Evidence Based Birth®. July 26, 2023 – For today’s episode, we are highlighting one of our favorite podcast episodes with the replay of an interview with Lily Nichols, RDN, all about nutrition and real food in pregnancy. Content warning: gestational diabetes, high-risk pregnancies, food insecurities, “failed diet therapy”, NICU, and ...In this episode, we bring you the Evidence on Group B Strep in Pregnancy, in anticipation of the research update to the Signature Article on Group B Strep in Pregnancy. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. In today’s Part 1, we’ll be talking about: The evidence on antibiotics, including the pros and cons of giving antibiotics during labor for ...Jan 24, 2018 · Welcome to the Evidence Based Birth® series all about pain management in labor. My name’s Rebecca Dekker, and I’m a nurse with my PhD and the founder of Evidence Based Birth®. In this first video we’re going to do a quick overview of a topic about pain in labor. Pain seems to be the number one thing that a lot of people worry about when ... 313 episodes. In the Evidence Based Birth® podcast, we cover the research evidence on hot topics about pregnancy and childbirth! Our mission is to help birth workers build the evidence based knowledge, skills, and power they need to protect families' ability to give birth with empowerment. The work we do has a huge impact on parents who are ...EBB 30 - Fetal Monitoring. 30. 00:00:00. 30. Did you know there are different ways to monitor the baby’s heartbeat during labor and birth? Continuous electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) is common but not without its drawbacks. We discuss the pros and cons of EFM and its alternative, hands-on listening with a fetal Doppler or fetal stethoscope.reserved. Evidence Based Birth® is a registered trademark. Permission is granted to reproduce this handout in print with complete credit given to the author. Handouts may be distributed freely in print but not sold. This PDF may not be posted online. There is no compelling evidence to justify routine male infant circumcision on medical grounds ...Today’s podcast was brought to you by the Evidence Based Birth® professional membership. The free articles and podcasts we provide to the public are supported by our professional membership program at Evidence Based Birth®. Our members are professionals in the childbirth field who are committed to being change agents in their community. There is still very little evidence on how fetal testing impacts induction and Cesarean rates. Intervention rates for this group may be further lowered by using a midwifery-led model of care, as a large English study showed excellent outcomes and fewer interventions for people who were 35 and older and planned a birth with the Learn how to make informed choices about your birth options based on evidence, provider guidance and your preferences. Evidence-based birth is a three-legged stool that balances research, clinical expertise and …Welcome to the Evidence Based Birth® Podcast. My name is Rebecca Dekker, and I’m a nurse with my PhD and the founder of Evidence Based Birth. Join me each week as we work together to get evidence-based information into the hands of families and professionals around the world. As a reminder, this information is not …Now, the key to using breathing for pain relief during labor is that breathing should be conscious, not automatic. So in other words, it’s a behavioral, or voluntary thing to focus on your breathing. Breathing, however, is usually not used by itself. It’s typically combined with other relaxation methods such as guided imagery, visualization ...In this episode I kick off a new series on natural labor induction – starting with the evidence on acupressure, shiatsu or acupuncture, and breast stimulation. Natural induction techniques continue to be among our most searched and requested topics at Evidence Based Birth. I’ll continue to cover new methods over the next several months.Jul 17, 2018 · There’s evidence from two randomized trials that music helps to relieve pain during early labor. There is also evidence from one trial music may help during the transition phase of labor. A recent study, although small, of 50 mothers from Turkey found that music lowered pain scores and continued to lower pain scores even after the music had ... Promoting evidence-based care in childbirth and maternal health. Home / Activities / Promoting evidence-based care for child birth. Promoting evidence-based …Our Evidence Based Birth® Instructors are all hand-picked and specially trained in evidence based care in our team. Instructors are equipped to teach the official Savvy Birth Pro workshop (developed by Evidence Based Birth®) and the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class in their communities. Laura in. Okinawa. Japan. Amanda in. California. …Jul 5, 2017 · The available evidence focuses mainly on blue cohosh, and there are four case reports, four animal studies, and one cell-based study. The limited evidence that we have suggests that while blue cohosh does appear to induce contractions, it can also cause birth defects, it can be toxic to the fetus and toxic to the heart. She worked with Chanté Perryman, a certified doula and Evidence Based Birth Instructor. Chanté taught Ashley and Trevor through the EBB Childbirth Class -they are the first participants of the class to give birth to twins! We discuss Ashley’s successfully well-planned birth, as well as her postpartum journey.Today’s podcast was brought to you by the Evidence Based Birth® professional membership. The free articles and podcasts we provide to the public are supported by our professional membership program at Evidence Based Birth®. Our members are professionals in the childbirth field who are committed to being change agents in their community.There’s evidence from two randomized trials that music helps to relieve pain during early labor. There is also evidence from one trial music may help during the transition phase of labor. A recent study, although small, of 50 mothers from Turkey found that music lowered pain scores and continued to lower pain scores even after the music had ...Evidence Based Birth®. 0:00 22:06. 15 30 1 x. On this episode of the EBB Podcast, we bring you a mini episode on the research on Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes. We are excited to share this episode as an extension of the recent Signature Article update on PROM. In this episode, I will cover the following topics:Tara Thompson, LMT is certified in pregnancy/postpartum massage, is a certified birth doula CD (CAPPA) ,a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) as well as an EBB instructor. Tara has taught education classes to expecting couples for over 10 years at a Women's Center in Atlanta, GA. She has also taught privately for over 5 years.The free articles and podcasts we provide to the public are supported by our professional membership program at Evidence Based Birth®. Our members are professionals in the childbirth field who are committed to being change agents in their community. Professional members at EBB get access to continuing education courses …Evidence Based Birth is an online pregnancy and childbirth resource. It was founded in 2012 by nurse Rebecca Dekker. History. According to The Cut, the organization also "trains thousands of pregnancy and childbirth professionals." The website was used as a resource in Microbia: A Journey into the Unseen World Around You.In this issue of The Journal of Perinatal Education, distinguished authors discuss ways to promote safe maternity care and provide evidence-based updates for …In this week’s episode, I’m going to cover the “2022 A Year in Review” and reflect on all the projects and research we accomplished at Evidence Based Birth®. I share my favorite projects and podcast episodes from this year; the top five most downloaded episodes in 2022; and discuss the research recap on the four updated …EBB 51 - How accurate are due dates and what impact do they have? This week, I discuss the concept of due dates – as well as the free webinar I am hosting soon, the Evidence on Induction at 39 Weeks! I want to provide an overview on this topic so you can be prepped for the webinar, which will include discussions on the controversial ARRIVE study.Abstract. Current evidence and professional organizations identify letting labor begin on its own as one of the most important strategies for promoting normal, physiologic birth. It also prevents iatrogenic prematurity and the need for high-tech medical interventions required for labor induction. Because the American College of Obstetricians ...2024 Evidence Based Birth® Virtual Conference Terms and Conditions. Updated November 8, 2023. The parties to this Agreement, Conference Ticket Holder “Attendee” and Evidence Based Birth, Inc (“EBB”), a Kentucky C-Corp, enter this Agreement as of the date that the Attendee purchases a ticket to the 2024 Evidence …The Evidence on VBAC. In this episode, I am excited to share the evidence on vaginal birth after Cesarean, or VBAC. We have received many requests at Evidence Based Birth® to cover this topic, so I want to share with you the information on VBAC that I present in a class we teach in the EBB Higher Ed program. Learning Objectives: In this ...Induction of labor (IOL) is the artificial stimulation of cervical ripening and progressive uterine contractions to facilitate birth. 1, 2 Between 2007 and 2017, the percentage of people …The Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class is a 100% interactive online series for today's busy families, delivering current evidence-based information in a friendly and approachable way. By taking the EBB® Childbirth Class, you will not only learn the evidence for medical and non-medical birth options from the safety/convenience of your own ...May 8, 2020 · Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes | Stitcher. Evidence Based Birth®. EBB 128 - Inducing Labor with Castor Oil and Dates. 30. 00:00:00. 30. In this latest episode in our series on natural labor induction, I cover the evidence on using castor oil or eating date fruit to induce labor. Welcome to the Evidence Based Birth® Podcast. My name is Rebecca Decker and I’m a nurse with my PhD, and the founder of Evidence Based Birth®. Join me each week as we work together to get evidence-based information into the hands of families and professionals around the world. As a reminder, this information is not …reserved. Evidence Based Birth® is a registered trademark. Permission is granted to reproduce this handout in print with complete credit given to the author. Handouts may be distributed freely in print but not sold. This PDF may not be posted online. Evidence on: Failure to Progress By Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, Ihotu Ali, MPH, and Erin Wilson ...100 episodes. In the Evidence Based Birth® podcast, we cover the research evidence on hot topics about pregnancy and childbirth! Our mission is to help birth workers build the evidence based knowledge, skills, and power they need to protect families' ability to give birth with empowerment. The work we do has a huge impact on …Welcome to the Evidence-Based Birth® podcast. My name is Rebecca Dekker and I’m a nurse with my PhD and the founder of Evidence-Based Birth®. Join me each week as we work together to get evidence-based information into the hands of families and professionals around the world. As a reminder, this information is not …Nichelle Clark (she/her) is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, or IBCLC, wife, and mother of two residing in Chesapeake, Virginia. She is the owner of SonShine & Rainbows Lactation Services. Born and raised in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Nichelle joined the United States Navy in 2010 and served honorably for 7.5 …We envision a world in which all birthing families have access to safe, respectful, evidence-based, and empowering care! Evidence Based Birth®, Inc, is a woman-owned, Kentucky-based corporation in the U.S. To learn more, click here.Please read the Evidence Based Birth® Signature Article on Eating and Drinking During Labor for more information on guidelines for helping people with diabetes maintain a healthy blood sugar during labor. Fluid volume overload, also known as hypervolemia, can happen when there is too much fluid in the blood. With hypervolemia, excess fluid can ...Our Signature Articles are the foundation of Evidence Based Birth. We spend a tremendous amount of time on the research, preparation, writing and presentation of each article, as well as course development surrounding these topics. They are peer reviewed by experts in the field. Signature Articles are updated regularly, with each …Part 3: EVIDENCE BASED EQUITY TOOLS. In Part 3 of our Signature Article on the Evidence on Anti-Racism in Health Care and Birth Work, we focus on evidence based equity tools. You can read Part 1 (Introduction + Solidarity and Soul Family) and Part 2 (Afrofuturism in Birth) via the buttons at the top of this page. The Evidence Based Birth® Professional CEU Membership offers 18+ hours of continuing education, monthly live training sessions, an entire library of our full-length PDFs, private forum, a private Facebook group, and direct access to Rebecca. Contact hours are good for nurses, nurse midwives, certified professional midwives, doulas, and ... In the Evidence Based Birth® Signature Article on Diagnosing GDM, we discuss the “Hyperglycemia and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes” (HAPO) study in detail. This study is the most important research that has ever been done on the link between maternal blood sugar and risk of poor birth outcomes (HAPO, 2008). The key finding from the HAPO study ...Early bird registration for the 2024 Evidence Based Birth® conference is now open. This is a two day virtual conference designed to unleash your potential in birth and beyond. Plus, if you register by February 7, you will get access to the conference along with a bonus Q&A with Dr. Nicole Rankins OB/GYN and host of the All About Pregnancy …The Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class is a 100% interactive online series for today's busy families, delivering current evidence-based information in a friendly and approachable way. By taking the EBB® Childbirth Class, you will not only learn the evidence for medical and non-medical birth options from the safety/convenience of your own ...Doulas are trained to support birthing people who are using a variety of drug or non-drug comfort measures. They provide physical support, emotional support, information, and in some cases, advocacy. Doulas are a risk-free, evidence …Evidence on positions during labor that involve the use of “birth balls”. There’s also been some research on using birth balls during labor. The birth ball is also known as a fit ball, exercise ball, or Swiss ball. It was first introduced by physiotherapists in 1963 to help with back pain and it started being used in childbirth in the 1980s.However, the available evidence suggests that self-hypnosis may be helpful for women in labor. It appears to reduce the overall use of pain medication during labor. Hypnosis for pain relief seems to be especially helpful when combined with water immersion during labor, and researchers have found no adverse effects.Perinatal mortality by gestational week and size at birth in singleton pregnancies at and beyond term: a nationwide population-based cohort study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 14: 172. Olesen, A. W. et al. (2003). Perinatal and maternal complications related to postterm delivery: a national register-based study, 1978-1993.At that time, they were just straddled. In the 2000’s, the usage of peanut balls was refined to the side-lying position, and interest in them began to grow among birth professionals. They are used with and without an epidural, and can be effective in shortening labor. Premier Birth Tools promotes education via its website, as well as Peanut ...Jul 5, 2017 · The available evidence focuses mainly on blue cohosh, and there are four case reports, four animal studies, and one cell-based study. The limited evidence that we have suggests that while blue cohosh does appear to induce contractions, it can also cause birth defects, it can be toxic to the fetus and toxic to the heart. Current evidence and professional organizations identify letting labor begin on its own as one of the most important strategies for promoting normal, …Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class. Parent Resources. About EBB. We envision a world in which all birthing families have access to safe, respectful, evidence-based, and empowering care! Evidence Based Birth®, Inc, is a woman-owned, Kentucky-based corporation in the U.S. To learn more, click here.Welcome to the Evidence Based Birth® podcast. My name is Rebecca Dekker and I’m a nurse with my PhD and the founder of Evidence Based Birth®. Join me each week as we work together to get evidence-based information into the hands of families and professionals around the world. As a reminder, this information is not medical advice. cebbirth ... Interfering with the normal physiological process of labor and birth in the absence of medical necessity increases the risk of complications for mother and baby. Six evidence-based care practices promote physiological birth: avoiding medically unnecessary induction of labor, allowing freedom of movement for the laboring woman, providing continuous labor support, avoiding routine interventions ... Evidence Based Birth Class 6-wk VIRTUAL April 11th-May 25th. Class Dates: April 11th - May 25th Thur 6:30 - 8:30 pm with Victoria 🎓 all classes via ZOOM live! 👩🏽🤝👩🏿 Private membership space for your cohort 🎥 all classes recorded & posted within your membership. $350.00. Evidence Based Birth Classes #1 Nicole (Doula) The third stage of labor, or placental stage, begins after the baby is born and ends after the birth of the placenta (sometimes called the “afterbirth”). It follows the first two stages of labor, which you can think of as the dilation (or opening) stage and the pushing stage. In practice, there are three main approaches to care for the ... The Evidence on VBAC. In this episode, I am excited to share the evidence on vaginal birth after Cesarean, or VBAC. We have received many requests at Evidence Based Birth® to cover this topic, so I want to share with you the information on VBAC that I present in a class we teach in the EBB Higher Ed program. Learning Objectives: In this ...0:00 35:01. 15 30 1 x. We are so excited to announce the upcoming release of a new Evidence Based Birth® Pocket Guide, all about Interventions! To give you a sneak peek to the Invention Pocket Guide, we are diving into the research and evidence on artificial rupture of membranes, assisted vaginal delivery and internal monitoring.Method, part 1: Drink a 50-gram glucose solution (non-fasting), with blood sugar measured 1 hour later. If the blood sugar level result is ≥ 130 mg/dL, 135 mg/dL, or 140 mg/dL (set by the institution), then the screening test shows an increased risk for GDM. Schedule a 100-gram diagnostic OGTT to diagnose GDM.Jul 5, 2017 · The available evidence focuses mainly on blue cohosh, and there are four case reports, four animal studies, and one cell-based study. The limited evidence that we have suggests that while blue cohosh does appear to induce contractions, it can also cause birth defects, it can be toxic to the fetus and toxic to the heart. Nov 11, 2013 · In summary, I found that: Evidence suggests that moxibustion—when combined with either acupuncture or postural techniques—is safe and increases your chances of turning a breech baby. We still don’t know for sure which kind of moxibustion method works best for turning breech babies (timing during pregnancy, number of sessions, length of ... Jul 8, 2014 · Birth attendants and hospital staff should follow evidence-based guidelines for preventing waterborne infection transmission such as using tubs that are easy to disinfect (and avoid tubs with pipes that recirculate water), filling tubs closer to the time of the birth (avoid long-standing water), and regularly testing the hospital water supply ... However, the available evidence suggests that self-hypnosis may be helpful for women in labor. It appears to reduce the overall use of pain medication during labor. Hypnosis for pain relief seems to be especially helpful when combined with water immersion during labor, and researchers have found no adverse effects.On today’s Evidence Based Birth® Podcast, we’re going to talk about the evidence on warm compresses, the hands-on technique, and the hands-off technique for preventing perineal tears during childbirth. Welcome to the Evidence Based Birth® Podcast. My name is Rebecca Dekker, and I’m a nurse with my PhD and the Founder of …Welcome to the Evidence-Based Birth® podcast. My name is Rebecca Dekker and I’m a nurse with my PhD and the founder of Evidence-Based Birth®. Join me each week as we work together to get evidence-based information into the hands of families and professionals around the world. As a reminder, this information is not …Jan 24, 2024 · Welcome to the Evidence Based Birth® podcast. My name is Rebecca Decker and I’m a nurse with my PhD and the founder of Evidence Based Birth®. Join me each week as we work together to get evidence based information into the hands of families and professionals around the world. As a reminder this information is not medical advice. EBB 104 - The Evidence on Saline Locks. 30. 00:00:00 / 00:41:21. 30. In this episode, I explore the latest evidence on the use of saline locks! A saline lock – sometimes called a “hep-lock” in reference to how it used to be used – is an intravenous (IV) catheter that is threaded into a peripheral vein, flushed with saline, and then ...The ARRIVE study did find that inducing low-risk, first-time mothers with accurately estimated due dates at 39 weeks may help to lower the Cesarean rate from 22% to 19% if care providers follow the same induction practices as they did in this study. The researchers think this is because the risk of Cesarean goes up the longer a pregnancy continues. BUY THE BOOK. Like many first-time parents, Rebecca walked into labor and delivery as a healthy pregnant person and walked out as a statistic—as someone who had a traumatic birth. Rebecca planned to give birth at the hospital affiliated with her university, where she was an award-winning nurse researcher finishing her doctoral degree. Evidence Based Birth®. EBB 99 - Plus Size Pregnancy and Birth with Jen McLellan. 30. 00:00:00. 30. In this episode I am joined by Jen McLellan, author, speaker, and founder of the website Plus Size Birth and the Plus Mommy blog. She is also host of the popular podcast Plus Mommy, and is a certified childbirth educator, wife, and mother.Further, Evidence Based Birth® content is transmitted over a medium that at times may be beyond the control of Evidence Based Birth®. Accordingly, Evidence Based Birth® assumes no liability for or related to the delay, failure, interruption, or corruption of any data or other information transmitted in connection with its content. At Evidence Based Birth® we have many resources for expecting parents and birth professionals, including: - The Evidence Based Birth® Podcast (on iTunes, Spotify, and other platforms!) - Free ... Learn more by reading the Evidence Based Birth® Signature article on Vitamin K; References von Kries, R., A. Hachmeister, et al. (1995). “Repeated oral vitamin K prophylaxis in West Germany: acceptance and efficacy.” BMJ310(6987): 1097-1098. van Hasselt, P. M., T. J. de Koning, et al. (2008). “Prevention of vitamin K deficiency bleeding ...Welcome to the Evidence Based Birth® Podcast. My name is Rebecca Decker and I’m a nurse with my PhD, and the founder of Evidence Based Birth®. Join me each week as we work together to get evidence-based information into the hands of families and professionals around the world. As a reminder, this information is not …Jul 10, 2012 · Home birth is a common occurrence for women in some countries, such as the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. However, in the U.S., home births are rare and actively discouraged by many obstetricians, including the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Although U.S. home births have increased by 30% in the past few years, less ... Describe how routine care at birth compares to evidence-based care (1.5 hours) Describe the different models of care (midwifery, obstetrics, family practice) and the most recent research evidence behind midwifery practice; List methods and strategies that families can use to find care providers who use evidence-based practice (1.5 hours)Further, Evidence Based Birth® content is transmitted over a medium that at times may be beyond the control of Evidence Based Birth®. Accordingly, Evidence Based Birth® assumes no liability for or related to the delay, failure, interruption, or corruption of any data or other information transmitted in connection with its content.Below are Evidence Based Birth® resources I wanted to share with you, as you continue anti-racism and birth justice work. – Rebecca. My Responsibility As A White Woman. This is a personal video message about my responsibilities as …Last year at Evidence Based Birth, we hosted focus groups and talked with nurses from across the US who told us that they wish they had a way to learn or refresh their comfort measure skills to use with birthing clients, so we created the Comfort Measures for Labor and Delivery Nurses Workshop. This is a three hour in-person workshop with ...The Savvy Birth Pro Workshop (3 contact hours) was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give professionals the skills you need to make a genuine difference and help your clients attain the best possible chance at evidence based care during pregnancy and labor. After attending the Savvy Birth Pro Workshop, you will walk away with confidence in ... BUY THE BOOK. Like many first-time parents, Rebecca walked into labor and delivery as a healthy pregnant person and walked out as a statistic—as someone who had a traumatic birth. Rebecca planned to give birth at the hospital affiliated with her university, where she was an award-winning nurse researcher finishing her doctoral degree. In this issue of The Journal of Perinatal Education, distinguished authors discuss ways to promote safe maternity care and provide evidence-based updates for …Welcome to the Evidence Based Birth ® Podcast. 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The Evidence Based Birth® professional membership is refundable by request within 48 hours of purchase. To request a refund and cancellation, please email [email protected]. After 48 hours, the terms of the purchased membership will stay in place for 12 months (if an annual membership was purchased), for 3 months (if a quarterly ...Today’s podcast was brought to you by the Evidence Based Birth® professional membership. The free articles and podcasts we provide to the public are supported by our professional membership program at Evidence Based Birth®. Our members are professionals in the childbirth field who are committed to being change agents in their community.Dr. Dekker showcases her personal story to highlight the broken system. The way our babies are born matters. The way we feel about those births matters. Empowering oneself with evidence can have a profound impact on our birth experiences. This book brings you to that conclusion and is written for all birthing persons and ethnicities.Evidence Based Birth®. In some countries, pregnant people are tested for Group B Streptococcus (Group B Strep or GBS) bacteria towards the end of pregnancy. If a pregnant person is a carrier of Group B Strep (sometimes called “colonized with GBS”) and not treated with appropriate antibiotics during labor, then there is a 1-2% chance that ...Standard of practice in the U.S. is to induce labor at term if a mother has low amniotic fluid in an otherwise healthy pregnancy. In fact, 95% of physicians who practice maternal-fetal medicine feel that isolated oligohydramnios—low amniotic fluid in an otherwise healthy pregnancy—is an indication for labor induction at 40 weeks ( Schwartz ...Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes | Stitcher. Evidence Based Birth®. EBB 151- Updated Evidence on the Pros and Cons of Membrane Sweeping. 30. 00:00:00 / 00:18:30. 30. In this episode I talk about the updated research evidence on using membrane sweeping or membrane stripping for inducing labor. Is membrane sweeping …Based on their review of the research evidence, they broke the 5-week term period into separate groups (Spong, 2013). Early term babies are born between 37 weeks 0 days and 38 weeks 6 days. Full term babies are born between 39 weeks 0 days and 40 weeks 6 days. Late term babies are born between 41 weeks 0 days and 41 weeks 6 days. In California, a survey of 2,539 people who gave birth in the Listening to Mothers California study found that in 2016, 8% had used nitrous oxide during labor. When they only looked at people who gave birth vaginally, 10.8% of them under the care of a midwife had used nitrous oxide, compared to 5.8% of those who were attended by an obstetrician. Welcome to the Evidence Based Birth® podcast. My name is Rebecca Dekker, and I’m a nurse with my PhD. I’m the founder of Evidence Based Birth®. Join me each week as we work together to get evidence-based information into the hands of families and professionals around the world. As a reminder, this information is not …Evidence Based Birth® Podcast. A Crash Course in Pregnancy and Parental Leave Rights in the U.S. with Daphne Delvaux, Esq. Evidence Based Birth®. 182 views4 days ago. …Tara Thompson, LMT is certified in pregnancy/postpartum massage, is a certified birth doula CD (CAPPA) ,a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE) as well as an EBB instructor. Tara has taught education classes to expecting couples for over 10 years at a Women's Center in Atlanta, GA. She has also taught privately for over 5 years.Abstract. Current evidence and professional organizations identify letting labor begin on its own as one of the most important strategies for promoting normal, physiologic birth. It also prevents iatrogenic prematurity and the need for high-tech medical interventions required for labor induction. Because the American College of Obstetricians ...At Evidence Based Birth, my main goal is to write articles that review the highest quality medical evidence for certain birth practices. For examples of evidence-based articles, click here. For your sake, I ….