The Truth About Pitocin: What It Is, How It Works, and When It’s Used

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 17 April 2025

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Summary

Heard scary stories about Pitocin? You’re not alone—and you deserve real information, not fear. In this quick and powerful episode, I’m sharing 10 fast facts about Pitocin: what it is, how it works, and what you actually need to know before it’s offered during labor. Walk away feeling informed, prepared, and empowered to make the best choices for your birth.

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0:00.0	Have you heard some scary or just plain confusing things about potosin?
0:05.4	Well, you are not alone.
0:07.1	In this episode, I am sharing 10 fast facts about potosin, what it is, how it really works,
0:13.5	what you need to know before it's offered during labor.
0:16.2	No fluff, no fear, just real talk to help you feel informed and empowered.
0:26.2	Welcome to the Birth with Power podcast, where knowledge is power and power transforms birth.
0:33.6	I'm Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankin's mom of two and practicing board certified OBGYN with over 20 years
0:39.6	of experience and nearly 2,000 birth attended. I've seen firsthand how the hospital system can
0:46.1	leave women feeling unheard and uncertain, but that doesn't have to be your story. Here, you'll get
0:51.8	the knowledge, support, and strategies to take charge of your
0:55.4	birth experience so you can walk into the hospital feeling calm, confident, and empowered.
1:01.7	Note, this podcast is for educational purposes only and it's not a substitute for medical advice.
1:07.2	See the full disclaimer at Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash disclaimer. Now let's get to it.
1:13.7	Want to feel more calm and confident about giving birth? The birth with power brief is my free
1:21.2	weekly email that gives you a fun pregnancy fact, one mind set shift, and one small step to prepare without the overwhelm.
1:33.4	It's like having me in your corner cheering you on every Thursday. Don't miss it. Head to
1:40.6	Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash email to sign up today.
1:45.5	Hello there. Welcome to another episode of the podcast. I am so glad you're spending some time
1:51.1	with me today. Now listen, Potocin gets talked about a lot. And depending on who you hear it from,
1:59.8	it may be everyone needs a little Potocin. Potocin is just
2:03.2	fine with no problems or potocin is something to avoid at all costs because it's the worst thing that
2:08.7	has ever existed. But the truth, it's actually a lot more nuanced than that. So today, I'm sharing
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