#351 The Second Stage: Immediate or Delayed Pushing

#351 The Second Stage: Immediate or Delayed Pushing

Time seems to be on Blyss & Dr. Stu's mind and a moment of insight is a fortune. Should we redefine "Second Stage"? We address the medical data behind active coaching vs. laboring down and then apply some common sense.

We unravel the nuances of research in the birth field, advocating for a discerning approach to medical studies and the impact they have on birthing practices. From the spiritual undertones of bringing new life into the world to the complexities of client management, we touch on the transformative experiences that shape both caregivers and families.

We highlight the power of intuition in birth choices, sharing an inspiring testimonial from a listener who embraced a home birth. Throughout our conversation, we emphasize the importance of trusting the body's inherent knowledge and the challenges that the medical industry faces in supporting physiological birth. Whether you're a seasoned birth worker, an expectant parent, or simply fascinated by the miracle of life, this discussion offers valuable insights and encouragement to trust the natural journey of childbirth.

In our Patreon segment, we look at the confusion about progesterone supplementation.

Key highlights:

  • Discussion on Laboring Down in Birth
  • Value of Time and Support
  • Pushing Techniques in Second Stage Labor
  • Research on Pushing Practices in Labor
  • Research, Academia, and VBAC Testimonials

Episode resources:

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  • BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS1 for a discount on the Basics Prenatal program, or INSTINCTS2 for a discount on the Basics Postpartum program.

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#330 The Time To End The Emphasis On Due Dates Is Overdue

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The Remembering: Debut Episode of At Her Feet

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#329 The Common Denominator is Isolation

#329 The Common Denominator is Isolation

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#328 Dear Hospitals, When We Need You, Where Are You?

#328 Dear Hospitals, When We Need You, Where Are You?

Working for women and not the law, traditional midwife, Rebecca Walker joins the show to discuss birthing in a maternity care desert. Dr. Stu reviews hospital rankings with suspicion and Blyss reads a...

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#327 Interesting Stuff about Fibroids

#327 Interesting Stuff about Fibroids

On short notice, Blyss gives Dr. Stu a request for a deep dive into the common finding of uterine fibroids. Listener questions and common doctor recommendations are addressed. Whether pregnant or not,...

20 Sep 20231h 32min

#326 Do Current Medical Guidelines Make Us Safer?

#326 Do Current Medical Guidelines Make Us Safer?

By almost any parameter of general health we are a sicker society than we were 50 years ago. Models of wellness abound yet we are still told to follow only some science. Nowhere is this more prevalent...

13 Sep 20231h 27min

#325 A Walk Through History with Farm OG Midwife, Pamela Hunt

#325 A Walk Through History with Farm OG Midwife, Pamela Hunt

Still riding the high of the Louisville conference, Blyss & Dr. Stu take a drive back in time to the Farm in Tennessee. With Buffalo Springfield on the radio and Dr. Stu in awe of the surroundings, th...

6 Sep 20231h 20min

#324 A Gathering of Birth Nerds

#324 A Gathering of Birth Nerds

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