GOLD Learning Speakers
Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN
- Speaker Type: , GOLD Perinatal 2014, GOLD Perinatal 2016, Labour & Delivery Symposium 2024
- Country: USA
Biography:
Rebecca Dekker, a nurse with her PhD, is the founder and CEO of Evidence Based Birth® and the author of "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" Previously, Dr. Dekker was an Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of Kentucky.
In 2016, she left academia to focus full time on the mission of Evidence Based Birth.® Dr. Dekker and the Team at EBB are directly creating positive change for health care workers and parents -- by making the research evidence on childbirth publicly accessible, their Evidence Based Birth® podcast just surpassed 6 million downloads! Dr. Dekker and Team EBB are committed to creating a world in which all families have access to safe, respectful, evidence based, and empowering care during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
CE Library Presentation(s) Available Online:
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Vitamin K for Newborns: Myths versus Facts
Despite being a routine aspect of newborn care since the 1960’s, Vitamin K for newborns has recently come under fire from parents concerned about possible side effects. Top internet search results for Vitamin K turn up numerous myths, including: “You don’t need Vitamin K if you have a gentle birth,” “Vitamin K causes leukemia,” and “Vitamin K isn’t necessary unless you plan to circumcise.” However, research evidence has consistently shown these rumors to be false. The goal for this presentation is for you to walk away with facts to help you have more informed discussions with clients about Vitamin K. In this presentation, we will cover the history of oral and injectable Vitamin K, risk factors for Vitamin K deficiency bleeding, and the research evidence behind Vitamin K supplementation.
This Presentation is Currently Offline
Evidence Based Care: What it is, What it isn’t, and How to Help Families Find it
“Evidence-based care” has been the buzz-word among childbirth professionals for quite some time now—but many people do not understand what the concept really means. In our keynote address, taught by the founder of Evidence Based Birth®, you will learn the true meaning of the term evidence-based care, the history of evidence-based medicine, and why so many care providers do not practice in line with the evidence. You will also walk away with confidence in your ability to teach clients how to find evidence-based care and how to talk with their care providers about research evidence.
This Presentation is Currently Offline
Vitamin K for Newborns: Myths versus Facts
Despite being a routine aspect of newborn care since the 1960’s, Vitamin K for newborns has recently come under fire from parents concerned about possible side effects. Top internet search results for Vitamin K turn up numerous myths, including: “You don’t need Vitamin K if you have a gentle birth,” “Vitamin K causes leukemia,” and “Vitamin K isn’t necessary unless you plan to circumcise.” However, research evidence has consistently shown these rumors to be false. The goal for this presentation is for you to walk away with facts to help you have more informed discussions with clients about Vitamin K. In this presentation, we will cover the history of oral and injectable Vitamin K, risk factors for Vitamin K deficiency bleeding, and the research evidence behind Vitamin K supplementation.
This Presentation is Currently Offline
Evidence Based Care: What it is, What it isn’t, and How to Help Families Find it
“Evidence-based care” has been the buzz-word among childbirth professionals for quite some time now—but many people do not understand what the concept really means. In our keynote address, taught by the founder of Evidence Based Birth®, you will learn the true meaning of the term evidence-based care, the history of evidence-based medicine, and why so many care providers do not practice in line with the evidence. You will also walk away with confidence in your ability to teach clients how to find evidence-based care and how to talk with their care providers about research evidence.
Vitamin K for Newborns: Unraveling Social Media Myths from Research-Based Facts
Vitamin K deficiency bleeding in newborns, a problem of the past, has been thrust into the spotlight due to myths spread on social media. In this session with Dr. Rebecca Dekker of Evidence Based Birth, we will unravel common reasons for refusing the Vitamin K shot, including fears of the “Black Box Warning” and beliefs that the injection is synthetic, toxic, unsafe, or unnatural. You’ll walk away with an in-depth understanding of the newest research on Vitamin K, including evidence on oral drops vs. the shot, and the benefits and risks of each. Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your knowledge of Vitamin K for newborns so that you can have more informed conversations with your coworkers and clients!
Presentations:
10 | Hours / CE Credits: 10
| Viewing Time: 8 Weeks
Hours / CE Credits: 1 (details) | Categories:
(IBCLC) Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology, Vitamin K
