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Perinatal mental health is often a misunderstood landscape shaped by stigma, cultural expectations, and invisible struggles that touch entire families. In this replay episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker sits down with Dr. Kat Kaeni, perinatal mental health certified psychologist, author of The Pregnancy Workbook, and host of the Mom & Mind podcast, to break the silence around postpartum anxiety, depression, OCD, and psychosis. Drawing on her professional expertise and personal experience, Dr. Kat reveals why shame and isolation are so common, how symptoms really show up for new parents, and what makes perinatal mental health distinct from other forms of mental illness. They discuss the myths that keep parents suffering in silence, the real impact of mental health on babies and families, and how therapy and support groups, including free resources from Postpartum Support International, can empower families on the path to healing. Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of perinatal mental health disorders, including postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and psychosis. Sensitive topics such as intrusive thoughts, stigma, feelings of guilt and shame, and the potential for harm to self or others are addressed. Listener discretion is advised, and we encourage anyone who may be affected by these topics to reach out for support through Postpartum Support International or a trusted healthcare provider. (00:07:28) Unique Challenges in Perinatal Mental Health (00:11:05) Caregivers' Mental Health and Bonding Challenges (00:16:32) Parental Isolation Stemming from Anxiety and Depression (00:21:53) Emergent Postpartum Psychosis Symptoms (00:27:08) Overcoming Stigma in Perinatal Mental Health (00:31:54) Thought and Behavior Change Therapy for Depression (00:36:56) Perinatal Mental Health Challenges and Support Resoureces EBB 197 – Addressing Perinatal Mental Health for Communities of Color with the Co-Founders of the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color, Divya Kumar, Jabina Coleman, and Desirée Israel Postpartum Support International The Mom & Mind Podcast The Pregnancy Workbook: Manage Anxiety and Worry with CBT and Mindfulness Techniques   For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care should support the whole person, physically and mentally. In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker talks with board-certified OB/GYN and perinatal coach Dr. Jessica Vernon about how integrative medicine can create a more holistic and personalized approach to obstetric care.   Dr. Vernon explains how integrative care combines traditional Western medicine with complementary approaches such as therapy, physical therapy, acupuncture, yoga, breathwork, meditation, and nutrition. She also shares how her own experience with postpartum anxiety and depression transformed the way she practices medicine and deepened her understanding of the physical, emotional, and identity-related transitions into parenthood. Plus, get practical guidance for changing providers, asking informed questions after a prior Cesarean, and navigating the overwhelming, and sometimes unreliable, health information found through social media and artificial intelligence.   (00:02:03) Dr. Vernon's journey into obstetrics and the influence of midwifery (00:05:47) Understanding matrescence and the transition into parenthood (00:07:14) What integrative medicine looks like in pregnancy and postpartum care (00:09:59) Bringing perinatal mental health and integrative medicine into obstetric practice (00:12:19) Gaps in traditional perinatal care and the need for individualized support (00:16:59) Supporting parents after infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, or a difficult postpartum experience (00:21:32) Why it is okay to change providers (00:24:31) How infertility and pregnancy loss can shape a subsequent pregnancy (00:27:25) Practicing evidence-based, person-centered care that protects patient autonomy (00:29:02) Finding trustworthy pregnancy information online (00:32:27) Balancing medical evidence with personal intuition and individual circumstances   Resources Connect with Dr. Vernon and learn more about her 1:1 perinatal coaching: https://www.drjessicavernon.com/ Follow Dr. Vernon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jessicavernon/ Then Comes Baby: An Honest Conversation About Birth, Postpartum, and the Complex Transition to Parenthood by Dr. Jessica Vernon: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/then-comes-baby-9781538195925/ Matrescence: On Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood by Lucy Jones: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714054/matrescence-by-lucy-jones/ Free Postpartum Support International online support groups: https://postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/ PSI Perinatal Mental Health Provider Directory: https://postpartum.net/get-help/provider-directory/   For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

When your crafting is on the Ebb and Flow. Woolly Wormhead Dutrieu Michelle White Coventina Layer cake & Jelly Roll & Charm Pack by Pam & Nicky Lintott Salt Road by John Goodlad Salt: Scotlands Newest Oldest Industry Confessions of a Trash Droid by Michael Cheney East of Eden by John Steinbeck

After years of hearing traumatic birth stories and questioning whether parenthood was right for her, Heidi Gustad entered pregnancy determined to make informed decisions every step of the way. When she was diagnosed with insulin-managed gestational diabetes, debilitating migraines, and a rare umbilical cord abnormality called an umbilical vein varix, the birth center birth she had envisioned was suddenly no longer an option.   In this episode, Heidi shares how evidence-based education, a supportive care team, and careful preparation helped her navigate unexpected changes with confidence. She and Dr. Dekker discuss what it was like to advocate for herself through multiple diagnoses, switch care providers late in pregnancy, and prepare for a hospital birth while still hoping for an unmedicated labor. Heidi also shares the surprising series of events that led to spontaneous labor before her scheduled induction, and how she welcomed her baby after a fast, nine-hour labor.   (01:36) Overcoming a lifelong fear of pregnancy and choosing parenthood (05:13) Navigating migraines, gestational diabetes, and changing providers (08:52) Risking out of birth center care and finding the right hospital (11:11) Understanding a rare umbilical vein varix diagnosis (17:47) Building confidence through education, advocacy, and a supportive birth team (21:59) Preparing for birth with physical therapy, acupuncture, and evidence-based resources (25:50) Spontaneous labor begins weeks before a scheduled induction (32:02) Coping strategies for a fast, unmedicated labor (37:19) Postpartum recovery and breastfeeding (40:42) Heidi's advice on informed decision-making and birth preferences (43:06) Using anxiety and pain-coping techniques during labor   Resources Listen to EBB's Natural Induction Series on Acupuncture, Raspberry Red Leaf Tea, and Nipple Stimulation: evidencebasedbirth.com/category/series/natural-labor-induction-series/ EBB 304 – Q & A on PPD/Pitocin, Delayed Cord Clamping, Nubain, and Placental encapsulation: evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-304-q-and-a-on-ppd-pitocin-delayed-cord-clamping-nubain-and-placental-encapsulation/ Read the research on Umbilical Chord Varix Fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein varix: retrospective cohort study and systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28876490/ Isolated fetal umbilical vein varix and the association with intrauterine fetal death and fetal growth restriction: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and nested retrospective cohort study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38502055/ The Development of the Umbilical Vein and Its Anatomical and Clinical Significance: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11954436/ Learn more about Spinning Babies®: spinningbabies.com   For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

My guest this week is Margaret Hall, a remarkable young theater historian who is the author of the celebrated new book Gemignani – Life And Lessons From Broadway And Beyond. As you will hear, Margaret spent much of the pandemic interviewing Paul Gemignani who is without a doubt one of the most significant, and at the same time most under-appreciated, figures in the history of modern musical. Since 1971 Paul Gemignani has served as the Music Director for more than 40 Broadway productions including Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Evita, Sunday In The Park With George, Into The Woods, and Crazy for You, to name only a few. His incredible talent and theatrical know-how made him the first-choice music director, and indispensable collaborator of Kander & Ebb, Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Harold Prince. Margaret's book not only takes us behind the scenes and into the orchestra pit of many of the most significant and acclaimed productions in Broadway history, it also illuminates the crucial role that music directors play in the creation, development, and performance of a musical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ki rendeli a pizzát? Ki kívánja meg a dobostortát? Ki hozza a döntéseket bennünk? Ebből az adásból kiderül, hogy erre a kérdésre már nem lehet rávágni azt, hogy a főnök a fejünkben ül: Kékesi Balázs filozófus, akit sokan Bauxitként ismernek a Bëlga zenekarból, legalábbis arra világít rá, hogy más-más módon, de ma már több tudományterület is megfogalmazza, hogy olykor egy egész bizottság vagy ha úgy tetszik, egy egész erdő dönt helyettünk. Vagyis ebben az epizódban Kékesi Balázzsal beszélgetek kognitív nyelvészetről, durva vagy csak elemzésre sarkalló dalszövegekről, a szokások hatalmáról, a kilencvenes évek buddhista főiskolájáról, kényszerképzetekről és megszabadulásról, az életről meg mindenről.

Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the leading infectious cause of congenital disorders in the United States, but many pregnant families have never heard of it. In this episode, Dr. Dekker is joined by author Megan Nix who shares the personal story behind her memoir, "Remedies for Sorrow," and discusses how gaps in the system leave many families unaware of this common virus. Megan shares how her daughter Anna's congenital CMV diagnosis changed her family's life and launched her years-long investigation into why such a common condition remains largely absent from prenatal education. You'll learn what CMV is, how it spreads during pregnancy, evidence-informed prevention strategies, newborn screening and treatment, and why informed consent and narrative medicine matter for families navigating pregnancy and birth.   (02:01) Megan's journey into motherhood and how Anna's diagnosis led her to write the book (07:04) What congenital CMV is and why so few families know about it (10:26) Why CMV prevention isn't routinely discussed during pregnancy (15:40) Megan's illness during pregnancy and the missed opportunities for diagnosis (18:00) Antiviral treatment for newborns with congenital CMV (22:50) Steps pregnant families can take to reduce CMV exposure (25:55) Newborn screening for CMV and the current landscape of universal testing (32:16) Hearing screening, progressive hearing loss, and why early diagnosis matters (34:05) Parenting a child with developmental delays and what Anna has taught their family (40:11) Finding her voice, self-advocacy, and overcoming the culture of silence (46:41) Megan's final advice for pregnant families and where to learn more   Resources Get your copy of "Remedies for Sorrow": penguinrandomhouse.com/books/704982/remedies-for-sorrow-by-megan-nix/ Learn more about the National CMV Foundation: nationalcmv.org/ EBB 185 – The History of Narrative Medicine and Childbirth with Tyler Jean Dukes   For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Patch 36.2 is bringing just a little nerf to Demon Hunter, for a little treat! and I play Attack Druid on the ladder. You can find the deck import code below the following contact links.  You can follow me @blisterguy on Twitch, Bluesky, and Youtube. Join our Discord community here or at discord.me/blisterguy. You can support this podcast and my other Hearthstone work at Patreon here. # 2x (0) Innervate # 2x (0) Secret Ingredient # 1x (1) Life Cycle # 2x (1) Spiderling # 2x (1) Waveshaping # 2x (2) Ebb and Flow # 2x (2) Felwood Treant # 2x (2) Horn of Plenty # 2x (2) Press the Advantage # 2x (2) Savage Striker # 2x (2) Spider Rider # 2x (2) Widow's Bite # 2x (3) Feral Rage # 1x (4) Infest the Scullery # 1x (4) Staff of Trickery # 1x (5) Amirdrassil # 1x (6) Wickerfang # 1x (7) Bashana Runetotem #  AAECAe+KBwavhweXlwfgwAflxAej2gfH5gcMrp8EuKAEiIMHqq8HrK8H6LEH18AH5NkHkdoHqd8HvOcHyucHAAA=

1994-ben Tim Burton egy pillanatra kilépett a saját, bizarr gondolatai közül, hogy emléket állítson egyik hősének, Edward Davies Wood Jr.-nak. Az Ed Wood a rendező karrierjének egyik legnagyobb szakmai sikere lett, Burton azonban ezután sem tudott megszabadulni a "világ legrosszabb rendezőjének" szelemétől, és kitalálta, hogy az életrajzi film után elkészíti a saját "9-es tervét". Ebből a gondolatból született meg a Támad a Mars!, a rendező (addigi) életművének legmegosztóbb darabja.Mi okozta Tim Burton első nagy kritikai bukását? Minek kell ebbe ennyi sztár, aki egymás elöl lopja el a showt? Lehet-e értelmes filmet készíteni egy gyűjthető, rágógumi-csomagolásos kártya alapján? Mennyire ártott a film sikerének, megítélésének az, hogy a Függetlenség napja beelőzte? Ízléstelen trash, vagy zseniális, félre értett paródia? Ez most szatíra, hommage vagy mi a fene? A Támad a Mars!, mint össz-amerikai társadalmi tabló? Tényleg félreértette a közönség ezt a filmet, vagy rászolgált a bukásra? És, miért nem zárul több film Tom Jones-szal? Többek között ezekről beszélgetünk a Roboraptor Podcast legújabb adásában, miközben próbáljuk megfejteni minden idők egyik leginkább zavarba ejtően idióta hollywoodi stúdiófilmjét.

Fundal massage, also known as uterine massage, is often performed as a routine procedure after birth, but research shows it does little to prevent postpartum hemorrhage and can be painful for many. On today's replay episode of the EBB Podcast, nurse, community educator, and advocate Barbie Christensen joins Dr. Rebecca Dekker to talk about the myths surrounding this common postpartum procedure and how it connects to broader patterns of obstetric violence in maternity care. Barbie explains the difference between a fundal assessment, a routine massage, and the massage used to treat active postpartum hemorrhage, and walks through what the evidence actually shows about each approach. She also shares trauma-informed scripts that nurses and providers can use to explain what they are doing and obtain informed consent, even in urgent, fast moving situations. Learn how unit culture, staffing, and fear based practice patterns can affect whether an unnecessary intervention becomes the default standard of care, and how to speak up and advocate for respectful care. (02:40) Barbie's path from special education to labor and delivery nurse (04:36) Witnessing obstetric violence as a new nurse and learning the term (10:52) Defining fundal assessment versus fundal massage (18:06) When uterine massage is actually medically necessary (22:07) Recap: fundal assessment, routine massage, and massage for active hemorrhage (23:01) What the research says about routine fundal massage (26:04) How forceful and painful routine massage can be without consent (30:35) Misinformation about fundal massage on social media (34:11) Scripts for advocating for yourself if massage is done without medical need (37:00) How to assess and massage your own fundus after birth (39:26) What your uterus should feel like in the days after birth (44:35) A message to nurses who want to change their practice (45:11) Trauma-informed scripts for when massage is medically necessary (53:30) Unit culture and unaddressed trauma among nurses and providers Resources The Evidence on Pitocin During the Thrird Stage of Labor: ebbirth.com/thirdstage For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab a Pocket Guide, the My Doula Visit Workbook, or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the waitlist for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Producers of mokuhanga prints who also teach art at the academic level have always intrigued me. The balance between the solitary work of a printmaker and the responsibilities of teaching a wide range of artistic disciplines must be both complex and, at times, challenging. It raises questions such as: How much of my own creative journey can I pursue while also dedicating myself to students who look to me for guidance as both an artist and a teacher? On this episode of The Unfinished Print: A Mokuhanga Podcast, I speak with Melissa Schulenburg—an independent printmaker, member of the Mokuhanga Sisters collective, and Charles A. Dana Professor of Art & Art History at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. Our interview explores Melissa's work as both an educator and a practicing mokuhanga printmaker. We discuss the role of tradition in her practice, how her visits to Japan, participation in MI-LAB, and involvement with the Mokuhanga Sisters have shaped her artistic development. We also take a look inside her printmaking toolbox, discussing the papers, pigments, and tools she relies on, as well as her deep connection to nature and the influence it has on her work. Please follow The Unfinished Print and my own mokuhanga work on Instagram @andrezadoroznyprints or email me theunfinishedprint@gmail.com Notes: may contain a hyperlink. Simply click on the highlighted word or phrase. Artists works follow after the note if available. Pieces are mokuhanga unless otherwise noted. Dimensions are given if known. Print publishers are given if known. Melissa Schulenberg - Instagram  note* Melissa's website is under construction at the time of publishing. harimaze-e (貼交絵) is a format of mokuhanga that was particularly popular during Japan's Edo period (1603–1868). It consists of a single sheet of paper onto which multiple separate images were designed and printed. These compositions could include individual scenes arranged together on one sheet, sometimes functioning as diptychs or triptychs. Harimaze-e were commonly produced in a chūban format, measuring approximately 24.8 × 36.3 cm. Cutout Pictures of The Tōkaidō Road (1848-49), Published by Ibaya Senzaburō (Dansendō), 26.5 cm x 39cm.  The Adachi Institute of Woodblock Prints - is a print studio located in Tōkyō. Established in 1994 in order to promote and preserve the colour woodblock print of Japan. More information, in English and in Japanese.    MI Lab - is a mokuhanga artists residency located in Awatabe Town, Echizen City, Fukui, Japan.  More info can be found, here.    floating kentō - is like the traditional kentō registration technique but is carved on an "L" shaped piece of wood, and not onto the wood block.    Shōichi Kitamura - is a woodblock carver and printmaker based in Kyoto, Japan. Shoichi has been involved in MI Lab through his demonstrations on carving. More info can be found, here.    Bravery Matched With The Twelve (Zodiac) Signs by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798-1861) - A Modern Edition (ca. 2017) 4" x 11.4"  carved by Shōichi Kitamura    International Mokuhanga Association Conference - is a conference dedicated to mokuhanga which started in 2011 by the International Mokuhanga Association. Each conference is themed.  More information can be found, here.   The Mokuhanga Sisters - are a mokuhanga collective consisting of Yoonmi Nam, Mariko Jesse, Lucy May Schofield, Melissa Schulenberg, Kate MacDonagh, Katie Baldwin, Mia-O, Patty Hudak, and Natasha Norman. More info, here, and here.    Snake and Moon - was a print project created and assembled by The Mokuhanga Sisters in 2025. 9 individual prints created with red sumi ink from Nara, Japan and assembled in a decorative box. More info can be found, here.    Tuula Moilanen - is a Finnish mokuhanga printmaker and painter based in Finland. She lived and studied in Kyōto from 1989 to 2012, where she learned her printmaking at Kyōto Seika University and from printmaker Akira Kurosaki (1937–2019). Her work can be found here. Her interview with The Unfinished Print: A Mokuhanga Podcast can be found here.   Dream Seller (2012) Ed. 22 25cm x 35cm    Keiko Kadota (1942-2017) - was the director of Nagasawa Art Park at Awaji City from 1997-2011, and then of MI Lab at Lake Kawaguchi from 2011 until her passing.   Tōsai Pigment Paste - is a brand of pigments manufactured by Holbein, Japan. They were conceived by mokuhanga printmaker Richard Steiner. Tōsai is the name given to Richard by his teacher. Richard's invteriew with The Unfinished Print can be found, here.   Masaban - was a Mokuhanga Sisters exhibtion exhibited in Echizen, Japan in 2024 during the 2024 International Mokuhanga Association Conference held in Echizen that year. More info, here.    Katie Baldwin -  is a contemporary mokuhanga printmaker, illustrator, book maker, and artist based in Huntsville, Alabama.  Her work can be found, here. Her interview with The Unfinished Print can be found, here.    April, woodblock (2007) 17" x 25"   Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) - born in Edo, Hiroshige is famous for his landscape series of that burgeoning city. The most famous series being, One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (1856-1859), and the landcape series, Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō (1833-1834). His work highlights bokashi, and bright colours. More info about his work can be found, here.    Returning Sails at Otoro from Eight Superb Views of Kanazawa (mid-1830's) 11.6 cm × 17 cm   Ralph Kiggell (1960-2022) -  was one of the most important mokuhanga practitioners. Originally from England, Ralph lived and worked in Thailand. Ralph pushed the boundaries of mokuhanga with extremely large pieces, jigsaw carving, and by using fantastic colour. He also worked with the International Mokuhanga Conference to promote mokuhanga around the world. He will be greatly missed. Ralph's work can be found, here. His obituary in The Guardian can be found, here. His interview with The Unfinished Print: A Mokuhanga Podcast can be found, here. Giant Chiamera II (2021) ed. of 10, 127 cm  × 90 cm    Hara Shobo - is a gallery with locations in Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan. They specialize in ukiyo-e and shin hanga. More info, here.    Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892) was a renowned Japanese woodblock printmaker and one of the last great masters of the ukiyo-e tradition. He is best known for his dramatic and emotionally intense imagery, particularly in series like One Hundred Aspects of the Moon and Thirty-Six Ghosts. Working during a time of cultural upheaval in the Meiji period, Yoshitoshi blended traditional techniques with modern themes, Yoshitoshi is famous as a print designer for his expressive linework, rich colour, and innovations in print design during this period of Japanese history.   Eight Battles of the Modern Era (近世八戦争, 1868-1869) 26cm×36cm   shōmen-zuri (正面摺) - "front burnishing," is a deluxe mokuhanga technique used to create black-on-black pattern which creates a contrast. Unlike standard printing, where pigment is rubbed from the back of the paper into the fibers, shōmen-zuri applies heavy friction directly to the front face of a dried, printed sheet—often over a carved relief block—using a hard burnishing tool like a polished boar's tusk or agate. The intense pressure compresses and polishes the ink, producing a glossy, light-reflective pattern against a matte background that beautifully mimics silk damask, lacquered armor, or fine textiles as the print catches the light.   Gotō Hidehiko - is a master baren maker and printmaker based in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. His interview with The Unfinished Print can be found here. More into at the  Baren Kikuhide website.     Distance of Night (1991) 55 cm × 40.5 cm   Sarah Brayer - is a visual artist who is based in Kyoto, Japan. Her works are predominantly poured Japanese paper (washi). Sarah was the first Western artist to work at the Taki paper mill in Echizen. This is where she currently make her paperworks. Sarah have worked continuously in Echizen since 1986 as the only Western artist to do so. Sarah Brayer has also produced mokuhanga in her career. More information can be found, here. Sarah's interview with The Unfinished Print can be found, here.      Ebb and Flow (2025) 29 cm × 44.5 cm   hangitō - a Japanese carving knife which is primarily used for mokuhanga and comes in a variety of blade sizes.  McClains has a varied assortment, here.   © Popular Wheat Productions logo designed and produced by Douglas Batchelor and André Zadorozny  Introduction music while working - Another Land by Dave Holland. Edition Records (2021) Disclaimer: Please do not reproduce or use anything from this podcast without shooting me an email and getting my express written or verbal consent. I'm friendly :) The opinions expressed by guests on The Unfinished Print: A Mokuhanga Podcast do not necessarily represent the opinions or beliefs of André Zadorozny.             

Emily Cook hoped for a low-intervention birth. But after managing high blood pressure throughout her pregnancy, her plans changed when she was diagnosed with preeclampsia late in her third trimester.   In this episode, Emily shares how the EBB Childbirth Class helped her prepare to navigate an unexpected induction, magnesium therapy, and an epidural while still advocating for the birth experience she wanted. She talks about asking questions, requesting a lower-dose epidural so she could remain mobile, advocating for wireless fetal monitoring and hands-and-knees pushing, and finding confidence in making informed decisions even when things didn't go as planned.   Emily also reflects on the emotional realities of postpartum, from recovering after preeclampsia and establishing breastfeeding to navigating grief after the unexpected loss of her grandmother just weeks after giving birth. Her story is a reminder that birth is only one part of the transition to parenthood, and that caring for the birthing parent is just as important as caring for the baby.   (02:04) How Emily Found EBB (04:29) Her Original Birth Plan and Adapting to Preeclampsia (07:36) Advocating for Individualized Care During Labor (09:22) High Blood Pressure, Triage, and Preeclampsia Diagnosis (15:03) Induction Begins (20:08) Magnesium Drip and Feeling "Tethered" During Labor (25:57) Comfort Measures and Movement (29:07) Pushing on Hands and Knees and Meeting Her Baby (35:57) Postpartum Recovery and Continued Monitoring (40:47) Recovering from Preeclampsia (42:06) Grief and Postpartum (49:06) Emily's Advice for Expecting Parents   Resources Learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class: evidencebasedbirth.com/parentclasses/ EBB 391 – Electronic Fetal Monitoring Advocacy Tips with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln, OB/GYN and Author of The Birth Book EBB 349 – An L & D Nurse's Advice for Advocating in the Birth Room with Trish Ware the Labor Nurse Mama Evidence on: Pitocin® During the Third Stage of Labor   For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

In this third episode, of RaboTalk Growing our Future's Catchment Catch-Ups series Blake Holgate speaks with Craig Simpson, Regional Manager at the Otago Catchment Community (OCC). Craig shares insights from his extensive background in water quality research and collaborative governance, reflecting on how the regional catchment movement has grown over the last twelve years.The conversation highlights how OCC supports 28 independent, farmer-led groups across Otago to navigate evolving regional water plans and shifting environmental priorities. Craig discusses the practical realities of managing long-term landscape changes, explaining why structural governance, community independence, and targeted coordinator support are essential for sustaining momentum and preventing volunteer burnout.Like what you've heard? Follow our podcast for more great content.Show notes:Collaborative Governance in ActionCraig's entry into the sector began with masters research focused on managing water quality through collaborative governance, which led to his work with the New Zealand Landcare Trust. This background shapes OCC's mandate to act as an enabler for collective action, helping local communities identify shared environmental problems and design their own solutions.The Evolution of the Otago MovementThe OCC movement grew out of annual networking forums designed to bring catchment leaders together to share ideas. By 2021, as groups sought more structured resources and direction, OCC formalised into a support organisation. Today, the collective assists 28 independent groups, offering technical training, strategic planning, and administrative funding.Shifting Water Plan DriversMany of Otago's oldest catchment groups, including the Pomahaka initiative, originally formed twelve years ago to address strict discharge thresholds in the regional water plan. While those regulatory drivers have changed, the cumulative learning has led to massive shifts in land use practices, establishing thriving wetlands and planting projects that will benefit the landscape for decades.Managing the Ebb and Flow of EngagementSustaining high enthusiasm indefinitely is unrealistic and often leads to volunteer burnout. Craig notes that it is completely healthy for catchment groups to experience cycles of high activity followed by quiet consolidation. The critical factor is keeping the core group structure and work plan alive so they are raring to go when new environmental or community drivers emerge.Overcoming Succession and Fatigue ChallengesCatchment committees are frequently run by the same individuals who volunteer for local school boards or sports clubs. To manage this fatigue and ensure long-term succession, OCC focuses on ensuring groups maintain clear visions and action plans. Introducing independent coordinators to absorb administrative burdens has proven to be a game changer for maintaining continuity.Valuing Catchment IndividualityCraig firmly believes that catchment groups cannot be treated as carbon copies of one another. Each community has unique geographic challenges, economic drivers, and social dynamics. Long-term success relies entirely on external organisations respecting and protecting the independence of these local groups rather than forcing a standardised template upon them.Final Advice: Plant the First PlantCraig uses a planting project analogy to encourage communities facing long-term environmental goals. While the upfront work of putting a plant in the ground is simple, the unglamorous, slow-brew maintenance is what ensures survival. Producers should not let the scale of a challenge prevent them from starting. If you never plant that first plant, you will never be able to look back in five years and see a thriving landscape.

Have you ever looked at your teen's angry outburst and wondered, "What's really going on underneath?" When our teens slam doors, snap at us, or seem completely irrational, it's easy to react to the behavior we see. But what if those explosive moments are actually covering fear, anxiety, embarrassment, or overwhelm? In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Lori Kaufman shares how parents can stop taking their teen's emotions personally, regulate their own reactions, and use emotional moments as opportunities for deeper connection instead of conflict. Guest Bio Dr. Laurie Kaufman is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified high school teacher, and certified mindfulness educator with nearly 30 years of experience working with teenagers, parents, and families. She is the founder of Ebb and Flow Mental Health, where she provides therapy and leads parenting groups based on the internationally recognized Tuning In to Teens program. Dr. Kaufman also serves as a part-time faculty member in the University of Rhode Island's psychology department. Drawing from both her professional expertise and her experience parenting four teenagers, she helps families navigate big emotions with kindness, curiosity, and practical tools. Three Takeaways 1. Every Behavior Has an Emotion Underneath Teens' behaviors often don't make sense until parents understand the emotions driving them. Anger is frequently a mask for anxiety, fear, embarrassment, loneliness, or disappointment. Instead of reacting to the behavior alone, parents can become curious about what lies beneath the surface. 2. Regulate Yourself Before You Parent When emotions escalate, the most important job isn't fixing your teen—it's calming yourself first. Taking a pause, breathing, or stepping away briefly allows you to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively. A regulated parent teaches emotional regulation simply by modeling it. 3. Trade Control for Connection As teens grow, parents shift from being managers to becoming trusted consultants. By asking authentic questions, listening with empathy, and maintaining firm but warm boundaries, parents build influence instead of relying on control. The strongest parent-teen relationships combine high expectations with high support. Learn more at: https://www.ebbandflowmentalhealth.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bódis Réka és Veszelinov Annamária a Mind Body Spirit lebegő hangtálfürdő élményprogram megálmodói és hangterapeutái, akikkel – egyebek közt – a július 25-i budaörsi hangutazásról beszélgetünk. Képzeljék el, hogy vastag matracon lebegnek a medencében, miközben hangtálak és a handpan hangja tölti be a teret, a parton gyertyák égnek, fölöttük pedig lassan besötétedik az ég. A Budaörsi Városi Uszodában egyórás koncert várja majd a vendégeket, akik kényelmes utcai ruhában érkezhetnek, a csapat pedig mindenkit biztonságosan elhelyez a vízen úszó matracokon. Réka és Annamária a ma esti műsorban felidézik majd, hogyan indult el a program a Dél-Alföldön, és miként szerzett néhány hónap alatt visszatérő közönséget. Réka tizenöt éve találkozott először a hangutazással, később a handpan szerelmese lett, Annamáriát pedig gyerekkora óta erős kapcsolat fűzi a vízhez, hiszen versenyszerűen búvárúszott. Ebből a két személyes útból született meg a közös élményprogram. Arról is mesélnek majd, mi történik azon az estén, amikor a telefonok a táskában maradnak, a vendégek pedig egy órára átadják magukat a víznek és a hangoknak. A városi embernek a nagy rohanás közepette úgy kell ez a töltődés, mint egy falat kenyér. A program végén hűsítő, beszélgetés és ismerkedés várja őket, így az egyéni pihenésből közösségi találkozás is születhet. A Sláger FM-en minden este 22 órakor a kultúráé a főszerep S. Miller András az egyik oldalon, a másikon pedig a térség kiemelkedő színházi kulturális, zenei szcena résztvevői. Egy óra Budapest és Pest megye aktuális kult történeteivel. Sláger KULT – A természetes emberi hangok műsora

How long does the pushing phase of labor typically last? Does precipitous labor run in families? And can drinking okra water actually make labor and birth easier? In this Q&A episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker tackles three questions submitted by EBB Pro Members. First, Dr. Dekker details the findings of a recently published study from France that found many birthing people spent less than 15 minutes actively pushing before birth. She explains the concept of delayed pushing and why these results may not be easily replicated in other birth settings. She also reviews the available evidence on precipitous labor, birth that occurs within three hours of the onset of contractions, and discusses whether fast labors appear to run in families. Finally, she examines the growing social media trend of drinking okra water during pregnancy, exploring the cultural history of okra as a nutritious food, separating popular claims from scientific evidence, and discussing what researchers currently know (and don't know) about its effects during pregnancy. (02:34) Delayed pushing and active pushing times under 15 minutes (04:22) Understanding delayed pushing practices in France versus the United States (05:33) Study methods, hospital protocols, and participant characteristics (06:56) Results: Average pushing times, epidural effects, and birth outcomes (08:14) Key takeaways from the delayed pushing study (10:53) Does precipitous labor run in families? (12:21) Research on precipitous labor risk factors and prevalence (14:20) Is there evidence that fast labor is hereditary? (15:05) What are the benefits of drinking okra water during pregnancy? (17:46) Popular social media claims about okra water (18:46) What researchers did and did not find about okra water (21:15) Okra's cultural significance in pregnancy and postpartum traditions For a full list of references, visit ebbirth.com/404. For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Even when caring for similar patient populations, some hospitals have significantly higher Cesarean rates than others, and factors like teamwork, psychological safety, leadership, staffing, and beliefs about childbirth can affect outcomes. In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker talks with family physician and researcher Dr. Emily White VanGompel about how the culture of labor and delivery units can shape decision-making and influence the birth experience for families.   Dr. White VanGompel explains the NTSV (nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex) Cesarean rate, why it is used as a quality measure, how hospitals have successfully reduced unnecessary Cesareans, and what families can look for when choosing a birth setting that supports vaginal birth. Plus, learn about the Labor Culture Survey (LCS), Dr. White VanGompel's research on the impact of the ARRIVE Trial on provider attitudes, and why conversations about reducing Cesarean overuse are important from a public health perspective.   (01:58) Growing up around home birth and discovering differences in birth culture during medical training (09:05) How family medicine influences perspectives on childbirth, postpartum care, and long-term family health (12:46) What NTSV Cesarean rates are and why they are used as a quality measure (16:19) Defining labor and delivery unit culture and how it affects Cesarean decision-making (19:23) Lessons from hospitals that successfully reduced Cesarean rates (23:50) Real-world examples of hospitals that transformed their birth culture and lowered Cesarean rates (29:36) Common attitudes and beliefs associated with higher Cesarean rates (32:32) The Labor Culture Survey (35:44) The ARRIVE Trial, provider attitudes toward induction, and shifting birth culture (43:01) How families can evaluate hospitals and providers when seeking support for vaginal birth (48:24) Midwifery models of care and their potential role in supporting vaginal birth (52:40) How personal birth experiences influence clinician attitudes toward Cesarean and vaginal birth   Resources View the original validation study that explains the creation of the LCS: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/birt.12406 See how the first statewide use of the LCS found an association between labor culture and hospital-level cesarean rates: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1475-6773.13123 Deep-dive into this qualitative study about how hospitals that lowered their cesarean rates changed their cultures: SpringerAccess research journals, articles, books and more | Springer Nature Linkarticle/10.1186/s12913-024-12108-3 See how this study used the Labor Culture Survey (LCS) to compare clinician beliefs and attitudes about induction of labor before and after the publication of the ARRIVE Trial: Sciencedirectsciencedirect.com science/article/abs/pii/S0884217522003914   For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Are you tired of repeating the same emotional reactions, relationship conflicts, leadership struggles, or painful cycles and wondering why nothing seems to change? In this session, Tim Holloway teaches how to begin noticing the patterns in your life so you can stop living on autopilot and start growing with wisdom, maturity, and spiritual clarity. This message is for men, leaders, believers, husbands, fathers, business owners, and anyone pursuing personal growth, emotional maturity, spiritual formation, and biblical transformation. You'll learn why your reactions, avoidance, anger, withdrawal, fear, overworking, procrastination, and relationship tension are not random. They are patterns revealing something deeper beneath the surface. God uses patterns everywhere: seasons, seedtime and harvest, day and night, pruning, leadership growth, biblical stories, emotions, and even pain. When you learn to notice these patterns without blame, excuses, or denial, you begin to see where you are located, what God is forming in you, what needs to be pruned, and what cycle must finally be broken. What you'll learn: how repeated emotional patterns reveal hidden beliefs; why biblical stories like Adam and Eve, Cain, David, Elijah, and Jonah show recurring human cycles; how relationships drift from connection to disconnection through neglect, assumptions, and unresolved hurt; how leadership, business, money, burnout, and spiritual maturity all follow patterns that can either produce growth or keep you stuck. 00:00 Intro: What Are You Noticing?02:21 The Key to Wisdom Is Recognizing Patterns03:33 Life Stages, Growth, and Development05:22 Independence, Marriage, Fatherhood, and Maturity10:11 Successful People Notice Patterns11:24 Seasons, Timing, and Ecclesiastes15:42 Seedtime, Harvest, and Spiritual Growth18:16 Bringing Ideas and Growth to Life20:04 Water, Flow, Stagnation, and Integration21:27 Location Identification and Leadership Growth22:12 Transformation Patterns and the Butterfly23:47 Forest Growth, Decay, Renewal, and Pruning26:05 Ebb and Flow: When to Advance or Retreat28:35 Day, Night, Work, Rest, and Sabbath29:31 The Pruning Pattern Before Greater Fruit31:00 Biblical Patterns and the Sin Cycle34:34 Cain, Comparison, Resentment, and Sabotage35:46 David, Bathsheba, Temptation, and Cover-Up37:18 Why Detrimental Patterns Keep Repeating39:30 The Fork in the Road Before the Cycle Continues43:18 Emotional Patterns and Faulty Interpretation48:53 Relationship Patterns and Repeated Conflict51:03 Behavior Patterns, Escapes, and Reinforcement52:45 Leadership, Business, Bottlenecks, and Growth53:59 Kingdom Patterns and God's Process56:25 Jesus Christ as the Ultimate Pattern #SpiritualGrowth#EmotionalMaturity#BiblicalWisdom#LeadershipDevelopment#PersonalGrowth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The way we move during labor shapes far more than our comfort. It helps determine how a baby navigates through the pelvis, and whether a birth can unfold with fewer interventions! In this replay episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker talks with Brittany Sharpe McCollum, a childbirth educator, doula, lactation counselor, and pelvic biomechanics educator. Brittany explains how the bones of the pelvis move during labor, why that movement matters for fetal positioning, and how everyone can benefit from intentional position changes during labor-- whether you're planning an unmedicated birth or not! They explore the three planes of the pelvis, why opening the pelvic inlet and outlet require opposite movements, and how to match specific positions to where the baby is located in the pelvis. Brittany also shares her 5-4-3 rule for position changes, practical tips for inductions and epidurals, the power of asymmetrical positioning, and why movement is one of the few birth tools that carries benefit without risk. (06:25) Exploring movement in childbirth (10:19) Understanding baby's position in labor (13:03) Benefits of movement during labor (17:31) Subtle pelvic movements in labor (23:05) Partner role during contractions (25:17) Managing rectal pressure during labor (27:57) Movement during labor (32:21) Importance of prenatal education (37:35) Understanding racism in obstetrics Resources EBB Signature Article on the Evidence on Birthing Positions: ebbirth.com/birthingpositions Learn more about Brittany: blossomingbelliesbirth.com "Baby Got VBAC: An Inspiring Collection of Wisdom for Better Births After a Cesarean" Connect with Brittany on Instagram: @blossomingbelliesbirth For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Richie Hofmann returns for a game that shows the queens that being well-versed can mean getting well-bred.Support Breaking Form by reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts here.Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series. BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE is available from Bridwell Press. James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.  Notes:Visit Richie Hofmann's website here: https://www.richiehofmann.com/ which includes links to many of the poems Richie reads for us in the episode.Purchase The Bronze Arms Check out a reading Richie gave at LA's Hammer Museum in April 2022 here (~45 minutes)Poets we mention in this episode include:John AshberyElizabeth Barrett Browning was a Pisces. A portrait of EBB hung in Emily Dickinson's bedroom.Robert Browning, especially "My Last Duchess"Elizabeth BishopAnne Bronte, author of Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wildfell HallCharlotte Bronte, author of  5 novels, including Villette, Jane Eyre, Shirley, Villette, and The Professor, which was published posthumously in 1857. Upon her death, she left two chapters of an unfinished narrative called Emma. Emily Bronte, author of Wuthering HeightsCatullus threatens two friends who have insulted him with both irrumatio and pedicatio in his "Carmen 16" Amy ClampittAllen GinsbergGerard Manley HopkinsRobert Lowell, particularly his poem "Skunk Hour." For more about Lowell's violence towards his wives, receipts are here and here.  J.D. McClatchyFrank O'Hara, particularly his manifesto "Personism"; his poem "Having a Coke with You,"; several poems titled "On Rachmaninoff's Birthday," like this one; and the 56 poems he titled simply "Poem," including "Poem [I will always love you]," "Poem [I live above a dyke bar and I'm happy.]," "Poem [Dee Dum, dee dum, dum dum, dee da]," and "Poem (Lana Turner has collapsed!)."Christina Rosetti, whose middle name is Georgina.Dante Gabriel Rosetti.The Rossetti children were quite artistic. There were two others in addition to Dante and Christina: Maria Rossetti, who published A Shadow of Dante (1871), and William Michael Rossetti, who became an editor, man of letters, and memoirist.Gertrude Stein  We also mention Susan M. Gilbert and Susan Gubar's landmark book, The Madwoman in the Attic: The Woman Writer and the Nineteenth Century Literary Imagination, published by Yale UP in 1979 and reissued in 2020. 

The ways we feed and care for babies are shaped not only by research, but also by family traditions, cultural values, and generations of shared wisdom.   In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker talks with Yogyata Wadhwa, an IBCLC, childbirth educator, birth doula, sleep consultant, and infant feeding specialist based in India. Drawing on her experience supporting more than 10,000 families, Yogyata shares how parents can honor cultural traditions while making informed decisions about breastfeeding, introducing solids, and navigating the postpartum period.   They explore common breastfeeding challenges, cultural beliefs surrounding infant feeding, and how parents can balance evidence-based recommendations with meaningful family customs. Yogyata also shares postpartum traditions in India, including the Jappa period, family caregiving practices, and the cultural significance of introducing a baby's first foods.   (00:00) Introduction and overview of cultural perspectives on breastfeeding and infant feeding in India (05:34) How Yogyata became a childbirth educator, IBCLC, doula, and infant feeding specialist (08:38) Common breastfeeding challenges: milk supply concerns, latch difficulties, and tongue ties (10:24) Cultural beliefs that influence breastfeeding (16:18) Traditional infant feeding practices in India and the Annaprasan ceremony (21:32) First foods for babies and introducing solids (23:45) What baby-led feeding looks like (28:04) Signs that a baby is ready to start solids (33:41) Maternity leave, workplace accommodations, and postpartum support systems in India (36:20) The Jappa period and postpartum recovery practices (39:09) Balancing evidence-based recommendations with cultural expectations (43:43) Advice for Indian families living abroad and navigating feeding without traditional support systems (47:04) Yogyata's final advice for first-time parents   Resources Connect with Yogyata on Instagram: @thebirth.life Learn more about The Birth Life: thebirthlife.com/   For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Research shows that queer and trans parents face significantly higher rates of perinatal depression and anxiety, but affirming and community-centered support can make a big difference. In this episode, clinical psychologist and researcher Leiszle Lapping-Carr joins Dr. Rebecca Dekker to talk about the unique mental health challenges 2SLGBTQ+ parents may experience during pregnancy and postpartum and what providers, birth workers, and communities can do to create safer, more supportive care. Dr. Lapping-Carr shares how stigma, discrimination, isolation, and lack of affirming healthcare spaces can affect mental health outcomes for queer and trans parents. She also explains how evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy can be adapted to better support 2SLGBTQ+ families, especially when distress is rooted in experiences of discrimination and loss of safety. Learn how protective factors that support mental health, chosen family and community, and inclusive healthcare providers can make perinatal spaces more affirming for all parents.   (01:43) Dr. Leiszle Lapping-Carr's background and research journey (04:31) Perinatal depression rates among queer and trans parents (07:19) Minority stress, discrimination, and mental health risks (11:08) Protective factors and the importance of community support (12:52) What is the Mothers and Babies intervention? (15:17) Adapting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for queer and trans parents (20:09) Common thought patterns and challenges for LGBTQ+ parents (22:57) Behavioral strategies and "pleasant activities" for mental health (28:58) Barriers to affirming perinatal mental healthcare (32:42) The role of doulas and community recommendations (37:33) Common mistakes providers make when caring for queer and trans parents   Resources Learn more about Dr. Lapping-Carr and her research: feinberg.northwestern.edu/faculty-profiles/az/profile.html?xid=49272 Postpartum Support International Online Support Groups: postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/ Mothers and Babies preventive perinatal depression intervention: mothersandbabiesprogram.org/providers/   For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Happy EBB 400! In honor of this milestone, Team EBB is looking back on some of our and your favorite episodes of the EBB Podcast from the past nine years. From advocacy in birth and improving maternity care to exercise in pregnancy, postpartum support, Vitamin K, and upright birthing positions, this anniversary episode highlights the stories and evidence that have shaped the EBB community since 2017. Whether you've been here since episode one or just recently found the podcast, this episode is a celebration of evidence-based information and the families and professionals who make this work meaningful. (07:04) Jennie Joseph on The JJ Way® and Improving Maternity Care (12:56) JaMichael Perryman on Birth Advocacy and Supporting Your Partner (18:26) Evidence on Birthing Positions and Protecting the Perineum (23:51) Exercise in Pregnancy with MamasteFit's Gina Conley (29:14) Cheyanne Saenz on Self-Advocacy and Knowing Your Rights in Birth (33:15) Q&A: Pitocin and Postpartum Depression (39:24) Updated Evidence on Vitamin K for Newborns (44:56) Rebecca's Mom Shares Her Experiences with Twilight Sleep and Changing Birth Practices (47:46) Looking Back on 400 Episodes and Looking Ahead to the Future of EBB Resources EBB 136 – Solutions for the Crisis in American Maternity Care EBB 145 – Fatherhood and Advocacy in Birth with JaMichael Perryman EBB 221 – Evidence on Birthing Positions and Tried-and-True Midwifery Practices for Protecting the Perineum EBB 264 – Top 3 Tips for Exercise in Pregnancy with Gina and Roxanne of Mamaste Fit EBB 208 – Advocating for Your Rights in Birth with EBB Childbirth Class Graduate, Cheyanne Saenz EBB 304 - Q & A on PPD/Pitocin, Delayed Cord Clamping, Nubain, and Placental Encapsulation EBB 347 - Updated Evidence on Vitamin K  EBB 75 - Birth in Twilight Sleep – the Experiences of Rebecca's Mom For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Pregnancy fitness advice has changed dramatically over the last few decades, but many parents still receive outdated recommendations rooted more in fear than evidence. After receiving outdated advice during her own pregnancy, exercise physiologist and prenatal/postnatal wellness practitioner Ashley Reid was inspired to help moms stay active through every stage of motherhood. In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker talks with Ashley about the latest evidence on exercise and strength training during pregnancy and postpartum. Ashley shares why old recommendations like keeping your heart rate under 140 beats per minute are outdated, what the research actually says about lifting weights during pregnancy, and how to safely build strength in ways that support your changing body. She also explains her "Core, Function, and Fitness" framework and how to approach postpartum recovery as a gradual progression instead of a rush back to exercise. (03:55) Outdated pregnancy exercise advice and the "140 beats per minute" rule (06:27) Fear around heart rate monitoring and exercise intensity in pregnancy (08:42) What the research says about exercise safety and pregnancy (13:20) Ashley's "Core, Function, and Fitness" framework (17:20) Why core strength matters during pregnancy (20:47) Is lifting weights during pregnancy safe? (25:25) Signs it may be time to modify or pause exercise (27:23) How pregnancy exercise supports postpartum recovery (30:01) Returning to exercise postpartum and the new 2025 guidelines (36:27) Ashley shares what readers will learn in her book Active Mom (37:56) Sample workout progressions and making exercise work for you Resources Learn more about Active Mom Fitness: activemomfitness.com/ Get your copy of Ashley's Book, "Active Mom": activemomfitness.com/books For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Will Unbound Gravel be the proving ground for 32-inch wheels? In episode 145 of the ShiftLess podcast, we dive into the latest industry rumors, including the highly anticipated debut of 32-inch gravel bikes by top-tier pros. We also break down major cycling news, from the unfortunate closure of Niner Bikes to the triumphant return of Paragon Machine Works and SRAM's groundbreaking legal victory over the UCI.Beyond the bikes, we preview the Traka gravel race's push to become Europe's premier event, discuss optimal sous vide steak techniques, and outline a detailed business plan for bringing authentic New Orleans-style po'boys to Texas.Unbound Gravel Preview & Rumors: Speculating on course conditions, wildcard contenders, and the potential debut of 32-inch wheels from major brands like Scott and Specialized.Industry Shakeups: Discussing the end of Niner Bikes, the legacy of 29ers, and the rescue of Paragon Machine Works by Firsthand Framebuilding.SRAM vs. The UCI: Breaking down SRAM's successful appeal against the UCI's restrictive gearing rules.The Global Gravel Scene: Analyzing the Gravel Earth Series and whether the Traka will rival Unbound as the premier international gravel event.Culinary Ventures: Debating the ideal sous vide times for dry-aged Wagyu and brainstorming the logistics of opening a dedicated, nostalgic po'boy shop.Unbound Gravel 2024, 32 inch wheels gravel bike, Niner Bikes closing, Paragon Machine Works, SRAM UCI gearing rule, Traka gravel race, ShiftLess Podcast, gravel cycling news, custom frame building, sous vide steak, cycling industry updates.Unbound Gravel Rumors, 32-Inch Wheels, and Bike Industry UpdatesTwo hosts record at Casa Verde on Memorial Day and preview Unbound Gravel, focusing on a rumor that a top-tier pro—possibly Cam Jones on a Scott—will race a 32-inch wheel bike, debating sponsor-driven exposure vs performance, estimating how many 32s might appear, and noting muddy conditions could change equipment choices. They discuss elite start list curiosities, wild-card threats, course changes, weather forecasts, and Lauren potentially being the oldest Lifetime Grand Prix athlete with podium chances. Industry news includes Niner ceasing production to focus on Huffy, Paragon Machine Works being revived via acquisition of stock, machinery, and IP by a Portland custom builder, and SRAM winning an appeal against the UCI's proposed 54x11 gearing limit. They touch on DT Swiss dynamo hub internals, Tour Divide timing, Traka's push to become a premier European gravel series, and end with personal updates plus extended talk about sous vide, dry aging, and a potential po'boy shop concept.00:00 Wisdom and Casa Verde01:32 Unbound Rumor Mill02:42 Scott 32-Inch Bombshell07:03 Start List Mysteries09:29 Course and Weather Watch13:54 Over Under on 32s19:09 Wheel Size Talk19:52 Niner Shuts Down24:09 EBB vs Sliding Dropouts26:23 Paragon Returns30:59 Tire Trends Then Now36:20 Dynamo Hub Deep Dive38:42 Tour Divide Preview40:49 Family Updates and Natchez Eats44:27 Pidcock and Pro Chatter46:10 Traka Versus Unbound47:58 Series Drama And Cheating49:43 Routes Dates And Pit Stops51:40 Indoor Camping Hub Idea54:29 Texas Gravel Arrow Wins55:28 SRAM Beats UCI Rule57:43 32 Inch Wheel Speculation01:02:34 Bike Shop Visit And Becky01:04:12 Memorial Day Food Plans01:05:33 Sous Vide And Swordfish01:09:53 Po Boy Shop Blueprint01:16:32 Location POS And Delivery01:26:37 Food Peddler And Minden01:29:05 Wrap Up Ride Your Bike

Listen to Jacquelyn and Ruth react to Evidence Based Birth's podcast episode all about reducing risk of cesarean section! You can listen to EBB's original episode, with all of the statistics and studies mentioned, here: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-343-top-ten-evidence-based-strategies-for-lowering-the-risk-of-cesarean/***Enjoying the Having A Baby In China Podcast? Leave us a rating or write a review in your favorite podcast app, share us with your friends, or contact us on Instagram!***Visit the Having a Baby in China Website: https://www.havingababyinchina.com/Follow @HavingABabyInChina on Instagram Check out Having a Baby in China: The Course - A Video Course to learn about it all!

Many neurodivergent people move through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum feeling misunderstood and unsupported in healthcare settings that were not designed with their minds in mind. In this episode, doula and founder of Neurodivergent Birth Victoria White shares how her own later-in-life autism and ADHD diagnoses reshaped her understanding of her postpartum experiences and why many neurodivergent parents struggle in systems that often assume everyone processes in the same way. Learn about how sensory processing, communication, and executive functioning challenges can shape the perinatal experience for neurodivergent families and the small changes that can help neurodivergent people feel safer, more supported, and empowered. (04:30) The four support pillars of neurodivergent birth (10:11) How sleep deprivation impacts neurodivergent parents (12:02) Hormones, estrogen, ADHD, and postpartum changes (19:05) Barriers to adult diagnosis and self-identifying as neurodivergent (22:14) Strategies for sensory support, communication, and birth planning (25:50) Supporting executive functioning during pregnancy and postpartum (28:27) "Think neurodivergence first": what healthcare workers need to understand (30:33) Supporting neurodivergent partners during birth (31:31) Neurodivergence and cesarean birth experiences (36:53) Victoria's book Why Neurodivergent Birth Matters (38:27) Research groups, mental health resources, and the Neurodivergent Birth Podcast (39:22) Reasonable accommodations and disability protections in maternity care Resources Learn more about Neurodivergent Birth: ndbirth.com/ Get free, downloadable fact sheets and planning resources: ndbirth.com/downloads Listen to the Neurodivergent Birth podcast: ndbirth.com/podcast Maternity Autism Research Group: maternityautismresearchgroup.co.uk/ PANDAS Foundation: pandasfoundation.org.uk/ For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

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What happens when your carefully planned, low-intervention birth transforms into something entirely unexpected? In this replay episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker revisits her conversation with Leah Bergman, a graduate of the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class, and her birth story of navigating a surprise diagnosis of fetal growth restriction (sometimes called intrauterine growth restriction or IUGR) in late pregnancy. Together, they unpack the emotional rollercoaster of changing birth plans, wrestling with uncertainty, and making tough decisions around induction while still finding space for empowerment, advocacy, and joy. Leah opens up about leaning on evidence-based education, support from her husband and doula, and a compassionate midwifery team as she faced a challenging induction process complete with surprises, setbacks, and two trips to the hospital. You'll also hear practical strategies for advocating during labor, the realities of taking a break from an induction then "starting over", and how to build a positive birth experience even when things go off script. Content Note: Discussion of the risk of stillbirth associated with fetal growth restriction. (03:44) Discovering Evidence Based Birth® (09:15) Deciding to induce labor(10:43) Placenta health and birth timing(14:50 Discussing timing of delivery(17:41) Labor induction experience(23:29 Beginning stages of labor induction(25:55) Advocating for rest during labor(28:48) Unexpectedly quick delivery experience(31:51) Managing baby's low birth weight   For the full list of resources from this epiosde, click here. For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

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Pregnancy and birth don't require perfection to be empowering. In this solo episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker shares share five life lessons she's learned over 14 years as a nurse, mother, and founder of Evidence Based Birth. She offers grounding guidance for navigating pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood with more trust, self-compassion, and calm. This episode centers on the idea that you don't have to know everything to have a positive birth experience. Instead, Dr. Dekker explores how building a supportive team, staying connected to your body, and focusing on what you can control can transform how you approach birth. She also reflects on the value and meaning of childbirth for those who choose it, the importance of respectful and empowering care, and the lifelong practice of letting go of what's outside your control. (02:05) You Don't Have to Know Everything About Pregnancy and Birth (07:01) Being the Expert of Your Own Body (13:39) Childbirth is Worth It (20:46) It is Possible to Have an Empowering Childbirth Experience (27:11) Controlling What You Can, Letting Go of What You Can't (36:56) Final Thoughts and Words of Comfort For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

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The evidence shows that vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is a safe option for many families, but it's still frequently inaccessible to them. In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker and Dr. Nicholas Rubashkin discuss the systemic barriers that limit families' opportunities to choose a VBAC. They explore how hospital policies, outdated guidelines, and clinical tools like the VBAC calculator have shaped who's a "good candidate" and who is not.   Dr. Rubashkin also shares insights from his research on inequities in maternity care, including how race-adjusted algorithms reinforce disparities, why the "immediately available" standard still impacts hospital policies today, and how geography, provider practices, and induction policies can influence VBAC access. Plus, hear evidence-based strategies for advocating for a VBAC, including how to evaluate providers and interpret VBAC rates.   (01:36) Dr. Rubashkin's background and path into obstetrics (08:32) Major barriers to VBAC access in the U.S. (11:37) The "immediately available" standard explained (14:38) Misconceptions about emergency cesarean availability (16:58) Ethical and legal implications of VBAC restrictions (18:02) Institutional barriers (20:17) The VBAC calculator and how it influenced access (26:12) Racism, bias, and interpretation of VBAC data (30:02) Induction and VBAC: evidence vs. practice (36:17) What informed consent for VBAC should include (37:18) Identifying supportive vs. reluctant providers   Resources ACOG's VBAC guidelines and recommendations: acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2019/02/vaginal-birth-after-cesarean-delivery Human Rights in Childbirth: humanrightsinchildbirth.org/ UCSF's Better Birth Research Initiative: betterbirth.ucsf.edu/ International Cesarean Awareness Network: ican-online.org/   For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Learn more about EBB's upcoming Induction Bootcamp on Tuesday, April 28 from 2:00 - 4:30 PM EDT. To save your seat or access the replay, join the EBB Pro Membership for just $39 for your first 30 days: ebbirth.com/membership.

Postpartum care wasn't always rushed, clinical, or isolating. In many African-American communities, the weeks after birth were treated as sacred time where families and communities gathered to care for the mother so she could focus on caring for her baby.   In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker talks with renowned midwife, cultural historian, and author Shafia Monroe about the traditions documented in her new book Mothering the Mother: African-American Postpartum Traditions, Recipes, and Healing. Mama Shafia shares how historically rooted postpartum practices—from the 42-day "lying-in" period to nourishing soups, herbal teas, and hands-on community support—helped mothers rest, recover, and bond with their babies.   They explore what's missing from the modern Western postpartum model, how traditional wisdom from Black midwives supported physical and emotional recovery, and why caring for mothers is essential for healthy families and communities.   (02:43) Why Shafia wrote Mothering the Mother and the lack of resources on African-American postpartum traditions (07:47) The love letter to Black mothers and words of affirmation for postpartum parents (11:56) What's missing in modern postpartum care and how Western systems differ from traditional community care (19:06) Hypervigilance, stress, and supporting postpartum healing (21:26) The 42-day "lying-in" period and traditional postpartum rituals (25:45) Postpartum food traditions, soups, and healing foods from African and African-American culture (33:50) Why these traditions matter for all families, not just one culture (37:45) "Mother wit": trusting intuition about your body and your baby (41:25) Advocating for yourself in healthcare and trusting your body during pregnancy and birth   Resources Get Mama Shafia's book, Mothering the Mother: African-American Postpartum Traditions, Recipes, and Healing: shafiamonroe.com/mothering-the-mother/ Learn about the International Center for Traditional Childbearing (ICTC): thenaabb.org/ Read about SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training: smcdoulas.com/ EBB 152 – Shafia Monroe on Traditional Black Midwifery, Spirituality, and Community Advocacy   For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Every pregnant person deserves the information and support they need to make truly informed decisions about labor induction. In this encore episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker talks with Dr. Ann Peralta and Kari Radoff, CNM, the co-creators of Partner to Decide, a nonprofit improving decision-making in perinatal care. They discuss their free, multilingual decision aid that helps families understand their options around routine induction of labor and empowers them to advocate for their own values, preferences, and autonomy. Ann shares how her own birth experience, shaped by access to education and privilege, sparked the creation of the tool. Kari offers insight into how the decision aid has changed conversations in clinical settings, bringing clarity, reducing bias, and fostering truly shared decision-making. Together, they illuminate how access to balanced information can reduce anxiety, improve trust, and shift the culture of perinatal care. (03:02) What Is a Decision Aid and Why It Matters (07:12) Ann's Birth Story and the Origins of Partner to Decide (11:09) Gaps in Shared Decision-Making from a Provider's Perspective (14:24) Personal Values, Intuition, and Cultural Differences (18:19) Designing the Decision Aid with Equity and Accessibility (23:49) The Power of Absolute vs. Relative Risk in Birth Conversations (25:01) Surprising Patient Feedback: From Access to Empowerment (30:31) Provider Reflections and Challenging Bias (36:11) Why "Routine" Induction Language Matters (43:59) How to Respond to Pressure or Coercion Around Induction (46:16) How to Access the Free Decision Aid and Support New Tools   Resources Access the free Induction of Labor Decision Aid in seven languages: www.inductiondecisionaid.org Learn more about the nonprofit: www.partnertodecide.org For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Want more resources? Check out our Signature Articles or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

In the second half of this episode, Tommie visits The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane, recaps the rise and fall of Jane Don't on RuPaul's Drag Race, Patrick reviews the documentary Inside The Manosphere and the Tubi film Hag, Tommie thinks children should be raised on farms, they meet a teleporting government official at the Waffle House, engage in a deep discussion of their favorite Kander & Ebb songs, Tommie gripes about his obsolete Kindle and mocks Patrick's bad hair day.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how people search for information, including how families learn about pregnancy and birth. As this technology grows, it raises important questions about accuracy, ethics, and the role of human expertise in healthcare information.   In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker and Dr. Sara Ailshire share a behind-the-scenes look at how Evidence Based Birth® developed its own AI policies. They discuss concerns about misinformation, bias, privacy, and environmental impact, as well as the potential effects on critical thinking and human connection.   Learn why EBB has chosen to avoid the use of AI in our research, and what that means both for our team and for you.   (03:22) Why EBB began developing an AI policy  (10:39) Defining AI, generative AI, LLMs, and hallucinations  (17:03) Ethical concerns: Accuracy, bias, and risks to evidence-based information  (20:14) Environmental impact of AI and data centers  (21:47) Privacy concerns and data security risks  (26:21) Intellectual property, sustainability, and loss of research context  (27:03) Humanitarian concerns and the impact of AI on jobs and communities  (31:24) AI's potential effects on cognition and critical thinking  (37:30) Why EBB takes a cautious, evidence-based approach to AI  (38:20) Research team policy (42:06) Content team policy (45:01) Programs team policy and guidance for applicants  (47:32) Hiring practices and commitment to human review (52:29) Final takeaways: EBB's overall stance on AI    References Read EBB's Statement on Artificial Intelligence: ebbirth.com/artificial-intelligence-statement/ For a Student Who Used AI to Write a Paper, by Joseph Fasano: https://poets.org/poem/student-who-used-ai-write-paper Barrington, F. (2025). "Thirsty for power and water, AI-crunching data centers sprout across the West." & The West Magazine, Stanford University. April 8, 2025. https://andthewest.stanford.edu/2025/thirsty-for-power-and-water-ai-crunching-data-centers-sprout-across-the-west/ Gecker, J. (2025). "Big Tech is paying millions to train teachers on AI, in a push to bring chatbots into classrooms." Associated Press. October 20, 2025. https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-teacher-union-microsoft-f7554b6550fb90519dd8129acac8e291 Han, Y., Wu, Z., Li, P., et al. (2024). "The Unpaid Toll: Quantifying and Addressing the Public Health Impact of Data Centers." arXiv preprint arXiv: 2412.06288. https://arxiv.org/pdf/2412.06288 Hou, H., Leach, K., & Huang, Y. (2024). "ChatGPT Giving Relationship Advice - How Reliable Is It?" Proceedings of the Eighteenth International AAI Conference on Web and Social Media: 610–623. https://ojs.aaai.org/index.php/ICWSM/article/view/31338 Kosmyna, N., Hauptmann, E., Yuan, Y. T., et al. (2025). "Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task." arXiv preprint arXiv:2506.08872. https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.08872 Marrinan, C. (2025). "Data Center Boom Risks Health of Already Vulnerable Communities." Tech Policy Press.com. June 12, 2025. https://www.techpolicy.press/data-center-boom-risks-health-of-already-vulnerable-communities/ NASA. (2024). "Defining Artificial Intelligence." Accessed November 17, 2025. https://www.nasa.gov/what-is-artificial-intelligence/ Notre Dame Learning. (2025). "AI Overview and Definitions." Accessed November 17, 2025. http://learning.nd.edu/resource-library/ai-overview-and-definitions/ Pataranutaporn, P., Karny, S., Archiwaranguprok, C., et al. (2025). "My Boyfriend is AI: A Computational Analysis of Human-AI Companionship in Reddit's AI Community." arXiv preprint arXiv:2509.11391.https://arxiv.org/pdf/2509.11391 Sonka, J. (2025). "The AI data center boom is coming for Kentucky. What will lawmakers do about it?" Kentucky Public Radio. December 9, 2025. https://www.lpm.org/news/2025-12-09/the-ai-data-center-boom-is-coming-for-kentucky-what-will-lawmakers-do-about-it Stryker, C. (n.d.) "What are LLMs?" IBM.com. Accessed November 17, 2025. https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/large-language-models Tabuchi, H. (2025). "Elon Musk's A.I. Company Faces Lawsuit Over Gas-Burning Turbines." New York Times. June 17, 2025. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/climate/naacp-musk-xai-supercomputer-lawsuit.html/ United Nations (UN). (2025). "AI has an environmental problem. Here's what the world can do about that." UN Environmental Programme. November 13, 2025. https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/ai-has-environmental-problem-heres-what-world-can-do-about

At the 41-week mark in pregnancy, conversations and decisions about induction can start to feel more urgent and complex. In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker and Dr. Sara Ailshire share why the 41st week has become such a focus in maternity care and what the evidence actually says about induction at this milestone.   They discuss elective induction versus expectant management and key findings from major studies like the INDEX and SWEPIS trials. They also talk through potential benefits and risks, including changes in stillbirth risk, newborn outcomes, and maternal experiences.   Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of stillbirth. Please take care while listening.   (00:05:58) How common is labor induction? U.S. rates and challenges with data accuracy (00:09:25) Medically indicated vs. elective induction (00:15:24) The limits of research on induction vs. expectant management (00:20:18) The INDEX trial (00:28:36) Follow-up observational study to INDEX: preferences, Cesarean rates, and outcomes (00:32:51) The SWEPIS trial (00:41:59) Impact of SWEPIS on guidelines and outcomes in Sweden (00:44:40) Benefits of elective induction at 41 weeks (00:46:34) Risks and potential downsides of induction (00:49:18) FAQ: Induction and VBAC considerations   For a full list of resources and references, visit ebbirth.com/inducingduedates.   For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

EBB Childbirth Class Graduates Paige Wener and Kevin Booth hoped for a low-intervention water birth at their midwife-led birth center in rural Vermont. But at 38 weeks and 6 days, a routine prenatal visit led to a surprise diagnosis of preeclampsia and recommendation for induction. In this episode, Paige and Kevin share the story of their 54-hour induction, including misoprostol, a Cook catheter, Pitocin, and eventually an epidural after more than a day of labor, with Kevin supporting Paige with counterpressure, movement, and comfort measures along the way. Paige also shares about recovering from a rare postpartum complication, temporary nerve damage that caused foot drop, and how rest and supportive care helped her heal. (03:26) Taking the EBB Childbirth Class together (07:33) Birth preferences and planning for a water birth (10:50) High blood pressure at a prenatal visit and preeclampsia diagnosis (15:01) Preparing to return for an induction (18:56) Induction begins with misoprostol (21:45) Adding the Cook catheter and overnight labor (27:35) Starting Pitocin and continuing labor support techniques (29:45) Comfort measures and partner support during labor (34:00) Trying Nubain and deciding on an epidural (41:07) Pushing phase and position changes (45:33) Immediate postpartum and first breastfeeding (47:28) Early postpartum recovery in the hospital (49:11) Discovering postpartum nerve injury (55:34) Advice for birth partners (58:51) Postpartum advice and safe sleep resources Resources EBB 194 – Nutrition and Real Food in Pregnancy with Lily Nichols RDN EBB 365 – Battling a Birth Injury with Leah Van Dale, Former WWE Wrestler and EBB Childbirth Class Graduate Get in touch with Paige and Kevin's EBB Instructor, Lucy Paradiso: lucyparadiso-doula.com/ Learn more about Spinning Babies: spinningbabies.com/ Check out Paige's safe sleep resources: Safe Infant Sleep, Dr. James McKenna How Babies Sleep, Helen Ball La Leche League @cosleepy For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

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Electronic fetal monitoring is one of the most common interventions in hospital birth, but it's also one of the least understood. In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker talks with board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Jennifer Lincoln about what continuous electronic fetal monitoring actually does, what the research says, and why it became such a routine part of labor care in the first place. With recent media attention shining a spotlight on this technology, they break down the history, the evidence, and the real-world pressures that shape how it's used today. Learn why continuous monitoring can increase Cesarean rates in low-risk births, when it may be helpful in higher-risk situations, and how it can influence movement, comfort, and decision-making during labor. Dr. Lincoln also shares practical ways to ask questions, understand what terms like "reassuring" and "indeterminate" mean, and partner with your care team so you can make informed choices without feeling powerless or pressured. (02:26) Dr. Jennifer Lincoln's updates: doctors' strike, leadership, and writing The Birth Book (10:09) Why electronic fetal monitoring is in the spotlight and what it actually measures (13:40) The history of fetal monitoring and what it was designed to prevent (17:37) The biggest drawbacks: false positives, rising C-section rates, and medical-legal pressures (23:18) How continuous monitoring can affect movement, comfort, and labor experience (26:28) Artifact, wireless monitors, and challenges with accuracy (28:27) Intermittent monitoring: what it is and how it works (30:11) When continuous monitoring may be more beneficial in higher-risk situations (37:53) Understanding "reassuring," "indeterminate," and "non-reassuring" patterns (39:46) What care teams may try before recommending a cesarean (45:15) Questions parents can ask when concerns arise about the fetal heart rate (48:03) Continuous monitoring during VBAC and navigating autonomy and policy (51:01) Why these conversations should happen before labor and how to advocate collaboratively Resources Hear about the new research on home birth with Dr. Dekker on Dr. Lincoln's "Let's Talk about Birth" podcast: drjenniferlincoln.substack.com/p/announcing-my-new-podcast Get a copy of Dr. Lincoln's book, The Birth Book: An OB-GYN's Guide to Demystifying Labor and Delivery: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/785889/the-birth-book-by-dr-jennifer-lincoln/ Learn more about Three for Freedom: threeforfreedom.com/ For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Nobody Does It Better!--in advance of Sunday night's Oscars, we give you the great songs written by Broadway artists that were nominated but didn't get the statuette: runners-up by Marvin Hamlisch, Jerome Kern, Kander and Ebb, Lerner and Loewe, and many more.

Episode 044 takes you Across the Spectrum with a full journey through the Yes universe with classic tracks, deep cuts, solo moments, live performances, and a spotlight on our Featured Album, Spectrum by Steve Howe. You'll hear everything from Wakeman's take on “Life On Mars” to the modern edge of Everyday Animals with Jon Anderson, plus a powerful live stretch from Songs From Tsongas. As always, every track comes from my personal Yes and related collection. Settle in and enjoy the ride.YESSOUNDS EPISODE 044 — Across the Spectrum1. “White Car”  – Yes (Drama)2. “Tigers Den” – Steve Howe (Spectrum)  3. “Hold On to Love” – Jon Anderson (In the City of Angels)4. “In the Dead of Night” – U.K. (U.K.)5. “Sabbra Cadabra” – Black Sabbath (Sabbath Bloody Sabbath) 6. “Ultra Definition” – Steve Howe (Spectrum)  7. “Where Words Fail” – Steve Howe (Spectrum)  8. “Wonderous Stories” – Yes (Going for the One) 9. “I Hold a Candle” – Tom Brislin (Hurry Up & Smell The Roses)10. “Cathedral of Love” – The Syn (Syndestructable)11. “In the Skyway” – Steve Howe (Spectrum)12. “One of a Kind – Part One” – Bruford (One of a Kind)13. “Timing of the Known” – Jon Anderson (The Promise Ring)14. “Birdman of Alcatraz” – Rick Wakeman (Criminal Record) 15. “Interview – 3/2002-08-10 – Radio XM” – Yes (Together Again Unplugged 2002) 16. “Who Could Imagine” – Jon Anderson (Tour of the Universe) 17. “Life On Mars” – Rick Wakeman18. “False Awakening” (feat. Jon Anderson) – Everyday Animals19. “Mind Drive (Parts 1 & 2)” – Yes (Songs From Tsongas: Yes 35th Anniversary Concert)20. “Fearless” – Phil Keaggy, Tony Levin & Jerry Marotta (The Bucket List)21. “Ebb and Flow” – Steve Howe (Spectrum)22. “Highly Strung” – Steve Howe (Spectrum)23. “The Summer Backwards” – Squackett (A Life Within a Day)24. “Wild Moors” – Rick Wakeman (Country Airs)25. “Arriving UFO” – Yes (Tormato)26. “Free Rein” – Steve Howe (Spectrum) 

In this episode, we explore how the traditional "game of telephone" model in hospitals can leave birthing people out of critical decisions about their own care and what happens when we redesign the system to center them instead. Dr. Rebecca Dekker sits down with Dr. Amber Weiseth, obstetric nurse and Director of the Delivery Decisions Initiative at Ariadne Labs, to talk about TeamBirth—a simple, evidence-based communication model transforming labor and delivery units across the U.S. and globally. Learn how structured bedside "huddles," shared decision-making, and a visible planning board can improve trust, autonomy, and patient experience, with especially powerful impacts for Black, Native American, publicly insured, and higher-risk patients. Because communication failures in childbirth aren't just awkward, they can be dangerous. (05:07) How the "game of telephone" model blocks patients from decision-making (09:15) Traditional rounding and decision-making in U.S. labor units (12:10) The added complexity of academic medical centers (14:52) A life-threatening hemorrhage and the power of systems change (17:57) What is TeamBirth? (22:04) How the TeamBirth board works: team, preferences, plan, next huddle (26:57) Implementation challenges and culture change in hospitals (34:36) Privacy, speakerphone huddles, and navigating complex family dynamics (44:15) Research results: Impact on trust, autonomy, and equity Resources TeamBirth resources, research, and implementation materials: ariadnelabs.org/delivery-decisions-initiative/teambirth/teambirth-implementation-resources/ WHO Surgical Safety Checklist initiative: who.int/teams/integrated-health-services/patient-safety/research/safe-surgery/tool-and-resources Association of Women's Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses: awhonn.org/ For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Some of the most effective solutions for improving birth outcomes worldwide are rooted in relationships, not technology. In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker speaks with midwife Stephanie Marriott of the International Confederation of Midwives about the global impact of midwifery care. She outlines what defines a midwifery model of care, why continuity of midwife-led care matters for both outcomes and experiences, and how trust and relationship-based care can influence Cesarean rates, trauma-informed care, and access to services. Stephanie draws on her work across the U.K., Asia, and Africa to share how countries such as Indonesia and Bangladesh are strengthening midwifery education, regulation, and deployment, and what that means for maternal and newborn health. Together, Stephanie and Rebecca also discuss the essential role midwives play in humanitarian and disaster settings, the global shortage of midwives, and the growing call for One Million More midwives worldwide. (04:58) What is a midwifery model of care? (08:00) Why relationships are central to better birth outcomes (10:27) Time, workload, and sustainability for midwives (12:20) Trust, disclosure, and safety during pregnancy (13:01) How continuity of care shapes labor and birth experiences (16:48) What is the International Confederation of Midwives? (22:05) Strengthening midwifery education worldwide (28:13) Rebuilding midwifery education where it was lost (34:53) Rising cesarean rates and the role of midwives (39:26) Why midwives are essential in humanitarian settings (42:35) The global shortage of midwives Resources Learn more about the International Confederation of Midwives: internationalmidwives.org Support the One Million More campaign: millionmore.org Explore UNFPA's work supporting sexual and reproductive health, maternal health, and midwifery systems: unfpa.org For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Gestational diabetes (GDM) is one of the most common reasons families are advised to plan for an early birth. But what does the evidence actually say about induction for GDM? Does it lower the risk of Cesarean? Prevent big babies? Reduce stillbirth? Or does the timing matter more than the induction itself? In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker and Dr. Morgan Richardson Cayama walk through the updated research on induction for gestational diabetes. You'll learn how outcomes differ before 39 weeks, between 39–40 weeks, and after 41 weeks, and why blood sugar control (diet-controlled versus medication-controlled GDM) can change the conversation entirely. They also review what major professional organizations recommend and discuss the role of extra fetal monitoring in the third trimester. Most importantly, they talk about informed consent, respectful maternity care, and how to navigate conversations if you're feeling pressure to schedule an induction. (00:02:40) Background & research update (00:05:34) What is GDM? Risks & induction rates (00:08:34) Research challenges & study limitations (00:15:36) Timing of birth: 38, 39, 40+ weeks (00:19:26) Big babies & health risks (00:24:27) Professional guidelines (ACOG, NICE, SOGC) (00:27:14) Birth before 41 weeks: common recommendation (00:27:54) Extra fetal monitoring in late pregnancy (00:32:49) Navigating pressure & informed consent View the full list of references here. Resources Read the updated Evidence on: Induction for Gestational Diabetes: ebbirth.com/inducingGDM Get the free respectful care handout: ebbirth.com/369 Grab your Pocket Guide to Labor Induction here. EBB 370 - Updated Evidence on Diagnosing Gestational Diabetes

In one of the most popular podcast episodes ever published by Evidence Based Birth®, Dr. Rebecca Dekker sits down with Dr. Alyssa Berlin, a clinical psychologist specializing in pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting, to discuss ways to make the transition to postpartum smoother, healthier, and more joyful for families. Together, they unpack why two-thirds of couples report a drop in relationship satisfaction after childbirth, what factors contribute to emotional struggles in the postpartum period, and how social media myths can set parents up for disappointment. Through relatable stories and evidence-based strategies, Dr. Berlin explains why preparation during pregnancy matters and shares guidance on protecting mental health, building support, and keeping relationships strong. (06:21) Parenting Expectations vs Reality (10:04) Perinatal Anxiety and Identity Struggles (13:33) Strengthening Bonds Before Parenthood (15:22) Parenting Lessons: The Humbling "Baby Vortex" (19:15) Postpartum Challenges and Parental Leave (23:08) Postpartum Doula Support Research Needed (25:47) Creative "Date Moment" Ideas for Couples   Resources Follow Dr. Alyssa Berlin on Instagram: @dralyssaberlin Learn about the AfterBirth Plan Workshop here. Connect with the Berlin Wellness Group. EBB 85 – The power of a well-planned birth – of twins!   For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

From heat waves to winter storms to hurricanes, extreme weather events are increasingly part of everyday life, and learning how they intersect with pregnancy and birth can empower families and birthworkers alike. Alicia Race, a climate resilience policy advocate with the Union of Concerned Scientists, is joining Dr. Rebecca Dekker this week to share how these events—especially during what experts now call "Danger Season"—can impact pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding families.   As we enter 2026, educate yourself now about what scientists consider to be "Danger Season," why extreme heat and extreme cold can be dangerous for pregnant families, and how compounding climate hazards like heat waves, hurricanes, flooding, and wildfire smoke can increase risks such as preterm birth, low birth weight, hypertensive disorders, and mental health stress during pregnancy. Alicia also shares real-world examples, research findings, and tools that families and birthworkers can use to stay informed, prepared, and connected.   (02:43) Climate displacement and the idea of "climate refugees" (04:30) What is Danger Season? (07:27) Research linking extreme weather to preterm birth and labor outcomes (08:36) How hurricanes and flooding affect pregnant families (11:29) Birth during disasters: access to care, transportation, and feeding infants (13:55) Extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and air quality risks in pregnancy (18:59) Power outages, utility shutoffs, and climate-related health equity (25:27) Apps and free tools for tracking air quality and heat alerts   Resources Read Alicia's story, What to Expect When You're Expecting During Danger Season: https://blog.ucs.org/alicia-race/what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-during-danger-season/ Use the UCS Killer Heat tool: ucs.org/resources/killer-heat-interactive-tool Take a look at the Danger Season Map: dangerseason.ucs.org/ Map your heat risk with the National Weather Service: www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk/ Check the air quality where you live: airnow.gov/ Learn about air quality and smoke near you: airnow.gov/wildfires/ Read about the potential privatization of weather resources: pbs.org/newshour/politics/as-trump-slashed-weather-agency-his-appointees-have-ties-to-companies-that-stand-to-benefit-from-privatizing-forecasts   For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Long before labor begins, the stories we hear about birth are already shaping our expectations and choices. In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker talks with Lisa Greaves Taylor, founder of Birth Matters NYC Childbirth Education, director of the East River Doula Collective, and host of the Birth Matters podcast, about the power of birth stories as tools for education, healing, and self-advocacy.   Drawing from her work supporting families in New York City since 2010, Lisa shares how storytelling helps birthing people move beyond fear-based narratives and reconnect with their intuition, confidence, and voice. Together, Rebecca and Lisa explore the realities of giving birth in NYC—including high rates of induction, limited access to midwifery and birth centers, and postpartum support gaps—while also highlighting reasons for hope, advocacy, and change. They also talk about how birth stories can support preparation during pregnancy, help process trauma after difficult births, and empower families navigating VBAC, repeat pregnancies, and systemic barriers to evidence-based care.   (02:51) What drew Lisa to childbirth education and doula work (07:45) Giving birth in NYC then vs. now (09:07) The evidence-practice gap in New York City maternity care (15:02) Postpartum care challenges and lactation support gaps (18:05) The role of midwives in improving birth experiences (23:47) How storytelling activates intuition and self-advocacy (28:15) When birth stories can be harmful and how to curate wisely (35:34) Trauma, dissociation, and the importance of processing birth (42:18) What gives Lisa hope for the future of birth work (46:28) Stories, Education, and Support   Resources Learn more about Lisa Birth Matters NYC: birthmattersnyc.com Birth Matters Podcast: birthmattersnyc.com/podcast East River Doula Collective: eastriverdoulas.nyc Instagram: @birthmattersnyc Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin: share.libbyapp.com/title/5017296 The Story Factor by Annette Simmons: annettesimmons.com/the-story-factor/ The Evidence on: Induction or Cesarean for a Big Baby EBB 311 – Creating a Community-Led Birth Center in New York City with Myla Flores of the Womb Bus   Organizations & Advocates Mentioned Ancient Song Doula Services: ancientsongdoulaservices.com Chanel Porchia-Albert: chanelporchia.com Jennie Joseph: jenniejoseph.com Kimberly Seals Allers: kimberlysealsallers.com Michelle Browder: ebbirth.com/274 For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.