What if I told you that the people around you during your labor and birth can make all the

difference in your experience? Well, that's because a supported birth is a safe birth, and you

need to feel safe to give birth. So today we're diving into the circle of support. These are the key players

who will be by your side during labor and how to make sure you build the best birth team.

Welcome to the Birth with Power podcast where knowledge is power and power transforms birth.

I'm Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankin's mom of two and practicing board certified OBGYN with over 20 years of experience and nearly 2,000 births attended.

I've seen firsthand how the hospital

system can leave women feeling unheard and uncertain, but that doesn't have to be your story.

Here, you'll get the knowledge, support, and strategies to take charge of your birth experience

so you can walk into the hospital feeling calm, confident, and empowered.

Note, this podcast is for educational purposes only and it's not a substitute for medical advice.

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Welcome to another episode of the podcast.

I am so so glad that you're spending some time with me today okay so

here's the thing in order to give birth you need to feel safe and you feel safe

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