Podcasts by Evidence Based Birth®

EBB 127 - An unmedicated hospital birth with Katie Kane from 2020-05-06T08:00

In this episode, I am joined by Katie Kane, a parent from Cherry Hill, New Jersey who took the Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class when she was pregnant with her daughter. Katie worked with EB...

EBB 126 - Finding the right provider, and birth in the Dominican Republic with Leiko Hidaka from 2020-04-29T08:00

In this episode, I am joined by Leiko Hidaka, an Evidence Based Birth Instructor from the Dominican Republic. Leiko holds a Master’s degree in Human Settlements and Environment. She earned her b...

EBB 125 - Evidence on Acupressure, Acupuncture and Breast Stimulation from 2020-04-22T11:00

In this episode I kick off a new series on natural labor induction - starting with the evidence on acupressure, shiatsu or acupuncture, and breast stimulation. 

Natural induction te...

EBB 124 – Health Disparities, Advocacy, and COVID with Sabia Wade from 2020-04-15T11:00

In this episode, I interview Sabia Wade, a Black and Queer full spectrum doula, doula business coach and reproductive justice advocate. She is the founder of For The Village and Birthing Advocac...

EBB 123 - COVID-19 update&Advocating for yourself during labor with Heather McCullough from 2020-04-08T08:00

In this episode, I am joined by Heather McCullough, an Evidence Based Birth® Instructor, Certified Hypnobabies Instructor®, and Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner. Heather is also CAPPA faculty...

EBB 122 - Home birth during the pandemic with Vicki Penwell from 2020-04-01T08:00

In this episode, I am joined by Vicki Penwell, a licensed midwife and CPM, and the founder and executive director of Mercy in Action Vineyard, Inc. Mercy in Action is responsible for more than 1...

EBB 121 - COVID-19 and Pregnancy from 2020-03-26T15:00

In this episode, I cover all the evidence to date on COVID-19 and pregnancy.

This is an uncertain time and many are feeling a range of emotions. Our goal remains the same: to provid...

EBB 120 – Cholestasis in Pregnancy with Nicole Phelps from 2020-03-18T08:00

In this episode I am excited to welcome Nicole Phelps! Nicole is a philanthropist who spends the majority of her volunteering with the Michael Phelps Foundation, w...

EBB 119 - Nurse Midwifery as a Career Option with Liane MacPherson from 2020-03-11T08:00

In this episode, I talk with certified nurse midwife Liane MacPherson. Liane has been working in women’s health for over 32 years - initially as a labor and delivery nurse, and for the past 19 y...

EBB 118 - How to Have a Healthy Postpartum Transition with Dr. Alyssa Berlin from 2020-03-04T09:00

In this week’s episode I interview Dr. Alyssa Berlin, a clinical psychologist specializing in pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. She is also creator of the AfterBirth Plan Workshop, a program...

EBB 117 - The Evidence on Inducing for Due Dates from 2020-02-26T09:00

In this episode, we discuss the evidence on inducing versus waiting for labor when you’re going past your due date. I am joined by Evidence Based Birth  researcher Anna Bertone, MPH, to explore ...

EBB 116 - Inclusion for Queer and Trans Parent Families with Danie Crofoot from 2020-02-19T09:00

In this episode, I am joined by Danie Crofoot of Full Spectrum Doulas, an organization dedicated to creating dialogue around topics such as LGBTQIA+ inclusion, cultural competency, racial issues...

EBB 115 - Self-Advocacy in Birth, and Tongue and Lip Tie with Michelle Odoerfer from 2020-02-12T09:00

In this episode I am joined by Michelle Odoerfer, a mother of two young girls living in Clinton Township, Michigan with her husband Andrew. Michelle experienced two very different births - her f...

EBB 114 - Fighting for Birth Needs as a Single Parent with Jenny Russell from 2020-02-05T09:00

In this episode I am joined by new parent Jenny Russell, a registered nurse from Tennessee. Jenny struggled with infertility during her previous marriage, became unexpectedly pregnant in a new r...

EBB 113 - The Evidence on VBAC from 2020-01-29T09:00

In this episode, I am excited to share the evidence on vaginal birth after Cesarean, or VBAC. We have received many requests at Evidence Based Birth to cover this topic, so I want to share with ...

EBB 112 - How Evidence Based Birth®️ Changed Me as a Nurse with Jessica Hazboun from 2020-01-22T09:00

In this episode, I am joined by Evidence Based Birth Instructor Jessica Hazboun, a childbirth educator and registered nurse with a background in labor and delivery. Jessica created her own birth...

EBB 111 - Positioning Breech Babies with Dr. Elliot Berlin from 2020-01-15T09:00

In this episode I am joined by Dr. Elliot Berlin, an award-winning prenatal chiropractor, childbirth educator, and labor support body worker. He is the co-founder of Berlin Wellness Group in Los...

EBB 110 - Inside an Unplanned, Unassisted Home Birth with Parent Sabrina Tran from 2020-01-08T09:00

In this episode, I am joined by Sabrina Tran of Alabama, who recently had a daughter, and took the Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class with Instructor Traci Weafer. Sabrina, a therapist, is no...

EBB 109 - Evidence Based Birth®️ in 2020! from 2020-01-01T09:00

This week, I am excited to bring you inside Evidence Based Birth and let you know what we will be up to in the coming year! I look back at all we accomplished in 2019 (and wow - what a year it w...

EBB 108 - EBB Conference Series: Birth Workers of Color from 2019-12-18T09:00

This episode concludes our series of interviews we conducted live from the 2019 Evidence Based Birth Conference - Bringing the Evidence to Life. EBB Instructor and Professional Membership Coordi...

EBB 107 - EBB Conference Series: Midwives from 2019-12-11T09:00

This episode is the second in our series of interviews we conducted live from the 2019 Evidence Based Birth Conference. EBB Instructor and Professional Membership Coordinator Chanté Perryman int...

EBB 106 - EBB Conference Series: Nurses and Doulas from 2019-12-04T09:00

This episode is the first in our series of interviews we conducted live from the 2019 Evidence Based Birth Conference - Bringing the Evidence to Life. EBB Instructor and Professional Membership ...

EBB 105 - Perspectives on the Evidence Based Birth Conference with Heather Thompson and Dr. Sayida Peprah from 2019-11-27T09:00

In this episode, I am joined by two of our distinguished keynote speakers from the 2019 Evidence Based Birth Conference, “Bringing Evidence to Life”: Dr. Sayida Peprah, Psy.D, licensed clinical ...

EBB 104 - The Evidence on Saline Locks from 2019-11-20T09:00

In this episode, I explore the latest evidence on the use of saline locks!

A saline lock - sometimes called a “hep-lock” in reference to how it used to be used - is an intravenous (IV) ca...

EBB 103 - Identifying Areas for Social Justice with Danielle Jackson from 2019-11-13T09:00

In this episode, I am joined by reproductive justice advocate Danielle Jackson. Danielle is a wife, mother, doula, and co-host of the podcast Birth Stories in Color. She works to empower women t...

EBB 102 - Advocacy When Birth Gets Tricky with Parent Bess English from 2019-11-06T09:00

In this episode, I am joined by Bess English, a mother of two who lives near Pensacola, Florida.  Bess describes her first hospital birth experience as traumatic. When she was pregnant with her ...

EBB 101 - Gail Tully of Spinning Babies®️ from 2019-10-30T08:00

In this episode, I am joined by Gail Tully - author, childbirth educator, midwife and creator of Spinning Babies. The Spinning Babies approach connects understanding of birth anatomy to fetal ro...

EBB 100 - Community Specific Birth Support with Ngozi Tibbs from 2019-10-23T08:00

In this episode I am joined by Ngozi Tibbs, a certified childbirth trainer and educator through Lamaze International, an international board certified lactation consultant, and co-founder of the...

EBB 99 - Plus Size Pregnancy and Birth with Jen McLellan from 2019-10-16T08:00

In this episode I am joined by Jen McLellan, author, speaker, and founder of the website Plus Size Birth and the Plus Mommy blog. She is also host of the popular podcast Plus Mommy, and is a cer...

EBB 98 - Inside a Husband/Wife Childbirth Team with Tia and Dr. Wale Ajao from 2019-10-09T08:00

In this episode, I am joined by Taiwo (Tia) Ajao and her husband Dr. Wale Ajao. Tia is an RN with a Master’s in Public Health, a Lamaze certified childbirth educator, and a DONA-trained birth do...

EBB 97 - Childbirth Prep and Realistic Expectations with Parent Bethany Clay from 2019-10-02T08:00

In this episode, I am joined by one of our Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class parents, Bethany Clay. Bethany has an 11-month old son, and lives in South Carolina. She works part time as a mus...

EBB 96 - Communication Between Families and Providers with Nicole Loew and Stephanie Edmonds from 2019-09-25T08:00

In 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 ...

EBB 95 - The State of Birth Work in NYC with Denise Bolds from 2019-09-18T08:00

In this episode, I am joined by Denise Bolds, a New York City-based medical social worker and DONA International certified birth doula. She specializes in high-risk VBACs and first time pregnanc...

EBB 94 - Overcoming Hyperemesis Gravidarum with Leonie Dawson from 2019-09-11T11:00

In this episode, I am joined by bestselling author and award-winning blogger Leonie Dawson to discuss her experience with hyperemesis and postpartum depression and anxiety. Leonie is an artist a...

EBB 93 - Unexpected Pre-Term Hospital Birth with Melissa Cassity from 2019-09-04T08:00

In this episode, I am joined by Melissa Cassity to talk about her experience taking the Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class, and how it came into play during her unexpected pre-term birth.  Listen

EBB 92 - Impacts of the Community Birth Worker Model with Aza Nedhari from 2019-08-28T08:00

In this episode I am joined by Aza Nedhari, co-founder and executive director of Mamatoto Village, a non-profit training and deploying community health workers to support women through pregnancy...

EBB 91 - Meet MY midwife Karen Brown - featured in Babies are Not Pizzas! from 2019-08-21T08:00

In this episode, I am joined by my midwife, Karen Brown. Karen is a certified professional midwife, located in Central Kentucky, who practicing in 2007. She is a mother of four children; her you...

EBB 90 - Hear Chapter One of My New Book, Babies Are Not Pizzas! from 2019-08-14T08:00

My new book, Babies Are Not Pizzas, is slated for release next week! To get ready for this exciting event, I want to share with you the first chapter from the book.

Listen as I read...

EBB 89 - The Journey to Medical School with Reid Johnson from 2019-08-07T12:17:32

In this episode, I am joined by Reid Johnson, a former student of mine! Reid graduated from university this past May with honors, majoring in biology. During his course of study he took my semin...

EBB 88 - Ethics and Evidence on Circumcision from 2019-07-31T08:00

Evidence Based Birth has just released a new Signature Article about routine male newborn circumcision. We have been receiving requests to cover this topic for years; I know that opinions on new...

Bonus Episode 9 - What is the theme of Babies Are not Pizzas? from 2019-07-26T17:07:56

In this week's Bonus Book Update podcast, I cover the overarching theme of Babies Are Not Pizzas. It was a surprising realization for me at the end of the writing process!

Wh...

EBB 87 - Cristen Pascucci on How to Disagree on Birth Topics - Respectfully! from 2019-07-24T08:00

In this episode, I interview Cristen Pascucci, founder of Birth Monopoly, about respectful disagreement when talking about childbirth topics.

After the birth of her son in 2011, Cri...

Bonus Episode 8 - We've released the book cover! from 2019-07-12T08:00

I am thrilled to announce that we have released the cover image for my upcoming book, Babies are Not Pizzas! Check it out on Facebook and Instagram!

In this week's Bonus Book Update...

Bonus Episode 7 - How Do You Get a Book Published? from 2019-07-05T08:00

In this week's Bonus Book Update podcast, I tell you all about the route I chose to publish Babies Are Not Pizzas. These days, book publishing has been democratized, and anyone can self-publish ...

EBB 85 - The power of a well-planned birth - of twins! from 2019-07-03T08:00

In this episode, I talk with Ashely Smith about her awe-inspiring and peaceful experience giving birth to twins. Ashley and her partner Trevor live in Lexington, Kentucky. They are both local bu...

Bonus Episode 6 - Inside My Editing Team of Over 30 People! from 2019-06-28T15:03:36

In this week's Book Bonus podcast, I give you a glimpse of all the steps we took to make sure my book, Babies Are Not Pizzas, is accurate and polished!

I'll take you through the multiple ...

EBB 84 - The Latest Evidence on Vitamin K and a New EBB Article Update! from 2019-06-26T08:00

In this episode, I am joined by Evidence Based Birth® research editor Anna Bertone to explore the updates we’ve made to the EBB Signature Article on Vitamin K.

Anna received her Mas...

Bonus Episode 5 - What Happens on a Writing Retreat? from 2019-06-21T08:00

On this week's Bonus Book Update podcast, I want to take you inside the final mile of my writing process. When I was just a few chapters shy of finishing my draft and life was just too crazy to ...

EBB 83 - Why Families Need Postpartum Care from 2019-06-19T08:00

In this episode, I am joined by Natalie Telyatnikov, founder and creator of the online holistic program Better Postpartum. She is a certified postpartum support specialist trained in perinatal m...

Bonus Episode 4 - The Emotional Journey of Writing my Book from 2019-06-14T08:00

My weekly EBB Book Podcast updates are bringing you a behind-the-scenes look at my new book, Babies are Not Pizzas, which will launch this August!

This week, I want to share with you some...

EBB 82 - Two Dads’ Insights on Birth and Starting a Family from 2019-06-12T08:00

In this episode, we’ll listen to my husband Dan Dekker and our brother-in-law Ryan talk about their experiences on becoming fathers and watching the births of their children. As we are approachi...

Bonus Episode 3 - An exciting photo shoot with babies and pizza boxes! from 2019-06-07T08:00

In this special bonus episode of the Evidence Based Birth Book Update podcast, I'm going to take you behind the scenes for the most adorable (and the most chaotic) part of the book production pr...

EBB 81 - Doula Part 3: the Emotional Journey of Birth from 2019-06-05T10:00

In this episode I interview Evidence Based Birth operations director and chief of staff Victoria Wilson. She shares candidly about her physically, emotionally, and mentally challenging birth experi...

Bonus Episode 2 - What type of book did I write? from 2019-05-31T11:00

I'm so excited to release my new book this August, Babies are Not Pizzas! I will admit, I spent a long considering how to craft this book... I needed to really think about my message and how it ...

EBB 80 - Life of a Doula Part 2 - a lightning-fast birth! from 2019-05-29T08:00

In this episode I interview Cat LaPlante about her empowering birth experiences and her life as a birth professional. Cat is a certified doula and childbirth educator, and was also one of the fi...

Bonus Episode 1- My new book title is ... from 2019-05-24T08:00

My new book is coming out this August, and I think you're going to love the title... Download this podcast to hear it!
This book is truly a labor of love, and it's been a fascinating journ...

EBB 79 - Life of a Doula Part 1 - from cesarean to VBAC from 2019-05-22T08:00

In this episode, I interview EBB Professional Membership Coordinator Chanté Perryman about her first cesarean and her super-fast VBAC! Chanté is a professional birth and postpartum doula, certif...

EBB 78 - The Evidence on Labor Induction for Gestational Diabetes from 2019-05-15T08:00

In this episode I bring you the evidence on labor induction for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). A few months ago, we released an article all about the evidence on diagnosing GDM, and we wan...

EBB 77 - Nurses Can Make Labor More Comfortable from 2019-05-08T08:00

In this episode I am joined by three guests to talk about the Evidence Based Birth Comfort Measures for Labor and Delivery Nurses workshop. Our panel includes registered nurse, childbirth educat...

EBB 76 - Pushing Through Anxiety in Birth with Parent Emily Fleenor from 2019-05-01T11:00

In this episode I interview Emily Fleenor, a new parent who recently gave birth to her daughter while her husband was in active duty stationed at Fort Campbell in Tennessee. They both took the E...

EBB 75 - Birth in Twilight Sleep - the Experiences of Rebecca’s Mom from 2019-04-24T11:00

In this episode I interview my mother, Carol, about her experience giving birth with “twilight sleep” - a state of sedation and general anesthesia that used to be administered during the second ...

EBB 74 - Hearing Black Moms’ Voices in the Birth World with Michelle Gabriel-Caldwell from 2019-04-17T11:00

In the United States, the month of April is recognized as National Minority Health Month. It’s an initiative to advance health equity across the country on behalf of all racial and ethnic minori...

EBB 73 - Learn all about the hospitalist role with Dr. Nicole Rankins from 2019-04-10T11:00

In this episode, I interview Dr. Nicole Rankins about the role of a hospitalist obstetrician, and how families can prepare themselves to have a safe and fulfilling birth in a hospital setting. N...

EBB 72 - Confidence to Face Changing Birth Plans with Heather Hyden and Jimmy Earley. from 2019-04-03T11:00

In this week's podcast, I interview new parents Heather Hyden and Jimmy Earley. They live in Lexington, Kentucky, and were one of the first couples to take the Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Cl...

EBB 71 - Birth and Positive Masculinity with Ben Atkinson from 2019-03-27T11:00

In this episode, I interview Ben Atkinson. Ben has been married for 20 years, and has four children and one angel baby. He attended all five of his children’s births, and caught the last two him...

EBB 69 - Facing a difficult birth with knowledge and empowerment from 2019-03-13T11:00

In this episode, I interview Noel and Joel Smothers, missionaries who gave birth to their first child last fall. They currently live in North Carolina but will be heading back to Brazil soon. No...

EBB 68 - Meet Mr. EBB! from 2019-03-06T12:00

In this episode, I am joined by "Mr. EBB" himself, Dan Dekker! Dan is an Accountant with his MBA, the father of 3 children, and also my husband. He has worked for more than 10 years in small bus...

EBB 67 - Hear two special announcements from Evidence Based Birth® from 2019-02-27T13:49:34

In this episode, I am joined by EBB Professional Membership and Higher Ed Program Coordinator Chanté Perryman. Chanté is a certified birth and postpartum doula, a childbirth educator, an Evidenc...

EBB 66 - Empowering Birth in Underserved Populations with CNM Olivia Favela-Gary from 2019-02-20T12:00

In this episode, I interview certified nurse midwife Olivia Favela-Gary. Olivia has been a CNM for over five years, and has been a registered nurse for 10 years. She currently practices in Los A...

EBB 65 - Navigating the Hospital Birth System with Midwife Afua Hassan from 2019-02-13T12:00

In this episode, I interview midwife and Evidence Based Birth Professional member Afua Hassan. Afua has practiced as a midwife since 1984. In 2011, she expanded her home birth practice and found...

EBB 64 - Building trust during birth with parent Caley O’Brien from 2019-02-06T12:00

In this episode, I interview Caley O’Brien about her empowering birth experience and being one of the first parents to take the Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class. Caley has been married to h...

EBB 63 - Unexpectedly Easy Birth with New Parents Nichole and Todd from 2019-01-30T12:00

In this episode, I interview Nichole Croft and Todd Jackson of New Jersey. Their first baby was born in the summer of 2018, and they were among the first parents to take the Evidence Based Birth...

EBB 62 - Facing an unplanned Cesarean with parent Michelle Wilson from 2019-01-23T12:00

In this episode, I interview Michelle Wilson, one of the first parents to take the Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class. Michelle has one son, Matthew, and is a stay-at-home mom in Berea, Kentu...

EBB 61 - Using Knowledge to Navigate Birth with New Parents Annamarie and Drew from 2019-01-16T18:43:35

In this episode, I interview AnnaMarie and Drew Stoudenmire of Greenville, South Carolina. They are parents to Otto - their first baby - who at the time of recording was only seven weeks old. An...

EBB 60 - Get to Know the New Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class! from 2019-01-09T12:00

In this episode, I interview EBB Instructors Cat LaPlante, Mary Kury, and Cindy Calvano about their experiences being among the first to teach the Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Class. Cat is a...

EBB 59 - Diagnosing Gestational Diabetes from 2019-01-07T15:36

In this episode, we discuss the evidence on diagnosing gestational diabetes, and the use of the Glucola test. Evidence Based Birth just released a new Signature Article on this topic, and it is ...

EBB 58 - Sneak Peek of EBB in 2019! from 2019-01-02T12:00

In this episode I review all the projects completed at Evidence Based Birth in 2018 - and what a year it was! From launching this podcast and an extensive series and workshop on Comfort Measures...

EBB 57 - Connecting the birth community in Hawai’i with Courtney Carangian from 2018-12-19T12:00

In this episode I interview Courtney Carangian, a native to the Hawai’ian island of O’ahu. Courtney is an Evidence Based Birth Instructor, and is currently undergoing the DONA certification proc...

EBB 56 - Listening to Black Midwives: Ms. Charlotte Shilo-Goudeau from 2018-12-12T12:00

In this episode I interview Ms. Charlotte Marie Shilo-Goudeau, one of three African American women in the state of Louisiana to hold the title of Licensed Certified Professional Midwife. She is ...

EBB 55 - Advocating for Evidence Based Care with Carissa Hipsher from 2018-12-05T12:00

In this episode, I interview Carissa Hipsher, a parent who was pressured into a cesarean for breech positioning. Carissa lives with her husband and three month old baby in Columbus, Ohio, and is...

EBB 54 - The Wide-Reaching Effects of Birth Trauma with Krysta Dancy from 2018-11-28T12:00

In this episode I interview Krysta Dancy, licensed marriage and family therapist, certified birth doula, and Evidence Based Birth Instructor. Krysta has over 15 years of experience in the field ...

EBB 53 - Reaching Underserved Populations with Education and Doula Support from 2018-11-21T12:00

In this episode, I interview certified birth doula, postpartum doula, parent educator and breastfeeding counselor Nubia Jones. Nubia is a mother of five, and her journey of supporting women and ...

EBB 52 - What role should men play in birth? from 2018-11-14T12:00

Lisa Marie Sanchez Oxenham has been a birth worker for over 25 years, serving the last 10 as a licensed midwife. She works full time with her husband, Richard, who is currently pursuing his CPM....

EBB 51 - How accurate are due dates and what impact do they have? from 2018-11-07T12:00

This week, I discuss the concept of due dates - as well as the free webinar I am hosting soon, the Evidence on Induction at 39 Weeks! I want to provide an overview on this topic so you can be pr...

EBB 50 - How does maternal age affect pregnancy and birth? from 2018-10-31T11:00

In this podcast we discuss inducing labor in someone who is 35 and older. Over time in the United States, for the past four decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people wh...

EBB 49 - What are the birth implications for a suspected big baby? from 2018-10-24T11:00

This week, we talk about the evidence on induction for having a suspected big baby. I discuss the assumptions that lead to high rates of cesarean and induction for big babies, and whether the re...

EBB 48 - Induction When Your Water Breaks at Term from 2018-10-17T11:00

This week, we cover the evidence on inducing labor versus waiting for labor to start on its own, when water has broken before the start of labor. For this podcast, we focus on when water breaks ...

EBB 47 - Creating a Listening Birth Circle with Jenn D’Jamoos from 2018-10-10T11:00

Jenn D’Jamoos is a CAPPA-certified childbirth educator and Evidence Based Birth Instructor, human rights activist and mom of four who lives in Michigan. She founded the Livingston County Birth C...

EBB 46 - Creating a Supportive Birth Community with Kelsi Kennedy from 2018-10-03T11:00

Kelsi Kennedy is a birth doula serving women in the New York City and Westchester, NY area, and is also a grant writer for non-profit called The Birthing Circle in the greater Washington D.C. ar...

EBB 45 - How do peanut balls support labor? from 2018-09-26T11:00

In this week's podcast I interview Cheri Grant RN, ICCE, CLC, ICD, CLD, CD BDT(DONA), known in the birth world as "the peanut ball lady.” She is the founder, chief contributor and inspiration fo...

EBB 44 - Doula support for adolescent parents from 2018-09-19T11:00

Amber Ginn is a birth and postpartum doula in Puerto Rico. She had her first child at 15, and is dedicated to providing essential support to pregnant adolescents. Amber’s first birth was a traum...

EBB 43 - Interview April Oglesby from 2018-09-12T11:00

April Oglesby is a nurse and monitrice in Amarilo, Texas. She has been a nurse for 13 years, specializing in all types of care for mothers and babies. Recently, she left hospital work to start h...

EBB 42 - Interview Katie Rachanow from 2018-09-05T11:00

Katie Rachanow leads the Military Birth Resource Network at the largest overseas installment in Europe, and has specialized knowledge of the military birth system.
Katie is a doula, yoga i...

EBB 41 - Interview with Juliet Swedlund from 2018-08-29T11:00

Juliet Swedlund is the director of the Topeka Doula Project, a nonprofit offering evidence based doula support to teen mothers, incarcerated and reintegrating mothers, and low-income mothers and...

EBB 39 - Wrap Up from 2018-08-15T11:00

This wrap-up of pain management series covers the many different drug and non-drug comfort measures during labor. Learn our overall takeaway.

To learn more about the EBB Professional Memb...

EBB 38 - Breathing from 2018-08-08T11:00

Many childbirth classes teach breathing for pain relief during labor. But is there evidence that this is effective? Which breathing techniques work best?

To learn more about the EBB Profe...

EBB 37 - Relaxation from 2018-08-01T11:00

Is relaxation for pain relief effective? Learn techniques that can be used during labor and find out which (if any) are supported by evidence.

To learn more about the EBB Professional Mem...

EBB 36 - Rebozo from 2018-07-25T11:00

What is a rebozo? You’ll learn how using a rebozo during labor may help with pain relief. We’ll discuss its traditional use and the limited research evidence.

To learn more about the EBB ...

EBB 35 - Music from 2018-07-18T11:00

In this podcast, we look at the evidence for listening to music during labor. Does it help with pain relief? What is the best music for relaxation?

To learn more about the EBB Professiona...

EBB 34 - Massage from 2018-07-11T11:00

We discuss the evidence on using massage for pain relief during labor and for pain in general. What benefits does massage provide? What types of massage might be helpful during labor?

To ...

EBB 33- What's next for EBB from 2018-07-03T12:00:27

In this podcast, Rebecca gives you a sneak peek into what's coming for Evidence Based Birth® in the second half of 2018 and early 2019! Learn about the Signature Articles we're creating, the wor...

EBB 32 - About EBB Signature Articles from 2018-06-27T11:00

In this podcast, Rebecca shares how the Evidence Based Birth® Signature Articles are created, and some important updates that were made to the Group B Strep and Erythromycin Eye Ointment article...

EBB 31 - Hypnosis from 2018-06-20T11:00

What hypnosis is and how hypnotherapy might work to provide pain relief during labor? Whether people who have used hypnosis during childbirth found it to be beneficial? What the evidence from ra...

EBB 30 - Fetal Monitoring from 2018-06-13T11:00

Did you know there are different ways to monitor the baby's heartbeat during labor and birth? Continuous electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) is common but not without its drawbacks. We discuss the...

EBB 29 - Sterile Water Injections from 2018-06-06T11:00

In today's podcast, we'll learn what sterile water injections are and how they might help to provide pain relief during labor. We'll discuss the evidence on their effectiveness and the latest cl...

EBB 28 - Childbirth Education from 2018-05-30T11:00

This podcast covers the evidence on childbirth education for pain relief during labor. How many people take childbirth classes and what material do they cover? We discuss the challenges of study...

EBB 27 - TENS from 2018-05-23T11:00

What is TENS and how is it used for pain relief during labor? In today's video, we'll share all about the evidence for using TENS during labor and how researchers think it might work. We'll also...

EBB 26 - Aromatherapy from 2018-05-16T11:00

What aromatherapy is. How aromatherapy during labor might work to provide pain relief. What the evidence shows about using aromatherapy during labor for pain relief

To learn more about th...

EBB 25 - Acupuncture and acupressure from 2018-05-09T15:57:13

What acupuncture and acupressure are? How acupuncture and acupressure might work to provide pain relief during labor. What the evidence shows about using acupuncture and acupressure for pain rel...

EBB 24 - Behind the Scenes from 2018-05-02T19:36:38

In today's podcast, Rebecca shares the story of how Evidence Based Birth® went from a tiny blog to a worldwide movement. Learn what kept crashing the website, what Rebecca's famous "surprise pro...

EBB 23 - Home Birth Midwives from 2018-04-25T12:41:58

In today's podcast, we talk about the types of different home birth midwives in the U.S. This podcast will prep you to attend the free public webinar all about the evidence on home birth. To reg...

EBB 22 - Rise of Home Birth in the U.S. from 2018-04-18T12:13:37

Recently, rates of home birth have nearly doubled in the U.S., from 0.56% to 1% today. Where is this increase in home birth coming from? How many women desire home birth, and why are they intere...

EBB 21 - Doula from 2018-04-11T11:00

What a birth doula is and how a doula provides pain relief during childbirth. What the evidence shows about using a doula for pain relief. If continuous support from a doula is more effective fo...

EBB 20 - Water immersion from 2018-04-04T11:00

What hydrotherapy is and how often it is used for pain relief during labor and birth. What studies have found about the effectiveness of water immersion during labor for pain relief. Wh...

EBB 19 - Childbirth Class from 2018-03-28T11:00

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EBB 18 - Painless Birth from 2018-03-21T11:00

If research evidence tells us how often painless birth occurs. How labor pain can be interpreted as positive or negative. How pain perception can be influenced by state of mind, environmental st...

EBB 17 - The Evidence on: Birthing Positions from 2018-03-14T11:00

How could upright birthing positions benefit mothers and babies? How common are upright birthing positions? For people without epidurals, which birthing positions are best supported by evidence?...

EBB 16 - Movement and Positions from 2018-03-12T11:00

Why researchers think that upright positions during labor may benefit normal, physiologic childbirth. What studies have found about the effectiveness of movement and upright positions during lab...

EBB 15 - Nitrous oxide from 2018-03-07T12:00

What nitrous oxide gas is and how it is used during labor for pain relief. What studies have found about the safety and effectiveness of nitrous oxide during labor. The potential pros and cons o...

EBB 14 - Injectable Opioids from 2018-02-28T12:00

Which IV opioids during labor are most commonly used. What studies have found about the safety and effectiveness of IV opioids during labor. The potential pros and cons of using IV opioids durin...

EBB 13 - Epidurals and 2nd stage from 2018-02-21T12:00

How epidurals could potentially slow the pushing phase of labor. What randomized, controlled trials and large observational studies have found about the effects of epidurals on the second stage ...

EBB 12 - Epidurals and Breastfeeding from 2018-02-14T12:00

How epidurals and spinals could potentially harm breastfeeding success. If the relationship between epidurals during labor and breastfeeding success has been studied—and what they found!
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EBB 11 - Evidence on: Waterbirth from 2018-02-07T12:00

In this episode, Rebecca talks about the updated evidence on waterbirth. You can read more at ebbirth.com/waterbirth 

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EBB 10 - ARRIVE study from 2018-02-05T22:46:56

This podcast is all about the ARRIVE study, a Randomized Trial of Induction versus Expectant Management, was funded by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human...