EBB 96 - Communication Between Families and Providers with Nicole Loew and Stephanie Edmonds
Release Date: 09/25/2019
"Planning for Birth but not Postpartum is like Planning for a Wedding but not the Marriage!”
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New Arrival Coming Soon: The Official EBB Birth Planning Booklet!
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EBB 418 - Evidence on Natural Labor Induction: Castor Oil and Eating Dates
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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, and the need for medical induction or augmentation. She examines randomized trials, systematic reviews, and recent hospital studies while explaining what the evidence can—and cannot—tell us about benefits and safety. Dr. Dekker also discusses why castor oil may work differently for people who have given birth before, the limitations of safety data after a prior Cesarean, and...
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EBB 417 - Similarities between Birth and Death Doula Work with Anne Kathryn Rice, Founder of the Global Doula Project
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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 joins Dr. Rebecca Dekker to explore the similarities between supporting families at the beginning and end of life. Drawing from their personal experiences with loss, they discuss the role of death doulas, how families can prepare for the dying process, and why emotional, physical, and informational support matters during life's biggest transitions. Anne Kathryn also shares how...
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EBB 416 - Evidence on Big Babies
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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 big babies, including how accurately ultrasounds can predict birth weight and how the label of a “big baby” can influence birth outcomes. They break down the risks of shoulder dystocia and other birth complications, examine new research on early induction, and discuss the potential benefits and risks of planned Cesareans for big babies. For the full Signature Article,...
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EBB 415 - What is RSV? with the EBB Research Team
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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 about RSV and the options available for prevention. Dr. Rebecca Dekker and Dr. Sara Ailshire walk through the basics of RSV, including how it spreads, why some infants become seriously ill, and how RSV patterns change throughout the year. They also discuss the history of RSV vaccine development and explain how advances in research led to the prevention options available...
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REPLAY: EBB 217 - Disability Justice in Birth and Parenting with Stefanie Lyn Kaufman-Mthimkhulu
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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 Kaufman-Mthimkhulu, a Mad, Disabled, multidisciplinary care strategist/worker, educator, psychiatric survivor, healing practitioner, and founder and director of Project LETS. Together, they explore what disability justice is and how it connects to reproductive justice, from the history of forced sterilization to the ways disabled parents are penalized for both accessing and not accessing...
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EBB 414 - Evidence on Natural Labor Induction: Acupuncture, Acupressure, and Breast Stimulation
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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 the new research on whether these approaches can help ripen the cervix, encourage spontaneous labor, or reduce the need for a medical induction. She explores the evidence on acupuncture, acupressure, and the related practice of Shiatsu, including why studies have reached conflicting conclusions about their effectiveness. She also examines the research on breast and nipple...
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EBB 413 - Evidence on Migraines and Pregnancy: Frequency, Prevention, and Comfort Measures
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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, including why they happen, how pregnancy can affect migraine patterns, and why new or changing headaches should be taken seriously. Rebecca also discusses migraine triggers, medication overuse or “rebound” headaches, and strategies for prevention. Plus, drawing from both the research and her own lifelong experience with migraines, Rebecca shares non-pharmacological comfort...
info_outlineIn this episode, I am joined by Dr. Stephanie Edmonds and Dr. Nicole Loew, both PhDs in nursing. Stephanie (who also has a Masters in Public Health) specializes in pre-conception health, family planning, health services quality improvement, and veterans. Nicole has more than five years of sexual and reproductive health research experience, including the topics of responsible sexual behavior, risk communication and health communication.
Together Stephanie and Nicole are hosts of The Woman Centered Health Podcast, advancing sexual and reproductive health communication between families and providers. They are particularly passionate about provider communication with clients.
We discuss strategies to ramp up communications about women’s health across a variety of populations. We also talk about mindfulness when communicating about sex, non-judgmental language, and being a trusted resource.
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