In today’s episode, hosted by Evidence Based Birth® 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  As a content note, this episode includes a discussion of newborn weight drop, newborn feeding struggles, and Cesareans.  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.   Content warning: Cesarean, breastfeeding/chestfeeding struggles, infant weight drop  

Resources:

For a full list of scientific references, see the blog post that goes along with this episode

Check out our Signature Article blog post and download our 1-page handout on:

• Evidence on: Eating and Drinking During Labor
• Evidence on: IV Fluids During Labor
• Evidence on: Failure to Progress 

Additional podcasts to listen to include:

• EBB 12 - Epidurals & Breastfeeding
• EBB 104 – The Evidence on Saline Locks

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