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Birthing Instincts

Dr. Stuart Fischbein + Midwife Blyss Young

The birth world can be overwhelming for parents and practitioners alike. Dr. Stuart Fischbein and Midwife Blyss Young and their combined 55+ years of experience are here to support you in this beautiful rite of passage.Join the weekly conversation as we blend wisdom and humor in discussing our recent births, the latest research, traditional healing, and instinctual birth.

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All Episodes

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#301 Medical Controversies & Fellow Traveler Stories...

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2023/03/15

While Blyss bathes in tropical wonder, Dr. Stu goes solo and cleans out a corner of his mind attic. From misdiagnosis to outright lying, "medical expert" is now a codified oxymoron.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Safety and effectiveness of HPV v@cc*nesUse of tracking/codes for unv@x The importance of seeking out second opinionsAccepting the uncertainty and unpredictability of childbirthListener stories: white coat syndrome & gestational hypertensionThe value of honesty and trust

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#300 From Miracle Births to Nonprofit Clinics:...

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2023/03/08

For episode #300, Blyss and Dr. Stu are joined by Ibu Robin Lim CPM, a Filipino-American midwife and founder of Yayasan Bumi Sehat, a non-profit organization in Indonesia. Blyss is in Bali feeling the love with Ibu Robin, and Dr. Stu is on Maui as a guest of The Ellen Fisher Podcast. It’s a tropical timewarp of stories and history. Lim shares her passion for human rights in childbirth and how protecting mothers and newborns can build peace, one family at a time. They discuss Lim's experiences

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#299 Medical Brainwashing

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2023/03/01

Medicine has been attacked and the medical industry gaslighting continues to rise as trust is nearing zero. Blyss & Dr. Stu catch up on travel ups and downs and respond to the experiences of listeners. Dr. Stu exposes the American Academy of Pediatrics.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Examining the issues of trust and corruption with the AAPA look at the structure of Blyss & Dr. Stu’s businessesHow paying out-of-pocket can enhance your birth experienceCelebrating a positive birth

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#298 Why Half of Our Children Have Chronic Diseases:...

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2023/02/22

In this episode, Blyss and Dr. Stu speak with Integrative Pediatrician Dr. Joel Gator Warsh on the topic of why half of our children have a chronic disease. They discuss environmental toxins, food and nutritional issues, the lack of individualized care, and the broken state of the current medical system. Dr. Joel also shares his thoughts on the importance of minimizing antibiotic use, his approach to counseling couples as a pediatrician & conscious parenting, and his perspective on fevers in

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#297 The Light & Dark Sides of Ultrasound

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2023/02/15

After returning from a great #reteachbreech seminar in Indiana, Wise Goddess Blyss and Dr. Stu address listeners' inquiries about sleeping positions during pregnancy, pregnancy insurance, artificial rupture of membranes, and optimal intervals for pregnancy planning. They then delve into the topic of ultrasound technology, highlighting both its well-known benefits and downplayed risks. The discussion includes understanding radiation exposure and temperature during ultrasound and tips for

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#296 Debunking High-Risk Pregnancies: Making Informed...

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2023/02/08

Kelly Rain Gross joins Blyss & Dr. Stu to share her experiences with two home births and the challenges she faced navigating unexpected outcomes. She emphasizes the importance of advocating for oneself and asking questions, and the need to stick with what is right for the individual, even if it goes against the norm. You’ll hear her uplifting story of going the home birth route after genetic testing revealed her unborn baby had trisomy 21, or Down syndrome. Kelly also shares her experience of

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#295 Creating Optimal Nutrition for Expecting Parents...

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2023/02/01

Most of us are nutrient and vitamin deficient. On today's podcast, Blyss & Dr. Stu talk with Needed co-founder, Julie Sawaya, about her home births and journey to creating an optimal supplement for moms and dads. Julie also shares her insights on the importance of working with the right midwife or doula, the impact of a first birth on future births, and the importance of addressing the underlying nutritional deficiencies. Additionally, their conversation explores the challenges of finding

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#294 Group B Strep: Prioritizing Agenda Over Science

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2023/01/25

Blyss & Dr. Stu catch up on crazy California weather and current events in the birth world, and share listener letters from their new email account. They also discuss the latest "crisis" article on Group B Strep and the continuous destruction of trust in medicine.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Surprise breech, “emergency” c-sections, & gestational diabetesSatisfaction vs. trauma from unexpected birth experiencesThe danger of think tanks & confirmation biasThe importance

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#293 The Midwife Trial in Nebraska with Defense...

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2023/01/18

Sensational headlines and rumors have finally been put to rest for the midwife trial in Nebraska. Defense Attorney Hermine Hayes-Klein returns to the podcast to give us her unique perspective on the Court V televised trial of midwife, Angee Hock. Hermine also provides her brilliant insight on midwifery law, maternal health, and creating regulations that protect freedom.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Overview of charges against the midwife & NE’s lack of midwifery lawsWhy the judge’s

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#292 How We Birth Impacts Breastfeeding with Chelsea...

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2023/01/11

Today, we’re venturing into a postpartum topic — breastfeeding! After Dr. Stu tells Blyss about his last Los Angeles adventure, they are joined by the incredible Chelsea Poyo-Nieto BA, IBCLC who unpacks how to set yourself up for success with breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is a learned skill, and it’s important to invest in your ability through a breastfeeding class and with a lactation consultant. In this episode, you’ll learn how your birth experience and being in a hospital can affect the early

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#291 Triumphant Birth Stories

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2022/12/28

Sherlock Holmes has a mind palace; Dr. Stu has a mind attic — and today him and Blyss are clearing out the clutter! The dynamic duo is together as Dr. Stu traveled to Santa Barbara and into Blyss’ kitchen. They each share triumphant birth stories and unpack more Dumb Doctor Dogma.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Triumphant birth stories & the increase in home birthsJournalists spreading misinformation on home birthsFundal massage after birthDoulas: how to empower dads to speak upTake a

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#290 Disrupting the U.S. Maternity System with the...

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2022/12/21

Director Paula James Martinez and Executive Director Sara Ojjeh discuss Born Free, their new film on why the U.S. is the only nation in the developed world with a rising maternal mortality rate. They hope to amplify the need for change in the U.S. maternity system and rebrand our midwifery model while honoring the contributions of the Granny Midwives.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:How racism & a lack of education affect the U.S. birthing systemRebranding and normalizing the midwifery

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#289 ‘Black Adam’ & ‘Sex/Life’ Star Sarah Shahi on...

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2022/12/14

“Black Adam” & “Sex/Life” star Sarah Shahi shares her journey to choosing home births and having a breech birth of twins with Dr. Stu! Sarah also opens up about trusting oneself and honoring each individual’s story. Blyss & the "legendary" Dr. Stu chime in with insight on coping through labor, twin births, and informed consent.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:How Sarah chose home birth vs. hospital routeSarah’s twin home birth story with Dr. StuKnowing your options for birth

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#288 Continuity of Care with Naomi Drucker

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2022/12/07

Dr. Stu and Blyss are joined by Certified Nurse-Midwife Naomi Drucker. Today, you’ll hear about the inside workings of Naomi’s model of care, which gives women the option of having a home birth or hospital experience with a midwifery team.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Naomi’s practice: offering hospital & home births with midwivesWays to get doctors to support midwives in hospitalsChallenges Naomi faces in the hospital as a nurse-midwifeHow Naomi’s pregnancy experiences led her into

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#287 You Can Say ‘No’ with Ethicist Dr. Jen Dunatov

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2022/11/30

When agenda and rigid ideology replace beneficence and autonomy, relationships and trust collapse. Blyss and Dr. Stu talk with health care ethicist Dr. Jennifer Dunatov about how our physical and mental well-being depends on restoring respect for ethics above all else. Dr. Jen gives crucial insight into ethics services in hospitals, providing practical routes for you to use your voice and obtain an ethics consult. This is an empowering conversation you don’t want to miss!In this episode of Birthing

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#286 Velamentous Cord Insertion: Asked & Answered

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2022/11/23

Today, Dr. Stu and Blyss are answering a listener’s question on velamentous cord insertion, detailing what to know about this rare occurrence and how it does not risk you out of home or vaginal birth.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Anatomy of the umbilical cord & velamentous insertionHome or vaginal birth with velamentous insertionHelping men become better birth partnersBlyss reflects on navigating grief in a public wayLow progesterone levels & miscarriageModern medicine &

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#285 Hey Joe Rogan: Home Birth Isn’t Dangerous

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2022/11/14

Today, Dr. Stu and Blyss are addressing the misinformation on home births that was discussed on The Joe Rogan Experience with comedian Bridget Phetasy. As the comedians talk about Bridget’s C-section and use comedy to ease discomfort, they flippantly share inaccurate statistics and comments that promote fear and limiting perspectives around childbirth.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Addressing misinformation & inaccurate statistics on home birthsHow influencers’ have a responsibility for

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#284 Bodily Autonomy & Bad Information with Dr. Stu

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2022/11/09

With Blyss busy on Halloween doing birthing stuff, Dr. Stu cleans out his mental attic and finds some scary stuff. Today, he’s unpacking recent updates from The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) on vaccine recommendations and how hospitals should navigate the current “oxytocin” shortage, along with a breakdown of why some vaccine studies and articles need to be questioned.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:ACOG updates: jab recommendations & “oxytocin”

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#283 All Things Amniotic Fluid

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2022/11/02

Today, Dr. Stu and Blyss are discussing the “fluid of life” aka amniotic fluid! They answer questions like, what’s too much? What’s too little? How can you support your fluid amounts nutritionally? Whether spontaneous or artificial, Blyss doesn’t like the word rupture and tells of a transport. Dr. Stu ponders mosquitoes and polar bears and gives updates from the road.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:The anatomy of the amniotic sackWhat is amniotic fluid & how the baby keeps it in

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#282 A New Paradigm of Maternity Care

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2022/10/26

A healthy lifestyle applies to both clients and practitioners alike. Today, Blyss and Dr. Stu chat with midwives Josie & Maral of Tourmaline Birth & Wellness Collective about their integrative model of care. They break down what makes their birth center different, including the structure of having multiple care providers and the non-profit that subsidizes care for those who can’t afford midwifery services. From this conversation, we gain a look into what it means to nurture both birth and

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