AWHONN Insights Podcast

Birth With Power


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Dr. Nicole Rankins, a seasoned OB-GYN, shares her insights on empowering women during childbirth, particularly in hospital settings. Dr. Rankins discusses how evidence-based information can be shared by centering informed decision-making for patients. She emphasizes the critical role of L&D nurses in shaping patient outcomes and highlights the significance of collaboration between nurses and physicians. Dr. Rankins underscores the value of patient education and preparation and offers resources to support expectant families and healthcare providers.

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Nicole Calloway Rankins, MD

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Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins (a.k.a. Dr. Nicole) is a board-certified OB/GYN with 20+ years of experience and founder of Birth With Power, a bold education and advocacy platform empowering women to approach hospital birth with clarity and confidence, while championing a new era of maternal care rooted in evidence, autonomy, and respect. She’s the host of the Birth With Power podcast, ranked in the top 0.5% globally with over 2.6 million downloads.

Episode Resources
  • Birth With Power Podcast 
    • Episode 241: Managing Mental Health during Pregnancy and Postpartum with Psychiatrist Dr. Stephanie Waggel 
    • Episode 307: Informed Consent Isn’t a Form — It’s a Conversation 
    • Episode 306: Tracking Labor Progress: Vaginal Exams Decoded 
    • Episode 299: How to Protect Your Power and Avoid an Unnecessary Episiotomy 
    • Free Guides to Help You Prepare for Birth 
      • How to Tell if Your OB is Right for You 
      • Hospital Tour Scorecard 
      • The Labor Pain Management Playbook 
      • Make A Birth Plan The RIGHT Way!
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