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 | Mar 30, 2022 | Podcast, Protecting the Perineum Series
Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes | Stitcher In this episode we are continuing our series on protecting the perineum by talking about the evidence on whether prenatal perineal massage during labor (more specifically, during the pushing...
by Rebecca Dekker | Mar 16, 2022 | Podcast, Protecting the Perineum Series
Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes | Stitcher In this episode we are continuing our series on protecting the perineum by talking about the evidence on whether prenatal perineal massage is effective at preventing perineal tears during...
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 | Sep 8, 2020 | Natural Labor Induction Series, Podcast
Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes | Stitcher In this episode I answer several questions about natural labor induction: Can eating pineapple help induce labor contractions? What about having sex? Is that really effective for starting...
by Rebecca Dekker | Aug 18, 2020 | Natural Labor Induction Series, Podcast
Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes | Stitcher In this latest episode in our series on natural labor induction, I cover the evidence on consuming red raspberry leaf tea during pregnancy. Can red raspberry leaf tea assist with natural...