beames, is a Registered Massage Therapist and Craniosacral Therapist who teaches perinatal professionals how to incorporate CST into their practices.Now, I will be honest, I was a little hesitant about this

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Ep 283: Alexa’s Birth Story - A Routine Checkup With...

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2024/12/03

I’ve said it many times: the only predictable thing about birth is that it’s unpredictable. But you can absolutely navigate that unpredictability by being prepared - which is exactly what Alexa did. After what she calls a “smooth pregnancy,” things took some surprising twists and turns which ended in a cesarean birth.At 35 weeks, her husband noticed she was unusually swollen and urged her to visit the doctor. What was supposed to be a checkup turned into delivery day! It was determined that she

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50% Off The Birth Preparation Course! Black Friday Sale!

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2024/11/28

Head to drnicolerankins.com/blackfriday to get 50% Off The Birth Preparation Course for Black Friday!Giving birth in the hospital feels scary.It’s a system that too often takes a paternalistic approach and takes away power from women over what happens in their own bodies. #factsNot all doctors and hospitals are bad but you don’t know who’s who without knowing the right questions to ask.You also won’t know how to advocate for yourself if you’re not educated. I teach you the questions to ask and the

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