In this episode, we chat with obstetrician Dr. Danielle Jones, aka Mama Doctor Jones, about challenging norms in pregnancy and childbirth. Dr. Jones passionately advocates for patient autonomy as we dive into the resistance to eating and drinking from the anesthesia community, debunk myths on this hot topic, and call on healthcare professionals to prioritize evidence-based practices.
We also discuss the challenges nurses and obstetricians face in changing hospital policies, especially when confronted by powerful figures resistant to evidence-based approaches. Dr. Jones urges professionals to find allies and use data-driven discussions to challenge outdated norms. We wrap up by discussing other prevalent myths in pregnancy and childbirth, emphasizing the tactics of misinformation spreaders and the importance of critical thinking in evaluating online information.
Content Note: This episode includes discussions on the Dobbs decision, abortion for fetal abnormalities, and life-threatening medical complications.
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Keep Learning from Mama Doctor Jones:
EBB 222 - Navigating Induction and Pregnancy at 35+ with EBB Instructor and Birth Fusion Founder, Jennifer Anderson
EBB 221 - Evidence on Birthing Positions and Tried-and-True Midwifery Practices for Protecting the Perineum
EBB 220 - Fighting Bias in the Birth Room with Irth® App Founder, Kimberly Seals Allers
EBB 219 - Life as a Student Midwife with EBB's New Program Team Manager, Chanté Perryman
EBB 218 - The Evidence on Perineal Massage during Labor with Dr. Rebecca Dekker
EBB 217 - Disability Justice in Birth and Parenting with Stefanie Lyn Kaufman-Mthimkhulu
EBB 216 - The Evidence on Prenatal Perineal Massage for Preventing Tears in Childbirth with Dr. Rebecca Dekker
EBB 215 - Debunking Reproductive Health Myths with OB Hospitalist, Dr. Jennifer Lincoln
EBB 214 - Supporting Pumping Parents in Lactation with IBCLC, Nichelle Clark
EBB 213 - Cultural Appropriation and Racial Healing in Birth Work with EBB Research Editor, Ihotu Ali
EBB 212 – A Rainbow Baby Birth Experience with EBB Childbirth Class Parents Kaya and Jess Tuchscherer
EBB 211 - Supporting Expectant Families Through Birth and Lactation with Birth Doula and EBB Program Team Assistant, Rikki Jenkins
EBB 210 - Evidence on Warm Compresses and Hands-on vs. Hands-off for Protecting the Perineum
EBB 209 - Providing Unbiased VBAC Access and Support with VBAC Facts® Founder, Jen Kamel
EBB 208 - Advocating for Your Rights in Birth with EBB Childbirth Class Graduate, Cheyanne Saenz
EBB 207 - Gender-Affirming Birth Work and Education with Full Spectrum Doula and Childbirth Educator, Moss Froom
EBB 206 - Evidence on Perineal Tears and the Importance of Avoiding Episiotomy with EBB Founder, Dr. Rebecca Dekker
EBB 205 - End of Year Wrap Up (2021) with Team EBB
EBB 204 - Refuting the Spread of Misinformation Online About COVID with Board Certified Physician, Dr. Stacy De-Lin
EBB 202 - A Fast First-Time Birth Experience with EBB Childbirth Class Graduate, Hailey Grachico
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