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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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#230 Labs & Jabs!

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2021/10/13

Blyss & Dr. Stu explain 1st trimester lab tests and expose more nonsense including a chilling punch from the Federation of State Medical Boards. Learn which labs Blyss and Dr. Stu like to test for that aren’t standard, and how to be the best advocate for your own health and pregnancy. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Vaccine safety in pregnancySocial media sites cracking down on natural immunityBreaking down the different first trimester labsWhy so many of us are deficient in

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#229 Stop the Sugarcoating: Pregnancy & Diabetes

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2021/10/06

After ingesting a lot of nonsense regurgitated by the false gods of science, Blyss and Dr. Stu digest some facts and thoughts on Diabetes and Pregnancy. As it turns out, a lot of the information we’ve been told about diabetes when it comes to pregnancy, may not be so true after all! Plus, stay tuned to hear the truth about so-called Facebook fact checkers, why the scientific method is being thrown out the window, and how we can all stay sane in these crazy times. In this episode of the Birthing

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#228 It's a Constitutional & Human Right! with...

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2021/09/29

Today on the show, human rights attorney, Hermine Hayes Klein, joins the podcast to share her insights on informed consent, coercion and doula roles with Blyss and Dr. Stu. Hermine shares her wisdom and professional experience working within childbirth advocacy, and gives hope to soon-to-be moms to have whatever kind of birth experience they choose. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Hermine’s work defending parental rightsThe ways in which hospitals coerce and violate mothersHow to

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#227 Navigating the Crossroads

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2021/09/22

On topics from the path to midwifery, to the use of language, from twins to quads to natural birth and immunity, Blyss and Dr. Stu explore ways to avoid the potholes and make it through the other side. Plus, listen until the end to hear them give practical advice for those thinking about going down the career path of becoming a midwife. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Reminiscing on birthdays and the passage of timeControversy within midwife associationsAdvice for a soon to be

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#226 The Decline of Reason Continues: More Absurdity...

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2021/09/15

Today on the show, Blyss reminds us of what is valuable and Dr. Stu explains the inexplicable, They discuss the recent changes in Texas abortion law and the possible repercussions of it. And if you’re ever dealt with frustration that insurance won’t cover your ideal birthing situation, Blyss shares some encouragement to parents who are dealing with that. Plus learn why fear is an excellent motivator, and whether or not Ivermectin is a viable tool for treating COVID patients.In this episode of the

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#225 Cultivating a Work-Life Balance

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2021/09/08

Today on the show, Dr. Stu and Blyss share their recent travel happenings and dive into some personal vaccine encounters. Plus, they tackle some questions sent in from listeners, including how they’ve dealt with trying to keep a healthy work-life balance and what tips they’ve learned from their years juggling careers and family. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Vaccine mandates in the workplaceThe importance of natural immunity Finding a healthy balance between work and personalThe

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#224 Legally Kidnapping Children: CPS Horror Stories

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2021/09/01

Blyss and Dr. Stu are back together again to tackle tough issues and current events. They catch up on their personal travels, then dive into current COVID happenings and the real life horror stories of medically sanctioned kidnapping. They share the tragic stories of some families whose children were taken by CPS, and how the parents are fighting back against it. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Traveling as a female and trusting your gutWhy fake vaccine cards aren’t a good

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#223 The Truth About the American Medical Association

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2021/08/25

Today on the show, Dr. Stu is flying solo and gives us a deep dive into the American Medical Association (AMA). Listen as he shares his insight about the lack of transparency the AMA truly has, why they don’t really represent most doctors, and what organizations we should be putting our trust in instead. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:All about the history of the AMA Less than 15% of doctors are represented by the AMAWhy it’s dangerous to have them speaking for the massesWhere the

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#222 Breech Birth Review & What You Need to Know...

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2021/08/18

Dr. Stu and Blyss catch up on what’s been going on in their world, then chat about some questions listeners sent in and go over a breech birth. Plus Dr. Stu explains why informed consent is so vital, and gives an in-depth explanation of Group B Strep and everything you need to know about what your rights are. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:When NICU intervention overreachesReviewing a breech birth What Group B Strep is and what you need to know about itQuestions and messages from

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78:51

#221 Corruption in Modern Science

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2021/08/11

Americans are slowly losing their trust in medical institutions, and often for good reason. Dr. Stu and Blyss discuss why so many medical establishments are crumbling before our own eyes, and some of the corruption that led to it. Plus, Dr. Stu gives updates on the stubborn twin babies, and Blyss shares a touching post. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:A final update on the stubborn twins Exploring different Covid protocols The hypocrisy of vaccine passports Why we can’t look at

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#220 Bringing the Sexy Back into Fertility with Ivy...

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2021/08/04

Doula and birth educator, Ivy Joeva, joins Dr. Stu She shares her work and how she helps prepare women’s bodies for pregnancy. They discuss how Ivy’s spirituality intersects with her practice, the biggest issues she’s seeing with both men and women’s fertility, and how she’s even helping those on the artificial reproduction journey with her practices. Plus, listen to the biggest 4 factors Ivy has pinpointed when it comes to fertility, and how you can utilize them for your fertility health. In This

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#219: Mask Mandates, Stubborn Twins, and Where the...

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2021/07/28

On today’s episode, Dr. Stu and Blyss catch up and chat about all the happenings in their lives. They discuss the hypocrisies behind COVID restrictions, when castor oil doesn’t help stubborn twins, and the meaning behind the name “Birthing Instincts”. Plus, listen to Dr. Stu’s read his short story based off “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie” that tells the tale of female disempowerment when it comes to their own pregnancies. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:When castor oil doesn’t

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#218: The Power of Midwives, Medical Misinformation,...

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2021/07/21

Blyss may be on a country road, but Dr. Stu gets on his high horse about the use of language and reminds us that breech remains a variation of normal. Parents Alex & Gabriel share their breech birth story.In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:The importance of the language we useResources for breech birthsBirthing centers and informed consentHow family members can affect the birthing process Reclaiming personal power and trusting your own body Connect with Dr. StuInstagram:

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#217: Hope Gets A Makeover

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2021/07/14

Dr. Stu joins Blyss in her new kitchen on wheels to discuss listener questions and spider bites. Our duo discusses a more honest article on vaccine counseling and whether the term "trusted healthcare provider" can now join the ranks of military intelligence, jumbo shrimp, and plastic silverware as an iconic oxymoron.In this episode of the Birthing Instincts PodcastIntroducing Hope the RV and new beginnings Occiput posterior labor explainedHonoring personal boundaries as a healthcare

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#216: It’s Still All Wrong

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2021/07/07

Blyss is away so Dr. Stu has a conversation with his past and present self and discovers that not much has changed in 30 years. Absurdity and being wrong a lot doesn't seem to cause those in charge to slow down and reflect. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:The importance of addressing burnoutMeghan Markle’s birth planJournalism is no longer about facts, it’s about shaping how you thinkThe increasing push for medical discriminationWhen medical school graduates are unable to

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#215: Let’s Reimagine Managing

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2021/06/30

Dr. Stu dusts himself off to hijack a slogan that's trending, and Blyss thinks it's about time. Our duo review ABO incompatibility and bask in two different beautiful home births and find that wisdom can come from anywhere.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Propaganda and science - finding the right informationNature knows: a story of birthing outsideTesting for ABO incompatibilityTools for identifying and treating JaundiceOB-GYN and the second stage of laborConnect with Dr. StuInstagram:

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#214: Stop the F@#kery!

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2021/06/23

What's the deal with everyone being on low-dose aspirin in pregnancy? Blyss and Dr. Stu also review the data and, not surprisingly, have an opinion. Blyss is fed up with the f@#kery as Dr. Stu shares an all too common tale of the cascade of interventions and the futility of zero.In this episode of the Birthing Instincts podcast:The Doctor on a plane storiesCascade of interventions and unnecessary induction Covid vaccines and pregnancyGetting to the answers of aspirin and pregnancyConnect with

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#213: Trolling for Twins

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2021/06/16

Dr. Stu reviews The Twin Birth study and politely responds to some angry Facebook trolls using ACOG's own words and reason. Blyss jumps in with both feet to discuss chorionicity and add her midwife wisdom.In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:The rise of vaccine passportsThe differences of care for di/di, mono/di, and mono/mono twins Disagreeing on social media commentsRelative risk vs. actual risk for twin births Nuances of multifetal gestationMidwifery wisdom on diet during

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#212: Full of Surprises!

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2021/06/09

Blyss and Dr. Stu discover they aren’t yet old dogs. The third stage of labor still has new tricks to teach us. Join in the conversation as we share tales of perplexing placentas and listener comments.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Birthing stories: one size does not fit allGratitude in the birthing experienceShort cords, twins, and perplexing placentasThe things they don’t teach in medical schoolPlacenta inspectionThe secret power of Yunnan BaiyaoConnect with Dr. StuInstagram:

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#211: What Mammals Know and We Have Forgotten

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2021/06/02

The mammalian birth model is perfectly designed, and anything outside of that is an intervention. Today’s topic focuses on how the medical model disrupts the birthing process, when to allow nature to play its role, and when it might be time to step in.In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:The conflict of personal responsibility and autonomy decision makingHow labor is a primitive brain function like breathingAny care outside of mother and child is an interventionWhat is the cascade of

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