Birthing Instincts

Blyss & Dr. Stu catch up on listener letters reinforcing the benefit of skills training and some really dumb doctor dogma. Dr. Stu shares another home twin birth story. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Updates on Blyss's COVID testing Listeners share the impact of the podcast on their livesBreech babies, prolapsed cords, and twin birthsFalse stereotypes about petite women giving birthResources:Dr. Stu's Podcast #124 "Sara's Story"The Better Birth PodcastBD Verito COVID-19 Test This show is supported by:Bamboobies | Use code INSTINCTS to get 40% off your first order! Connect with Dr. Stu:Instagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with Blyss:Instagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

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 by:Bamboobies | Go to INSTINCTS to get 25% off your first order!LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts  to get a free sample pack!Connect with Dr. Stu:Instagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with Blyss:Instagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Tears of joy and sorrow as Blyss shares some wisdom on the anniversary of Skye's passing. And Dr. Stu fails at making a long story short about two VBA2C births. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Remembering Skye and navigating griefThe intersection of birth and deathStories of triumphant VBA2C births Concerns around uterine ruptureResources:Podcast episode #162 "Let's Talk About Skye"The Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller Skye's song This show is supported by:Bamboobies | Use code INSTINCTS to get 40% off your first order! Connect with Dr. Stu:Instagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with Blyss:Instagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

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 second and third trimesterAnalyzing ACOGs 2017 update on the protocol for a postpartum hemorrhageHow midwives train to assess normal vs. abnormal bleedingCommon risk factors for hemorrhagingThis show is supported by:Bamboobies | Go to INSTINCTS to get 25% off your first order!LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts  to get a free sample pack!Connect with Dr. Stu:Instagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with Blyss:Instagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Midwife and author Nicole Morales joins Blyss & Dr. Stu to discuss her new book, The Breech Release. Midwife wisdom abounds but wisdom everywhere else continues to be AWOL. Nicole shares what she's learned in her professional experiences and how breech home births are more than just spinning babies. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Why babies end up breech in the first placeThe alarmingly high rate of C-sections that start with a breech babyWhat external cephalic version is and how does it workPassing down midwife wisdomThis show is supported by:LMNT| Go to lmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack!Bamboobies | Use code INSTINCTS to get 40% off your first order! Listen to Dr. Stu's lectureConnect with Nicole:Get her book The Breech ReleaseInstagram: @nicolemoralesmidwifeSpinning BabiesWebsite: Art of OpeningConnect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

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 Cognitive Commitments and Cognitive DissonanceSome common reasons mothers are excluded from delivering breechStu reads his colorful letter to the California LegislationA story about the “Fetus Ejection Reflex”A reminder that nature knows bestThis show is supported by:Bamboobies | Go to INSTINCTS to get 25% off your first order!LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts  to get a free sample pack!Connect with Sally:Instagram: @theultimatebirthpartnerBook: Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth PartnerWebsite: birthability.co.ukConnect with Dr. Stu:Instagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with Blyss:Instagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today we share stories of home twins, a breech and the laws of placental physics while standing up for principles against a very slippery slope. Blyss and Dr. Stu share thoughts and wisdom. They debunk some myths about placenta blood flow and discuss the lack of accountability within vaccine manufacturers. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Debunking placenta and blood flow mythsPeople's obsessive desire to have scientific studies for everythingVaccine injuries and the lack of liability Corruption within government medical agencies Concord NeonatalThis show is supported by:LMNT| Go to lmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack!Bamboobies | Use code INSTINCTS to get 40% off your first order! Connect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.com

Blyss illuminates some needed common sense in our conversation on newborn resuscitation with holistic neonatal transition and NRP guru Michele Kazmier, CNM. As a former NICU nurse, Michele shares her wisdom and professional experience on unnecessary interventions within the mainstream medical model and how she now teaches practical skills for other midwives in the community setting. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Benefits of delayed cord clampingUnnecessary interventions in the medical model and how they escalate How emergency situations are handled in community careThe practice of cord milking and whether not it's effectiveThis show is supported by:LMNT| Go to lmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack!Bamboobies | Use code INSTINCTS to get 40% off your first order! Silverette | Use code INSTINCTS to get 15% off your purchase Check out Dr. Stu on Doula Chanel's Instagram liveConnect with Michelle:Instagram: @lavendermoonmidwiferyWebsite: lavendermoonmidwifery.com/michelekazmiercnmConnect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

More inconsistency from the ruling class, more distrust from the masses. And community birthing gets a boost from an unlikely source. Learn all about the practice of “off labeling” use, and how it's revealing hypocrisy within the FDA. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Encouraging statistics behind home birthingCompanies pushing back against mandatesThe downfalls of hyperfocusing on adverse outcomesWhat “off labeling” is and how it reveals FDA hypocrisy Community Birth editorialThis show is supported by:LMNT| Go to lmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack!Bamboobies | Use code INSTINCTS to get 40% off your first order! Silverette | Use code INSTINCTS to get 15% off your purchase Connect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Alliterations aside, Blyss is busy birthing so Dr. Stu discusses a tale of two breeches and why all pregnant women and “birthing people”   are not the same. Other topics include Covid-19 updates, more silliness out of the capital and listener letters.

ACOG threatens disciplinary action against spreaders of inaccurate information. Let's hold them to their threat. The team talks genetic screening while Blyss shares a letter on a genetic cascade of interventions and Dr. Stu gets passionate about the Rome declaration. Check out the Rome DeclarationIn this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Blyss shares some exciting newsA touching letter from a listener on the podcast's impactPractitioners fighting back against misinformation How to know which genetic testing is right for youThis show is supported by:LMNT| Go to lmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack!Bamboobies | Use code INSTINCTS to get 40% off your first order! Connect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Blyss & Dr. Stu try anti-social distancing and give Zoom a try. Harvard and wisdom may be oxymoronic but wisdom from C.S. Lewis stands the test of time.

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 vitamin D Listen to Dr. Stu on the Down to Birth podcast!Listen to Dr. Stu and Emily on The Kelli Show!Simone Scott's storyThis show is supported by:LMNT| Go to lmnt.com/birthinginstincts! Bamboobies | Use code INSTINCTS to get 40% off your first order! Connect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Blyss returns to discuss birth and letters from listeners. Another good doctor under fire and America’s maternity care under scrutiny. Dr. Stu and Blyss share insights.

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 Instincts Podcast:The truth about Facebook fact checkersHow the scientific method is being eradicated What you need to know about pregnancy and diabetesPractical tips for having a healthy pregnancy with diabetes Check out Russell Brand's videosCheck out Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth"This show is supported by:Silverette | Use code INSTINCTS to get 15% off your first order! Bamboobies | Use code INSTINCTS to get 40% off your first order! Connect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

With Blyss at a birth, Dr. Stu goes solo to talk of Twins born early, shared decision making and he takes a deep dive into the malevolent hubris of gunnysacking and gaslighting good people.

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 advocate for yourself and your babyWhy breech births are dismissed in hospitalsHow doulas can be a powerful tool of advocacyThis show is supported by:Bamboobies | Use code INSTINCTS to get 40% off your first order! Visit Hermine's websiteConnect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Back in the kitchen to discuss Bishop scores and post-date protocols. And WTF happened to the Land of the Free & the Home of the Brave! Blyss & Dr. Stu have their opinions, as usual.

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 mother of quadruplets Weighing risk versus relative riskTips for those who want to become midwivesThis show is supported by:Silverette | Use code INSTINCTS to get 15% off your first order! Eric Clapton's vaccine storyConnect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

To honor Skye, Dr. Stu declares an early end to 2020. And Blyss joins in to say normalcy begins with how we birth.

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 Birthing Instincts Podcast:Dr. Stu and Blyss' thoughts on the recent Texas abortion lawWhat's the deal with vaccine boostersThe safety and efficacy of Ivermectin for treating COVIDDebunking a recent UCLA articleConnect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Live on Facebook and Instagram November 11

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 struggles of being a working parentPractical tips for finding that balanceRobert Kennedy's The Real Anthony FauciListen to Dr. Stu on the Doing It At Home Podcast!Connect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Recorded on Facebook and Instagram, October 28, 2020 Link from this podcast: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8834045/Women-France-felt-like-suffocating-forced-wear-face-masks-childbirth.html

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 ideaHorror stories of CPS medical kidnapping How POC are targeted in medical settingsHow COVID has caused us to lose our humanityCheck out Syesha's storyBreech baby storyAmerica's Frontline DoctorsConnect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Recorded via FB and Instagram on October 21, 2020

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 AMA gets it wrongOrganizations you should trust insteadConnect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Recorded live on Facebook and Instagram October 7, 2020

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 listenersThe importance of informed consent Connect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Recorded live September 30, 2020 on Facebook and Instagram

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 medicine like it's black and white How medical institutions are losing the public's trustConnect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Recorded September 18th via Dr.Stu’s Podcast Facebook

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 Episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Why women need should start thinking about fertility now Stress is the number one fertility killerWhy fertility is a dance between mind, body, and spirit Practical tips for increasing fertility with nutrition and lifestyleThe divine mystery of pregnancyConnect with Ivy:Instagram: @ivyjoevaWebsite: ivyjoeva.comCheck out Ivy's program Jumpstart Your FertilityConnect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Recorded Live via Dr. Stu’s Podcast Facebook on September 4th

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 work The origin of the name Birthing Instincts Dealing with online censorship  Why being a doula doesn't mean being a doormat Where the medical system is lying to youConnect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

(Though Dr. Stu says 12, this is really 13)Recorded Live on August 21st via Facebook and Instagram

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: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Live from Dr. Stu’s Podcast Facebook on Aug 7

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 providerVaccine risks and misleading language of research articles Q&A: Bicornuate uterus, shoulder dystocia, cholestasis, and the myth of aging placentas Fed up: Taking back the freedom of choiceResources:AJOG - May 2021 editionCheck out @painfreebirth on InstagramConnect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Recorded July 31, 2020 live from Dr. Stu’s Podcast Facebook and Birthing Blyss Midwifery Instagram

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 practiceAMA: Putting the power in the wrong handsThe value scale of the medical professionResources:The Truth About Meghan Markle's Secret Birth PlanThe Highwire Podcast with Del Bigtree - Dirty DeedsObgyno Wino Podcast - Microdose J - The One About the C19 InjectionThe Sharyl Attkisson Podcast - Vaccine mandates, passports and choice in the era of Covid-19School kids in Israel when told masks are not needed anymoreIncreasing Access to Medical Care from Physicians through an Associate Physician License OptionConnect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Recorded July 24 via Facebook and Instagram Live

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: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Recorded live via Facebook and Instagram July 17th

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 Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comResources:AAPS | Association of American Physicians and Surgeonshttp://www.improvingbirth.org@badassmotherbirther on InstagramACOG Committee Opinion No. 743Dr. Walensky On The COVID-19 Vaccine, Pregnancy, And FertilityThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Recorded Live July 10th on

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 pregnancy Connect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comResources:ACOG Multifetal Gestations A Randomized Trial of Planned Cesarean or Vaginal Delivery for Twin PregnancyPassport Resistance on Instagram @passportresistRussel Brand Vaccine Passports: THIS Is Where It LeadsThe Brewer's DietThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

‘Perfect is the enemy of the good.’Recorded live on Facebook, June 12, 2020

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: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comResources:Evidence Based Birth Podcast episode 172Avivaromm.comDr. Berlin on InstagramThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Dr. Stu and Blyss live from Facebook and Instagram recorded May 29th

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 interventions How midwife wisdom is greater than the medical model Connect with Dr. StuInstagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with BlyssInstagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comResources:Against the Wind with Dr. Stu50% Health Care Worker are Reluctant to get Covid VaccineMonty Python Birthing SkitThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions