EBB 144 – Evidence on Pineapple and Sex for Natural Labor Induction

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...

EBB 139 – Evidence on Red Raspberry Leaf Tea for Natural Labor Induction

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...

EBB 134 – Evidence on: Evening Primrose Oil (EPO)

by Rebecca Dekker | Jul 14, 2020 | Natural Labor Induction Series, Podcast

Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to our podcast:  iTunes  |  Stitcher  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...

EBB 128 – Inducing Labor with Castor Oil and Dates

by Rebecca Dekker | May 8, 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 using castor oil or eating date fruit to induce labor. Can castor oil increase the chances of you...

EBB 125 – Evidence on Acupressure, Acupuncture and Breast Stimulation

by Rebecca Dekker | Apr 21, 2020 | Natural Labor Induction Series, Podcast

Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to our podcast:  iTunes  |  Stitcher  In this episode I kick off a new series on natural labor induction – starting with the evidence on acupressure, shiatsu or acupuncture, and breast stimulation.  Natural induction...