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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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#270 Varied Letters With a Common Theme

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2022/08/03

As listeners continue to share their stories with Blyss and Dr. Stu, the fact that so many OBs & MFMs continue to dis-empower women, to the point of them doubting their bodies, only becomes more and more puzzling. Why does this keep happening? Sometimes, it can appear as if the days of vaginal birth, VBAC or not, are limited. Women possess the magical, innate, ability to successfully grow human beings. They also possess the ability to birth them, instinctually, under a wide variety of

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69:22

#269 Stupid Is the New Smart

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2022/07/27

Today, Blyss and Stu touch on a variety of topics, including proper language towards women who’ve endured miscarriages or abortions, Diethylstilbestrol syndrome (DES syndrome) and v@ccines. Dr. Stu Tells also the tales of two VBA3C moms and shares #ReteachBreech gratitude for his latest seminar in Sedona, AZ.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Stu’s latest birth developmentsUnpacking a listeners’ storiesBlyss considering being an unlicensed midwifeBeing considerate of women who have had

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65:04

#268 Against All Odds: A Birth Worker’s Journey with...

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2022/07/20

Acclaimed birth worker, Lindsey Meehleis, joins Dr. Stu and Blyss for a passionate conversation about their profession. Lindsey is a mom and traditional spiritual midwife who has been serving childbearing women through birth, lactation and emotionally through trauma release work since 2004. She works in Southern California and has had the pure honor of witnessing over 1300 births. She believes that “great grandma wisdom” is one of the most essential rememberings to tap back into during each rite of

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71:50

#267 We Are The High Ground!

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2022/07/13

In today’s episode, Blyss and Stu share their thoughts on listeners’ letters and questions and also take some time to discuss the recent passing of an icon. By example, language, and compassion we are changing the discussion. May our efforts create a better experience for our daughters and their daughters too. We invite you to give your gift, whatever it may be, as boldly and as passionately as you can. Our gift, truth and love are all we have to offer one another.In this episode of Birthing

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85:21

#266 The Normalization of Deviance

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2022/07/06

Blyss shares the story of her most recent great birth and chimes in as Dr. Stu gets passionate while discussing the FDA’s recent authorization to begin jabbing babies as young as six months, and the fallacy of continuous electronic fetal monitoring. In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Catching up on their latest birth storiesThe presence of spike protein in donor milkCritiquing the FDA’s authorization of COVID-19 vaccines for infantsExampling the effectiveness of continuous electronic fetal heart

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69:16

#265 Live from Santa Barbara, it's Thursday Night!

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2022/06/29

Dr. Stu returns from Oahu and joins Blyss and a live audience in her new community in Santa Barbara, California to answer questions and discuss C-sections, VBACs, breech, vaginal steaming and more.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Recapping Stu’s latest travelsDiscussing the c-section problemWhy we need more home birthsHow hospitals have stripped women of their power to birth naturallyWhat is vaginal steaming?Why all doctors delivering twins should be trained in breechThis show is supported

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92:51

#264 Bleeding in Pregnancy and Postpartum

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2022/06/22

Blyss and Dr. Stu catch up on the events of the week—of course, with a healthy dose of cynicism—and respond to a few letters from listeners. They then discuss the pros and cons of certain ACOG protocols, while taking a deep dive on what is and is not normal bleeding throughout each trimester of pregnancy, as well as postpartum.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Some current events & cynicismWays to handle hemorrhages/Normal vs. abnormal bleeding during the first trimesterBleeding during the

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#263 Different Country, Same Issues with Sally Anne...

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2022/06/15

Today, Dr. Stu vents to us from his hotel room in Redding, California after reteaching breech, then travels to Stratford on Avon, UK to chat all things birth with British author & doula, Sally Anne Beresford. The two speak passionately about womens’ human rights to childbirth and their conversation reaffirms that the issues that so many mothers experience here in the US are also present across the pond. In this episode of Birthing Instincts:The trilogy of bias: Confirmation Bias, Premature

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65:50

#262 They Just Keep Doing That

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2022/06/08

In this episode, Blyss and Dr. Stu discuss the difference between a Colposcopy, LEEP and Cone Biopsy. They also share a variety of letters from listeners–many who were left without answers or dealt with health care professionals that lack awareness of social cues. Today’s show is yet another reminder of the unfortunate fact that the fear of the birth person or team you hire is sometimes the catalyst for the resistance to the birth you deserve and desire.In this episode of Birthing

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81:42

#261 Fear is a Thief

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2022/06/01

Today, Dr. Stu and Blyss take a glance into the past to inform the present. Dr. Stu reads a chapter about the history of whooping cough from a book he’s been reading titled, “Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and The Forgotten History”. Although the book was published nine years ago, and its focus is historical, it offers lots of insight into the development, administration, and propaganda behind the world’s current most popular vaccine. This episode serves as a stark reminder that history

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71:56

#260 Back Stories and British Birthing with Erin Fung...

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2022/05/25

Today’s show features two conversations: Blyss joins in an alliteration of B’s, while Stu connects from his RV. Stu also leaves the Beast behind and travels to the village of Shoreham in Kent, UK to meet with the prolific and informed hypnobirthing instructor, Erin Fung of Better Birth UK.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Questioning the Friedman CurveThe wide variety of viable birth positionsErin’s first traumatic birth experience The importance of mothers being fully informed of risks (with or

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45:56

#259 Remember to Breathe

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2022/05/18

Blyss Young of Birthing Blyss joins Dr. Stu to reminisce, vent a little and discuss a home birth quandary.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Background info on modern midwiferyWhy many hospitals interventions are unnecessaryHow unsuccessful home births are technically viewed as a crime scene, and how this differs from hospital birthsRemembering that media headlines often don’t tell the full story The fear obstetricians project onto their clientsThis show is supported by:Bamboobies | Go to

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73:32

#258 A Flight of Ideas

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2022/05/11

In this episode, mental and physical wellness and hopeful visions are the subject of today's podcast. Blyss and Dr. Stu read listener letters and discuss more truths and lies. Plus, learn why we need to always follow the money and why the mainstream medical model may not be worth saving.In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Dr. Stu and Blyss share a new vision and big dream for their workWhy the truth is only bothersome to those who don’t speak itDoes amniotic fluid protect babies

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#257 Toxins, Tyranny, & Tylenol Alternatives with...

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2022/05/04

Dr. Stu & Blyss sit down for a conversation with author, sage, and award-winning science journalist. Jennifer Margulis, PhD. They muse on their attendance to the #HEALNC gathered in Raleigh, NC and basked in wisdom with the author of "Your Baby, Your Way'' & "The Vaccine Friendly Plan”. Plus, Jennifer gives tips on eating a low-toxin diet, explains why aspirin may actually be the superior painkiller, and shares her own personal story battling the birthing medical complex. In

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#256 Pushing, Tearing & Repairing

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2022/04/27

Blyss and Dr. Stu discuss RV life and physiologic vs. coached pushing with tears and repairs on today's episode. Learn some tips for preventing tearing from happening in the first place and feel empowered as a woman to take back the power during labor. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:How practitioners often undermine womens’ power during laborIs it possible to “breathe your baby out”?Which birthing positions may put more pressure on the perineumTips for reducing tearing and

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69:04

#255 Old Wisdom into New Paradigms with Maryn Green

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2022/04/20

Maryn Green of Indie Birth joins Blyss to discuss ancient wisdom and remind women to take back birth. A midwife since 2009 (first as a licensed midwife and now as an independent, autonomous midwife in Kentucky), Maryn has years of professional wisdom that she’s here to share. She’s well known for her international association, the Indie Birth Association, which serves and educates women and midwives all over the world. Plus, Dr. Stu began his cross country travels with a reteach breech seminar in

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85:29

#254 Medical Coercion & Dr. Stu Slows Down

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2022/04/13

Taking more time to feel, to contemplate and to care is sound medicine. With this theme in mind, Blyss and Dr. Stu engage listener comments and discuss a variety of topics the medical/technical model has got wrong. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Dr. Stu takes a sabbaticalIs a vaginal birth after 3 cesareans possible?The hypocrisy of “safe and effective”Potential risks of getting the jab while pregnantThis show is supported by:Bamboobies | Use code INSTINCTS to get 25% off your

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#253 Navigating Sex & Intimacy in the Postpartum with...

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2022/04/06

Today on the show we’re joined by Blyss’ Innate Journey partner, Haize Hawke Rosen! A Spiritual Facilitator, Mentor & Master Doula, Haize is here to share the wisdom of sex and intimacy in birthing. Her and Blyss give tips on using intimacy to induce labor, why partners need to actively work towards healthy intimacy postpartum, and how to implement some of their best practices into your pregnancy journey. Plus, Dr. Stu is wiser for it as he begins his travels.In this episode of The Birthing

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#252 Inducing Naturally & Letting Fear Control Us

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2022/03/30

Today we talk about real indications and methods for labor induction. Blyss shares her midwife wisdom on “natural” alternatives while Dr. Stu exposes how every hospital intervention just happens to generate revenue! In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:The safety of using marijuana while pregnantThe different types of skin on skin and why it’s important Pediatric tyrannies the hypocrisy of choiceTips for Inducing labor without pharmaceuticalsThis show is supported by:Bamboobies | Use

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#251 Lies & The Liars Who Tell Them

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2022/03/23

Our health is under siege with lies by liars with nefarious motives. From HPV vaccine to SIDS, Blyss & Dr. Stu expose the culprits in today's episode. Listen to learn all about vaccine injuries, and whether or not the HPV vaccine is a smart choice for you and your family. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Government censorship of “misinformation”New California bills that are threatening medical freedomDoes the HPV vaccine really prevent cancer? Myths about and motives behind

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