Natural Induction Methods: What the Evidence Really Says (with Dr. Dekker)

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, we’re welcoming a very special guest – the amazing Dr. Rebecca Dekker from Evidence Based Birth®!

Rebecca is a PhD nurse, researcher, educator, and fierce advocate for evidence-based maternity care. She’s also the author of Babies Are Not Pizzas and host of the Evidence Based Birth® podcast, which has over 4.5 million downloads 👏

In this episode, we’re digging into the topic of natural labor induction – what works, what doesn’t, and how to tell the difference.

Inside the episode:

• Evidence behind common natural induction techniques

• The difference between “throw you into labor” methods vs. gentle nudges

• Pros, cons, and safety of various approaches

• How to think critically and make informed decisions around induction

Whether you’re hoping to avoid a medical induction or just want to be informed, this episode is a must-listen!

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📚 Related Episodes & Resources

• EP77: Why It’s Important to Prep Your Body for Labor

• The Miles Circuit by Sharon Muza

👩‍⚕️ About Dr. Rebecca Dekker

Rebecca is the founder and CEO of Evidence Based Birth®, where she and her team are on a mission to make research on pregnancy and birth accessible and empowering for all families. She’s a former nursing professor, passionate educator, and mom who’s changing the birth world – one fact at a time.

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