This week, we talk about the evidence on induction for having a suspected big baby. I discuss the assumptions that lead to high rates of cesarean and induction for big babies, and whether the research shows these assumptions to be true.
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Why U.S. Hospitals use Eye Ointment for Newborns
Today’s video is all about why hospitals in the U.S. put eye ointment in the eyes of newborn babies. In this video, you will learn the history of using eye ointment for newborns, and reasons why a parent might decline the eye ointment.
Why Newborns Receive a Vitamin K Shot
Today’s video is all about why most newborns around the world receive a Vitamin K shot. In this video, you will learn the history of Vitamin K for newborns, how often Vitamin K deficiency bleeding occurs, and what puts a baby at higher risk for Vitamin K deficiency bleeding.
Evidence on: Eating and Drinking During Labor
Is It Safe to Eat and Drink During Labor? In many hospitals, patients are told not to eat or drink during labor, but does this line up with the latest evidence?
