Evidence Based Birth®

Research evidence on pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal care AI summary

Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN Visit website › Kids & Family · EN · 456 episodes · latest 2026-11-13

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In the Evidence Based Birth® podcast, we cover the research evidence on hot topics about pregnancy and childbirth! Our mission is to help birth workers build the evidence based knowledge, skills, and power they need to protect families' ability to give birth with empowerment. The work we do has a huge impact on parents who are searching for accurate information to empower their prenatal, birth, and postpartum experiences!

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Evidence Based Birth®

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Latest episodes

  1. 2026-11-13 · 5 min

    Join the waitlist at ebbirth.com/waitlist to get early access and special perks. Want to see inside? Watch the video version on our YouTube channel!

  2. 2026-11-12 · 10 min

    Join the waitlist at ebbirth.com/waitlist to get early access and special perks. Want to see inside? Watch the video version on our YouTube channel!

  3. 2026-11-11 · 48 min

    Does castor oil or eating dates actually help labor begin? In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker explores the research on these two approaches, including their potential effects on cervical ripening, the onset of labor,…

  4. 2026-11-04 · 55 min

    Birth and death are two of life's most profound transitions, and both deserve compassionate, person-centered care. In honor of National Caregivers Month, doula and founder of the Global Doula Project Anne Kathryn Rice…

  5. 2026-10-28 · 1 hr 11 min

    A suspected big baby isn't always a big baby, but the label alone can change a birth plan and how a birth is managed. In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker and Dr. Sara Ailshire explore the updated evidence on suspected…

  6. 2026-10-21 · 25 min

    Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is an extremely common respiratory virus, but it can sometimes lead to serious illness for newborns and infants. In this episode, we cover what parents and birth professionals know…

  7. 2026-10-14 · 36 min

    Ableism shapes birth, parenting, and even the ways our society values whose lives matter. In this replay episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker talks about disability justice in birth and parenting with Stefanie Lyn…

  8. 2026-10-07 · 43 min

    Acupuncture, acupressure, and breast stimulation are popular natural labor induction methods, but what does the latest research tell us about how well they actually work? In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker dives into…

  9. 2026-09-30 · 1 hr 5 min

    Migraines during pregnancy can be debilitating, and figuring out how to prevent or manage them can be especially challenging. In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker explores the research on migraines during pregnancy,…

  10. 2026-09-23 · 1 hr 1 min

    An induction may change your birth plan, but it doesn't mean giving up your preferences or your role in the decision-making process. In this episode, EBB's Director of Programs Chanté Perryman talks with team EBB's…

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Owner
Rebecca Dekker
Oldest episode in feed
01/2018 · over 8 years
Typical length
41 min
Format
Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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