Podcasts Kids & Family Parenting Evidence Based Birth® EBB 235 - Evidence on IV Fluids with Dr. Rebecca Dekker

EBB 235 - Evidence on IV Fluids with Dr. Rebecca Dekker

Published: Aug. 17, 2022, 9 a.m.

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In today\\u2019s episode, hosted by Evidence Based Birth\\xae founder, Dr. Rebecca Dekker, we talk about four major topics related to updated research evidence on IV Fluids: 1) research on how IV Fluids can affect the length of labor, 2) research on how IV Fluids can impact breast/chest/body feeding, 3) the relationship between fluids, newborn weight, and blood sugar levels, and 4) finally, review the current recommendations surrounding IV use in labor.

This podcast is also posted on our YouTube channel in case you want to access the video\\xa0

As a content note, this episode includes a discussion of newborn weight drop, newborn feeding struggles, and Cesareans.\\xa0

The current episode is taught by Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN (she/her). Dr. Dekker is a nurse with her PhD, who is the founder and CEO of EBB.
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Content warning: Cesarean, breastfeeding/chestfeeding struggles, infant weight drop
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