#423: Elective Sterilization: Navigating Permanent Birth Control
In this episode of the Birthing Instincts podcast, Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss discuss elective sterilization methods such as vasectomy and tubal ligation. The episode details the procedures, potential complications, and success rates of reversals, offering a comprehensive overview of the various sterilization methods. Blyss brings the conversation back to natural and ancient methods of contraception. ResourcesPossible Complications After a VasectomyVasectomy and Prostate Cancer Risk: A 38-Year Nationwide Cohort StudyVasectomy Reversal: What You Need to KnowImmunological consequences of vasectomyTypes of Tubal LigationLong-Term Side Effects of Tubal LigationWhat to know about salpingectomyIn This EpisodePermanent Birth Control OptionsVasectomy: Procedure and RisksProstate Cancer Risk and VasectomyImmunologic Consequences of VasectomyReversibility of VasectomyMethods of Tubal LigationTubal Ligation: Procedure and RisksAncient Methods of Birth ControlPodcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula CareThis show is supported byRestorative Roots | Go to https://restorativemeals.com/ code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off weekly meal plans.WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order. BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas!Connect with Dr. Stu and BlyssJoin our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.comPodcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com
23 Heinä 202559min
#422: What Are Legitimate Reasons For Induction?
In this week’s episode, Blyss and Stu discuss various reasons for medical inductions, the process involved in hospital inductions, and alternative methods like castor oil and homeopathic remedies that can be pursued for a more natural approach. Listener stories highlight personal experiences with induction, offering insight into both the challenges and positive outcomes associated with this intervention.Resources Reduced risk of cesarean delivery with oxytocin discontinuation in active labor: a systematic review and meta-analysisEffect of Castor Oil on Cervical Ripening and Labor Induction: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PMCInduced Labor: Reasons, Procedure, Risks & ResultsIn This EpisodeInduction Insights and RecommendationsAssessing Baby's Environment and IUGRUnderstanding Oligohydramnios and Ultrasound ReliabilityPlacenta Issues and AbruptionNon-Reassuring Biophysical ProfilesInfection and Eclampsia ManagementInduction for Precipitous Labor and Other ConsiderationsPreparing for Medical InductionNatural Induction MethodsPodcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula CareThis show is supported byRestorative Roots | Go to https://restorativemeals.com/ code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off weekly meal plans.WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order. BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas!Connect with Dr. Stu and BlyssJoin our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.comPodcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com
16 Heinä 20251h 11min
#421: Turn Down The Power: Patti Wood On Radiation Exposure
This week Blyss and Stu welcome Patti Wood, founder and executive director of Grassroots Environmental Education, to discuss the potential risks of exposure to cell phones and other wireless devices, particularly focusing on their effects on fetal development and general human health. About Patti:Patricia Wood is the founder and Executive Director of Grassroots Environmental Education, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the relationship between environmental exposures and human health risks. Grassroots serves local and state governments, health care providers, school systems, community groups, other environmental organizations and individuals nationwide.She is the co-creator of the BabySafe Project and a Visiting Scholar at Adelphi University where she lectures on the environment and related health issues in the College of Nursing and Public Health.Website: thebabysafeproject.orgFacebook: baby safe projectInstagram: @thebabysafeprojectTikTok: @BabySafeProjectbrochure "What You Need to Know About Wireless Radiation and Your Baby ResourcesTwin home birth stories,send your full birth story, high resolution photos and photo credit. If you had any, your full name and the age that you gave birth to the twins and where you're located. to twinhomebirth@gmail.comSafe Living Technologies: safelivingtechnologies.comTech safe schools: techsafeschool.orgWhy electrohypersensitivity and related symptoms are caused by non-ionizing man-made electromagnetic fields: An overview and medical assessment Green Bank, West VirginiaIn This EpisodeImpact of Wireless Radiation on HealthProtective Measures and RecommendationsFetal Exposure to Wireless RadiationEnvironmental Insults and Brain VulnerabilityEvidence from Human and Animal StudiesProtecting Pregnant Women and ChildrenPractical Tips to Reduce Wireless Radiation ExposureHealth Risks of Wireless Baby MonitorsElectromagnetic Spectrum and Non-Ionizing RadiationPodcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula CareThis show is supported byRestorative Roots | Go to https://restorativemeals.com/ code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off weekly meal plans.WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order. BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas!Connect with Dr. Stu and BlyssJoin our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.comPodcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com
9 Heinä 20251h 27min
#420: Periodontal Disease & Health Is Often Overlooked with Stacia Garmon, RDH
In this episode, Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss are joined by Stacia Garmon, a dental hygienist who shares her expertise on periodontal disease and its potential impact on overall health, including its association with heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, and stillbirth. Additionally, Stacia shares her pregnancy journey with her son Dax, who was born with bilateral renal agenesis. Her advocacy for her son and her thirst for knowledge will open your heart and mind to the often overlooked connection between oral health and pregnancy outcomes.About Stacia:Stacia will be married for eight years this fall, to her incredible Husband, Ken. Together they have a son, Dax, who would have been two this July, but he passed away after a mighty battle with renal agenesis. Professionally, Stacia is a dental hygienist and has been working in dentistry for over 12 years now. She is a self proclaimed knowledge seeker who questions everything, and loves to help people.Instagram: @daxsfamilyfarmResourcesAt Her Feet Podcast with Blyss YoungMyles Textbook for MidwivesPregnancy Questions with Dr. Stu + Mothers 2B: RhoGAMPeriodontal Disease and Adverse Birth Outcomes: A Study from PakistanAssociation Between Periodontal Health Status and Pregnancy and Delivery Complications in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Pregnant Women: A Case-Control StudyIs periodontal disease associated with gestational diabetes? Exploring the evidenceAssociation Between Periodontitis and Blood Pressure Highlighted in Systemically Healthy Individuals: Results From a Nested Case-Control StudyIn This EpisodeThe Importance of Oral Health During PregnancyDaily Oral Hygiene TipsChoosing the Right Dental ProductsFluoride and Toothpaste ChoicesOral Health and Systemic ConnectionsPeriodontal Disease and Pregnancy RisksPodcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula CareThis show is supported byRestorative Roots | Go to https://restorativemeals.com/ code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off weekly meal plans.WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order. BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.Birth Sling | Go to https://thebirthsling.com/ code INSTINCTS for 10% off your sling.Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas!Connect with Dr. Stu and BlyssJoin our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.comPodcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com
2 Heinä 20251h 9min
#419: Thank you, I love you. Our Conversation on the book "Yoni Owner's Manual" with Ibu Robin Lim
In this week's podcast, Blyss and Stu are joined by renowned midwife and author Robin Lim to explore her new book, The Yoni Owner's Manual. Robin shares her awe-inspiring experiences and insights into midwifery, childbirth, and the spiritual aspects of the female body, emphasizing the importance of pleasure and the interconnectedness of humans with nature and the divine.About Robin:Robin Lim CPM Filipina~American~Micronesian midwife founder Bumi Sehat Foundation maintains six clinics in Indonesia, Philippines.Honors: 2006 Alexander Langer Foundation, 2011 CNN Hero of the Year, in 2012 APPPAH, The Association for Pre and Perinatal Psychology and Health, gave Ibu Robin the Jeannine Parvati BirthKeeper Award, and in 2016 she became Earth Company’s Impact Hero. Lim is an Ashoka Fellow.Books authored: After the Baby’s Birth, Wellness for Mothers, Ecology of Gentle Birth Awakening Birth, Eating for Two, Placenta the Forgotten Chakra, Eat Pray Doula, The Geometry of Splitting Souls, Natural Family Planning Workbook, Butterfly People, Bali… A Cage in Paradise, Yoni Owner’s Manual, Bali… A Cage in Paradise. Seven health autonomy booklets in Bahasa Indonesia.In the era of planetary and political change we must implement Humanitarian response geared to serve women, & children, including gender equality, cultural safety, and consideration for the needs of women left homeless, hungry, without water, and with no access to health services. Lim has headed up early response teams in the after math of disasters in:Bali, Aceh, Lombok, Palu, Padang, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Jacmel, Haiti, Philippines, Dhading, Nepal, Global Pandemic shutdown.Robin Lim is an inspirational figure in health care, particularly in obstetrics, where she combines traditional midwifery & Doula wisdom and modern scientific knowledge to provide care that respects both mothers and babies. She and her team have saved thousands of women and newborns in difficult hygienic, social, or humanitarian conditions. As part of her lifelong commitment to resolving the impacts of climate crisis, she focuses on supporting women recovering from the effects of war, earthquakes, typhoons, volcanic eruptions, pandemic, climate change disasters around the world.Instagram: @iburobinWebsite: iburobin.comResourcesAt Her Feet PodcastGuerrilla Midwife DVDRobin’s books: iburobin.com/shopIn This EpisodeThe Yoni Owner's ManualCultural Perspectives on the ClitorisHistorical and Medical NeglectEmpowerment and SovereigntySexual Health and MenopauseThe Menstrual Cycle and Moon TimeReconnecting with Nature in ChildbirthAdvocating for Women's AutonomyThis show is supported byRestorative Roots | Go to https://restorativemeals.com/ code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off weekly meal plans.WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order. BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas!Connect with Dr. Stu and BlyssJoin our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.comPodcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com
25 Kesä 20251h 23min
#418: What Zookeepers Know & Obstetricians Have Forgotten: A Conversation with Author Milli Hill
In this edition of The Birthing Instincts podcast, Dr. Stu hosts an enlightening discussion with guest Millie Hill, a renowned writer and feminist advocate. Millie, the author of 'The Positive Birth Book' and 'Birth Like a Feminist,' shares her journey from a drama therapist to a prolific writer on childbirth and women's health. The conversation delves into the significance of positive birth experiences, the impact of fear in childbirth, and the influence of language and cultural norms on maternal care. About Milli:Milli Hill is a writer and freelance journalist with a passion for reframing the narrative around women’s bodies. She is the author of the bestselling Positive Birth Book (2017), Give Birth like a Feminist (2019) and My Period (2021, for preteen girls). Her fourth book, Ultra Processed Women, will be published by Harper Collins in July 2025, with a fifth book to follow in 2026. To date, her books have been translated into seven languages. From 2012 to 2021 she founded and ran the Positive Birth Movement, a global network of antenatal discussion groups aimed at improving birth and giving women better access to support and information. Milli has spoken nationally and internationally about positive birth, obstetric violence and female autonomy in health. As a journalist since 2013 she has been a columnist for the Telegraph women’s section and written for many publications including Mail, Guardian, Independent, ipaper and Mother&Baby, and has appeared on BBC Breakfast news, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 2, BBC 5 Live, talkradio, LBC and many leading podcasts. She writes a bestselling substack about women’s health, feminism, and issues around sex and gender including the erasure of women from language. Milli lives in Somerset, UK with her partner, three children and two dogs. Instagram: @milli.hillWebsite: www.millihill.co.ukSubstack: substack.com/@millihillResourcesBridge MidwivesStu’s 3 minute reel on Overuse of Colorflow DopplerMilli Hill’s Blog: The Mule Milli’s books:Ultra-Processed Women: The new no-holds-barred look into the ultra-processed foods industry’s lasting impact on our health and wellness – and how we can break free Give Birth Like a Feminist: Your body. Your baby. Your choices.My Period: Find your flow and feel proud of your period!The Positive Birth Book: The Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and the Early WeeksIn This EpisodeRising Intervention Rates in BirthThe Ideological Battle: Safety vs. ExperienceFeminism and Childbirth: A Complex RelationshipThe Power of Language in Maternity CarePandemic's Impact on Birth PracticesEmpowering Women Through KnowledgeMillie Hill's Books and Future ProjectsThis show is supported byRestorative Roots | Go to https://restorativemeals.com/ code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off weekly meal plans.WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order. BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.Birth Sling | Go to https://thebirthsling.com/ code INSTINCTS for 10% off your sling.Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas!Connect with Dr. Stu and BlyssJoin our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.comPodcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com
18 Kesä 20251h 32min
#417: Midwifery & The Conundrum Of The Legislative Process with Ellie Stangl
This week Dr. Stu is solo as Blyss is away and joined by guest Ellie Stangl, a certified doula and legislative aide in Nebraska. Together they delve into the legislative process affecting maternity care: Does anyone understand the process? Does it make any logical sense? The short answer is no, but dive into this conversation with us to dig deeper and discuss the complications and frustrations of introducing and passing bills that advocate for midwifery and home birth practices. The conversation delves into the challenges posed by the medical lobby, the legislative process, why laws differ from state to state, and how the cultural misperceptions about natural birth results in a lot of confusion around legislation.About Ellie:Ellie Stangl is a dedicated advocate and policy professional who has spent the past seven years working in the Nebraska Legislature. With a lifelong passion for natural and wholesome living, Ellie began in the birth world as a young girl assisting her mother during the home births of her siblings. This early exposure to God's design of birth and the beauty of motherhood inspired her to become a certified doula, a role in which she continues to serve friends, family, and members of the birthing community. Ellie has seamlessly integrated her personal and professional commitments by championing maternal health policy at the state level. She is actively drafting legislation to expand access to midwifery care and protection for women's birthing rights in Nebraska.Instagram: @miss_elimsResourcesBirthing Instincts Podcast PatreonPatreon: Advocacy Role Play EpisodeAJOG Article: Quantifying the association between doula care and maternal and neonatal outcomesIn This EpisodeEllie's Journey to Legislative AdvocacyThe Complexity of Legal LanguageChallenges with Medical RegulationsOpposition from Medical AssociationsThe Influence of Campaign FundingComparing State Laws on MidwiferyThe Importance of Community and EducationThis show is supported byRestorative Roots | Go to https://restorativemeals.com/ code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off weekly meal plans.WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order. BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.Birth Sling | Go to https://thebirthsling.com/ code INSTINCTS for 10% off your sling.Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas!Connect with Dr. Stu and BlyssJoin our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.comPodcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com
11 Kesä 20251h 22min
#416: Disentangling Mono-chorionic Twins
This week Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss do a deep dive into mono-chorionic twin pregnancies, with a focus on debunking common myths about mono-mono twins. Drawing on recent research and personal experiences, they explore topics like the risks of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), cord entanglement, and the overall safety of vaginal deliveries for mono-mono twins.ResourcesBetween a Shot and a Hard Place, by Joel WarshJama Article: Pregnancy Related Deaths in the US 2018 to 2022. Twin home birth: Outcomes of 100 sets of twins in the care of a single practitioner, by Stu Fischbein and Rixa FreezeDocumentary: Heads Up: The Disappearing Art of Vaginal Breech DeliveryObstetrics and Gynecology Journal: Cord entanglement and perinatal outcome in monoamniotic twin pregnanciesIn This EpisodeIntroduction to Monochorionic TwinsDebunking Myths About Twin PregnanciesCase Studies and Rare AnomaliesChallenges and Interventions in Twin PregnanciesThe Overuse of Ultrasound in Twin PregnanciesMisuse of Growth Charts for TwinsThis show is supported byWeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order. Restorative Roots | Go to https://restorativemeals.com/ code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off weekly meal plans.BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas!Connect with Dr. Stu and BlyssJoin our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.comPodcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com
4 Kesä 20251h 29min
