by Rebecca Dekker | Apr 20, 2022 | Evidence based practice, Podcast, Protecting the Perineum Series
Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes | Stitcher In this episode, we are finishing up our series on protecting the perineum by talking about the evidence on birthing positions and how upright positions help prevent tears! We’ll also discuss...
by Rebecca Dekker | Apr 13, 2022 | Evidence based practice, Podcast
Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes | Stitcher On today’s podcast, we’re going to talk with Irth® App founder, Kimberly Seals Allers, to update us on Irth® App’s mission to fight against racism and bias in perinatal and...
by Rebecca Dekker | Mar 2, 2022 | Evidence based practice, Podcast
Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes | Stitcher On today’s podcast, to celebrate IBCLC Day, we’re going to highlight and talk with IBCLC Nichelle Clark about supporting pumping parents in lactation. Nichelle Clark (she/her) is...
by Rebecca Dekker | Feb 2, 2022 | Evidence based practice, Podcast
Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes | Stitcher In this episode we are continuing our series on protecting the perineum! In this episode we will cover the evidence on using warm, wet compresses (i.e. washcloths) for lowering the risk of...
by Rebecca Dekker | Jan 5, 2022 | Evidence based practice, Podcast, Protecting the Perineum Series
Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes | Stitcher In this episode we are kicking off a new series on protecting the perineum – starting with the evidence on perineal tears and the importance of avoiding episiotomies. In this episode we...
by Rebecca Dekker | Feb 26, 2020 | Evidence based practice, Signature Articles
Rebecca Dekker PhD, RN Sara Ailshire MA, PhD Evidence on: Inducing at 41 Weeks or Later Published in 2015, and most recently updated on April 1, 2026, by Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN and Sara Ailshire, PhD. All Rights Reserved. Please read our Disclaimer and Terms of...