EBB 241 - The Updated Evidence on Birthing Positions - a podcast by Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN
from 2022-10-12T09:00:43
Have you ever thought about what position you would like to use to give birth? Most movies and television series depict birthing positions such as back-lying or semi-sitting in bed. But many people, if given the choice, instinctively choose a more upright position for birthing their baby—such as hands-and-knees, squatting, or kneeling.
What is the evidence on the different positions that can be used to help push your baby out? And why are the lying or semi-sitting positions so frequently recommended (or even required) in hospital settings? Join Dr. Rebecca Dekker, the founder of Evidence Based Birth, as we explore in-depth evidence on this topic!
To learn more about the research on this topic, and to download a free 1-page handout, visit ebbirth.com/birthingpositions.
This podcast is also posted on our YouTube channel in case you want to access the video.
Content Note: perineal tears, the lithotomy position, forceps and vacuum deliveries, and obstetric violence related to being coerced or forced to push and deliver on your back.
Resources:
- For a full list of scientific references, see the blog post that goes along with this episode
- Check out our Signature Article and download our 1-page handout... Evidence on: Birthing Positions
Other relevant episodes:
- EBB 196: Pelvic Biomechanics and Movement in Labor
- EBB 221: Birthing Positions and Tried-and-True Midwifery Practices
- EBB Podcast Series on Protecting the Perineum
- EBB 224: Failure to Progress or Failure to Wait
- To listen to stories from parents who switched providers after learning the evidence, visit EBB Podcast episodes #127, 186, 208, 223, and 231
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