This week Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss welcome special guest Dr. Poppy Daniels, a holistic OB-GYN with over 22 years of private practice experience. They discuss the severe side effects of Depo-Provera, revealing alarming risks like bone loss, weight gain, immune suppression, and even brain tumors. She advocates for a more informed and individualized approach to female health, emphasizing the need for comprehensive hormone testing and functional medicine. 

About Poppy Daniels:

Dr Poppy Daniels is a holistic OBGYN with 22 years in private practice. She has an interest in Functional Fertility, Integrative Women's Health & a root-cause oriented approach to wellness.

Website: Drpoppyandco.com

Facebook: Dr. Poppy

Instagram: @drpoppybhrt

X: @drpoppybhrt

References:

Book: THE DANGERS OF DEPO

Discussed in This Episode

Dr. Poppy's Journey to Holistic OBGYN

The Dangers of Depo-Provera

The Dark History of Depo-Provera

Depo-Provera's Side Effects and Risks

The FDA Petition and Political Complications

New Study on Depo-Provera and Brain Tumors

The Importance of Informed Consent

Detoxifying from Depo-Provera

The Role of Progesterone in Pregnancy

 

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

This show is supported by

Wholesome Organics Beauty Company | Go to wholesomeOBC.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off your order.WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order, or wenatal.com/birthinginstinctswnp for the new Protein + offer.Christian Hypnobirthing | Go to christianhypnobirthing.com and use the code BI50 for 50% off the first three months of your monthly subscription.Restorative Roots | Go to restorativeroots.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to get $20 offGirls Who Know | Go to girlswhoknow.com and use ?code INSTINCTS for 15% off

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In this week?s episode Stu is finally back and excited to engage in a candid discussion with Blyss about the overlooked risks of using tampons, highlighting a 2024 study that found harmful metals and chemicals in these products. They explore the hidden dangers of tampons. Stu emphasizes the lack of long-term safety testing and regulatory oversight for menstrual products, and Blyss discusses alternative menstrual products.

References:

Substack Article: Delivered Directly: Tampons, Toxins, and the Diseases Medicine Cannot Explain

Discussed in This Episode

Flu Vaccine Discussion

Tampons, Toxins, and Health Risks

HPV and Unexplained Reproductive Issues

Toxic Shock Syndrome and Tampon Safety

Metal Contaminants in Tampons

Chemical Exposures in Menstrual Products

The Research Void and Regulatory Failures

Alternative Menstrual Products

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

This show is supported by

Wholesome Organics Beauty Company | Go to wholesomeOBC.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off your order.WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order, or wenatal.com/birthinginstinctswnp for the new Protein + offer.Christian Hypnobirthing | Go to christianhypnobirthing.com and use the code BI50 for 50% off the first three months of your monthly subscription.Restorative Roots | Go to restorativeroots.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to get $20 offGirls Who Know | Go to girlswhoknow.com and use code INSTINCTS for 15% off

In this week?s episode Blyss interviews Adele Rose, an elder and mentor in the midwifery community, about her long-standing career and insights on the evolution of midwifery. Adele shares her personal journey from listening to her mom?s birth stories at the age of five to practicing as both a lay and licensed midwife for decades. They discuss the significant changes in community practices, the impact of licensure, and the current struggles faced by midwives and birthing women. Adele reflects on her renewed passion for birth work after experiencing setbacks, including the revocation of her license, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a spiritual and meditative approach to midwifery. The conversation also touches on the influence of patriarchal systems in Western medicine, the rise of unassisted births, and the need for midwives to create supportive, non-hierarchical communities.

About Adele:

Adele?s interest in birth is literally life long. As the 8th of 9 children she began asking about her moms birth stories when she was about 5. This interest is still with her at 68 yrs. Home birth came into her consciousness at 14 yrs of age when she learned of the Santa Cruz birth collective, Raven Lang & her birth work through her writings. She began studying birth in earnest at 19 & attending births that same year. She practiced as a lay midwife 23-38, attended Birthingway Midwifery School in Portland OR which allowed her to obtain a license in WA & OR, practiced as a licensed midwife for 16 yrs, and now mostly retired & helping other midwives as they establish their practices.

Discussed in This Episode

Licensure and Its Impact on Midwifery

Managing Fear in Midwifery

The Importance of Spiritual Mindfulness in Midwifery

Challenges with Modern Birth Practices

Creating a Sacred Space for Birth

Reflections on Unassisted Births

Critique of Radical Birth Keeper Course

The Role of Midwives in Modern Society

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

This show is supported by

WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order, or wenatal.com/birthinginstinctswnp for the new Protein + offer.Christian Hypnobirthing | Go to christianhypnobirthing.com and use the code BI50 for 50% off your monthly subscription.Restorative Roots | Go to restorativeroots.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to get $20 offGirls Who Know | Go to girlswhoknow.com and use ?code INSTINCTS for 15% off

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Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail: [email protected] webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com

In this week?s episode you get a special sneak peak into The Birthing Instincts Patreon Community. With Dr. Stu still healing from knee surgery we decided to share an exclusive Bonus Content episode with you on baby aspirin. Together, Blyss and Stu explore the medical community's perspective on aspirin, discussing its potential benefits in preventing preeclampsia, growth restriction, and other complications. Using ChatGPT for detailed insights, they highlight the quality of evidence, potential risks, and the differing approaches between mainstream medical practices and personalized care. 

Discussed in This Episode

When Baby Aspirin is Recommended

Baby Aspirin and Preeclampsia

Alternatives to Treating Preeclampsia

Baby Aspirin and Twin Pregnancies

Risks and Benefits of Baby Aspirin

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

This show is supported by

WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order, or wenatal.com/birthinginstinctswnp for the new Protein + offer.Wholesome Organics Beauty Company | Go to wholesomeOBC.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off your order.Restorative Roots | Go to restorativeroots.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to get $20 offGirls Who Know | Go to girlswhoknow.com and use ?code INSTINCTS for 15% off

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Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail: [email protected] webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com

Dr. Stu hosts a special edition podcast featuring Sarah Stead, a registered massage therapist specializing in C-section recovery. Together they dive into various topics surrounding Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). They discuss the importance of informed consent, the flaws in using VBAC calculators, and societal and systemic issues affecting VBAC rates.

About Sarah Stead

Sarah Stead is a registered massage therapist based in Ontario, Canada, with over 12 years of experience and a five-year specialization in C-section recovery. After experiencing burnout in full-time practice, she transitioned her work to focus on microcurrent scar therapy, where she discovered a deep passion for supporting C-section healing.

Her interest in this work began while supporting her sister through C-section recovery and later witnessing her sister?s VBAC, which sparked a broader fascination with birth, healing, and informed choice. Though she doesn?t have children herself, she proudly calls herself a ?birth nerd,? attending every Reclaiming Birth Conference to date and recently presenting her work there.

She is passionate about education, empowering clients with tools and information often missing from mainstream conversations, and supporting more informed, holistic birth and recovery experiences.

Website: thescarconnection.com

E-book: C-Section Recovery Guide

Instagram: @gingey91

Mentioned in this Episode

Dolphin Neurostim Provider Locator

Billie Harrigan Episode 405: "Call The Neighbour" Birthing Wisdom From Traditional Birth Companion, Billie Harrigan

Discussed in This Episode

Discovering Microcurrent Point Stimulation

Understanding the Impact of Scar Tissue

The History and Evolution of Cesarean Sections

The Importance of Informed Consent

Evaluating Risks and Benefits of VBAC vs. Repeat C-Section

Short-Term and Long-Term Consequences of C-Sections

The Importance of Provider Competence and Confidence

Hospital Policies and VBAC Support

The Role of Partners in VBAC Success

VBAC Calculator and Its Limitations

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

This show is supported by

WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order, or wenatal.com/birthinginstinctswnp for the new Protein + offer.Wholesome Organics Beauty Company | Go to wholesomeOBC.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off your order.Restorative Roots | Go to restorativeroots.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to get $20 offGirls Who Know | Go to girlswhoknow.com and use ?code INSTINCTS for 15% off

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Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail: [email protected]

Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com

In this week?s episode, Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss interview Rowan Bailey and Sarita Bennett, two midwives who have faced significant legal and professional challenges. They discuss Rowan's experience of being jailed for practicing traditional midwifery and Sarita's struggles with administrative hearings. The conversation dives into the importance of traditional, individualized midwifery care and critiques the current medical and midwifery systems for their lack of emotional and community support. Rowan and Sarita share their innovative approach to restorative peer review, aiming to create a compassionate, accountable midwifery community. 

About Rowan Bailey

My heart for midwifery is rooted deeply in my conviction for sovereignty in the childbearing year.  The more I studied and became involved in birth work, the more stories I heard that began with ?they wouldn?t let me ____? or ?I was high risk because ____? and that solidified the midwife I was to become. 

The infantilization of women within obstetrics and modern day midwifery is systemic, damaging, and down right patriarchal. I didn?t take my call to be the one to say yes to those that the system failed lightly. I knew that they were smart, capable women who just wanted someone to walk with them. I figured if I was going to answer this call, I was going to do it with integrity.

My mission is to be a mirror and a reminder that when we break out of captivity and become our most powerful selves we can make the movement move. I want us all to find our feet and our breath and be fully who we are meant to be: wild, raw, messy, and beautifully ungovernable. 

About Sarita Bennett

I learned midwifery in the traditional model - by attending those families who were choosing home birth early in the modern home birth movement. Most of the forty-plus years I have served as a midwife and osteopathic family physician have been in a rural, mountainous region that is far from any hospital with OB providers or surgical capability, leading to the development of a detailed understanding of reproductive physiology and the inter-relatedness of all parts of the reproductive process.  The added experience of teaching - from home school with my children to medical students - has given me the ability to explain complicated concepts in understandable terms.  Fueled by my passion for supporting healthy humans, I am excited to share my embodied knowledge with those who are on the same journey towards building thriving communities.

Website: Foundationalconcepts4mws.com

Instagram: @foundational.concepts4mws

Mentioned in this Episode

Compromised to Alchemized Podcast

Discussed in This Episode

Challenges in Midwifery Practice

Critical Thinking in Midwifery

Personal Work and Midwifery Skills

The Importance of Knowing Why

Humanizing Obstetrics

Defensibility & Autonomy in Birth Choices

The Obstetric Myth and Women's Power

Restorative Peer Review in Midwifery

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

This show is supported by

WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order, or wenatal.com/birthinginstinctswnp for the new Protein + offer.Wholesome Organics Beauty Company | Go to wholesomeOBC.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off your order.Restorative Roots | Go to restorativeroots.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to get $20 offGirls Who Know | Go to girlswhoknow.com and use ?code INSTINCTS for 15% off

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In this episode, Blyss and Stu address a recent Guardian article discussing free birth and the Free Birth Society. They welcome guests Joni Edelman and Ivy Joeva to explore the complexities of unassisted births, the importance of informed consent, and sovereignty in childbirth. The conversation highlights both the potential risks and benefits of free birth, as well as the influence of social media and the challenges within the medical system.

About Joni Edelman

Joni Edelman is a mother of six, grandmother, and traditional birth attendant who has walked beside more than 1,000 families through birth. Once an L&D and hospice nurse within the system, she stepped away in 2009 to honor a more sacred calling?guiding families with intuition, physiology, and sovereignty toward the births that feel safest and most aligned.

Website: 13moonsbirthwork.com

Instagram: @13moonsbirth

About Ivy Joeva

Ivy Joeva is a doula, coach, and educator serving women and couples seeking a conscious path to parenthood. She provides support throughout the childbearing year, including fertility coaching, holistic preparation for birth, postpartum recovery care, and counseling for all forms of pregnancy loss. 

Rooted in a trauma-informed, mind-body approach, Ivy sees these transitions as opportunities for transformation and healing. A graduate of UC Berkeley and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Ivy became a doula in 2009 and serves clients across the United States and abroad.

Website: ivyjoeva.com

Instagram: @IvyJoeva

Mentioned in this Episode

Intentional Birth Pro https://community.intentionalbirth.co/a/2148190529/HUkqrEuo, code IBP2026 for 10% off

Unintended Consequences of Invoking the ?Natural? in Breastfeeding Promotion

Guardian Articles:

Influencers made millions pushing ?wild? births ? now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the worldFive key findings from our investigation into the Free Birth Society?Ignorant and life-threatening?: experts condemn Free Birth Society misinformation

Discussed in This Episode

In-depth Discussion on Free Birth Society

The Complexity of Blame in Birth Outcomes

Informed Consent

The Influence of Social Media on Birth Choices

Navigating Risks and Medical Perspectives

The Role of Trust and Trauma in Birth Decisions

Medicalized Safety vs. Holistic Birth

Integrity and Honesty in Birth Practices

The Reality of Birth Complications

The Spiritual and Ethical Dimensions of Birth

The Importance of Listening to Women

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

This show is supported by

WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order, or wenatal.com/birthinginstinctswnp for the new Protein + offer.Wholesome Organics Beauty Company | Go to wholesomeOBC.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off your order.Restorative Roots | Go to restorativeroots.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to get $20 offGirls Who Know | Go to girlswhoknow.com and use code INSTINCTS for 15% off

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In this week?s episode, Blyss and Stu introduce Paul Golden, a maternal and neonatal medical and legal specialist, midwife, and international advocate. Together they discuss the intricacies and challenges of midwifery practice around the world. Paul highlights his experiences working in various countries, combating legal threats to midwives, and advocating for birthing rights, while emphasizing the need for legal awareness, protective documentation, and proactive measures to support midwives and promote safer childbirth practices globally.

About Paul Golden

Paul Golden, is a maternal?neonatal medical and legal specialist whose career spans clinical care, worldwide childbirth, and advocacy. Paul is a midwife and international legal advocate, a skilled tongue-tie release practitioner, and a dedicated naturopath. He also brings expertise as a mediator, lecturer, and author, weaving together science, tradition, and legal insight to protect and elevate the practice of midwifery worldwide.

Website: LinkedIn.com/in/goldenpaul

Instagram: @Active.birth

Discussed in This Episode

Paul Golden: Midwifery and Advocacy

Legal Aspects and Advocacy in Midwifery

Challenges in Maternal Healthcare Systems

The Abuse of Peer Review Systems

Gunny Sacking: Silencing Whistleblowers

Lisa Barra's Legal Struggles

Ricardo Jones: A Targeted Midwife

The Double Standards in Home Births

Legal and Spiritual Advice for Midwives

Mentioned in this Episode

Human Rights and Birth Choices In the Balkans

Book: Keeping Midwives Safe: Practical Legal Advice and support for Midwives (Helpful Legal Advice Actions & Templates)

Book: Protect Your Practice: And Keep Your Clients Safe

Books on Gumroad: https://midwifemediator.gumroad.com/

Article: Criminalizing Natural Birth: An Interview with Ricardo Jones

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

This show is supported by

WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order, or wenatal.com/birthinginstinctswnp for the new Protein + offer.Wholesome Organics Beauty Company | Go to wholesomeOBC.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off your order.Restorative Roots | Go to restorativeroots.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to get $20 offGirls Who Know | Go to girlswhoknow.com and use code INSTINCTS for 15% off

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Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail: [email protected]Podcast webpage:birthinginstinctspodcast.com

This week?s episode discusses the profound impacts of birth trauma on the nervous system and the transformative potential of pediatric chiropractic care. Blyss and Stu invite Tony Ebel, a wellness chiropractor, to explore the benefits of chiropractic interventions. They also discuss the importance of holistic, less interventionist approaches in childbirth and medical care, emphasizing simplicity, nervous system regulation, and overall well-being for healthier outcomes in children and families.

About Tony Ebel

Dr. Tony Ebel is the lead writer and educational guide for PX Docs. He is a Certified Pediatric + Wellness Chiropractor with 15 years of clinical experience.

In addition, Dr. Tony has been teaching and training other Pediatric + Family Chiropractors for the past 10+ years, primarily teaching the clinical protocols he created for pediatric neurodevelopmental challenges such as Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Epilepsy, Anxiety, and more.

This clinical program is now taught in collaboration with the Life University Postgraduate Department and has over 700 graduates. Dr. Tony?s passion is educating, empowering, and informing parents about the nervous system?s role in natural, drug-free healing for all pediatric conditions and cases.

Website: www.pxdocs.com

Instagram: @pxdocs

Discussed in This Episode

Dr. Tony Abel's Chiropractic Journey

The Impact of Medical Interventions on Birth

Understanding Brainstem Trauma

The Role of the Nervous System in Healing

Birth Interventions and Neurological Dysfunction

The Importance of Craniosacral Therapy

Challenges in Pediatric Healthcare

The Simplicity of Healing

The Role of Chiropractors in Pediatric Care

Mentioned in this Episode

The Birth Lounge with HeHe, Episode 396:Twins Untangled: The Data Behind Safe Twin Birth with Dr. Stu

?Perspektiv Podcast with Madeleine Mofjärd, Episode 201: Reclaim the power of childbirth: how the system fails women in labour - Dr. Stuart Fischbein

Radiant Birth Podcast with Britt Andres, Episode 19: The Truth About Hospital Birth: Dr. Stu Fischbein on Fear, Control & Reclaiming Physiological Birth

Future Generations Podcast with Dr. Stanton Hom, Episode 272: Challenging Medical Orthodoxy: One Doctor's Revolutionary Path with Dr. Stu Fischbein

The All Ears Podcast with Jodi Thom, Episode 18 Are We Being Scammed by the Medical Industry? The Truth About Childbirth Ft. Dr. Stuart Fischbein

Reteach Breech Workshops: birthinginstincts.com/events

All Ears Podcast

PX Docs Directory: https://pxdocs.com/px-docs/

The Experience Miracles Podcast

Book: The Biology of Belief 10th Anniversary Edition: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

This show is supported by

WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order, or wenatal.com/birthinginstinctswnp for the new Protein + offer.Wholesome Organics Beauty Company | Go to wholesomeOBC.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off your order.Restorative Roots | Go to restorativeroots.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to get $20 offGirls Who Know | Go to girlswhoknow.com and use ?code INSTINCTS for 15% off

Connect with Dr. Stu and Blyss

Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail: [email protected] webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com

In this week?s episode, Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss discuss healthcare challenges and solutions with Andy Schoonover, CEO of Crowdhealth. Schoonover shares his personal journey that led him to start Crowdhealth, an innovative alternative to traditional health insurance that leverages community crowdfunding to cover medical expenses. The conversation examines the inefficiencies and complexities of the current health insurance system, comparing Crowdhealth's approach to other options such as Christian Sharing ministries and Liberty Health Share. Schoonover emphasizes the importance of maintaining the patient-doctor relationship, explains the regulatory landscape, and shares touching stories of improved customer experiences.

About Andy Schoonover

CrowdHealth is a revolutionary alternative to traditional health insurance. Instead of paying premiums into a bloated system, members contribute directly to one another?s medical needs?saving money, fostering transparency, and creating a healthcare experience rooted in trust. Since its founding, CrowdHealth has helped members save millions on medical expenses while empowering them with tools to navigate care confidently and affordably.

At the helm is Andy Schoonover, CrowdHealth?s founder and CEO. A passionate advocate for medical freedom, Andy is dedicated to breaking down the inefficiencies of the insurance industry and building a member-first model that prioritizes people over profits. His mission is simple yet bold: to put control back in the hands of individuals and create a community where healthcare is funded by people, not corporations.

Website: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/

Instagram: @joincrowdhealth

Discussed in This Episode

Deep Dive into Crowdhealth and Healthcare Issues

Crowdhealth Mechanics

How Crowdhealth Makes Money

Community Component and Member Experiences

Comparing Crowdhealth to Traditional Health Shares

Handling Health Disagreements and Transparency

Scalability and Growth of Crowdhealth

Crowdhealth's Approach to Maternity Care

Challenges with Traditional Health Insurance

Mentioned in this Episode

Healthy as a Mother Podcast, Episode 136

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

This show is supported by

WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order, or wenatal.com/birthinginstinctswnp for the new Protein + offer.Wholesome Organics Beauty Company | Go to wholesomeOBC.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off your order.Restorative Roots | Go to restorativeroots.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to get $20 offGirls Who Know | Go to girlswhoknow.com and use code INSTINCTS for 15% off

Connect with Dr. Stu and Blyss

Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail: [email protected] webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com

In this week?s episode, Blyss and Stu enjoy another hodgepodge discussion where they dig into the intricacies of dealing with unexpected medical issues such as heavy postpartum bleeding linked to a fibroid, iron deficiency, and the unconventional use of Jay breathing during labor. The episode features strong themes of patient advocacy, the importance of seeking multiple opinions, and the personal journeys of managing one's health amidst a complex medical system.

Discussed in This Episode

 Postpartum Bleeding and Fibroid Concerns

Exploring Treatment Options for Fibroids

Fibroid Surgical Procedures and Risks

Alternative Treatments for Fibroids and Embolization

Hysterectomy vs. Myomectomy

Iron Infusion and Postpartum Recovery

Tongue and Lip Ties in Newborns

Mentioned in this Episode

Birthing Instincts Episode 327: Interesting Stuff About Fibroids

Birthing Instincts Episode 436: What Is Vs. What Could Be. Models Of Care In Flux

SMFM Statement on Acetaminophen Use DuringPregnancy and Autism

COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation Tool Kit

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

This show is supported by

WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order, or wenatal.com/birthinginstinctswnp for the new Protein + offerWholesome Organics Beauty Company | Go to wholesomeOBC.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off your order.Restorative Roots | Go to restorativeroots.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to get $20 offGirls Who Know | Go to girlswhoknow.com and use code INSTINCTS for 15% off

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Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail: [email protected] webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com

In this week?s episode, Blyss and Stu invited Vita and Ronit, the founders of WeNatal, for a conversation about the significance of 'Trimester Zero,' the period leading up to conception, and its impact on egg and sperm quality. The founders share their personal journeys through pregnancy loss and how it led to the creation of WeNatal. They emphasize the importance of holistic health, including diet, supplementation, and stress management, in improving fertility outcomes. 

About Ronit and Vida:

Bio for your reference: Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim are the founders of WeNatal, a prenatal supplement company that is transforming the fertility space with the first prenatal supplement optimized for her AND him. WeNatal?s mission to change the narrative surrounding fertility and reproductive health is personal; after suffering miscarriages a week apart Ronit and Vida were given little direction on what to do differently. More importantly, the health of Ronit & Vida?s partners (including the health of their sperm) was completely missing from their fertility dialogue with their doctors? something had to change. WeNatal shifts the fertility journey from "me" to "we? and is revolutionizing the prenatal space with a formulation team composed of industry leading Functional Medicine doctors, nutritionists, and fertility experts, including Dr. Mark Hyman and Kelly LeVeque. With 24 key clean, bioavailable nutrients, WeNatal steps up where other supplements fall short for all things preconception to postpartum for both parents and baby.

Website: wenatal.com

Instagram: @we_natal

Discussed in This Episode

WeNatal: The Journey and Mission

Exploring the Impact of Diet on Fertility

Overcoming IVF Challenges and Natural Conception

Controlling What You Can for a Healthier Lifestyle

Wellness Doesn't Have to Be Complicated or Expensive

The Concept of Trimester Zero

Optimizing Sperm and Egg Quality

Choosing High-Quality Supplements

Mentioned in this Episode

Birthing Instincts Patreon Bonus Episode: Baby Aspirin For All

https://wenatal.com/birthinginstincts for a free mag with subscription 

https://wenatal.com/masterclass for Free masterclass 

https://wenatal.com/blog for the blog

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

This show is supported by

WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order. Wholesome Organics Beauty Company | Go to wholesomeOBC.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off your order.Restorative Roots | Go to restorativeroots.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to get $20 offGirls Who Know | Go to girlswhoknow.com and use code INSTINCTS for 15% off

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In this week?s episode, Blyss and Stu do a deep dive into the methodology, history, and current practices surrounding the non-stress test (NST) used in prenatal care. They answer all your questions: What is a non-stress test? Where did it come from? How did it become so accepted? Does it actually tell you what it's supposed to tell you? And, is there evidence that a previous stillbirth is an indication for for NST testing?

Discussed in This Episode

Understanding Non-Stress Test (NST) and Its Limitations

History and Evolution of NST

NST vs. Biophysical Profiles

Predictive Value of NST

ACOG Guidelines on NST

Fetal Kick Counting vs. NST

Mentioned in this Episode

An Inconvenient Study: aninconvenientstudy.com

ACOG Practice Bulletin: Antepartum Fetal Surveillance

Birthing Instincts Episode #386 with David Hayes

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

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Blyss is back and Stu has a hodgepodge of topics to cover with her. Blyss shares her enriching experience at an international midwifery conference in Greece, while Dr. Stu sheds light on the impersonal nature of modern medical practices and the hope brought by the Alice Walton School of Medicine. The episode enriches listeners with firsthand stories of birth, the dynamics between midwives and healthcare systems, and the promising future of holistic medical education.

Discussed in This Episode

Blyss' Greece Trip and Midwifery Conference

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

Changes in Vaccine Recommendations

Documentary on Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated Kids

Midwives' Perspectives and Challenges

New Medical School Initiative

Mentioned in this Episode

Patreon Events patreon.com/birthinginstincts

CDC Rewrite of Vaccine Guidelines Is a BIG Win for Medical Freedom

An Inconvenient Study 

Doctor?s Art: EP. 151: TO CREATE A MEDICAL SCHOOL

Article: The World?s Richest Woman Has Opened a Medical School

Herbal Pregnancy Blend, By Carol Gautschi

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

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In this week?s episode of The Birthing Instincts Podcast, Dr. Stu is joined by Ashley Mariani, also known as 'The Rogue Therapist' from Instagram, to discuss the complexities of fatherhood and relationships. While Blyss is traveling, Ashley and Dr. Stu get deep and personal in conversation about how men can navigate fatherhood, improve their relationships, and break generational trauma. A valuable episode for anyone looking to strengthen their relationships and foster healthy family environments.

About Ashley Mariani:

Ashley Mariani is a couples therapist, Reverend, and founder of Mind Online Therapy. She specializes in intimacy, polarity, and the nervous system, with a focus on supporting couples through the impact of birth trauma and the challenges it creates in relationships. With over a decade of experience, Ashley blends neuroscience, trauma-informed practices, and her own frameworks to help couples repair trust, rebuild connection, and rediscover desire.

In addition to her clinical work, Ashley is a public speaker and educator whose voice has been featured on podcasts and at conferences across North America. She is the creator of programs and workshops that teach couples practical tools for navigating conflict, intimacy, and long-term partnership. Through her work, Ashley brings a direct yet compassionate approach to some of the most personal aspects of human connection, helping couples move from survival to genuine thriving. She is also a wife and mom of three, including boy?girl twins who keep life lively both inside and outside the therapy room." 

Website: www.mindonline.ca

Instagram: @therogue.therapist / @mindonline.ca / @heartandhearthministry

Discussed in This Episode

Ashley Mariani on Fatherhood and Relationships

John and Jill: A Case Study

The Rite of Passage in Fatherhood

Men's Learning and Wilderness Survival

Fatherhood and Neuroscience

The Role of Fathers in Child Development

Choosing and Supporting Your Partner

The Work of a Good Man

Communication and Responsibilities in Relationships

Mentioned in this Episode

@findingpolariswc

Birthing Instincts Episode 368: Boys to Men: The Importance of Masculinity

Resources

Protecting your family from obstetric violence course, understanding tetany, and other helpful links can be found at Linktr.ee/mindonline

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

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In this episode of The Birthing Instincts Podcast, Dr. Stu is joined by HeHe Stewart from The Birth Lounge Podcast to explore common reasons for C-sections, how hospital policies and interventions often lead to unnecessary surgeries, and strategies for avoiding them. The episode features poignant birth stories that highlight the challenges and triumphs of navigating the medical system to achieve a desired birth experience. HeHe shares her expertise on protecting birth goals, advocating for oneself, and the importance of informed decision-making. 

About Hehe

HeHe Stewart is a leading childbirth educator, advocate, and maternity care reform expert. With a Master?s in Human Development and over a decade of experience, she empowers families with evidence-based birth prep, informed decision-making, and postpartum readiness. She is a fierce advocate for informed consent, reducing unnecessary interventions, and ensuring patient autonomy in birth.

Beyond working with families, HeHe is actively involved in legislative efforts to improve women?s health policies and expand access to midwifery care. She works to reform maternity care by advocating for patient rights, increased birth options, and improved maternal health outcomes.

As the host of The Birth Lounge Podcast, she interviews leading experts in pregnancy, women?s health, and newborn development, giving parents the knowledge they need to navigate birth and postpartum with confidence. Her work continues to drive meaningful change through education, advocacy, and policy reform.

Website: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/join

Instagram: instagram.com/tranquilitybyhehe

Mentioned in This Episode

Are hospital births really safer? Featuring Dr. Stuart Fischbein

Reclaiming Birth Conference

Birthing Instincts Podcast Patreon

Retrievals Podcast Season 2

Resources:

ACOG Guideline 664: Refusal of Medically Recommended Treatment During Pregnancy

Covered in This Episode

The Role of Men in Birth

Ethics and Autonomy in Medical Decisions

The Reality of Labor Dystocia

Fetal Distress and Augmented Labor

VBAC and Repeat C-Sections

Red Flags in Birth Practices

Unnecessary Interventions and Their Consequences

Navigating the Healthcare System for Birth

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

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In this week?s episode, Dr. Stu hosts a maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist known on Instagram as Dr. K Pregnancy Specialist. From the rising C-section rates and the impact of continuous fetal monitoring, to the role of litigation in shaping medical practice, Dr. K shares her insights and the importance of incorporating midwifery approaches. Together, they also address more sensitive topics like the implications of maternal vaccines and SSRIs during pregnancy. Throughout the discussion, Dr. K emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practice, maternal autonomy, and the need for a balanced and non-alarmist approach to patient care. 

About Dr. K:

Dr K Pregnancy Specialist is the brand persona for a double board certified MD, Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician in the USA, who has membership in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine. Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians are specialists in managing maternal health conditions that complicate pregnancy and use prenatal ultrasound to evaluate normal and abnormal fetal development in the womb. Obstetricians that write suggested national guidelines for safe Obstetric practice are often Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists.

Dr. K has special interests in advocacy for maternal autonomy; preventing unnecessary cesarean delivery; risk prevention & reduction for pregnant parents; diagnosing and managing

anomalies of development for the unborn fetus; and encouraging generational health practices after childbirth, such as breastfeeding/ human milk feeding. She has a panache for clear, non-alarmist communication of complex ideas. 

Website: www.drkpregnancyspecialist.com

Instagram: @DrK_pregnancyspecialist

Mentioned in This Episode

Rising C-Section Rates

Challenges in Maternal Fetal Medicine

The Impact of Litigation on Medical Decisions

Ultrasound and Diagnostic Practices

Big Baby Concerns and Induction Debates

VBACs: Risks and Considerations

The Controversy Over Growth Restriction Definitions

Debating the Safety of Vaccines During Pregnancy

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

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In this weeks episode, Blyss and Stu examine the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure, providing historical context and the latest research findings. They discuss the relevance of abstinence from alcohol during pregnancy and the challenges of interpreting self-reported research data. 

Mentioned in This Episode

Stu?s 9/11 reflections on Patreon

President Trump Signs Executive Order Limiting Big Pharma Ads

Studies References

Impact of Childhood Vaccination on Short and Long-Term Chronic Health Outcomes in Children: A Birth Cohort Study

A Brief History of Awareness of the Link Between Alcohol and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Alcohol Leaflet

An overview of current advances in perinatal alcohol exposure and pathogenesis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

Having Alcohol Before Realizing You?re Pregnant: How Dangerous Is It, Really?

Gin Lane

Covered in This Episode

Alcohol Use in Pregnancy: Myths and Facts

Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Impact of Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy

Research on Alcohol Exposure and Pregnancy

Historical Perspectives on Alcohol and Pregnancy

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

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This week Blyss and Stu go on a deep dive into macrosomia, also known as a large baby. They review extensive data from multiple sources, including ACOG, NICE guidelines, and the Big Baby Study, and discuss the implications of predicted and actual macrosomia. They discuss risk factors, maternal and fetal morbidity, ultrasound accuracy, the pros and cons of induction of labor, and the impact of the standard of care. As always, Blyss balances the conversation with discussing the stark contrast between the way macrosomic babies are cared for in the hospital v at home under the care of midwives. She shares tips on how to reduce the risks of macrosomia, especially when a mom is diabetic or has gestational diabetes. 

Mentioned in This Episode

Homeopathy for Community Midwives

Birth Outside the Box

Midwifery Over Medicine: Leaving The Medical Model Of Delivering Babies To The Midwifery Model With OBGYN Dr. Stuart Fischbein Part One

Apollo the Original Podcast: Home Birth, Feminism and Hospital Misogyny | Midwife Tells it All, with Midwife Aleks 

Birthing Instincts Episode 252: Inducing Naturally & Letting Fear Control Us

Studies Referenced

NICE Study: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. ?Induction of Labour for Suspected Fetal Macrosomia: Evidence Review A.? NICE Guideline NG207, [2021]. PDF.

Big Baby Study: Gardosi, Jason, et al. ?Induction of Labour versus Standard Care to Prevent Shoulder Dystocia in Fetuses Suspected to Be Large for Gestational Age in the UK (the Big Baby Trial): A Multicentre, Open-Label, Randomised Controlled Trial.? The Lancet, vol. 405, no. 10491, 17 May 2025, pp. 1743?1756. DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(25)00162-X.

ACOG Practice Guidelines: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. ?Macrosomia.? Practice Bulletin: Obstetrics, Committee on Practice Bulletins?Obstetrics, William H. Barth Jr, MD, and Rebecca Jackson, MD, [2016] PDF.

Preyer, Oliver, et al. ?Fetal Weight Estimation at Term?Ultrasound versus Clinical Examination with Leopold?s Manoeuvres: A Prospective Blinded Observational Study.? BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, vol. 19, 2019, article 122.

In This Episode

Macrosomia: Definitions and Risk Factors

Understanding Shoulder Dystocia and Its Risks

Clinical Estimated Weights and Palpation Skills

Induction of Labor and Macrosomia

VBAC and Macrosomia Considerations

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

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In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast, Blyss was experiencing issues with her wifi so Stu tackled the topic of blood transfusions solo. He discusses the challenges and alternatives to blood transfusions, particularly focusing on the concerns of patients who decline blood products due to personal, medical, or religious reasons. The episode covers recent studies on the risks associated with transfusions, explores iron replacement, erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, and the use of tranexamic acid (TXA). It also delves into the controversial topic of blood safety in the COVID-19 era, presenting contrasting views on the potential risks of receiving blood from vaccinated donors.

Mentioned in This Episode

Raquel?s Interview with the Breech Birth Podcast

Stu?s Interview on the Rewire for Birth Podcast, Ep 56

Birthing Instincts Patreon Community

About Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding

David Hayes Substack: All things in moderation?

Transfusion Replacement Strategies in Jehovah?s Witnesses and Others Who Decline Blood Products

Blood Transfusion 2: Alternatives to blood transfusion

NIH: Alternatives to blood transfusion

Concerns regarding Transfusions of Blood Products Derived from Genetic Vaccine Recipients and Proposals for Specific Measures

The Science Behind Transfusion Safety in the COVID-19 Era

?Problems Following Blood Transfusion, using Blood Products Prepared From Donated Blood of Genetic Vaccine Recipients, and the Need for Traceability of Blood Products for Transfusion.

In This Episode

Transfusion Replacement Strategies for Jehovah's Witnesses

Balancing Risks and Benefits of Anemia Treatments

Use of Tranexamic Acid (TXA) to help prevent blood loss

Artificial Blood: The Elusive Substitute

Preoperative Considerations for Surgery

Blood Draws and Minimizing Blood Loss

Pregnancy and Postpartum Hemorrhage

Alternatives to Blood Transfusion

Preoperative Autologous Donation

COVID-19 and Blood Transfusion Safety

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

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In this heartfelt episode, Blyss and Stu pay tribute to the late Michel Odent, a luminary in the field of childbirth and midwifery. They reminisce about his groundbreaking contributions in the world of birth. A strong supporter of water birth, advocating for hormonal understanding in labor, and his unwavering belief in the power of love and natural birthing processes, he is truly a legend that has made a deep impact on childbirth practices and the importance of preserving his teachings for future generations. We honor his legacy with some personal stories, emotional letters from his colleagues, and tributes from various birth workers.

Mentioned in This Episode

Michel Odent on "love cocktails" in birth

Origin Birth and Health, David Hayes Substack

Photo of Michel Odent taken by @evarosebirth

Books by Michel Odent

At Her Feet Podcast, by Blyss Young

In This Episode

Remembering Michel Odent

The Hormonal Symphony of Childbirth

Love Cocktails in Birth

Protecting the Emotional State of Pregnant Women

Dr. Odent?s Impact on Modern Birth Practices

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

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In this week's episode, Blyss and Stu discuss the medical complexities of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) during pregnancy. They particularly focus on a listener's experience with blood clots during her second pregnancy and explore the risks, treatments, and recommendations associated with VTE. The discussion includes in-depth analysis of medical guidelines, the effectiveness of heparin and Lovenox, and the considerations for home birth and hospital protocols. Through data and expert opinions, they aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of managing blood clot risks in pregnancy.

Mentioned in This Episode

Dr. Stu?s Deep Dive on Twin Birth Scans: Patreon.com/birthinginstincts 

Birthing Instincts Podcast, Episode 346: The One Hour Prenatal Visit

Thromboembolism in Pregnancy

Reducing the Risk of Venous Thromboembolism during Pregnancy and the Puerperium

Customized growth charts for twin vs singleton pregnancies and their ability to identify small-for-gestational age associated risk of adverse perinatal outcome

In This Episode

Venous Thromboembolism Medical Guidelines and Recommendations

Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism

Anticoagulant Therapy During Pregnancy

Managing Anticoagulation Around Delivery

Postpartum Anticoagulation Therapy

Risk Factors for VTE in Pregnancy

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

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In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast, Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss interview Larissa Paul, founder of 'Girls Who Know®,' an organization dedicated to educating young girls about their bodies, menstrual cycles, and childbirth. They highlight how early education, and the knowing one's body can empower young girls, reduce fear, and lead to better birthing experiences. 

About Laurisa:

Laurisa Paul is a Registered Nurse, home birther, writer, and founder of Girls Who Know®, an organization that inspires girls to love who they are and to know and respect their bodies.

Medically trained, Laurisa stumbled across homebirth when she was actively seeking for better birth experiences. Since then, she has worked as a midwife assistant and an instructor for Evidence Based Birth.

Laurisa has a deep passion for supporting women and connecting with those she loves. She resides in Texas, where she is a mother of five and an outdoor adventurer. Laurisa loves a good challenge like Spanish speaking, hiking, running, tree climbing or raising wholehearted human beings.

Laurisa and her team at Girls Who Know® are improving childbirth outcomes through the education of girls while they are young.

Instagram: @officialgirlswhoknow

Website: www.girlswhoknow.com

Mentioned in This Episode

Birth Is Not a Medical Emergency: The Fight for Autonomy in Women?s Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ny0fuPYaKo

The Pregnancy Scam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXki4uYWOQ8

Birth Outside the Box: https://BirthOutsidetheBoxSeries.com/stfi

ACOG IG Post: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNDgCeVs8N-/?igsh=ejBqdmlwMWVwYjlo

Bridge Midwives IG: @thebridgemidwives

In This Episode

Girls Who Know: Mission and Vision

Educational Gaps and Cultural Taboos

Empowering the Next Generation

Teaching Reproductive Anatomy to Young Girls

The Power of Childbirth Education

Hollywood vs. Reality in Childbirth

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

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In this episode, Stu and Blyss are joined by Gail Tully, the founder of Spinning Babies, to discuss the intricate dynamics of birth and fetal positioning. Gail shares both her personal journey and the scientific insights that have shaped Spinning Babies. Together they explore how balance, gravity, and movement can impact labor, and how practitioners and expectant mothers can prepare for a smoother birthing experience. 

About Gail:

Gail Tully is the midwife who conceived and developed Spinning Babies®, first appearing in 2001. A dozen professional journal articles report Spinning Babies® effectiveness in reducing interventions, with reductions in cesarean surgery up to 50%. 

Gail brings more than 45 years of experience in birth, with 20 years focused on homebirths. Back in the day, Gail was kept busy organizing doula program development in hospitals and community non-profits in Minneapolis/St. Paul, while training doulas with DONA International approval status. Gail learned midwifery in the home with a variety of community midwives. Gail now writes, teaches, and supports change in the Spinning Babies® paradigm.

Gail Tully developed the concepts and curriculum that revolutionized our view on physiological birth, breech birth and shoulder dystocia (Breech Basics and Resolving Shoulder Dystocia are now with Restory Birthwork). Spinning Babies®, Belly Mapping®, Belly Mapping MethodTM, Helping Your Breech Baby Turn, When Baby Lies Sideways, and Changing Birth on Earth. Gail and her husband live in Minnesota, USA.

Instagram: @spinningbabies

Website: www.GailTully.com / https://www.spinningbabies.com    

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spinningbabies 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/spinningbabieslady  

X: https://twitter.com/spinningbabies  

Resources

Dr. Stuart Fischbein - ?Birthing Instincts? and Trusting Nature in Childbirth | The Daily Show

https://youtu.be/5lhi0Xxnc4E

https://www.spinningbabies.com/blog-resource-library/research-references/

https://www.spinningbabies.com/parents/spbcbp-directory/

https://www.spinningbabies.com/shop/

Free Fetal Compass Rose: https://www.spinningbabies.com/free-gift/

In This Episode

Origins of Spinning Babies

Understanding Posterior Position in Labor

Challenges with Epidurals and Labor Progression

The Role of Pelvic Floor and Side Lying Release

Techniques for Balancing the Pelvis

Impact of Uterine Ligaments on Labor

Preparation and Techniques for Easier Labor

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

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In this week's episode of the Birthing Instincts podcast, Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss Young are joined by Claire Holloway, founder of the Center for Bright Beginnings. Claire discusses the deeper philosophy of yoga, highlighting its relevance not just during pregnancy but as a preparation for home birth and beyond. She explains how yoga supports autonomy and personal sovereignty, guiding individuals to connect with their bodies, manage energy, and integrate spiritual practices into their birthing experience. The discussion goes into techniques like breathing exercises and space creation to enhance the birthing experience. Whether you're planning a home or hospital birth, this episode offers valuable insights into how yoga can profoundly impact the journey from pregnancy through birth and into motherhood.

Guest Bio:

Claire Holloway is the founder of the Centre of Bright Beginnings where she supports people throughout the journey of matrescence. She is an experienced yoga practitioner, facilitator and movement educator with a special interest in perinatal and pelvic health. Her prenatal, postpartum and parenting programs are informed by her own experiences of becoming a mother and her training as a Matrescence Coach and are designed with far more than stretching in mind. She holds space for women and parents to explore their own transformative journey, feeling supported and empowered towards autonomy in their perinatal care. Her latest online program is Yoga for Homebirth.

Instagram: @yourbrightbeginning

Website: https://www.yourbrightbeginning.com.au/

Resources

Yoga for Homebirth: https://www.yourbrightbeginning.com.au/yoga-for-homebirth

Practical Yoga Philosophy for Conception, Pregnancy and Parenthood: https://blissbabyyoga.com/yogaphilosophyforparenthood/

Free webinar "Plan Your Dream Homebirth":  https://www.yourbrightbeginning.com.au/homebirth-plan

Free homebirth community catchup details (in-person in Perth and online coming soon): https://www.yourbrightbeginning.com.au/homebirth-community

Research articles:

Influenza Vaccination During Pregnancy and Infant Influenza in the First 6 Months of Life: https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/fulltext/2025/08000/influenza_vaccination_during_pregnancy_and_infant.18.aspx

The role of Spirituality in the lives of Women coping with Early Motherhood and Postpartum Depression, by Sandra Martins:

https://ruor.uottawa.ca/bitstreams/ad923855-6e67-4bda-a81f-24f09dc74df0/download

Spiritual Awakening through the Motherhood Journey, by Aurelie M. Athan and Lisa Miller:   304987363.pdf

See Blyss and Stu become Frodo & Gandolf on Patreon

In This Episode

Exploring the Layers of Yoga in Pregnancy

Autonomy and Empowerment

Breath Awareness and Personalization

Guided Breathing Exercise

The Importance of Personal Awareness in Labor

Yoga Philosophy and Practical Application

Creating Space in Labor

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

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This week Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss are joined by Dr. Marguerite Duane to discuss the shortcomings of conventional infertility treatments and the promising potential of Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM). Dr. Duane, a family physician and expert in RRM, explains the importance of treating infertility as a symptom of underlying health issues rather than as a disease itself. Together, they dive into specifics about conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis, emphasizing the benefits of lifestyle changes and identifying root causes. Marguerite shares insights on male infertility, the flawed default approach of using hormonal contraception for various female health issues, and the ethical concerns surrounding the IVF industry. The episode underscores the need for a more integrated, patient-centered approach in reproductive healthcare.

Guest Bio:

Dr. Marguerite Duane, a board-certified family physician, is co-founder and Executive Director of FACTS about Fertility, an organization dedicated to educating medical professionals and students about the science supporting fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) and restorative reproductive medicine (RRM). She serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Georgetown and Associate Professor of Restorative Reproductive Medicine and Director of the Center for Fertility Awareness Based Education and Research at Duquesne University?s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Duane cares for patients via a direct primary care house-calls based practice, MD for Life. She has served on the board of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Family Medicine Education Consortium.

Instagram: @FertilityFACTS

Website: www.FACTSaboutFertility.org

Resources

A Raw Talk with Dr. Stuart Fischbein- VBAC, Ultrasounds, C-sections & the Lies We?ve Been Told // S4E34

Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark: 'It's All A Lie:? Buried Science On Vaccines & An Agenda Keeping Parents In The Dark | Del Bigtree

Treating Infertility: The New Frontier of Reproductive Medicine

Fertility Awareness-Based Methods for Women's Health and Family Planning: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Fertility-Awareness-Based-Methods.pdf

App study: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/rating-of-fertility-apps-avoiding/

Webinars (Know your body and Facts about fertility explained): https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/learn-more/webinars/

Virtual conference: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/2025-facts-virtual-conference/

Sample our CME: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/sample-our-cme/

Introduction to charting and the different methods: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/what-is-charting/ 

In This Episode

Understanding Restorative Reproductive Medicine

Empowering Women with Knowledge

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Explained

The Role of Nutrition in Medical Education

Restorative Reproductive Medicine Approaches

Endometriosis: Symptoms and Treatments

The Ethics and Economics of Reproductive Medicine

Male Fertility

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care

This show is supported by

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In this episode of the Birthing Instincts podcast, Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss discuss elective sterilization methods such as vasectomy and tubal ligation. The episode details the procedures, potential complications, and success rates of reversals, offering a comprehensive overview of the various sterilization methods. Blyss brings the conversation back to natural and ancient methods of contraception. 

Resources

Possible Complications After a Vasectomy

Vasectomy and Prostate Cancer Risk: A 38-Year Nationwide Cohort Study

Vasectomy Reversal: What You Need to Know

Immunological consequences of vasectomy

Types of Tubal Ligation

Long-Term Side Effects of Tubal Ligation

What to know about salpingectomy

In This Episode

Permanent Birth Control Options

Vasectomy: Procedure and Risks

Prostate Cancer Risk and Vasectomy

Immunologic Consequences of Vasectomy

Reversibility of Vasectomy

Methods of Tubal Ligation

Tubal Ligation: Procedure and Risks

Ancient Methods of Birth Control

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care

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In this week?s episode, Blyss and Stu discuss various reasons for medical inductions, the process involved in hospital inductions, and alternative methods like castor oil and homeopathic remedies that can be pursued for a more natural approach. Listener stories highlight personal experiences with induction, offering insight into both the challenges and positive outcomes associated with this intervention.

Resources

?Reduced risk of cesarean delivery with oxytocin discontinuation in active labor: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Effect of Castor Oil on Cervical Ripening and Labor Induction: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PMC

Induced Labor: Reasons, Procedure, Risks & Results

In This Episode

Induction Insights and Recommendations

Assessing Baby's Environment and IUGR

Understanding Oligohydramnios and Ultrasound Reliability

Placenta Issues and Abruption

Non-Reassuring Biophysical Profiles

Infection and Eclampsia Management

Induction for Precipitous Labor and Other Considerations

Preparing for Medical Induction

Natural Induction Methods

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care

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Restorative Roots | Go to  https://restorativemeals.com/ code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off weekly meal plans.WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order. BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas!

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This week Blyss and Stu welcome Patti Wood, founder and executive director of Grassroots Environmental Education, to discuss the potential risks of exposure to cell phones and other wireless devices, particularly focusing on their effects on fetal development and general human health. 

About Patti:

Patricia Wood is the founder and Executive Director of Grassroots Environmental Education, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the relationship between environmental exposures and human health risks. Grassroots serves local and state governments, health care providers, school systems, community groups, other environmental organizations and individuals nationwide.

She is the co-creator of the BabySafe Project and a Visiting Scholar at Adelphi University where she lectures on the environment and related health issues in the College of Nursing and Public Health.

Website: thebabysafeproject.org

Facebook: baby safe project

Instagram: @thebabysafeproject

TikTok: @BabySafeProject

brochure "What You Need to Know About Wireless Radiation and Your Baby 

Resources

Twin home birth stories,send your full birth story, high resolution photos and photo credit. If you had any, your full name and the age that you gave birth to the twins and where you're located. to [email protected]

Safe Living Technologies: safelivingtechnologies.com

Tech safe schools: techsafeschool.org

Why electrohypersensitivity and related symptoms are caused by non-ionizing man-made electromagnetic fields: An overview and medical assessment 

Green Bank, West Virginia

In This Episode

Impact of Wireless Radiation on Health

Protective Measures and Recommendations

Fetal Exposure to Wireless Radiation

Environmental Insults and Brain Vulnerability

Evidence from Human and Animal Studies

Protecting Pregnant Women and Children

Practical Tips to Reduce Wireless Radiation Exposure

Health Risks of Wireless Baby Monitors

Electromagnetic Spectrum and Non-Ionizing Radiation

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care

This show is supported by

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In this episode, Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss are joined by Stacia Garmon, a dental hygienist who shares her expertise on periodontal disease and its potential impact on overall health, including its association with heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, and stillbirth. Additionally, Stacia shares her pregnancy journey with her son Dax, who was born with bilateral renal agenesis. Her advocacy for her son and her thirst for knowledge will open your heart and mind to the often overlooked connection between oral health and pregnancy outcomes.

About Stacia:

Stacia will be married for eight years this fall, to her incredible Husband, Ken. Together they have a son, Dax, who would have been two this July, but he passed away after a mighty battle with renal agenesis. Professionally, Stacia is a dental hygienist and has been working in dentistry for over 12 years now. She is a self proclaimed knowledge seeker who questions everything, and loves to help people.

Instagram: @daxsfamilyfarm

Resources

At Her Feet Podcast with Blyss Young

Myles Textbook for Midwives

Pregnancy Questions with Dr. Stu + Mothers 2B: RhoGAM

Periodontal Disease and Adverse Birth Outcomes: A Study from Pakistan

Association Between Periodontal Health Status and Pregnancy and Delivery Complications in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Pregnant Women: A Case-Control Study

Is periodontal disease associated with gestational diabetes? Exploring the evidence

Association Between Periodontitis and Blood Pressure Highlighted in Systemically Healthy Individuals: Results From a Nested Case-Control Study

In This Episode

The Importance of Oral Health During Pregnancy

Daily Oral Hygiene Tips

Choosing the Right Dental Products

Fluoride and Toothpaste Choices

Oral Health and Systemic Connections

Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy Risks

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care

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In this week's podcast, Blyss and Stu are joined by renowned midwife and author Robin Lim to explore her new book, The Yoni Owner's Manual. Robin shares her awe-inspiring experiences and insights into midwifery, childbirth, and the spiritual aspects of the female body, emphasizing the importance of pleasure and the interconnectedness of humans with nature and the divine.

About Robin:

Robin Lim CPM Filipina~American~Micronesian midwife founder Bumi Sehat Foundation maintains six clinics in Indonesia, Philippines.

Honors: 2006 Alexander Langer Foundation, 2011 CNN Hero of the Year, in 2012 APPPAH, The Association for Pre and Perinatal Psychology and Health, gave Ibu Robin the Jeannine Parvati BirthKeeper Award, and in 2016 she became Earth Company?s Impact Hero. Lim is an Ashoka Fellow.

Books authored: After the Baby?s Birth, Wellness for Mothers, Ecology of Gentle Birth Awakening Birth, Eating for Two, Placenta the Forgotten Chakra, Eat Pray Doula, The Geometry of Splitting Souls, Natural Family Planning Workbook, Butterfly People, Bali? A Cage in Paradise, Yoni Owner?s Manual, Bali? A Cage in Paradise. Seven health autonomy booklets in Bahasa Indonesia.

In the era of planetary and political change we must implement Humanitarian response geared to serve women, & children, including gender equality, cultural safety, and consideration for the needs of women left homeless, hungry, without water, and with no access to health services. Lim has headed up early response teams in the after math of disasters in:Bali, Aceh, Lombok, Palu, Padang, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Jacmel, Haiti, Philippines, Dhading, Nepal, Global Pandemic shutdown.

Robin Lim is an inspirational figure in health care, particularly in obstetrics, where she combines traditional midwifery & Doula wisdom and modern scientific knowledge to provide care that respects both mothers and babies. She and her team have saved thousands of women and newborns in difficult hygienic, social, or humanitarian conditions. As part of her lifelong commitment to resolving the impacts of climate crisis, she focuses on supporting women recovering from the effects of war, earthquakes, typhoons, volcanic eruptions, pandemic, climate change disasters around the world.

Instagram: @iburobin

Website: iburobin.com

Resources

At Her Feet Podcast

Guerrilla Midwife DVD

Robin?s books: iburobin.com/shop

In This Episode

The Yoni Owner's Manual

Cultural Perspectives on the Clitoris

Historical and Medical Neglect

Empowerment and Sovereignty

Sexual Health and Menopause

The Menstrual Cycle and Moon Time

Reconnecting with Nature in Childbirth

Advocating for Women's Autonomy

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In this edition of The Birthing Instincts podcast, Dr. Stu hosts an enlightening discussion with guest Millie Hill, a renowned writer and feminist advocate. Millie, the author of 'The Positive Birth Book' and 'Birth Like a Feminist,' shares her journey from a drama therapist to a prolific writer on childbirth and women's health. The conversation delves into the significance of positive birth experiences, the impact of fear in childbirth, and the influence of language and cultural norms on maternal care. 

About Milli:

Milli Hill is a writer and freelance journalist with a passion for reframing the narrative around women?s bodies. She is the author of the bestselling Positive Birth Book (2017), Give Birth like a Feminist (2019) and My Period (2021, for preteen girls). Her fourth book, Ultra Processed Women, will be published by Harper Collins in July 2025, with a fifth book to follow in 2026. To date, her books have been translated into seven languages. 

From 2012 to 2021 she founded and ran the Positive Birth Movement, a global network of antenatal discussion groups aimed at improving birth and giving women better access to support and information. 

Milli has spoken nationally and internationally about positive birth, obstetric violence and female autonomy in health. As a journalist since 2013 she has been a columnist for the Telegraph women?s section and written for many publications including Mail, Guardian, Independent, ipaper and Mother&Baby, and has appeared on BBC Breakfast news, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 2, BBC 5 Live, talkradio, LBC and many leading podcasts. 

She writes a bestselling substack about women?s health, feminism, and issues around sex and gender including the erasure of women from language. 

Milli lives in Somerset, UK with her partner, three children and two dogs. 

Instagram: @milli.hill

Website: www.millihill.co.uk

Substack: substack.com/@millihill

Resources

Bridge Midwives

Stu?s 3 minute reel on Overuse of Colorflow Doppler

Milli Hill?s Blog: The Mule 

Milli?s books:

Ultra-Processed Women: The new no-holds-barred look into the ultra-processed foods industry?s lasting impact on our health and wellness ? and how we can break free 

Give Birth Like a Feminist: Your body. Your baby. Your choices.

My Period: Find your flow and feel proud of your period!

The Positive Birth Book: The Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and the Early Weeks

In This Episode

Rising Intervention Rates in Birth

The Ideological Battle: Safety vs. Experience

Feminism and Childbirth: A Complex Relationship

The Power of Language in Maternity Care

Pandemic's Impact on Birth Practices

Empowering Women Through Knowledge

Millie Hill's Books and Future Projects

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This week Dr. Stu is solo as Blyss is away and joined by guest Ellie Stangl, a certified doula and legislative aide in Nebraska. Together they delve into the legislative process affecting maternity care: Does anyone understand the process? Does it make any logical sense? The short answer is no, but dive into this conversation with us to dig deeper and discuss the complications and frustrations of introducing and passing bills that advocate for midwifery and home birth practices. The conversation delves into the challenges posed by the medical lobby, the legislative process, why laws differ from state to state, and how the cultural misperceptions about natural birth results in a lot of confusion around legislation.

About Ellie:

Ellie Stangl is a dedicated advocate and policy professional who has spent the past seven years working in the Nebraska Legislature. With a lifelong passion for natural and wholesome living, Ellie began in the birth world as a young girl assisting her mother during the home births of her siblings. This early exposure to God's design of birth and the beauty of motherhood inspired her to become a certified doula, a role in which she continues to serve friends, family, and members of the birthing community. Ellie has seamlessly integrated her personal and professional commitments by championing maternal health policy at the state level. She is actively drafting legislation to expand access to midwifery care and protection for women's birthing rights in Nebraska.

Instagram: @miss_elims

Resources

Birthing Instincts Podcast Patreon

Patreon: Advocacy Role Play Episode

AJOG Article: Quantifying the association between doula care and maternal and neonatal outcomes

In This Episode

Ellie's Journey to Legislative Advocacy

The Complexity of Legal Language

Challenges with Medical Regulations

Opposition from Medical Associations

The Influence of Campaign Funding

Comparing State Laws on Midwifery

The Importance of Community and Education

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This week Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss do a deep dive into mono-chorionic twin pregnancies, with a focus on debunking common myths about mono-mono twins. Drawing on recent research and personal experiences, they explore topics like the risks of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), cord entanglement, and the overall safety of vaginal deliveries for mono-mono twins.

Resources

Between a Shot and a Hard Place, by Joel Warsh

Jama Article: Pregnancy Related Deaths in the US 2018 to 2022. 

Twin home birth: Outcomes of 100 sets of twins in the care of a single practitioner, by Stu Fischbein and Rixa Freeze

Documentary: Heads Up: The Disappearing Art of Vaginal Breech Delivery

Obstetrics and Gynecology Journal: Cord entanglement and perinatal outcome in monoamniotic twin pregnancies

In This Episode

Introduction to Monochorionic Twins

Debunking Myths About Twin Pregnancies

Case Studies and Rare Anomalies

Challenges and Interventions in Twin Pregnancies

The Overuse of Ultrasound in Twin Pregnancies

Misuse of Growth Charts for Twins

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This week Blyss and Stu discuss the importance of understanding the menstrual cycle with guest Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of The Fifth Vital Sign. Lisa brings not only her personal experiences with menstrual health, but also her expertise in the roles of basal body temperature, cervical mucus, and cervical position in fertility awareness. They highlight the broader health implications of suppressing ovulation with birth control pills and shed light on how modern medicine often overlooks natural bodily functions.

About Lisa Hendrickson-Jack:

Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who trains women?s health practitioners to use their menstrual cycle as a vital sign in their practices. She is the founder of the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program. She is the author of three bestselling books The Fifth Vital Sign, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook, and her most recent book Real Food For Fertility, which she co-authored with Lily Nichols RDN. Lisa works tirelessly to debunk the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to help women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between the menstrual cycle, fertility, and overall health. With well over 4 million downloads, her podcast, Fertility Friday, is the #1 source for information about fertility awareness and menstrual cycle health.

Website: http://fertilityfriday.com

Instagram: @fertilityfriday

Resources

Real Food For Fertility: realfoodforfertility.com

The Fifth Vital Sign: thefifthvitalsignbook.com

In This Episode

The Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign

The Birth Control Pill: History and Controversies

The Hidden Dangers of Birth Control Pills

The Importance of Understanding Your Cycle

Side Effects of Suppressing Ovulation

Impact on Partner Attraction and Genetic Compatibility

The Role of Cervical Fluid and Ovulation

Fertility Awareness Methods

The Influence of Big Pharma and Research Bias

Natural Ways to Support Your System

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Birth Sling | Go to https://thebirthsling.com/ code INSTINCTS for 10% off your sling.Restorative Roots | Go to https://restorativemeals.com/ code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off weekly meal plans.WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order. BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas!

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Join us for an in-depth conversation with Meredith Nelson and Alicia Fishbein, board-certified patient advocates and seasoned doulas from Intentional Birth. The episode explores the critical role of advocacy in childbirth, covering topics from prenatal visits to labor and NICU challenges. Learn how to navigate hospitals, advocate effectively for clients, and transform traumatic experiences into empowering and supportive births. The discussion includes real-life stories, practical tools, and heartwarming successes, emphasizing the need for stronger advocacy in maternity care.

About Meredith Nelson & Alicia Fishbein

Meredith and Alicia are board-certified patient advocates, seasoned doulas, and the founders of Intentional Birth and of the Perinatal Patient Advocacy Center.

When they attended their original doula trainings, they were taught not to speak up on their clients' behalf. Don't rock the boat. Doulas don't advocate. Smile and nod at care providers. Then they began attending births, and realized that their clients were walking away feeling powerless and traumatized (they were, too). They knew there was a bigger role for them to play.

More than a dozen years later, they are training birth professionals as patient advocates. They teach the confidence-building strategies, the detailed systems for educating and preparing their clients, and the robust set of communication and advocacy tools that they developed as they transformed their practices toward true support of their clients' legal rights and human needs.

Website: intentionalbirth.co

E-mail: [email protected]

Instagram: @intentional.birth

Resources

Intentional Birth: https://www.intentionalbirth.co/

Perinatal Patient Advocacy Center: https://perinatalpatientadvocacy.org/

ACOG Opinion Piece: Refusal of Medically Recommended Treatment During Pregnancy

In This Episode

Advocacy and Patient Rights

The Role of Doulas and Patient Advocates

Training and Empowering Doulas

Understanding Hospital Culture and Hierarchy

Empathy as a Foundational Advocacy Tool

Humanizing the Room: Practical Tools for Doulas

The Importance of Partner Advocacy

Navigating Prenatal Visits and Hospital Advocacy

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While Dr. Stu was busy teaching breech in Texas, Blyss hosted Valerie Wiesner to discuss the practice of vaginal steaming, its benefits, and the ancient traditions associated with it. Valerie shares her extensive experience in sacred postpartum care and describes how steaming can help with postpartum recovery, menstrual irregularities, fertility issues, and even prostate health in men. Additionally, Valerie talks about her vision for making sacred postpartum practices more accessible through community co-ops and international training programs. 

About Valerie Wiesner

Valerie Wiesner, mama to 15, leads women Worldwide in the Ancient Art of Sacred Postpartum care in both online and live retreats. This includes many practices, from Ceremony to Vaginal Steaming, honoring and supporting women in the tender postpartum recovery period. She serves women in all stages of life, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum in Northern Arizona.

In 1980, Valerie and her partner hitchhiked to The Farm in Tennessee to birth her first baby with Ina May Gaskin. This experience of sacred birth and postpartum care surrounded by love and community, set her on the path she walks today.

Valerie lives in the mountains of Prescott Arizona with her soulmate of 46 years where she grows abundant food and herbs and holds epic family gatherings.

Website: sacredbirthtraditions.com and sacredpostpartum.net

Listeners will get 20% discount on any of Valerie?s programs, reach out to [email protected] for more information.

Instagram: @sacredpostpartum @sacredbirthtraditions

Resources

Valerie?s Birth Stories on Indie Birth

Katy Barnes, Doula

Mountain Rose Herbs

In This Episode

Ancient Practices and Modern Benefits of Vaginal Steaming

Vaginal Steaming for Women's Health Issues

Emotional and Physical Healing through Vaginal Steaming

Postpartum Care and Vaginal Steaming

Herbal Recommendations

Vaginal Steaming for Various Health Conditions

The Role of Vaginal Steaming in Sexual Health

Resources and Training for Vaginal Steaming

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Birth Sling | Go to https://thebirthsling.com/ code INSTINCTS for 10% off your sling.Restorative Roots | Go to https://restorativemeals.com/ code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off weekly meal plans.WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order. BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas!

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In this episode, Blyss is joined by Lara Jason, an assistant professor of sociology at Grinnell College, as she shares her powerful and emotional story about her breech birth experience. Despite her extensive preparations and strong advocacy skills, Lara experienced a traumatic birth intervention that violated her consent, echoing her past experiences with sexual assault. This episode underscores the importance of trauma-informed care and the need for systemic changes to respect and prioritize women's autonomy during childbirth.

Guest Lara Janson:

Lara Janson is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology at Grinnell College. A sociologist specializing in gender, sexuality, law, education, and qualitative/mixed research methods, she is interested in researching and teaching about intersections of inequality. In addition to teaching introductory sociology, social movements, social media, and gender courses on the Grinnell campus, Lara also teaches at Newton Correctional Facility and the Iowa Correctional Institute for Women as part of Grinnell?s Liberal Arts in Prison Program (LAPP).

Dr. Janson?s current book project, Sexual Violence on Campus: Title IX and the New Era of Accountability (forthcoming with NYU Press), examines how college campuses adjudicate sexual assault complaints, with particular emphasis on the competing legal jurisdictions at play. Related research interests include sexuality, social movements, feminist jurisprudence, and crime/incarceration.

Before pursuing her doctorate, Janson researched interculturalism and gender as a Fulbright Scholar in the Andes, where she also taught courses at a men?s prison and in rural Indigenous/Afro communities. After conducting street outreach and educational programs in juvenile detention centers for a non-profit in the U.S., she studied Peace and Conflict as a George J. Mitchell Scholar in Northern Ireland, where she helped develop curricula linking gender and peace/conflict.

 For more information about Dr. Janson and her work, check out www.larajanson.com.

Website: www.larajanson.com

Instagram: @lhjanson

Resources

https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/

In This Episode

Laura's Pregnancy Journey

Advocating for Individualized Maternity Care

Challenges with Hypermobile EDS in Pregnancy

Navigating Hospital Birth Preferences

The Role of a Doula in Childbirth

Power Struggles and Advocacy in Hospital Births

The Impact of Past Trauma on Childbirth

Reporting and Seeking Justice Post-Birth Trauma

This show is supported by

The Birth Sling by Dr. Jess Michaels | Go to thebirthsling.com code Instincts for 10% off your slingRestorative Roots | Go to  https://restorativemeals.com/ code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for ?25% off your first order of weekly fresh meals or $20 off frozen postpartum meals.WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order. BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas!

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This week we welcome Dr. Stanton Hom, to discuss a variety of topics from the impacts of vaccinations on children to the decline in global fertility rates.  

About Dr. Stanton Hom ? DC, DACCP, CCWP is the Founder of Future Generations: a global movement normalizing vibrant health for life by providing freedom focused care and education so we can experience our innate genetic potential.

Together, he and his team have built one of the top clinics in the world through their innovative and against the grain approach that catalyzes radical healing of chronic health issues in patients of all ages.

His own self-healing has inspired him to take on a new mission of chiropractic that eventually led to a breakthrough method in 2013 that he now teaches through a powerfully transformative course called ?Future Foundations.?

As the Host of the Future Generations Podcast, an informed dad and prenatal/pediatric chiropractic specialist, he leads a worldwide movement that stands for Self Healing, Natural Living and Health Freedom for All Generations.

Websites: https://www.FutureGenerationsSD.com / https://portal.thefuturegen.com/futurefoundations / Future Foundations Course

Podcast: https://thefuturegen.com 

Instagram: @drstantonhom @thefuturegenSD @futuregenpodcast

Resources

Books: The Truth About Contagion: Exploring Theories of How Disease Spreads, by Thomas S. Cowan MD, Sally Fallon Morell

Vaccine A: The Covert Government Experiment That's Killing Our Soldiers--and Why GI's Are Only the First Victims, by Gary Matsumoto

Dr. Mercola's Total Health Program: The Proven Plan to Prevent Disease and Premature Aging, Optimize Weight and Live Longer! Tapa blanda, by Joseph Mercola

Reuters Article: US House panel launches antitrust probe of medical residency system By Mike Scarcella 

Journal Article: Vaccination and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Study of Nine-Year-Old Children Enrolled in Medicaid, Anthony R. Mawson, Binu Jacob

Film: Infertility: A Diabolical Agenda

In This Episode

Health Challenges Within the Military

Children's Health

Vaccination and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Vaccine Ingredients

The Debate on Vaccine Safety

Questioning COVID-19 Vaccination Policies

Fertility Issues and Theories

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This week, with Blyss still on the road, Stu is joined by guest co-host Raquel Hernandez as they talk to guest Lia Berquist about the importance of birth plans. Lia, a doula and birth educator, provides insights on what it takes to create a strong birth plan. She emphasizes the foundational role of comprehensive childbirth education and the need for individualized, flexible, and positively framed birth plans. The conversation touches on key preferences to include, such as avoiding unnecessary interventions, ensuring immediate and constant skin-to-skin contact, and specifying newborn care procedures. 

About Lia Berquist:

Lia Berquist, is a Childbirth Educator, Doula, and birth worker. She is committed to supporting her clients physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She has given birth to two beautiful babies (who are now grown/and almost grown) herself. Both of her births were vaginal and unmedicated by choice - one in a hospital, one at home - and feels like she couldn't have done it without her doula. Lia has a Bachelors of Science in Human Environmental Sciences ? which equates to commercial interior design - but childbirth has been her passion since 1998. She has been teaching childbirth classes in The Bradley Method ® in Long Beach, California since 2011. In 2012, she became a certified Doula and has since had the honor of witnessing over 350 births. It is her goal to empower women, birthing people, and their partners, through positive, evidence-based education and doula care, to give birth in the way THEY choose.

Website: https://www.yournaturalbirth.net

Instagram: @yournaturalbirth

Resources

Dr. Stu?s Informed Consent for Twin Delivery at Home

Milli Hill Substack Article, A life less apologetic

Bradley Method: bradleybirth.com

In This Episode

The Importance of Birth Plans

The Bradley Method Explained

Benefits for Dads and Birth Coaches

Choosing the Right Childbirth Class

Introducing Your Birth Plan to Your Provider

Importance of Including a Plan for C-Sections

The Do?s and Don?ts of a Birth Plan

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In this week's episode of The Birthing Instincts Podcast, Blyss and Stu welcome renowned pediatrician and author Dr. Paul Thomas to discuss his book, Vax Facts. They discuss a range of topics related to pediatric health and vaccinations. Dr. Thomas talks about his background, the studies he's conducted on vaccine safety, and the differences in health outcomes between vaccinated and unvaccinated children. The conversation dives into the troubling financial incentives within the medical system that promote vaccination and underscores the importance of integrity, informed consent, and the need for parents to trust their instincts in making health decisions for their children. 

About Paul Thomas:

Dr. Paul Thomas went to Dartmouth Medical School. He finished in 1985, board certified as a pediatrician from 1990 to 2020. He was board certified in Addiction Medicine in 2010. He's authored three major books: the Vaccine Friendly Plan in 2015, the Addiction Spectrum in 2018, and his new book is called Vax Facts, What You Need To Know If You're Considering Vaccinating Your Child, was released in 2024. 

Publications include:

1. ?Acute exposure and chronic retention of aluminum in three vaccine schedules and effects of genetic and environmental variation,? and

2. ?Relative Incidence of Office Visits and Cumulative Rates of Billed Diagnoses Along the Axis of Vaccination.? And

3. Vaccine Practice Payment Schedules Create Perverse Incentives for Unnecessary Medical Procedures ? at What Cost to Patients?

Host of the show ?With the Wind: Science Revealed? covering COVID, childhood vaccines, and health and wellness at www.doctorsandscience.com.

Host of a weekly show ?Good Morning CHD: Pediatric Perspectives?

Social Media:

youtube.com/user/paulthomasmd 

facebook.com/DrPaulThomasMD

substack.com/@kidsfirst4ever

Resources

Vax Facts: What to Consider Before Vaccinating at All Ages & Stages of Life

The Vaccine-Friendly Plan: Dr. Paul's Safe and Effective Approach to Immunity and Health - from Pregnancy Through Your Child's Teen Years

What to Consider Before Vaccinating at All Ages & Stages of Life

Individual coaching available at https://www.kidsfirst4ever.com

Relative Incidence of Office Visits and Cumulative Rates of Billed Diagnoses Along the Axis of Vaccination, Study by Paul Thomas

Vaxxed v Unvaxxed Graphs

Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History 10th Anniversary Edition

Turtles All The Way Down: Vaccine Science and Myth

EXCLUSIVE Interview: The CDC Nomination That TERRIFIED Big Pharma | Dr. Dave Weldon

Joe Rogan Podcast #2294 - Dr. Suzanne Humphries

Dr. Stu?s Live with Pure Sacred Roots

midwiferx.com

Online Pediatricians:

?Meehan md. 

CarissaStantonmd.com

Mindset-Kids.com

In This Episode

Rise of Autism and Neurological Issues 

Vaccine Concerns and Research Findings 

Health Comparisons: Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated 

Addressing SIDS and Vaccine Correlations 

Lack of Vaccine Safety Testing 

Advocating for Yourself at Doctor Visits 

Financial Incentives for Vaccinations 

The Importance of Natural Immunity

Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care

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This week Dr. Stu and Midwife emphasizes discuss newborn jaundice, including its types, causes, and treatments. They explore physiologic jaundice, breastfeeding jaundice, and human milk jaundice, explaining the pathophysiology behind each and the typical clinical signs to observe. Blyss emphasizes the importance of vigilant yet balanced medical care and the role of physiologic processes in newborns, promoting a more holistic and individualized approach to treating jaundice.

Resources

Chelsea Poyo-Nieto: WWW.AGEOFRAYA.ORG

TO REGISTER:

Email [email protected]

?Beginners Guide? in the subject line!

discount code BIRTHING30 for 30% off

Bili Tool

AAP: Hyperbilirubinemia

Clinical Practice Guideline Revision: Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation

Merck Manual: Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia

Blyss Jaundice Resource Document

In This Episode

Understanding Jaundice and Its Causes

Evaluating Hyperbilirubinemia in Newborns

Practical Tips for New Parents

Medical History and Risk Factors

Diagnostic Tests and Treatments

Phototherapy and Hospital Protocols

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Blyss and Stu discuss a wide range of topics affecting maternity and healthcare, from home births and their underestimated safety to the new regulations threatening the role of doulas. They critique flawed studies, including the infamous Wax paper, and highlight a recent ruling by the European Court of Justice holding doctors accountable for administering COVID-19 vaccines without proper prescriptions. They also address the ethical dilemmas faced by healthcare professionals, and underscore the importance of storytelling in preserving factual information about birth practices. The episode concludes with a listener letter, reinforcing the need for informed, compassionate care in maternity services. 

Resources

Planned Home Birth - Marty Makary?s Blind Spot

Article: FOIA Reveals Troubling Relationship between HHS/CDC & the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Pregnancy and Prenatal Vaccines

European Court of Justice - doctors will be solely responsible for the consequences of covid injections - Europe Reloaded

AJOG Study: Accuracy of antenatal ultrasound in predicting large-for-gestational-age babies: population-based cohort study

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In This Episode

Home Birth Safety and Medical Studies

Legal Accountability for COVID Vaccinations

Montana's Doula Regulation Controversy

Ultrasound Accuracy in Predicting Large Babies

Vaccine Information and Misinformation

A Listener's Personal Birth Story and Experiences

Building Community in Patreon

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Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com

Since the airing of this episode, we have been made aware of a Reddit post sharing a number of allegations against the practices and character of our guest. We are aware of the situation and encourage everyone to be diligent when seeking out resources/support.

https://www.reddit.com/r/FreeBirthSocietyScam/

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This week Blyss and Stu invite Emilee Saldaya, the founder of the Free Birth Society, onto the podcast. Emilee shares her journey from working within the medicalized birth system to advocating and supporting free birth. They discuss the philosophy of free birth, the importance of owning your 'no', and the challenges and misconceptions surrounding autonomous births. Together they explore the impact of societal norms on birthing practices and the power of creating supportive, non-hierarchical birth environments.

About Emilee:

Emilee is a birth educator, birth witness, midwifery teacher, women's elevation coach, host of the viral Free Birth Society podcast, and the founder of Free Birth Society.

Emilee started her birth work journey in 2003. Before long, Emilee witnessed the fundamental fracture that takes place when women give birth within the medical system. Rather than look the other way, Emilee chose to be the revolution she wished to see and transform birthing culture as we know it.

From the belly of the beast to a place of recognition and revolution, Emilee brings two decades of birth work experience and expertise to this space, having supported thousands of births, and knowing with certainty that freebirth has the power to change the world, one motherbaby at a time. Emilee is warm, kind, fierce ? and incredibly adept at providing a spacious witnessing that supports women to step into their power.

Having chosen wild pregnancy and freebirth herself with both of her children, Emilee teaches from an inspiring and embodied spirit, with enthusiasm that is truly contagious.

In This Episode

Discovering Free Birth

Leaving the System

Facing Financial and Social Fears

Philosophy of Responsibility in Birth

The Role of Medical Providers

The Importance of Trust and Autonomy

This show is supported by

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In this episode, Blyss and Stu delve into a rich conversation with Billie Harrigan, who discusses her role as a traditional birth companion and the importance of home birth. Billie offers insights into the origins and flaws of regulated midwifery, the rise of obstetric violence, and the increasing stillbirth rates. She emphasizes the need for resilience and trauma-informed care, and shares her approach to prenatal and postpartum care. Billie shares about her training program for aspiring traditional birth companions and underscores the critical role of community support and autonomy in childbirth.

About Billie Harrigan:

Billie Harrigan is a fierce advocate for restoring safety and sanity to modern birth practices. She has served birthing families for about 40 years and has taught midwives and other birth practitioners in 125 countries. The technocratic birth services industry is out of control and needs a new approach with a different understanding of how humans arrive.

To that end, Billie offers training in the knowledge and skills of traditional birth companionship. This is a role once held by the Canadian neighbour who had both common birth knowledge and developed birth skills but has been appropriated by the medical cartel and bastardised into what we know as medical midwifery. 

Billie is also the founder of Birth Trauma Ontario, an agency dedicated to the education and healing of both perpetrators and their victims from the global scourge of obstetric violence. She has authored the world?s first and most comprehensive online course in becoming equipped in the skills of trauma informed care specific to the childbearing experience.

She is the founder and director of the private member association, The Hive Collective, which brings together a community that is creating holistic alternatives for reclaiming our sovereignty over our bodies, births, babies, families, finances, and future.

Website: www.billieharrigan.com / www.birthtraumaontario.ca / www.harriganhive.com / www.thehivecollective.life

Instagram: @billieharrigan / @birthtraumaontario

Resources

Dopestick Mini Series

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, by James Nestor

In This Episode

Understanding Trauma-Informed Care

Empathy in Medical Training

Midwifery vs. Obstetrics

The Role of the Birth Companion

The Importance of a Calm Birth Environment

Challenges in Modern Midwifery

Obstetric Violence and Resilience

Rising Stillbirth Rates and Systemic Issues

This show is supported by

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Liz Wheeler from Blaze TV's 'The Liz Wheeler Show' joins the Birthing Instincts Podcast for an insightful discussion on the flaws within the American medical system and the importance of trusting one's body in the birthing process. Liz shares her personal journey through preterm labor, experiencing hyperemesis gravidarum, and navigating the medical interventions that followed.

The discussion highlights the contrast between standardized medical care and individualized, holistic approaches emphasizing the importance of the need for systemic change in healthcare.

About Liz:

Host of ?The Liz Wheeler Show? on BlazeTV, author of ?Hide Your Children: Exposing the Marxists Behind the Attack on America?s Kids,? recipient of Clare Booth Luce Woman of the Year award, wife, mother, Catholic.

Website: BlazeTV.com/Liz

Instagram: Officiallizwheeler

X: @Liz_Wheeler

Book: Hide Your Children: Exposing the Marxists Behind the Attack on America's Kids, By Liz Wheeler

Woman of the Year

In This Episode

Who is Liz Wheeler

Liz Wheeler's Background and Beliefs

Liz's Personal Health Journey

Liz's Pregnancy and Birth Story

Finding Common Ground in Conversations

Navigating Preterm Labor and Bed Rest

Critique of Modern Medicine

The Need for a Medical Reform

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In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast, Blyss and Dr. Stu explore the risks and benefits of cesarean sections (C-sections) and vaginal births after cesareans (VBACs). They discuss the pros and cons of home births versus hospital births. In a hospital setting, expectant parents benefit from a large, skilled medical team, while home births offer more control over the birthing experience and additional time for bonding with the baby.

It's crucial to consider the entire pregnancy when making this decision. When opting for a home birth, having assistance from a certified nurse-midwife or access to an obstetrician is essential, as home births carry their own risks. Planning ahead is vital in this scenario. Educating oneself is equally important to ensure the best choices are made for both the mother and the baby. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode

Risks and benefits of VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) and C-sections;The probabilities of some of those risks after previous C-sections;Why people are choosing home births;How to choose between home births and hospital births.

Episode resources

https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378Desiree?s Episode #274

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In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast, we explore the possibilities of homeopathy and homeopathic remedies. The benefits of this type of alternative treatment for pregnancy, labor, and related issues are numerous, with the most significant advantage being the absence of side effects. Mothers can be prescribed homeopathic remedies without the fear of adverse reactions that are often associated with conventional medicine. However, it is essential to work closely with a trained practitioner to initiate treatment effectively.

To delve deeper into this topic, we welcome Laurie Fremgen, a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) and Licensed Midwife (LM) with nearly 30 years of experience. Laurie shares her journey into homeopathy, its effectiveness in modern practice, and insights on how it works?most importantly, why it works. You will also learn about the most common homeopathic remedies used during childbirth and the appropriate dosages for various situations.

About Laurie Fremgen

Laurie Fremgen is a homebirth CPM, LM in the Austin area for almost 30 years. She is the current Chair of the Midwives Advisory Board and works hard to keep Texas Midwifery laws flexible so that midwives can provide individualized care to their clients. Laurie is a student and practitioner of homeopathy. Laurie is also an avid mountain biker, finding great peace in the woods.

Connect with Laurie

Instagram: @lauriefremgenmidwifeWebsite: www.lauriefremgenmidwife.com

In this episode

How Laurie started with homeopathy;How homeopathy works and why it works;Difference between homeopathy and herbology;Most common homeopathic remedies used in childbirth;Are there side effects with homeopathic remedies?How does a practitioner get training for homeopathy?Understanding the dosage of homeopathic remedies;The efficiency of homeopathy in modern days.

Episode resources

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0029784499004810Book: The Soul of RemediesContinuing Education for Community Midwives: laurie-fremgen-s-school.teachable.com/p/homeyoutu.be/nBDmB8drtrkLaurie's top 5 homeopathic remedies

This show is supported by

WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order. BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.Christian Hypnobirthing | Go to christianhypnobirthing.com/birthinginstincts to get 30% off Christian Hypnobirthing's Faith-Filled Childbirth course.Mama Meals | Go to mama-meals.com code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for $10 off a small box or $20 off any other box. Go to mamamealspantry.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off pantry items.Connect with Dr. Stu and BlyssJoin our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail: [email protected] line: 805-399-0439Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com

Join Blyss and Dr. Stu in this episode as they welcome Michele Kazmier to the show. Michele is a home birth midwife passionate about holistic neonatal transition. During the episode, she shares her insights on the NRP guidelines for newborn care, explaining why oxygen is often used for resuscitating newborns at birth instead of room air, and how to assess babies at birth to determine if they are compromised. 

Listeners will also learn about various neonatal resuscitation methods essential for the care of newborns, with a focus on providing warmth and stimulating breathing. It's crucial to allow time for bonding between the baby and the mother. Michele also offers valuable advice for midwives, emphasizing the importance of patience and calmness during this special moment for the health and well-being of everyone involved. Tune in!

About Michele Kazmier

Michele is a San Diego home birth midwife passionate about holistic neonatal transition. Her interest in neonatal care began over 30 years ago when she was a Navy Nurse in 29 Palms, CA. Faced with limited resources in a busy, remote hospital - full of growing families - she quickly realized how important her neonatal skills were to the clients she served. Since that time she has developed Baby?s Breath - a course to help parents and professionals understand physiologic newborn transition and the skills to support the vital moments following birth.

Connect with Michele

Website: www.lavendermoonmidwifery.comInstagram: @lavendermoonmidwifery

In this episode

Why oxygen is commonly used to resuscitate newborns at birth;Explaining the different neonatal resuscitation methods;How babies can be assessed at birth;Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) guidelines for the care of newborns at birth;The importance of being patient when welcoming a new baby at birth.

Episode resources

pm.amegroups.org/article/view/6817/htmlwww.ilcor.orgwww.researchgate.net/publication/11452099_Neonatal_Transitional_Physiology_A_New_Paradigmpmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3423128/pdf/JRSM-11-0316.pdfpmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9056455/pm.amegroups.org/article/view/6817/html

This show is supported by

WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order. BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.Christian Hypnobirthing | Go to christianhypnobirthing.com/birthinginstincts to get 30% off Christian Hypnobirthing's Faith-Filled Childbirth course.Mama Meals | Go to mama-meals.com code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for $10 off a small box or $20 off any other box. Go to mamamealspantry.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off pantry items.

?Connect with Dr. Stu and Blyss

Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail: [email protected] line: 805-399-0439Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com

In this episode of Birthing Instincts, Blyss and Dr. Stu welcome Lindsey Mathews Cantu, a strength and conditioning coach at Birthfit. Birthfit offers specialized strength and conditioning training tailored for mothers and their motherhood journey. Throughout the conversation, Lindsey shares her personal experience of giving birth and discusses how her philosophies influenced this meaningful moment. She also explains how her birthing experience inspired her to develop various programs and offerings at Birthfit.

Listeners will learn about the seven pillars of optimal birth and the benefits of adhering to them. According to Lindsey, several aspects are non-negotiable before, during, and after pregnancy: hydration, a well-balanced diet, quality sleep, and, of course, mild to moderate exercise. The transition into motherhood is one of the most physically and mentally demanding experiences a person can go through, and approaching it actively and thoughtfully is essential. Tune in to discover more!

About Lindsey Mathews Cantu

Doctor of Chiropractic, Strength and Conditioning Coach, NLP Practitioner, (Retired) Birth Doula, Yoga Instructor... Most important job - wife & mother.

Connect with Lindsey

Website: BIRTHFIT.comInstagram: @BIRTHFIT

In this episode

What are the 7 pillars of optimal birth and how you can improve them;How Lindsey's philosophies influenced her own birthing experience;The importance of postpartum (avoiding malnourishment);Lindsey's experiences impacted her programs on Birthfit;Lindsey's recommendations for postpartum;Why it is important to wait 6 weeks before starting exercising again.

Episode resources

www.birthfit.com/blog/too-much-fitnesswww.caseymeans.com/goodenergydemosschiropractic.comwww.polyvagalinstitute.org/whatispolyvagaltheorywww.innatetraditions.com

This show is supported by

WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order. BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.Christian Hypnobirthing | Go to christianhypnobirthing.com/birthinginstincts to get 30% off Christian Hypnobirthing's Faith-Filled Childbirth course.Mama Meals | Go to mama-meals.com code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for $10 off a small box or $20 off any other box. Go to mamamealspantry.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off pantry items.

?Connect with Dr. Stu and Blyss

Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail: [email protected] line: 805-399-0439Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com