Ep 301: Melissa’s Birth Story - From Miscarriage to Motherhood

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 17 June 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

After experiencing a miscarriage, Melissa decided to heal, both emotionally and physically, before trying again. In this episode, she shares how therapy and doing her homework helped her process the loss and feel ready to try again.

From the exhaustion of prodromal labor to the raw intensity of pushing and a third-degree tear, Melissa shares a beautifully honest and empowering account of her journey. There’s so much goodness in this episode—real talk, helpful tips, and lessons that can truly make a difference for your own birth experience.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

What Melissa experienced during her miscarriage
How therapy helped her process the loss and feel ready to try again
How soon she got pregnant for the second time
When she learned she had a fibroid and what it meant
How she educated herself before giving birth
Why she chose midwifery care and how her provider’s approach influenced her birth experience
What it felt like to go through prodromal labor for days before true labor began
What made labor so much harder than she expected
Which degree of tearing she had during delivery
What surprised her about postpartum healing

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Transcript

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0:00.0	In this episode, Melissa shares her experience having a miscarriage, what it was like to go through
0:07.1	pro-dromal labor, and the raw reality of a third-degree tear after birth. She's honest,
0:14.0	grounded, and super relatable as a first-time mom who really did her homework. Whether you're
0:20.1	prepping for birth or just love a good birth story,
0:23.0	this one will leave you informed and inspired. Welcome to the Birth with Power podcast, where
0:35.0	knowledge is power and power transforms birth. I'm Dr. Nicole Calloway
0:40.0	Rankin's mom of two and practicing board certified OBGYN with over 20 years of experience and
0:45.8	nearly 2,000 births attended. I've seen firsthand how the hospital system can leave women
0:51.8	feeling unheard and uncertain, but that doesn't have to be your story.
0:56.3	Here, you'll get the knowledge, support, and strategies to take charge of your birth experience
1:01.4	so you can walk into the hospital feeling calm, confident, and empowered.
1:06.9	Note, this podcast is for educational purposes only and it's not a substitute for medical advice.
1:12.4	See the full disclaimer at Dr. Nicolemankins.com forward slash disclaimer.
1:16.5	Now let's get to it.
1:20.1	Want to feel more calm and confident about giving birth?
1:24.5	The Birth with Power Brief is my free weekly email that gives you a fun
1:30.8	pregnancy fact, one mind set shift, and one small step to prepare without the overwhelm. It's like
1:40.7	having me in your corner cheering you on every Thursday.
1:45.5	Don't miss it.
1:47.1	Head to Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash email to sign up today.
1:52.3	Hello there.
1:53.6	Welcome to another episode of the podcast.
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