Today we’re revisiting an episode that focuses on overcoming and preventing traumatic childbirth experiences. My guest shares the top factors that can contribute to birth trauma, warning signs to look for when working with a healthcare provider, and three essential tips for preparing for childbirth. In this conversation you can expect practical guidance on how parents and birth teams can speak out if they feel pressured or coerced. This episode is rich with insights, and I hope you walk away feeling informed, empowered, and confident in your support team.
My guest, Rebecca Dekker, PhD, is the founder and CEO of Evidence Based Birth® and the author of Babies are not pizzas: they are born, not delivered! Dr. Dekker also hosts the Evidence Based Birth® Podcast.
In this episode you will learn:
- About Rebecca and what initially inspired her to become a nurse and researcher, and later switch to Evidence Based Birth
- How likely is it that someone will emerge from birth feeling like they have had a traumatic experience?
- How Rebecca would define a traumatic birth
- Some of the biggest factors that come into play and result in a traumatic experience
- The five red flags worth considering when making the decision to switch providers for your delivery
- Three top tips to prepare for labor (or reduce anxiety about childbirth)
- Rebecca’s expert take on what you need to know before planning an elective introduction
- Alternative birth positions and their benefits
- How to respond to a caregiver who says they are uncomfortable with alternative positions OR a caregiver who is fine with someone pushing in alternative positions, but when it comes time for delivery they want the parent to be in a more traditional lithotomy position
- How parents can stand up for themselves and what to do if they feel pressured or coerced by their healthcare provider
- One last tip or advice that Rebecca would like to give new and expectant parents
- Where to find Rebecca’s work
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About Rebecca:
Rebecca Dekker, a nurse practitioner, is the founder and CEO of Evidence Based Birth® and author of “Babies Are Not Pizzas: They’re Born, Not Delivered!” Previously, Dr. Dekker assistant professor of nursing at the University of Kentucky. In 2016, she transitioned to focus full-time on the mission of Evidence Based Birth.® Dr. Dekker and Team EBB are committed to creating a world where all families have access to safe, respectful, evidence-based and empowering care during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. EBB does this by courageously making research material about childbirth freely and publicly accessible. Dr. Dekker also hosts the Evidence Based Birth® Podcast, with over 5.5 million downloads!
Contact Rebecca:
Website: evidencebasedbirth.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ebbirth/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/EvidenceBasedBirth
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