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Learning about birth is an ongoing journey and you can explore as deeply or as little as you choose. Below are trusted resources to support your continued curiosity and growth.

Perinatal Research Topics

Rebecca Dekker, RN, PhD · Evidence Based Birth

Evidence on Inducing for Due Dates Evidence on Pitocin for 3rd Stage Evidence on Circumcision Evidence on Fetal Monitoring Evidence on Birth Positions Evidence on Waterbirth Evidence on Due Dates Evidence on Doulas Evidence on Eye Ointment Evidence on Group B Strep Evidence on Premature Rupture of Membranes (water breaking) Evidence on IV During Labor Evidence on Prolonged Second Stage (pushing stage) of Labor Evidence on Failure to Progress Evidence on Eating/Drinking in Labor Evidence on Induction/Cesarean for Suspected “Big Baby” Evidence on Pregnancy after 35

Perinatal Nutrition/Restoration

Brittany Fox, NTP, FBCS · Deep Roots Nutrition

Doula Handouts – Proper Nutrition During Pregnancy and Postpartum Common Postpartum Depletions / Replenishment Guide Restoring Postpartum

Perinatal Support Tools and Resources

What are My Birth Rights? Questions to ask your Dr. / Midwife Questions to ask Support People and Birth Place Research on Obstetric Violence Women’s Descriptions of Childbirth Trauma ACOG Guidelines for Limiting Interventions Body Ready Method Studies on Safe Alternatives to Vitamin K Shot

Tip of the Week

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