# Evidence Based Birth® A podcast by Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN. 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! Feed: https://rss.libsyn.com/shows/54672/destinations/200907.xml ## Latest episodes - [EBB 416 - Evidence on Big Babies](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/ffbf4984784b) (2026-10-28, 72 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_416_-_Evidence_on_Big_Babies_RSV_Promo_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 415 - What is RSV? with the EBB Research Team](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/b798e40e3bb0) (2026-10-21, 25 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_415_-_What_is_RSV_update_102026.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [REPLAY: EBB 217 - Disability Justice in Birth and Parenting with Stefanie Lyn Kaufman-Mthimkhulu](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/71041c4bbe8a) (2026-10-14, 36 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/Replay_EBB_217_-_Stefanie_Lyn_Kaufman_-_Disability_Justice_in_Birth_Work.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 414 - Evidence on Natural Labor Induction: Acupuncture, Acupressure, and Breast Stimulation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/d93711bcd5de) (2026-10-07, 44 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_414_-_Evidence_on_Acupressure_Acupuncture_and_Breast_Stimulation.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 413 - Evidence on Migraines and Pregnancy: Frequency, Prevention, and Comfort Measures](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/1d754febcfff) (2026-09-30, 66 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_413_-_Evidence_on_Migraines_and_Pregnancy_Frequency_Prevention_and_Comfort_Measures.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 412 - Induction Tips for Families with High-Risk Doula Jennifer Anderson, RN](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/d62dbe9a7fae) (2026-09-23, 62 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_412.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 411 - Advocating for a Family Centered Cesarean with Holly and Nathan Miller, EBB Childbirth Class Graduates](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/ff1745e9ca52) (2026-09-16, 35 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_411_-_Advocating_for_a_Family_Centered_Cesarean_with_Holly_and_Nathan_Miller_EBB_Childbirth_Class_Graduates.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 410 - Evidence and Controversy Surrounding Freebirth](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/ff3a54355225) (2026-09-09, 68 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_410_v3.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 409 - Business Advice for New Doulas with Katie Nyberg, Doula Trainer and Founder of The Iowa Baby Ladies](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/fa1d3c43700d) (2026-09-02, 45 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_409_-_Business_Advice_for_New_Doulas_with_Katie_Nyberg_Doula_Trainer_and_Founder_of_The_Iowa_Baby_Ladies.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [REPLAY: EBB 344 - Crash Course in Perinatal Mood Disorders and Treatment with Dr. Kat Kaeni, Perinatal Psychologist and Past Board Chair of Postpartum Support International](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/a20888750672) (2026-08-26, 42 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/REPLAY_EBB_344_with_edits.082626mp3.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 408 - "What They Didn't Tell Me about Birth and Parenthood" with Dr. Jessica Vernon, Board-Certified OB/GYN and Perinatal Coach](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/75380aa343ea) (2026-08-19, 38 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_408.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 407 - Migraines and Insulin and Umbilical Vein Varix, Oh My! An Empowering Pregnancy and Hospital Birth Story with Heidi Gustad, Librarian and EBB Childbirth Class Graduate](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/150e7be77026) (2026-08-12, 46 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_407_-_Migraines_and_Insulin_and_Umbilical_Vein_Varix_Oh_My_An_Empowering_Pregnancy_and_Hospital_Birth_Story_with_Heidi_Gustad_Librarian_and_EBB_Childbirth_Class_Graduate.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 406 - Critical Info Every Expecting Family Should Know about Cytomegalovirus (CMV) with Megan Nix, Author of Remedies for Sorrow](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/b7e67df3d101) (2026-08-05, 49 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_406_-_Critical_Info_Every_Expecting_Family_Should_Know_about_Cytomegalovirus_CMV_with_Megan_Nix_Author_of_Remedies_for_Sorrow.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [REPLAY: EBB 267 - Debunking Myths about Fundal Massage with Barbie Christianson, RN](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/9be1ab48a1ef) (2026-07-29, 57 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/Replay_EBB_267__Barbie_Christianson.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 405 - Navigating Unexpected Turns in Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum with Emily Cook, EBB Childbirth Class Graduate and Preeclampsia Survivor](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/cf75d5c3c118) (2026-07-22, 55 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_405_fixed_audio_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 404 - Mini Q&A about Average Time Spent Pushing, Precipitous Labor, and Okra Water During the Third Trimester](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/a29fe077efc1) (2026-07-15, 24 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_404_-_Mini_QA_about_Average_Time_Spent_Pushing_Precipitous_Labor_and_Okra_Water_During_the_Third_Trimester_updated_070626_.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 403 - Why Is My Hospital's Cesarean Rate So High (or Low)? with Dr. Emily White VanGompel, Family Medicine Physician and Research Scientist](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/0019d9e642aa) (2026-07-08, 59 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_403.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [Special Announcement: Join me in Summer School!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/45b153cc62fe) (2026-06-26, 2 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/Special_Announcement_6-26-26.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [REPLAY: EBB 196 - Pelvic Biomechanics and Movement in Labor with Brittany Sharpe McCollum](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/442ecab44f28) (2026-06-24, 42 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_196_-_Brittany_McCollumReplay.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 402 - Cultural Aspects of Lactation and Infant Feeding in India with Yogyata Wadhwa, IBCLC and Young Child Feeding Specialist](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/b03155bb7f09) (2026-06-17, 49 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_402_Final_052726.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 401 - Perinatal Mental Health for 2SLGBTQ+ Parents with Dr. Leiszle Lapping-Carr, Clinical Psychologist](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/88c9e46218fb) (2026-06-10, 41 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_401.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 400 - Best of Evidence Based Birth®](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/54c13495d658) (2026-06-03, 50 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_400_-_Best_of_Evidence_Based_Birth.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 399 - Benefits and Safety of Exercise during Pregnancy with Ashley Reid, Exercise Physiologist and Author of "Active Mom"](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/78cbed26a2ca) (2026-05-27, 41 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_399_-_Benefits_and_Safety_of_Exercise_during_Pregnancy_with_Ashley_Reid_Exercise_Physiologist_and_Author_of_Active_Mom_Final.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 398 - Supporting Neurodivergence in Birth and Postpartum with Victoria White, Doula and Author of "Why Neurodivergent Birth Matters"](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/c64c834bba54) (2026-05-20, 44 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_398.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [REPLAY: EBB 253 – Preparing for a 38-week Labor Induction due to Intrauterine Growth Restriction with Leah Bergman, EBB Childbirth Class Graduate](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/ab2a1be29292) (2026-05-13, 35 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_253_-_Replay_-_Preparing_for_a_38-week_Labor_Induction_due_to_Intrauterine_Growth_Restriction_with_Leah_Bergman_EBB_Childbirth_Class_Graduate.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 397 - Words of Wisdom about Birth that Can Bring You a Sense of Calm and Peace](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/03d84cd29307) (2026-05-06, 40 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_397_updated_041526.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 396 - Inequities in VBAC Access with Dr. Nicholas Rubashkin, MD, PhD](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/419f00eeb115) (2026-04-29, 41 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_396_-_Inequities_in_VBAC_Access_with_Dr._Nicholas_Rubashkin_MD_PhD.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [Induction Bootcamp Coming Soon](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/61c252dc4c5d) (2026-04-24, 3 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/Special_Announcement_4-24-26.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 395 - Postpartum Practices from African American Traditions with Shafia Monroe, Midwife and Author of Mothering the Mother](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/205d91d08b17) (2026-04-22, 48 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_395.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [REPLAY: EBB 357 - Making Decisions about Elective Induction of Labor with Dr. Ann Peralta & Kari Radoff, CNM, from Partner to Decide](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/04619c85290d) (2026-04-15, 50 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/REPLAY-EBB_357-_Making_Decisions_about_Elective_Induction_of_Labor_with_Dr._Ann_Peralta__Kari_Radoff_CNM_from_Partner_to_Decide.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 394 - Team EBB's Stance on AI in our Workplace](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/284b119f50ee) (2026-04-08, 56 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_394_edited_040126.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 393 - Evidence on Inducing at 41 Weeks or Later](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/8834e41144d8) (2026-04-01, 61 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_393_Updated_033126.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 392 - Enduring a 54-Hour Long Induction for Preeclampsia with Paige Wener and Kevin Booth, Graduates of the EBB Childbirth Class](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/efce8a59985d) (2026-03-25, 63 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_392_.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 391 - Electronic Fetal Monitoring Advocacy Tips with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln, OB/GYN and Author of The Birth Book](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/83116c3cc26c) (2026-03-18, 55 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_391_-_Electronic_Fetal_Monitoring_Advocacy_Tips_with_Dr.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 390 - Simple but Effective Communication Techniques for Hospital Birth with Dr. Amber Weiseth, DNP, RNC-OB of Ariadne Labs and TeamBirth](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/5ca344c2098f) (2026-03-11, 47 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_390.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 389 - The Global Impact of Midwifery with Stephanie Marriott, Midwife Advisor for the International Confederation of Midwives](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/36b940e4ad13) (2026-03-04, 47 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_389_v2_with_Announcement.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 388 - Updated Evidence on Induction for Gestational Diabetes](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/2dfbff1dec3a) (2026-02-25, 44 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_388_with_edits.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 387 - Doulas in the Operating Room, Risk of Repeating a Severe Tear, and White Coat Hypertension in Pregnancy with the EBB Research Team](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/d26005ac256e) (2026-02-18, 34 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_387_with_edits.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 386 - A Peaceful yet Urgent Cesarean Birth Story with Krista DeYoung, EBB Childbirth Class Graduate and Placental Abruption Survivor](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/5242ce8ff6d3) (2026-02-11, 53 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_386_with_edits.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [REPLAY: EBB 118 - How to Have a Healthy Postpartum Transition with Dr. Alyssa Berlin](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/a9b1bdbdd40d) (2026-02-04, 38 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_118_-_Interview_with_Alyssa_BerlinReplay.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 385 - A Healing Birth Center Waterbirth with Michaela Raines, EBB Childbirth Class Graduate](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/680292919c9d) (2026-01-28, 36 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_385_with_edits.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 384 - Evidence on "What is a Due Date?"](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/3cdd192c18ff) (2026-01-21, 51 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_384_with_PreRoll_Ad_Updated_012026.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 383 - Impact of Extreme Weather on Pregnancy with Alicia Race, Climate Resilience Policy Advocate](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/3afe063c6683) (2026-01-14, 32 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_383_with_edits_1.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [Special Announcement from EBB](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/d73144ee84c9) (2026-01-12, 7 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/Bonus_Announcement_1-12-26.m4a?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 382 - The Power of Your Birth Story with Lisa Greaves Taylor, Host of the Birth Matters Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/286bb8378f99) (2026-01-07, 49 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_382_V2.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 381 - Ask Me Anything with Dr. Rebecca Dekker](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/e8af1e2e84b9) (2025-12-30, 62 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_381_-_Ask_Me_Anything_with_Dr._Rebecca_Dekker.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [Bonus Announcement from EBB](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/d84af841621b) (2025-12-23, 5 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/Bonus_episode_for_12-23_countdown.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 3 - Why Is It So Hard to Get Evidence Based Care?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/17e0f5674578) (2025-12-17, 30 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_3_with_Intro_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 380b - Combating Birth Trauma in Mexico with Sofía Herrera, Psychologist and EBB Instructor](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/297afc10d468) (2025-12-10, 39 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_380b_updated_120825.mp3?dest-id=200907 - [EBB 380a - Combatiendo el trauma del parto en México con Sofía Herrera, psicóloga e instructora de EBB](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1334808138/6d73eb7b980f) (2025-12-10, 51 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/evidencebasedbirth/EBB_380a_V2.mp3?dest-id=200907 Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. 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