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EBB 320 - Evidence on the Impact of Epidurals on the Pushing Phase of Labor

EBB 320 - Evidence on the Impact of Epidurals on the Pushing Phase of Labor

Update: 2024-07-24
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The impact of epidurals on the second stage of labor has sparked a lot of discussion. Research suggests that epidurals can prolong this stage... and a prolonged second stage can be associated with increased risks of infection, severe tears and the need for interventions like forceps-assisted delivery or Cesarean. But does an epidural mean that you are higher risk for complications during the second stage of labor, or are there ways to lessen your risks?
 
In this episode, Dr. Dekker explores the physiological effects of epidurals (and how they impact your body's birthing reflexes), the correlation between epidurals and the duration of the second stage of labor, and nuanced perspectives from professional guidelines worldwide— including a brief discussion of "laboring down" (aka delayed pushing).
 
References:
  • To access all the scientific references that go along with this episode, visit our blog article here.
  • Access the rest of our EBB Pain Management series go to this page and click on “Pain Management Series.”
  • Check out the EBB Pocket Guide to Comfort Measures here.
  • Find an EBB Childbirth Class near you here.

For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok! 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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EBB 320 - Evidence on the Impact of Epidurals on the Pushing Phase of Labor

EBB 320 - Evidence on the Impact of Epidurals on the Pushing Phase of Labor