EBB 387 - Doulas in the Operating Room, Risk of Repeating a Severe Tear, and White Coat Hypertension in Pregnancy with the EBB Research Team

In this episode, the EBB Research Team is answering three questions we received from our Pro Members! We take a close look at the evidence behind doula presence in the operating room, the risk of experiencing another severe perineal tear after a previous injury, and what white coat hypertension in pregnancy can tell us about future risk. Each question reflects real situations birth workers are encountering in practice, where guidance is often inconsistent, policies vary widely, and the research can feel hard to translate into day-to-day care. We walk through what the studies show, where the evidence is limited, and how this information can be used to support informed, individualized decision-making. (06:15) Evidence on doulas in the operating room (12:53) Participant experiences with doulas in the OR (14:20) Risk of severe perineal tears in subsequent births (17:30) Clarifying repeat tear severity and rates (20:27) White coat hypertension vs. preeclampsia (27:02) How blood pressure should be taken correctly (31:10) Research on white coat hypertension and pregnancy outcomes (36:20) Global trends and rising rates of hypertensive disorders Resources See the full list of references: ebbirth.com/387 Learn more about the EBB Pro Membership: ebbirth.com/become-pro-member/ Get the Evidence on: Skin-To-Skin After Cesarean: ebbirth.com/the-evidence-for-skin-to-skin-care-after-a-cesarean/

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EBB 387 - Doulas in the Operating Room, Risk of Repeating a Severe Tear, and White Coat Hypertension in Pregnancy with the EBB Research Team is an episode from Evidence Based Birth® by Rebecca Dekker.

This episode is 33:07 long.

This episode was published on Feb 18, 2026.

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