#216: It’s Still All Wrong
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.
7 Jul 202157min
#215: Let’s Reimagine Managing
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.
30 Jun 20211h 8min
#214: Stop the F@#kery!
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.
23 Jun 20211h 9min
#213: Trolling for Twins
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.
16 Jun 20211h 24min
#212: Full of Surprises!
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.
9 Jun 20211h 2min
#211: What Mammals Know and We Have Forgotten
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.
2 Jun 20211h 7min
#210: Deliver Us From Eva with Eva Thies
Hemophilia mom, Eve Thies, gets a "do over" as she recounts her two birth stories with Blyss & Dr. Stu.
26 Mai 202154min
#209: Professionally Responsible???
Maybe academia just sees the world differently. More division and suspicion and the destruction of trust in the medical system as Dr. Stu once again deconstructs the ethics of the self-proclaimed ethicists. Blyss and Dr. Stu discuss another way to communicate. There is some good news, too!
19 Mai 20211h 9min
