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Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins
Pregnancy
Prenatal Care
Parenting
Birth
Sex During Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Childbirth
Hospital Environment
Childbirth Education
Postpartum Recovery
Seizure Disorders
Neonatal Care
Baby Aspirin
Birth Stories
VBAC
Birth Timing
Gestational Diabetes
Potential Adverse Outcomes
ACOG Recommendations
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

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 episod... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Elliot Berlin
Award-winning prenatal chiropractor and childbirth educator.
Berlin Wellness Group
Episode: Ep 304: How Chiropractic Care May Ease Your Postpartum Journey
Donna Benavides
Founder of ICP Care, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness about intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.
ICP Care
Episode: Ep 300: The Silent Danger Behind Pregnancy Itching with Donna Benavides, Founder of ICP Care
Megan Marie McGahey
Stay-at-home mom and mother of two, sharing her birth story involving an umbilical cord prolapse.
Episode: Ep 298: From Birth Center to OR: Navigating An Umbilical Cord Prolapse Emergency
Dr. Daniella Marchetti
A clinical psychologist and health psychologist specializing in behavioral sleep medicine, with three kids.
Episode: Ep 297: Can’t Sleep During Pregnancy or Postpartum? Here’s What Actually Helps with Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist Dr. Daniella Marchetti
Lauren Bathgate
Licensed clinical social worker and perinatal mental health specialist
Episode: Ep 295: Creating Emotional Safety in Birth: A Home Birth Story with Lessons for All
Erin Harris
Certified lactation educator and creator of Nursing Mamas
Nursing Mamas
Episode: Ep 294: What Extended Breastfeeding Really Looks Like - A Real Talk Guide with Erin Harris
Dr. Shilpa Babbar
Double board certified physician in obstetrics and gynecology, as well as maternal fetal medicine, researcher, and yoga instructor.
University of Missouri in Kansas City
Episode: Ep 291: Breath, Movement & Birth: Why Every Pregnancy Can Benefit from Yoga with Dr. Shilpa Babbar
Catherine Kreider
Active labor and postpartum doula, lawyer, and educator.
Episode: Ep 281: Protecting Pregnancy Rights at Work with Women’s Rights Attorney Jack Tuckner and Attorney & Doula Catherine Crider
Jack Tuckner
Women's rights and the workplace attorney, founding partner of Tuckner, Sipser, Weinstock and Sipser LLP.
Tuckner, Sipser, Weinstock and Sipser LLP
Episode: Ep 281: Protecting Pregnancy Rights at Work with Women’s Rights Attorney Jack Tuckner and Attorney & Doula Catherine Crider

Host

Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins
Board Certified OB-GYN and host of the podcast, bringing over 20 years of experience in pregnancy and childbirth education.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 874 ratings
  • The best!

    This was the most helpful resource for me when I was pregnant and preparing for birth. My husband and I would listen to the birth stories together and it was a great way to facilitate discussion around decisions we might have to make. Dr. Nicole is SO great at explaining things in an accessible way. Cannot recommend this podcast enough! ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blarn PB
    United Statesa month ago
  • highly recommend!

    So much good, easily digestible information here. Dr Rankins explains many pregnancy topics with ease and poise. I’ve learned so much already and just started listening to her episodes last week. Thank you, Dr Rankins!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    heidi lynn mich
    United States2 months ago
  • Fantastic

    Always excellent information delivered in an approachable way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kkachwhite
    United States5 months ago
  • Thank you Dr. Nicole

    Thank you Dr. Nicole for featuring a home birth story!We need more OBs like Dr. Nicole who are willing to enter into the conversation with -and learn from -practitioners outside of the hospital setting. It is a women’s fundamental right to decide not only how and with whom she gives birth, but also WHERE she gives birth. Please share more of these stories!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sweethomechicago
    United States6 months ago
  • Dr Nicole is the balance you need!

    I found Dr Nicole’s podcast when pregnant with my second and man oh man do I wish I found her with my first pregnancy. This podcast in my opinion is the most informative and unbiased on this platform for learning about all things pregnancy and birth related. I always recommend this to anyone I know who is expecting. The balance between her medical knowledge and the fact that she is a mom herself. Her love for both obgyn and midwifery philosophies. The way she supports both natural births and med... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    saeedahdds
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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There is a significant emphasis on the support and reassurance offered to expecting mothers, contributing to their confidence.
Overall, feedback reflects a community-oriented feel, with many appreciating the inclusivity and understanding attitude towards various birth experiences.
Some listeners express a desire for less advertisement content to enhance the experience.
Many find the mix of personal stories and expert interviews to be engaging and informative.
Listeners appreciate the expert advice provided by the host, citing it as trustworthy and evidence-based.

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Ep 298: From Birth Center to OR: Navigating An Umbilical Cord Prolapse Emergency
Q: What would you say is your one favorite piece of advice or things you would tell someone who's getting ready for their birth?
Ask the surrounding hospitals how their relationship is with your chosen provider, and ensure you understand transfer protocols and the availability of necessary medical personnel at the hospital.
Ep 298: From Birth Center to OR: Navigating An Umbilical Cord Prolapse Emergency
Q: What was your pregnancy and prenatal care like for your second birth and how did that compare to your first?
Both pregnancies were easy, with no complications, and the appointments at the birth center were longer and more accommodating, allowing for more personal attention.
Ep 297: Can’t Sleep During Pregnancy or Postpartum? Here’s What Actually Helps with Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist Dr. Daniella Marchetti
Q: Why doesn't the advice to sleep when the baby sleeps work for many women?
Not everyone can sleep on command or align with another person's schedule due to responsibilities and stressors, making it impractical.
Ep 297: Can’t Sleep During Pregnancy or Postpartum? Here’s What Actually Helps with Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist Dr. Daniella Marchetti
Q: What is insomnia, and how is it different than just having maybe a tough night of sleep?
Insomnia is a chronic condition defined by trouble falling or staying asleep at least three times a week for over three months, while a tough night of sleep is temporary.
Ep 292: Two Epidurals, Then Unmedicated: What Danica Learned (and Didn’t Expect)
Q: Looking back, how do you feel or how would you compare the birth experiences with and without an epidural?
Danica felt proud of her unmedicated birth but recognized that maybe she would choose a walking epidural if she has more children due to the intense pain she experienced.

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Focusing on empowering expecting mothers, this podcast provides expert guidance, firsthand birth stories, and authentic discussions about pregnancy, labor, and postpartum experiences. The host, an experienced board-certified OB/GYN, offers valuable insights and advice aimed at helping listeners feel confident and prepared for their childbirth journey. Unique features include a blend of solo episodes and guest interviews, which together create a supportive community for mothers at all stages of pregnancy. This podcast is particularly beneficial for those seeking to deepen their understanding of childbirth options and to advocate for their own health and preferences during the birthing process.

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1. Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
2. Mommy Labor Nurse
3. Evidence Based Birth®
4. Down to Birth
5. The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast

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Birth With Power launched 7 years ago and published 402 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Birth With Power include:

1. Dr. Elliot Berlin
2. Donna Benavides
3. Megan Marie McGahey
4. Dr. Daniella Marchetti
5. Lauren Bathgate
6. Erin Harris
7. Dr. Shilpa Babbar
8. Catherine Kreider

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