Hello! My name is Rebecca Dekker, and I am a nurse with my PhD and the founder of Evidence Based Birth®. For decades, the vast majority of birth research evidence has been locked away in medical journals. I believe in putting the evidence back in the hands of the people who need it the most: birthing people and their and families. Learn More >
Diagnosing Gestational Diabetes and the Glucola Test
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy. Most people in the U.S. drink "Glucola" as part of a routine screening test for GDM. This article will explain the evidence for diagnosing gestational diabetes, and discuss the potential risks linked to the condition, as well as...
Wrap-up of Pain Management Series
This wrap-up of pain management series covers the many different drug and non-drug comfort measures during labor. Learn our overall takeaway.
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Breathing for pain relief during labor
Many childbirth classes teach breathing for pain relief during labor. But is there evidence that this is effective? Which breathing techniques work best?
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Relaxation for Pain Relief During Labor
Is relaxation for pain relief effective? Learn techniques that can be used during labor and find out which (if any) are supported by evidence.
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Rebozo during Labor for Pain Relief
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.
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Music for Pain Relief During Labor
In this video, we look at the evidence for listening to music during labor. Does it help with pain relief? What is the best music for relaxation?
...Signature Articles:
Our Signature Articles are the foundation of Evidence Based Birth. We spend a tremendous amount of time on the research, preparation, writing and presentation of each article, as well as course development surrounding these topics. They are peer reviewed by experts in the field. Signature Articles are updated regularly, with each edition covering a thorough dive into all new evidence. Our blog articles are released more frequently, and cover more specific aspects of a given topic. We use print, podcast and video to convey these up-to-date glimpses into hot topics, and may use our research in these areas to springboard into more in-depth examination in future Signature Articles. In all – we do our absolute best to bring you the latest evidence on every topic we cover.
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