EBB 357 - Making Decisions about Elective Induction of Labor with Dr. Ann Peralta & Kari Radoff, CNM, from Partner to Decide

EBB 357 - Making Decisions about Elective Induction of Labor with Dr. Ann Peralta & Kari Radoff, CNM, from Partner to Decide

Every pregnant person deserves the information—and support—they need to make truly informed decisions about labor induction. In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker talks with Dr. Ann Peralta and Kari Radoff, CNM, co-creators of Partner to Decide, a nonprofit initiative improving decision-making in perinatal care. They discuss the creation of their free, multilingual decision aid that supports families in understanding their options around routine induction of labor—and empowers them to advocate for their values, preferences, and autonomy. Ann shares how her own birth experience, shaped by access to education and privilege, sparked the creation of the tool. Kari offers insight into how the decision aid has changed conversations in clinical settings—bringing clarity, reducing bias, and fostering truly shared decision-making. Together, they illuminate how access to balanced information can reduce anxiety, improve trust, and shift the culture of perinatal care. (03:02) What Is a Decision Aid and Why It Matters (07:12) Ann's Birth Story and the Origins of Partner to Decide (11:09) Gaps in Shared Decision-Making from a Provider's Perspective (14:24) Personal Values, Intuition, and Cultural Differences (18:19) Designing the Decision Aid with Equity and Accessibility (23:49) The Power of Absolute vs. Relative Risk in Birth Conversations (25:01) Surprising Patient Feedback: From Access to Empowerment (30:31) Provider Reflections and Challenging Bias (36:11) Why "Routine" Induction Language Matters (43:59) How to Respond to Pressure or Coercion Around Induction (46:16) How to Access the Free Decision Aid and Support New Tools Resources

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EBB 140 - From Hospital Birth to Home Birth with Kristin and Zach Crosby

EBB 140 - From Hospital Birth to Home Birth with Kristin and Zach Crosby

In this episode, I interview parents Kristin and Zach Crosby, who live in Alabama with their four children. Kristin is a Registered Nurse, and has been a stay at home mom since the birth of their thir...

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

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

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 labor inducti...

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EBB 138 - Healing after a Traumatic Birth with Bianca Marie Roberson

EBB 138 - Healing after a Traumatic Birth with Bianca Marie Roberson

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EBB 137 - The Power of Birth Stories with Bryn Huntpalmer

EBB 137 - The Power of Birth Stories with Bryn Huntpalmer

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EBB 136 - Solutions for the Crisis in American Maternity Care with Jennie Joseph

EBB 136 - Solutions for the Crisis in American Maternity Care with Jennie Joseph

In this episode I welcome Jennie Joseph, one of the world's most respected midwives and authorities on women's health. She's a true advocate for systematic reform that puts families first in health ca...

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EBB 135 - The Need for More Indigenous Birth Workers with Miranda Kelly

EBB 135 - The Need for More Indigenous Birth Workers with Miranda Kelly

In this episode, I interview Miranda Kelly, a certified birth doula, postpartum doula, and childbirth educator who has worked for ten years in Indigenous people's health planning, policy education, an...

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EBB 134 - Natural Induction Series: Evening Primrose Oil

EBB 134 - Natural Induction Series: Evening Primrose Oil

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 America an...

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EBB 133 - Transitioning from Birth to Parenting with Dr. Heather Maguire

EBB 133 - Transitioning from Birth to Parenting with Dr. Heather Maguire

In this episode I interview Dr. Heather Maguire, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) with a doctorate in educational psychology. Dr. Maguire has spent over a decade studying behavior ...

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