Ep 307: Informed Consent Isn’t a Form — It’s a Conversation
Birth With Power
Dr. Nicole C. Rankins
4.8 • 650 Ratings
🗓️ 4 November 2025
⏱️ 56 minutes
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Summary
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by medical jargon or unsure what’s really in the medications you’re offered — you’re not alone.
In this episode, I sit down with Alexandra Galaska, founder of Just the Inserts, to talk about what true informed consent looks like and how to decode medical product information with confidence. From navigating medication inserts to advocating for yourself in pregnancy and postpartum, this conversation will help you feel grounded — not fearful — in your choices.
You’ll Learn:
- What informed consent really means (and why it’s more than signing a form)
- How to find and read medication and vaccine inserts
- The CLEAR framework for informed decision-making
- How to balance medical recommendations with your personal values
- How to ask your provider informed, respectful questions during pregnancy and birth
Resources Mentioned:
- Just the Inserts – Free Training & Resources
- Is Your Doctor Right For Your Birth? - Dr. Nicole’s Question Guide
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to understand what's actually in the medications, |
| 0:06.0 | you or your baby are offered, or what are the potential side effects, you're not alone. |
| 0:10.1 | In this episode, I'm talking with Alexandra Galasca, the founder of just the inserts, |
| 0:16.1 | a platform dedicated to helping you make truly informed decisions. |
| 0:23.4 | From her own challenging postpartum journey to the tool she's developed to help decode medical language, Alexandra breaks it down in a way |
| 0:29.5 | that's clear, empowering, and really refreshing. If you're a pregnant, a new mom, or just someone |
| 0:35.5 | who wants to feel more confident navigating your health |
| 0:37.9 | choices, this one is a must listen. |
| 0:46.2 | Welcome to the Birth with Power podcast, where knowledge is power and power transforms birth. |
| 0:53.6 | I'm Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankin's mom of two |
| 0:56.1 | and practicing board certified OBGYN with over 20 years of experience and nearly 2,000 |
| 1:01.7 | births attended. I've seen firsthand how the hospital system can leave women feeling |
| 1:07.1 | unheard and uncertain, but that doesn't have to be your story. Here, you'll get the |
| 1:12.1 | knowledge, support, and strategies to take charge of your birth experience so you can walk |
| 1:17.4 | into the hospital feeling calm, confident, and empowered. Note, this podcast is for educational |
| 1:23.6 | purposes only, and it's not a substitute for medical advice, see the full disclaimer |
| 1:28.3 | at Dr. Nicolmarinkins.com forward slash disclaimer. Now let's get to it. This podcast gives |
| 1:36.3 | you real talk about pregnancy and birth, but imagine that support showing up in your inbox each |
| 1:41.6 | week too. That's what my birth with power brief does. |
| 1:45.6 | Thousands of women already rely on it as the perfect compliment to this show. |
| 1:49.9 | Quick tips, mindset shifts, and small steps to keep you grounded through pregnancy all for free. |
| 1:55.5 | Get it now at Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash email. |
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