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Evidence Based Birth® — EBB 418 - Evidence on Natural Labor Induction: Castor Oil and Eating Dates
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EBB 418 - Evidence on Natural Labor Induction: Castor Oil and Eating Dates

Evidence Based Birth®

Does castor oil or eating dates actually help labor begin? In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker explores the research on these two approaches, including their potential effects on cervical ripening, the onset of labor, and the need for medical induction or augmentation. She examines randomized trials, systematic…

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