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Birth With Power

Hosted by Dr. Nicole C. Rankins · kids · EN · 384 episodes

About this Podcast:

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 postpartum with calm and confidence.Whether you’re planning your first birth or your fourth, Birth With Power will help you approach the journey feeling strong, prepared, and empowered.Subscribe today and take charge of your birth!

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What is Birth With Power about?

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.

Who hosts Birth With Power?

Birth With Power is hosted by Dr. Nicole C. Rankins. The show has published 384 episodes to date.

What has Birth With Power covered recently?

Recent episodes include "[POSTPARTUM POWER REPLAY] Recognizing When You Need Mental Health Support" (30 December 2025, 55 minutes), "[POSTPARTUM POWER REPLAY] Thriving After the NICU Journey" (23 December 2025, 45 minutes), and "[POSTPARTUM POWER REPLAY] Healing After A Traumatic Birth" (16 December 2025, 55 minutes).

How often does Birth With Power publish?

Birth With Power publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 384 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Birth With Power?

Booking probability for Birth With Power is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Birth With Power requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Birth With Power's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Birth With Power?

The strongest fits for Birth With Power are Doctors & Physicians. Birth With Power has a kids audience.

About the host

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins hosts Birth With Power, a kids show with 384 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Birth With Power

    [POSTPARTUM POWER REPLAY] Recognizing When You Need Mental Health Support

    Dec 30, 202555 minS0

    <p>This is a special rebroadcast of one of my most essential postpartum episodes — a clear, compassionate conversation about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) and how to recognize when you need support. This...

  • Birth With Power

    [POSTPARTUM POWER REPLAY] Thriving After the NICU Journey

    Dec 23, 202545 minS0

    <p>This is a special rebroadcast of one of our most-loved postpartum episodes, a powerful and practical conversation for any parent navigating life after the NICU. Whether you’re currently in the thick of it or simply...

  • Birth With Power

    [POSTPARTUM POWER REPLAY] Healing After A Traumatic Birth

    Dec 16, 202555 minS0

    <p>This is a special rebroadcast of one of our most downloaded postpartum episodes, and for good reason. This conversation is for you if your birth didn’t go the way you hoped.</p><p>In this replay, I sit down with...

  • Birth With Power

    Holiday Boundaries, Big Milestones & What I’m Carrying Into 2026

    Dec 11, 202515 minS0

    <p>This episode is your invitation for a softer season, a clearer mind, or just a moment to breathe before the year ends. It will feel like a nice warm exhale.</p><p>In this reflective end-of-year episode, I’m sharing...

  • Birth With Power

    Ep 312: Why This OB-GYN Walked Away From the System with Dr. Nathan Riley

    Dec 9, 20251 hourS0

    <p>Hospital birth may not be the right path for every OB/GYN.</p><p>This week, I’m in conversation with Dr. Nathan Riley, an OB-GYN and palliative care physician who left conventional medicine to support home birth and...

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    Ep 311: 11-Pound Baby, 3-Hour Labor: Leah’s Powerful Home Birth Story

    Dec 2, 202556 minS0

    <p>Today’s episode is a little different. I’m sharing a home birth story! Home birth can be safe, supported, and deeply empowering when planned well.</p><p>In this birth story, I’m joined by Leah, a writer, mom of two...

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    Ep 310: What I'm Thankful For After 20+ Years as an OB-GYN

    Nov 25, 202517 minS0

    <p>This Thanksgiving, I’m inviting you into my heart.</p><p>After more than two decades in obstetrics, raising a family, and building this platform — I’m pausing to name what I’m deeply grateful for. It’s more than a...

  • Birth With Power

    Ep 309: The Oral Health–Fertility Link No One’s Talking About

    Nov 18, 202536 minS0

    <p>What if the key to your fertility isn’t just in your hormones—but in your mouth?</p><p>In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Katie Lee, dentist, entrepreneur, and author of Saved by the Mouth, to uncover...

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    Subchorionic Hematomas: Here’s What You Need to Know

    Nov 13, 202510 minS0

    <p>Bleeding early in pregnancy can be terrifying — but in many (even most) cases, it’s not as dangerous as it seems.</p><p>In this short episode, I’m unpacking what it means when you’re told there’s a subchorionic...

  • Birth With Power

    Ep 308: From IVF to Fast Labor: What Dr. Allison Learned on Both Sides of Birth

    Nov 11, 202545 minS0

    <p>What happens when a perinatal psychologist — who supports women through fertility and birth trauma — becomes the patient herself?</p><p><br></p><p>In this honest and heartfelt episode, I chat with Dr. Allison Altman...

  • Birth With Power

    Ep 307: Informed Consent Isn’t a Form — It’s a Conversation

    Nov 4, 202554 minS0

    <p>If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by medical jargon or unsure what’s really in the medications you’re offered — you’re not alone.</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Alexandra Galaska, founder of Just the Inserts...

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    Is Acetaminophen a.k.a. Tylenol “Safe”?

    Oct 30, 202512 minS0

    <p>You’ve heard it all—“Tylenol causes autism” vs. “Totally safe.” Safe doesn’t mean risk-free, and you deserve the full picture.</p><p>If you’re pregnant and dealing with headache, fever, or pain, this short episode...

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    Ep 306: Tracking Labor Progress: Vaginal Exams Decoded

    Oct 28, 202525 minS0

    <p>Vaginal exams are one of the most common — and most misunderstood — parts of labor. They can empower you or leave you feeling powerless. The difference? Knowing what they really mean.</p><p>In this episode, I’m...

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    Ep 305: Trust Your Body — Ashley’s Story of Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy

    Oct 21, 202546 minS0

    <p>When Ashley’s hands and feet started to itch, she almost brushed it off as “just another pregnancy symptom.” But that simple sign turned out to be something much more serious — intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy...

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    5 Things to Know Before You Get An Epidural

    Oct 16, 202511 minS0

    <p>If you’re planning a hospital birth, you may be wondering whether an epidural is right for you. You’re not alone—and you deserve clear, practical guidance.</p><p>In this episode, I walk you through five essential...

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    Ep 304: How Chiropractic Care May Ease Your Postpartum Journey

    Oct 14, 202543 minS0

    <p>Today, we’re talking all about chiropractic care in the postpartum period—what it is and how it may help you heal after giving birth. Now listen, I know some doctors can be quick to dismiss things like chiropractic...

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    Ep 303: Letting Go: My NICU Baby Heads to College

    Oct 7, 202541 minS0

    <p>If you’ve ever wondered how you’ll let your baby go one day, this one’s for you.</p><p>In this episode, my husband Falcon takes over the mic and interviews me the very week we dropped our oldest—who started life in...

  • Birth With Power

    Back With Clarity: Values, Peace, and What’s Coming

    Oct 2, 202511 minS0

    <p>What happens when you actually pause—without guilt, without pressure? Clarity shows up. Peace returns. Purpose sharpens.</p><p>This mini episode is me sharing five lessons from my summer reset—family first, listening...

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    [POWER REPLAY] The Term "Pregnant People" – My Honest Thoughts

    Sep 30, 20258 minS0

    <p>This Power Replay episode brings back a candid and heartfelt discussion where I share my personal perspective on the term “pregnant people.” It’s a short but powerful conversation about identity, inclusion, and why...

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    [POWER REPLAY] Physiologic Birth: Benefits, Challenges & Why It Matters

    Sep 23, 202556 minS0

    <p>This episode is a power replay and one you don’t want to miss!</p><p>We’re revisiting one of the most insightful and important topics I've covered: physiologic birth. I was inspired to do this episode by Certified...

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