Evidence Based Birth on Routine Practices

You can see the detailed list of references here: http://evidencebasedbirth.com/updated-table-on-the-state-of-maternity-care-in-the-u-s/ and here http://www.improvingbirth.org/2012/11/state-of-maternity-care/

Warm compress during labor prevents trauma

Warm compress during labor prevents trauma -- some great research for those concerned with tearing during birth.

Anterior Lip

Don't let the Anterior Lip (or directed pushing) ruin a good birth! ;-)  An article from MidwifeThinking.com

Read the comments, too, there's lots of interesting information there! As well as personal stories and experiences.