In the Evidence Based Birth® Signature Article on Diagnosing GDM, we discuss the “Hyperglycemia and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes” (HAPO) study in detail. This study is the most important research that has ever been done on the link between maternal blood sugar and risk of poor birth outcomes (HAPO, 2008). The key finding from the HAPO study ... We envision a world in which all birthing families have access to safe, respectful, evidence-based, and empowering care! Evidence Based Birth®, Inc, is a woman-owned, Kentucky-based corporation in the U.S. To learn more, click here. Welcome to the Evidence Based Birth® series all about pain management in labor. My name’s Rebecca Dekker, and I’m a nurse with my PhD and the founder of Evidence Based Birth®. In this first video we’re going to do a quick overview of a topic about pain in labor. Pain seems to be the number one thing that a lot of people worry …Describe how routine care at birth compares to evidence-based care (1.5 hours) Describe the different models of care (midwifery, obstetrics, family practice) and the most recent research evidence behind midwifery practice; List methods and strategies that families can use to find care providers who use evidence-based practice (1.5 hours)16 studies provided data from ~500,000 intended home births for the meta-analyses. There were no reported maternal deaths. When controlling for parity in well-integrated settings we found women intending to give birth at home compared to hospital were less likely to experience: caesarean section OR 0.58(0.44,0.77); operative vaginal birth OR 0.42(0.23,0.76); epidural …Martin JA, Hamilton BE, Ventura SJ, Osterman MJ, Kirmeyer S, Mathews TJ, Wilson EC. Births: Final data for 2009. National vital statistics reports : from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics System.November 2011;60:1-70. *In 2007, 27% of low-risk females with no …Welcome to the Evidence Based Birth® podcast. My name is Rebecca Dekker, and I’m a nurse with my Ph.D. and the founder of Evidence Based Birth®. Join me each week as we work together to get evidence based information into the hands of families and professionals around the world. As a reminder, this information is not …Jan 28, 2020 · The Evidence on VBAC. 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 you the information on VBAC that I present in a class we teach in the EBB Higher Ed program. Learning Objectives: In this ... On today’s Evidence Based Birth® Podcast, we’re going to talk about the evidence on warm compresses, the hands-on technique, and the hands-off technique for preventing perineal tears during childbirth. Welcome to the Evidence Based Birth® Podcast. My name is Rebecca Dekker, and I’m a nurse with my PhD and the Founder of …Apr 10, 2018 · In summary, out of all of the possible ways that we can help people manage pain during labor and childbirth, using a doula for pain relief seems like one of the most important. Doulas provide physical support, emotional support, childbirth preparation and advocacy – all of which can help decrease pain. Providing doula support to birthing ... That’s because, in the 1940s and the 1950s, researchers discovered that by giving Vitamin K shortly after birth, they could prevent cases of severe bleeding and death due to bleeding in newborns. In countries that use some kind of Vitamin K supplementation for newborns, cases of bleeding dropped from about 9 babies bleeding for every 100,000 ...Evidence Based Birth® is a registered trademark. Permission is granted to reproduce this handout in print with complete credit given to the ... Vitamin K at birth; more common in Asian countries • 0 to 0.9 babies out of every 100,000 who receive 2 mg of oral Vitamin K1 after birth, at 4 to 6 days, and at 4 to 6 ...At Evidence Based Birth, my main goal is to write articles that review the highest quality medical evidence for certain birth practices. For examples of evidence-based articles, click here. For your sake, I …We envision a world in which all birthing families have access to safe, respectful, evidence-based, and empowering care! Evidence Based Birth®, Inc, is a woman-owned, Kentucky-based corporation in the U.S. To learn more, click here.EBB 193 - Evidence on Essential Oils during Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum. 30. 00:00:00 / 00:43:25. 30. In this episode I am joined by Anna Bertone (she/her), MPH, a research consultant at Evidence Based Birth®, to discuss the evidence on aromatherapy and essential oils for use during pregnancy, labor/birth, and … The Evidence Based Birth® Podcast. In the Evidence Based Birth® Podcast, we cover the research evidence on hot topics about pregnancy and childbirth! Our mission is to raise the quality of childbirth care globally, by putting accurate, evidence based research into the hands of families and communities, so they can make informed, empowered ... The Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class is a 100% interactive online series for today's busy families, delivering current evidence-based information in a friendly and approachable way. By taking the EBB® Childbirth Class, you will not only learn the evidence for medical and non-medical birth options from the safety/convenience of your own ...Jan 24, 2018 · Welcome to the Evidence Based Birth® series all about pain management in labor. My name’s Rebecca Dekker, and I’m a nurse with my PhD and the founder of Evidence Based Birth®. In this first video we’re going to do a quick overview of a topic about pain in labor. Pain seems to be the number one thing that a lot of people worry about when ... Ann has also traveled to Bolivia and Tanzania, where she taught high-risk obstetrics and maternal positioning for optimal fetal positioning. More recently, Ann became an Evidence Based Birth® Instructor in 2020 and is a Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner. We talk about maternal positioning and its effect on fetal positioning during labor. And so in 2012, Evidence Based Birth® was born! I began posting summaries of the research evidence that I had found. The response from the public was nothing short of astounding. Traffic to Evidence Based Birth® grew rapidly (3,500% in the first year alone!), and within months I began receiving requests to speak, write, and even consult for ... Welcome to the Evidence Based Birth® Podcast. My name is Rebecca Dekker, and I’m a nurse with my PhD and the founder of Evidence Based Birth®. Join me each week as we work together to get evidence-based information into the hands of families and professionals around the world. As a reminder, this information is not medical advice.Mar 22, 2017 · That’s because, in the 1940s and the 1950s, researchers discovered that by giving Vitamin K shortly after birth, they could prevent cases of severe bleeding and death due to bleeding in newborns. In countries that use some kind of Vitamin K supplementation for newborns, cases of bleeding dropped from about 9 babies bleeding for every 100,000 ... Evidence Based Birth is an online pregnancy and childbirth resource. [1] . It was founded in 2012 by nurse Rebecca Dekker. [2] [3] [4] History. According to The Cut, the …Method, part 1: Drink a 50-gram glucose solution (non-fasting), with blood sugar measured 1 hour later. If the blood sugar level result is ≥ 130 mg/dL, 135 mg/dL, or 140 mg/dL (set by the institution), then the screening test shows an increased risk for GDM. Schedule a 100-gram diagnostic OGTT to diagnose GDM.EBB 104 - The Evidence on Saline Locks. 30. 00:00:00 / 00:41:21. 30. 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) catheter that is threaded into a peripheral vein, flushed with saline, and then ...Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class. Parent Resources. About EBB. We envision a world in which all birthing families have access to safe, respectful, evidence-based, and empowering care! Evidence Based Birth®, Inc, is a woman-owned, Kentucky-based corporation in the U.S. To learn more, click here.Nov 24, 2019 · Based on their review of the research evidence, they broke the 5-week term period into separate groups (Spong, 2013). Early term babies are born between 37 weeks 0 days and 38 weeks 6 days. Full term babies are born between 39 weeks 0 days and 40 weeks 6 days. Late term babies are born between 41 weeks 0 days and 41 weeks 6 days. May 8, 2020 · Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes | Stitcher. Evidence Based Birth®. EBB 128 - Inducing Labor with Castor Oil and Dates. 30. 00:00:00. 30. In this latest episode in our series on natural labor induction, I cover the evidence on using castor oil or eating date fruit to induce labor. Breech position (bottom first) is present in 3% to 4% of term pregnancies. Breech positioning is common prior to term—25% are breech before 28 weeks, but by 32 weeks only 7% of babies are breech. The vast majority of breech babies in the United States (U.S.) are now born by planned Cesarean (Table 1). The use of a safe procedure to help …Evidence Based Birth®. 0:00 22:06. 15 30 1 x. On this episode of the EBB Podcast, we bring you a mini episode on the research on Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes. We are excited to share this episode as an extension of the recent Signature Article update on PROM. In this episode, I will cover the following topics:Jul 14, 2020 · EBB 134 - Natural Induction Series: Evening Primrose Oil. 30. 00:00:00. 30. In this episode, I cover the evidence on evening primrose oil (EPO) for natural labor induction. This oil is extracted from the seed of the evening primrose plant, which grows wild in North America and some parts of Europe. It’s a rich source of omega six essential ... 29 Altmetric. Metrics. Abstract. Background. A negative experience in childbirth is associated with chronic maternal morbidities. The aim of this systematic …Today’s podcast was brought to you by the Evidence Based Birth® professional membership. The free articles and podcasts we provide to the public are supported by our professional membership program at Evidence Based Birth®. Our members are professionals in the childbirth field who are committed to being change …Welcome to the Evidence Based Birth® series all about pain management in labor. My name’s Rebecca Dekker, and I’m a nurse with my PhD and the founder of Evidence Based Birth®. In this first video we’re going to do a quick overview of a topic about pain in labor. Pain seems to be the number one thing that a lot of people worry …Martin JA, Hamilton BE, Ventura SJ, Osterman MJ, Kirmeyer S, Mathews TJ, Wilson EC. Births: Final data for 2009. National vital statistics reports : from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics System.November 2011;60:1-70. *In 2007, 27% of low-risk females with no …Perinatal mortality by gestational week and size at birth in singleton pregnancies at and beyond term: a nationwide population-based cohort study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 14: 172. Olesen, A. W. et al. (2003). Perinatal and maternal complications related to postterm delivery: a national register-based study, 1978-1993.EBB 253 – Preparing for a 38-week Labor Induction due to Intrauterine Growth Restriction with Leah Bergman, EBB Childbirth Class Graduate. by Rebecca Dekker | Feb 1, 2023 | Childbirth Class, Podcast. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify In this episode we talk with Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth ...Induction of labor (IOL) is the artificial stimulation of cervical ripening and progressive uterine contractions to facilitate birth. 1, 2 Between 2007 and 2017, the percentage of people …Now, the key to using breathing for pain relief during labor is that breathing should be conscious, not automatic. So in other words, it’s a behavioral, or voluntary thing to focus on your breathing. Breathing, however, is usually not used by itself. It’s typically combined with other relaxation methods such as guided imagery, visualization ...We envision a world in which all birthing families have access to safe, respectful, evidence-based, and empowering care! Evidence Based Birth®, Inc, is a woman-owned, Kentucky-based corporation in the U.S.Evidence Based Birth is an online pregnancy and childbirth resource. [1] . It was founded in 2012 by nurse Rebecca Dekker. [2] [3] [4] History. According to The Cut, the …The Evidence Based Birth® Podcast. In the Evidence Based Birth® Podcast, we cover the research evidence on hot topics about pregnancy and childbirth! Our mission is to raise the quality of childbirth care globally, by putting accurate, evidence based research into the hands of families and communities, so they can make informed, empowered ...Take advantage of our best EVER Evidence Based Birth® Pocket Guide Sale with the limited-time Ultimate Bundle! The Ultimate Bundle includes: All 3 Pocket Guide topics in their laminated, hard copy format, ... evidence-based, and empowering care! Evidence Based Birth®, Inc, is a woman-owned, Kentucky-based corporation in the U.S. To learn more ... And so in 2012, Evidence Based Birth® was born! I began posting summaries of the research evidence that I had found. The response from the public was nothing short of astounding. Traffic to Evidence Based Birth® grew rapidly (3,500% in the first year alone!), and within months I began receiving requests to speak, write, and even consult for ... Welcome to the Evidence Based Birt h® podcast. My name is Rebecca Dekker, and I’m a nurse with my PhD and the founder of Evidence Based Birth ®. Join me each week as we work together to get evidence based information into the hands of families and professionals around the world. As a reminder, this information is not medical advice.Last year at Evidence Based Birth, we hosted focus groups and talked with nurses from across the US who told us that they wish they had a way to learn or refresh their comfort measure skills to use with birthing clients, so we created the Comfort Measures for Labor and Delivery Nurses Workshop. This is a three hour in-person workshop with ...Oct 11, 2012 · Breech position (bottom first) is present in 3% to 4% of term pregnancies. Breech positioning is common prior to term—25% are breech before 28 weeks, but by 32 weeks only 7% of babies are breech. The vast majority of breech babies in the United States (U.S.) are now born by planned Cesarean (Table 1). The use of a safe procedure to help turn ... There is still very little evidence on how fetal testing impacts induction and Cesarean rates. Intervention rates for this group may be further lowered by using a midwifery-led model of care, as a large English study showed excellent outcomes and fewer interventions for people who were 35 and older and planned a birth with the Evidence Based Birth®. EBB 99 - Plus Size Pregnancy and Birth with Jen McLellan. 30. 00:00:00. 30. 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 certified childbirth educator, wife, and mother.The Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class is a 100% interactive online series for today's busy families, delivering current evidence-based information in a friendly and approachable way. By taking the EBB® Childbirth Class, you will not only learn the evidence for medical and non-medical birth options from the safety/convenience of your own ...Jul 14, 2020 · EBB 134 - Natural Induction Series: Evening Primrose Oil. 30. 00:00:00. 30. In this episode, I cover the evidence on evening primrose oil (EPO) for natural labor induction. This oil is extracted from the seed of the evening primrose plant, which grows wild in North America and some parts of Europe. It’s a rich source of omega six essential ... Nov 11, 2013 · In summary, I found that: Evidence suggests that moxibustion—when combined with either acupuncture or postural techniques—is safe and increases your chances of turning a breech baby. We still don’t know for sure which kind of moxibustion method works best for turning breech babies (timing during pregnancy, number of sessions, length of ... Jul 14, 2020 · EBB 134 - Natural Induction Series: Evening Primrose Oil. 30. 00:00:00. 30. In this episode, I cover the evidence on evening primrose oil (EPO) for natural labor induction. This oil is extracted from the seed of the evening primrose plant, which grows wild in North America and some parts of Europe. It’s a rich source of omega six essential ... Welcome to the Evidence-Based Birth Podcast. My name is Rebecca Dekker and I’m a nurse with my PhD and the founder of Evidence-Based Birth. Join me each week as we work together to get evidence-based information into the hands of families and professionals around the world. As a reminder, this information is not …Evidence Based Birth®. EBB 99 - Plus Size Pregnancy and Birth with Jen McLellan. 30. 00:00:00. 30. 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 certified childbirth educator, wife, and mother.Welcome to the Evidence Based Birth® podcast. My name is Rebecca Dekker, and I’m a nurse with my PhD, and the founder of Evidence Based Birth®. Join me each week as we work together to get evidence based information into the hands of families and professionals around the world. As a reminder, this information is not medical advice.Welcome to the Evidence-Based Birth® podcast. My name is Rebecca Dekker and I’m a nurse with my PhD and the founder of Evidence-Based Birth®. Join me each week as we work together to get evidence-based information into the hands of families and professionals around the world. As a reminder, this information is not …reserved. Evidence Based Birth® is a registered trademark. Permission is granted to reproduce this handout in print with complete credit given to the author. Handouts may be distributed freely in print but not sold. This PDF may not be posted online. Evidence on: Failure to Progress By Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, Ihotu Ali, MPH, and Erin Wilson ...Welcome to the Evidence Based Birth® podcast. My name is Rebecca Dekker, and I’m a nurse with my PhD. I’m the founder of Evidence Based Birth®. Join me each week as we work together to get evidence-based information into the hands of families and professionals around the world. As a reminder, this information is not …Jul 10, 2012 · Home birth is a common occurrence for women in some countries, such as the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. However, in the U.S., home births are rare and actively discouraged by many obstetricians, including the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Although U.S. home births have increased by 30% in the past few years, less ... May 22, 2018 · Through the electrodes, mild electrical pulses are sent through the skin and the body to the person’s spinal cord and brain. When you’re using TENS during labor, you might feel a buzzing, tingling, or prickling sensation wherever the pads are placed. It’s easy to administer, and the person who is receiving the TENS can control the ... 2024 Evidence Based Birth® Virtual Conference Terms and Conditions. Updated November 8, 2023. The parties to this Agreement, Conference Ticket Holder “Attendee” and Evidence Based Birth, Inc (“EBB”), a Kentucky C-Corp, enter this Agreement as of the date that the Attendee purchases a ticket to the 2024 Evidence …Evidence Based Birth® is an online childbirth resource that informs, empowers and inspires expecting parents and birth-care practitioners globally, to understand the latest, proven, evidence based care practices. Translations. + View all translations . Recent Posts.Evidence Based Birth. Evidence Based Birth’s mission is to raise the quality of childbirth care globally, by putting accurate, evidence based research into the hands of families and communities, so they can make informed, empowered choices. Written by:Kelli SheppardPublished on:September 7, 2021. There is increasing evidence that although large volumes of IV fluids during labor (250 mL/hr) may shorten labor by 30-60 minutes and possibly reduce the Cesarean rate in hospital birth populations, a higher amount of IV fluids (more than 2,500 mL during the course of labor) can lead to an artificial drop in the newborn’s weight and possible ... Evidence Based Birth is an online childbirth resource, that educates, empowers and inspires expecting parents and birth-care practitioners globally, to understand the latest, proven, evidence based care practices. Most Popular Articles. The Evidence For Doulas; The Evidence for …Welcome to the Evidence Based Birth Podcast. My name is Rebecca Dekker and I’m a nurse with my Ph.D. I’m the founder of Evidence Based Birth. Join me each week as we work together to get evidence-based information into the hands of families and professionals around the world. As a reminder, this information is not …Take advantage of our best EVER Evidence Based Birth® Pocket Guide Sale with the limited-time Ultimate Bundle! The Ultimate Bundle includes: All 3 Pocket Guide topics in their laminated, hard copy format, ... evidence-based, and empowering care! Evidence Based Birth®, Inc, is a woman-owned, Kentucky-based corporation in the U.S. To learn more ...We envision a world in which all birthing families have access to safe, respectful, evidence-based, and empowering care! Evidence Based Birth®, Inc, is a woman-owned, Kentucky-based corporation in the U.S. To learn more, click here.Evidence Based Birth®. EBB 99 - Plus Size Pregnancy and Birth with Jen McLellan. 30. 00:00:00. 30. 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 certified childbirth educator, wife, and mother.Evidence Based Birth is an online childbirth resource, that educates, empowers and inspires expecting parents and birth-care practitioners globally, to understand the latest, proven, evidence based care practices. Most Popular Articles. The Evidence For Doulas; The Evidence for Vitamin K ;At that time, they were just straddled. In the 2000’s, the usage of peanut balls was refined to the side-lying position, and interest in them began to grow among birth professionals. They are used with and without an epidural, and can be effective in shortening labor. Premier Birth Tools promotes education via its website, as well as Peanut ...An epidural is also sometimes called an epidural block. This is when a catheter is placed in your lower back in an area right beneath where the spinal cord ends. An epidural can cause some loss of feeling and numbness in the lower part of your body, but the person who’s in labor remains fully awake and alert.Oct 11, 2012 · Breech position (bottom first) is present in 3% to 4% of term pregnancies. Breech positioning is common prior to term—25% are breech before 28 weeks, but by 32 weeks only 7% of babies are breech. The vast majority of breech babies in the United States (U.S.) are now born by planned Cesarean (Table 1). The use of a safe procedure to help turn ... Early bird registration for the 2024 Evidence Based Birth® conference is now open. This is a two day virtual conference designed to unleash your potential in birth and beyond. Plus, if you register by February 7, you will get access to the conference along with a bonus Q&A with Dr. Nicole Rankins OB/GYN and host of the All About Pregnancy …EBB 104 - The Evidence on Saline Locks. 30. 00:00:00 / 00:41:21. 30. 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) catheter that is threaded into a peripheral vein, flushed with saline, and then ...We envision a world in which all birthing families have access to safe, respectful, evidence-based, and empowering care! Evidence Based Birth®, Inc, is a woman-owned, Kentucky-based corporation in the U.S. To learn more, click here. Tara Thompson, LMT is certified in pregnancy/postpartum massage, is a certified birth doula CD (CAPPA) ,a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) as well as an EBB instructor. Tara has taught education classes to expecting couples for over 10 years at a Women's Center in Atlanta, GA. She has also taught privately for over 5 years. The translated version of this handout has not been reviewed by the Evidence Based Birth® team. Prevedena verzija ovog priručnika nije pregledala ekipa zasnovana na evidenciji Birth®. The Evidence on: Failure to Progress ( One-page Handout ) The Evidence on: Fetal Monitoring ( One-page Handout ) The Evidence on: Doulas ( One-page Handout )Now, the key to using breathing for pain relief during labor is that breathing should be conscious, not automatic. So in other words, it’s a behavioral, or voluntary thing to focus on your breathing. Breathing, however, is usually not used by itself. It’s typically combined with other relaxation methods such as guided imagery, visualization ...Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class. Parent Resources. About EBB. We envision a world in which all birthing families have access to safe, respectful, evidence-based, and empowering care! Evidence Based Birth®, Inc, is a woman-owned, Kentucky-based corporation in the U.S. To learn more, click here.EBB 51 - How accurate are due dates and what impact do they have? 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 prepped for the webinar, which will include discussions on the controversial ARRIVE study. At Evidence Based Birth® we have many resources for expecting parents and birth professionals, including: - The Evidence Based Birth® Podcast (on iTunes, Spotify, and other platforms!) - Free ... An epidural is also sometimes called an epidural block. This is when a catheter is placed in your lower back in an area right beneath where the spinal cord ends. An epidural can cause some loss of feeling and numbness in the lower part of your body, but the person who’s in labor remains fully awake and alert.Evidence Based Birth®. EBB 16 - Movement and Positions. 30. 00:00:00. 30. 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 labor for pain relief. What several professional organizations recommend about ...
Here at EBB, we created the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class to skillfully mentor you and your support team in evidence based care, comfort measures, and advocacy, so that you can embrace your birth and parenting experiences with courage and confidence. We will be there with you every step of the way! – Rebecca.. Karrot
A few months ago, I wrote about the evidence for skin-to-skin care after a Cesarean. Medical evidence clearly shows that mothers and babies should stay together and have skin-to-skin care after uncomplicated births– no matter whether the birth is surgical or vaginal. Routine separation of healthy moms and healthy babies is not …EBB 51 - How accurate are due dates and what impact do they have? 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 prepped for the webinar, which will include discussions on the controversial ARRIVE study.Last year at Evidence Based Birth, we hosted focus groups and talked with nurses from across the US who told us that they wish they had a way to learn or refresh their comfort measure skills to use with birthing clients, so we created the Comfort Measures for Labor and Delivery Nurses Workshop. This is a three hour in-person workshop with ...Listen to the Evidence Based Birth® podcast for research-based information on hot topics about pregnancy and childbirth. Learn from experts, birth workers, and … In California, a survey of 2,539 people who gave birth in the Listening to Mothers California study found that in 2016, 8% had used nitrous oxide during labor. When they only looked at people who gave birth vaginally, 10.8% of them under the care of a midwife had used nitrous oxide, compared to 5.8% of those who were attended by an obstetrician. Oct 11, 2012 · Breech position (bottom first) is present in 3% to 4% of term pregnancies. Breech positioning is common prior to term—25% are breech before 28 weeks, but by 32 weeks only 7% of babies are breech. The vast majority of breech babies in the United States (U.S.) are now born by planned Cesarean (Table 1). The use of a safe procedure to help turn ... EBB 51 - How accurate are due dates and what impact do they have? 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 prepped for the webinar, which will include discussions on the controversial ARRIVE study.Oct 11, 2012 · Breech position (bottom first) is present in 3% to 4% of term pregnancies. Breech positioning is common prior to term—25% are breech before 28 weeks, but by 32 weeks only 7% of babies are breech. The vast majority of breech babies in the United States (U.S.) are now born by planned Cesarean (Table 1). The use of a safe procedure to help turn ... Nov 28, 2012 · As I compiled the evidence about the state of our maternity care system, I kept thinking to myself: “This is insane. Something has got to change.”. Here is the updated table for 2018– now presented as a picture file. Feel free to share, tweet, pin, or print! Tell people they can visit this post to see the detailed list of medical ... Insufficient is a vague and subjective term, and as we’ve shown in this Evidence Based Birth® Signature Article, there is a wide range of evidence showing that birthing people can safely eat and drink during labor. Neither ACOG nor ASA recommends restricting low-risk people to ice chips or sips of water during labor.Conclusion. So, the evidence from the 2018 Cochrane Review on massage for pain relief during labor found that overall, massage seems to be beneficial for decreasing pain, decreasing anxiety, and increasing satisfaction with the birth. Unfortunately, the quality of evidence in that Cochrane Review was considered to be low …Evidence-based care also means that you are informed accurately about risks and benefits of different options, so that you can make the best informed medical choices for your unique situation. Using the resources at my university, I began to read the medical evidence for the care I received at my first birth. Imagine my surprise when I learned ...Aug 7, 2018 · Now, the key to using breathing for pain relief during labor is that breathing should be conscious, not automatic. So in other words, it’s a behavioral, or voluntary thing to focus on your breathing. Breathing, however, is usually not used by itself. It’s typically combined with other relaxation methods such as guided imagery, visualization ... .