30 Jul 2025 07:00
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:
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Evidence behind common natural induction techniques
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The difference between “throw you into labor” methods vs. gentle nudges
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Pros, cons, and safety of various approaches
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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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👩⚕️ 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.
