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Birthing Instincts

Dr. Stuart Fischbein + Midwife Blyss Young

#475: Birth Story & Body Health with Holistic Aesthetician, Michelle Vaughan

July 22, 2026 5:00am 1:34

What happens when a traumatic first birth becomes the catalyst for a completely different second experience?This week, Blyss and Stu welcome holistic esthetician Michelle Vaughn to share the story of two births that coul...

#474: The Mystery Of Postpartum Preeclampsia

July 15, 2026 2:00am 1:39

Postpartum preeclampsia is one of the least talked about, but potentially most serious, complications after birth. This week, Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss explore what we know, what we don't, and why every new mother should...

#473: Pursuing Peace With Courage & Confidence

July 08, 2026 5:00am 1:16

This week, we're setting aside our usual topic-driven format to share something even more meaningful: real stories from our fellow travelers.Join us in reading one of the most moving letters we've ever received.A certifi...

#472: Lupus in Pregnancy: Understanding the Risks Without the Fear

July 01, 2026 5:00am 1:14

In this episode of Birthing Instincts, Blyss and Stu take a deep dive into systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in pregnancy.Together they explore what lupus is, how it affects pregnancy, and what current evidence says abo...

#471: How Birth Shapes Mothers, Babies, and The Future, with Suzanne Arms

June 24, 2026 5:00am 1:26

This week, Blyss and Stu welcome birth pioneer, author, filmmaker, and educator Suzanne Arms, one of the most influential voices in the natural birth movement of the last half-century.Long before conversations about phys...

470: "Allowed" To Birth with Documentary Filmmaker, Jacinta Lagos

June 17, 2026 5:00am 1:11

What happens when a birth photographer picks up a camera and decides she can no longer stay silent?This week, Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss welcome Jacinta Lagos, an award-winning birth photographer, doula, filmmaker, and cr...

#469: Should 38-Week Induction For Big Babies Become A Thing?

June 10, 2026 5:00am 1:33

This week, Blyss and Stu take a deep dive into the increasingly popular recommendation of inducing labor at 38 weeks for suspected “big babies”.Prompted by a recent social media post from a prominent obstetric influencer...

#468: Everybody's Doing It", Not A Legal Standard Of Care With Hermine Hayes-Klein, ESQ.

June 03, 2026 5:00am 1:43

What happens when hospitals decide informed consent no longer applies to breech birth?In this powerful and deeply important episode, Blyss and Stu welcome back attorney and birth rights advocate Hermine Hayes-Klein to un...

#467: Magic Wand, The Benefits of Red Light Therapy With Liz Frey....

May 27, 2026 5:00am 1:36

This week, Dr. Stu and Blyss break down a recent Substack article reviewing large studies comparing planned home birth and hospital birth for low-risk women. The data? Fewer interventions, lower C-section rates, fewer in...

#466: Update On The Use Of TXA (Tranexamic Acid)

May 20, 2026 5:00am 1:26

What happens when a medication designed to stop hemorrhage quietly starts creeping into routine birth care?This week, Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss take on TXA (tranexamic acid), what it is, when it actually makes sense, and...

#465: For All The Midwives In Texas: Fighting Injustice with Salli Gonzalez & Octavia Martinez, Esq

May 13, 2026 5:00am 1:34

In this week’s episode, Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss sit down with Texas midwife Salli Gonzalez and attorney Octavia Martinez to unpack a case that should concern not only licensed midwives, but anyone with a license.Togeth...

#464: A Confused Mixture Of Topics: Clearing The Desk

May 06, 2026 5:00am 1:25

This week’s podcast Blyss and Stu come to you with no guest and no single topic, just a “hodgepodge” of what’s been piling up in Dr. Stu’s mind attic.From collapsing birth options and disappearing breech skills…to food, ...

#463: The 20 Week Ultrasound: Dissecting the Anatomy Scan

April 29, 2026 5:00am 1:47

The 20-week anatomy scan has become a routine part of modern pregnancy, but is it truly essential, or just another layer of over-monitoring?After receiving a listener question, Dr. Stu and Blyss dissect the purpose, limi...

#462: When Surrounded, Take The First Opportunity To Fight Like Hell With Del Bigtree

April 22, 2026 5:00am 1:44

What if the system you trust never did the science you assume it did?In this explosive episode, Dr. Stu and Blyss sit down with Del Bigtree to pull back the curtain on vaccines, medical authority, and the institutions sh...

#461: Fertility Back In Balance With Acupuncturist Emily Marson

April 15, 2026 5:00am 1:19

What if infertility isn’t a broken body… but a disconnected one?In this episode, Blyss and Stu sit down with integrative fertility expert Emily Marson to challenge everything you’ve been told about conception, IVF, and w...

#460: The Process Is The Punishment....And The Reward with Angee Hock

April 08, 2026 5:00am 1:35

A home birth.A tragic outcome.And a midwife the state tried to make an example of.In this episode, Blyss and Stu talk with Angee Hock to unpack what it’s really like to be prosecuted for birth work. From a traumatic bree...

#459: Over-Monitoring & Outcomes, How Are We Doing & Who Benefits.

April 01, 2026 11:17am 1:26

What happens when we monitor birth too much?In this episode, Blyss and Stu pull back the curtain on one of the most normalized, and least questioned, practices in modern obstetrics: continuous monitoring. What starts as ...

#458: Why Home Birth? A New Book For Fathers To Be With Jacob Dubois

March 25, 2026 5:00am 1:19

What happens when a skeptical dad starts asking real questions about birth? Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss sit down with Dad Jacob Dubois, author of Why Home Birth, to talk about how he went from doubter to outspoken home bir...

#457: Asymptomatic Bacturia & UTIs in Pregnancy. Balancing Antimicrobial Stewardship

March 18, 2026 5:00am 1:32

Is every positive urine culture in pregnancy a problem that needs antibiotics? Dr. Stu and midwife Blyss explore ACOG’s UTI guidelines, the evidence behind screening, and the growing concern about microbiome disruption a...

#456: Principalities & Powers & Protecting Traditional Midwifery with Abby Iovine

March 11, 2026 5:00am 1:23

On this week’s episode Blyss and Stu introduce guest Abigail Iovine, a Pennsylvania traditional midwife, and her mission to create legislation to protect traditional midwifery through her organization The National Allian...

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