2026 Ideas for Evidence Based Birth®

2026 Ideas for Evidence Based Birth®

Special opportunity: Provide your feedback on the new EBB Hospital Project!
First, tell us a little about you!
How would you describe your role? (Select all that apply):*

AdvocateChildbirth EducatorChiropractorDoulaExpecting a BabyLactation ProfessionalNurseMassage Therapist or other BodyworkerMidwife (CPM, CM, Licensed Midwife, Registered Midwife)Nurse Midwife (CNM)ParentPartner of someone who is pregnant or will be pregnant soonPhysical TherapistPhysicianStudentTrying to ConceiveOther
What is your connection to EBB? (Select all that apply):*

EBB Pro MemberEBB InstructorEBB Conference AttendeeEBB Childbirth Class - Current Student or GraduateEBB Podcast ListenerEBB Social Media FollowerEBB FanEBB Customer (Pocket Guides, Workbooks, Courses, etc.)Casual FollowerOther
How did you first hear about EBB?*

Web SearchEBB PodcastA different PodcastRecommendation from a Birth ProfessionalRecommendation from Friend/FamilySocial MediaYouTubeDoula TrainingArtificial Intelligence platformDon't rememberOther
Did you listen to the EBB Podcast in the past year?*

Yes, I listened to most episodes.Yes, I listened to some episodes.No, I did not listen.I used to listen, but I haven't recently.
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Your Favorite EBB Content from 2025
If you had to pick one piece of EBB content that has been the most helpful to you this year, what would it be? *
EBB published a lot of new research in 2025! Which of the following EBB content did you access? (Select all that apply):*

Evidence on Vitamin KEvidence on RSVTop Ten Ways of Lowering the Risk of a Preventable CesareanEvidence on Diagnosing Gestational DiabetesEvidence on Respectful Maternity CareSummer Course on "How to Help Families Get Evidence Based Care"Evidence on Big BabiesAROM and High-Dose PitocinInduction for Gestational HypertensionInduction for IVF FamiliesOther
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Your Suggestions for EBB Research

This is where you can share your opinion about future research at EBB!
What is the number one problem in your community that you wish EBB could help you solve?*

Which topics would you most like to see covered by EBB in 2025? *

	Not Interested	Somewhat Interested	Very Interested
Big Babies
Fetal Monitoring
Circumcision
Electronic Fetal Monitoring
Hepatitis B Shot
Hypertension
Natural Induction
Preeclampsia

Are there any other research topics you would like us to consider for 2025?
Brand New Hospital Program

We are considering piloting an EBB Hospital Designation program, where hospitals can demonstrate they are consistently providing evidence based care. This is your chance to help us shape the new EBB Hospital program!
What are some of the biggest problems you see in hospitals that you'd like EBB to help solve? *
Note: We would most likely pilot our new program with a few hospitals that are already doing at least an okay job with evidence based care. Then later we would shift to working with hospitals that need to make a lot of changes.

Below, please let us know if you are aware of any hospitals that are already doing an excellent job or an okay job with evidence-based care.
If you know of a hospital you think is already doing an EXCELLENT job with evidence based care, please type the hospital name and location (city/state) here:
If you have a name and/or contact info for someone in administration at this hospital, please type that here.
If you know of a hospital you think is already doing an OKAY job with evidence based care (but could use some minor improvements), please type the hospital name and location (city/state) here:
If you have a name and/or contact info for someone in administration at this hospital, please type that here.

Which areas of evidence based care do you think are most important for us to consider when evaluating a hospital? *

	Not important	Somewhat important	Critically Important	Not sure
Access to midwifery care
Providers trained in Respectful Maternity Care
Access to labor tubs
Skin-to-skin care in the operating room
Doulas permitted in operating room
No restrictions on eating during labor
Availability of wireless and/or waterproof fetal monitors
Nurses trained in intermittent auscultation
Nurses trained in peanut balls
Providers and nurses support upright birthing positions
Support for VBAC
Patient satisfaction with their birth
Nurse satisfaction with their role

Which evidence based POLICIES do you think are most important for a hospital to have in place? *

	Not important	Somewhat important	Critically Important	Not sure
Evidence-based policy for accepting transfers from out-of-hospital (home birth and freestanding birth centers) to hospital
Evidence-based policy for cervical ripening with an induction
Evidence-based policy for expectant management for premature rupture of membranes (PROM)
Evidence-based policy on fetal monitoring
Evidence-based policy on how to handle labor arrest and failed induction
Evidence-based policy on newborn care if the birthing parent had Group B Strep
Evidence-based policy on Trial of Labor after a Cesarean
Evidence-based policy on waterbirth

Are there any other birth practices or policies you would like us to consider adding to the list of requirements for an EBB Hospital designation?
When we make a site visit to evaluate a hospital, is there anything in particular you would want us to assess? *
Do you have a suggested name for this new EBB Hospital Program?
If you have any other thoughts or ideas for this program, here is your chance!
Thank you so much for providing your suggestions to EBB! We sincerely appreciate you.

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2026 Ideas for Evidence Based Birth®

First, tell us a little about you!

Your Favorite EBB Content from 2025

Your Suggestions for EBB Research

Brand New Hospital Program