Ep. 377: The Myth of the Aging Placenta with Sophie Messager, Phd

Ep. 377: The Myth of the Aging Placenta with Sophie Messager, Phd

Ep. 377: The Myth of the Aging Placenta with Sophie Messager, Phd

Have you ever been told your placenta might be “too old”? Maybe you’ve heard that once you hit 35 or if you’ve conceived through IVF, your placenta just can’t keep up. This so-called “aging placenta” idea gets tossed around a lot, but here’s the truth: it’s a myth.

In this episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Sophie Messager, a former reproductive psychologist and current doula, to set the record straight. Together, we dive into:

The history of the “aging placenta” myth and how it gained traction What science really says about how the placenta changes in late pregnancy Why these misconceptions can strip away maternal autonomy and fuel unnecessary interventions The role of intuition when navigating medical recommendations How systemic bias and racial disparities play into maternity care And drumming… yes, you read that right: how drumming can become a powerful, grounding tool during pregnancy

This conversation will give you the knowledge (and confidence) to challenge outdated beliefs and trust that your body isn’t broken. It’’s brilliant.

🎧 Tune in now to reclaim your power and let’s bust this myth together!

00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections

01:16 Welcome to the Birth Lounge Podcast

01:22 The Birth Lounge App: Your Pregnancy Companion

04:19 Debunking the Myth of the Aging Placenta

05:02 Interview with Sophie Ee: Bridging Science and Doula Work

07:08 Understanding Placental Health and Misconceptions

08:43 The Role of Research and Personal Experiences

17:12 Navigating Medical Advice and Personal Instincts

19:53 The Complexity of Placental Aging and Birth Outcomes

36:50 The Importance of Trusting Maternal Instincts

43:53 The Importance of Counting Kicks

44:48 Trusting Maternal Instincts

45:32 Placental Health in Subsequent Pregnancies

47:40 Respecting the Birth Process

48:56 The Role of the Placenta

54:58 Cultural and Racial Differences in Placental Health

57:00 Challenges in Maternity Care Systems

01:13:55 The Power of Intuition and Spirituality in Birth

01:20:00 Resources and Final Thoughts

Guest Bio:

Sophie Messager bridges worlds that rarely meet. A former reproductive physiologist with a PhD, she traded her microscope for doula work after experiencing the transformative power of an empowered birth. Her decade-long journey as a doula, birth educator, and author of Why Postnatal Recovery Matters deepened her exploration of the rhythms surrounding women’s transitions.

Now a holistic life transition mentor, Sophie guides women through significant life thresholds – from birth to perimenopause and beyond. Her unique combination of scientific expertise and spiritual insight allows her to serve as a compassionate space holder for those seeking to harmonise their analytical and intuitive selves.

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