#481: Microbirth, A Film Explains How We Birth Matters
What if the way we enter the world has consequences that reach far beyond the day we're born?This week, Blyss and Stu dive into “Microbirth”, the 2014 documentary exploring the human microbiome and wh...
2 Sep 1h 18min
#480: From Hashimoto’s to Breech: The Surprising Role of Thyroid in Pregnancy
Thyroid health may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about pregnancy, but thyroid hormones play an important role in both maternal health and fetal development, especially durin...
26 Aug 1h 33min
#479: An Emotional Week & Some Data On Uterine Rupture
This week, Blyss and Stu run the gamut, from joy and grief to frustration, research, and a whole lot of questions about who really gets to decide what “safe” birth looks like.After sharing personal up...
19 Aug 1h 15min
#478: Deception In Documentation Is Pervasive & Pernicious
What happens when the medical record doesn't match the birth experience?This week, Blyss and Stu dive into one of the most uncomfortable, but critically important topics in maternity care: documentati...
12 Aug 1h 21min
#477: False Evidence Appearing Real (FEAR): Our Chat with Doula Dude, Travis Stroud
This week, Blyss and Stu welcome Doula Dude, Travis Stroud, whose perspective has captivated millions of viewers in just a few short months. Travis never imagined he'd become one of the loudest voices...
5 Aug 1h 35min
#476: Questioning the 2 cm Placenta Rule & A Remarkable Breech Twin Birth with Fadwah Halaby
This week, Dr. Stu welcomes Florida midwife Fadwah Halaby for an inspiring conversation about evidence, autonomy, and trusting physiological birth. Before diving into an unforgettable breech twin home...
29 Juli 1h 27min
#475: Birth Story & Body Health with Holistic Aesthetician, Michelle Vaughan
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 ...
22 Juli 1h 34min
#474: The Mystery Of Postpartum Preeclampsia
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 eve...
15 Juli 1h 39min
