The 10 Best and Worst Parts of Being a Mom
Birth With Power
Dr. Nicole C. Rankins
4.9 • 637 Ratings
🗓️ 8 May 2025
⏱️ 21 minutes
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Summary
With Mother’s Day around the corner, I want to share something really personal—what it’s actually like to be a mom (or mommy as my girls call me :)). In this episode, I’m getting real about the 10 best and worst things about motherhood. Whether you're already a mom or you're pregnant and wondering what lies ahead, this one’s for you. It’s honest, raw, and from the heart—because motherhood deserves to be seen in all its messy, beautiful truth.
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| 0:00.0 | The beauty of motherhood lives right alongside the struggle. You will love your child with every fiber of your being, |
| 0:08.0 | but that doesn't mean it's always easy. In fact, sometimes it's incredibly difficult. Today, I'm sharing |
| 0:16.0 | the 10 best and worst things about being a mom, the real, the raw, and the wonderful. And whether you're a |
| 0:24.3 | first time mom to be, a seasoned mom, or somewhere in between, this one is for you. |
| 0:34.2 | Welcome to the Birth with Power podcast where knowledge is power and power transforms birth. |
| 0:41.8 | 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. |
| 0:51.0 | I've seen firsthand how the hospital system can leave women feeling unheard and uncertain, |
| 0:57.0 | but that doesn't have to be your story. Here, you'll get the knowledge, support, and strategies |
| 1:02.0 | to take charge of your birth experience so you can walk into the hospital feeling calm, |
| 1:07.3 | confident, and empowered. Note, this podcast is for educational purposes only, and it's not a substitute for medical advice. |
| 1:14.9 | See the full disclaimer at Dr. Nicolemanganz.com forward slash disclaimer. |
| 1:19.4 | Now let's get to it. |
| 1:22.6 | Want to feel more calm and confident about giving birth? |
| 1:30.5 | The Birth with Power Brief is my free weekly email that gives you a fun pregnancy fact, one mind set shift, and one small step to prepare |
| 1:39.9 | without the overwhelm. |
| 1:42.9 | It's like having me in your corner cheering you on every Thursday. |
| 1:47.9 | Don't miss it. Head to Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash email to sign up today. |
| 1:55.2 | Hello there. Welcome to another episode of the podcast, whether this is your first time listening or you've been here |
| 2:01.5 | before. I'm so glad you're spending some time with me today. With Mother's Day coming up, |
| 2:07.7 | I thought it would be the perfect time to have a real honest conversation about what it's |
| 2:13.9 | actually like to be a mom, not just the Instagram highlight reel, but the hard stuff |
| 2:18.8 | too, because motherhood isn't one dimensional at all. It's a beautiful mix of joy, |
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