EBB 353 - Mini Q & A on Induction for IVF, Peanut Balls, and D-MER
Evidence Based Birth®
Rebecca Dekker
4.6 • 978 Ratings
🗓️ 2 April 2025
⏱️ ? minutes
Summary
In this mini Q&A, Dr. Rebecca Dekker digs into the evidence on three important questions submitted by EBB Pro Members. Tune in as we explore:
- The evidence on peanut balls during early and active labor—do they really shorten labor and increase vaginal birth rates?
- Whether induction at 39 weeks is necessary for IVF pregnancies—what does the research actually say?
- Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER)—what is it, what causes it, and how can parents cope?
(02:30) How to Join the EBB Pro Membership & Submit Questions
(04:15) (Q1) Peanut Balls in Labor – What does the research say about their use in early labor vs. active labor?
(06:50) Key studies on peanut ball use—impact on labor duration, mode of birth, and satisfaction
(13:30) (Q2) Induction at 39 Weeks for IVF Pregnancies
(16:40) SMFM recommendations, lack of randomized trials, and shared decision-making in IVF pregnancies
(20:00) (Q3) Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER)
(22:45) Hormonal theories behind D-MER, coping strategies, and available research
(30:00) Recap & How to Find More Evidence-Based Resources
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