EBB 320 - Evidence on the Impact of Epidurals on the Pushing Phase of Labor

EBB 320 - Evidence on the Impact of Epidurals on the Pushing Phase of Labor

The impact of epidurals on the second stage of labor has sparked a lot of discussion. Research suggests that epidurals can prolong this stage... and a prolonged second stage can be associated with increased risks of infection, severe tears and the need for interventions like forceps-assisted delivery or Cesarean. But does an epidural mean that you are higher risk for complications during the second stage of labor, or are there ways to lessen your risks? In this episode, Dr. Dekker explores the physiological effects of epidurals (and how they impact your body's birthing reflexes), the correlation between epidurals and the duration of the second stage of labor, and nuanced perspectives from professional guidelines worldwide— including a brief discussion of "laboring down" (aka delayed pushing). References:
  • To access all the scientific references that go along with this episode, visit our blog article here.
  • Access the rest of our EBB Pain Management series go to this page and click on "Pain Management Series."
  • Check out the EBB Pocket Guide to Comfort Measures here.
  • Find an EBB Childbirth Class near you here.

For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

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EBB 42 - Interview Katie Rachanow

EBB 42 - Interview Katie Rachanow

Katie Rachanow leads the Military Birth Resource Network at the largest overseas installment in Europe, and has specialized knowledge of the military birth system. Katie is a doula, yoga instructor, a...

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EBB 41 - Interview with Juliet Swedlund

EBB 41 - Interview with Juliet Swedlund

Juliet Swedlund is the director of the Topeka Doula Project, a nonprofit offering evidence based doula support to teen mothers, incarcerated and reintegrating mothers, and low-income mothers and their...

29 Aug 201832min

EBB 39 - Wrap Up

EBB 39 - Wrap Up

This wrap-up of pain management series covers the many different drug and non-drug comfort measures during labor. Learn our overall takeaway. To learn more about the EBB Professional Membership, visit...

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EBB 38 - Breathing

EBB 38 - Breathing

Many childbirth classes teach breathing for pain relief during labor. But is there evidence that this is effective? Which breathing techniques work best? To learn more about the EBB Professional Membe...

8 Aug 201815min

EBB 37 - Relaxation

EBB 37 - Relaxation

Is relaxation for pain relief effective? Learn techniques that can be used during labor and find out which (if any) are supported by evidence. To learn more about the EBB Professional Membership, visi...

1 Aug 201814min

EBB 35 - Music

EBB 35 - Music

In this podcast, we look at the evidence for listening to music during labor. Does it help with pain relief? What is the best music for relaxation? To learn more about the EBB Professional Membership,...

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EBB 34 - Massage

EBB 34 - Massage

We discuss the evidence on using massage for pain relief during labor and for pain in general. What benefits does massage provide? What types of massage might be helpful during labor? To learn more ab...

11 Juli 201816min

EBB 33- What's next for EBB

EBB 33- What's next for EBB

In this podcast, Rebecca gives you a sneak peek into what's coming for Evidence Based Birth® in the second half of 2018 and early 2019! Learn about the Signature Articles we're creating, the workshops...

3 Juli 201813min

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