Legal and Ethical Considerations in Umbilical Cord Clamping and Opioid Use During Labor

Welcome to a special Q &A episode of the Evidence Based Birth® Podcast! Today I address some of your burning questions on key childbirth topics!

In this episode, I share evidence on the (unproven) relationship between synthetic oxytocin (Pitocin) administration and postpartum depression, the complexities of delayed cord clamping and the power dynamics around requesting delayed cord clamping, the use of Nubain (an IV opioid) for pain relief during labor and its potential impact on babies, and the latest insights into consuming the placenta—whether it's dehydrated, freeze-dried, or consumed raw.

EBB Resources:

• The EBB Pocket Guide to Interventions
• Evidence on: Pitocin During the Third Stage of Labor
• Effects of IV Opioids during Labor
• The Evidence on Placenta Encapsulation
• Watch the video of this podcast episode on the EBB YouTube channel here! 
• Join the EBB Pro Membership and get access to contact hours, a doula mentorship, live trainings, and a PDF Library with exclusive handouts (including a 2-page handout on breech) by joining here.
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