#313 Comforting Truths About Low Lying Placenta
Today, Blyss and Dr. Stu dive into the topic of low-lying placenta and challenge the commonly held perception of it being a high-risk condition, discussing the medical gaslighting that often occurs. Blyss shares her firsthand experience of witnessing an unassisted birth where the mother made the empowered choice to stay home. Together, they provide comforting truths and alternative perspectives on low-lying placenta, offering insights that challenge the traditional approach and empower women to make informed decisions about their birth plans.
14 Juni 20231h 20min
#312 Activating Your Inner Jaguar with Kimberly Ann Johnson
The brilliant author of “The Fourth Trimester” & “Call of the Wild”, Kimberly Ann Johnson joins Blyss & Dr. Stu for a really fascinating conversation into rites of passage and our autonomic nervous system. You have to hear her!
7 Juni 20231h 13min
#311 Low Hanging Fruit: The Marketing of our Health
Do physicians live up to their definition? Blyss and Dr. Stu delve into the troubling relationship between big medicine, big government, and big pharma. Blyss & Dr. Stu, together again, break down the ugly reality.
1 Juni 202359min
#310 Together Again
Blyss and Dr. Stu come together in Santa Barbara for an Instagram Live session to answer questions with a surprise guest. They address a range of topics including subchorionic hematoma, balanced diets in pregnancy, breech deliveries, declining cervical checks, and placental delivery. They also share insights from a remarkable hospital experience highlighting the possibilities of birth. Tune in to hear their informative discussion and Q&A session!
27 Maj 20231h 1min
#309 The Amazing Umbillical Cord
Blyss and Dr. Stu discuss optimal cord clamping and debunk misconceptions about nature's incredible design. They explore the anatomy and physiology of the umbilical cord, ways to separate it, and its spiritual side. Letters from listeners about seeds of fear and lack of support has the duo shaking their heads....again!
17 Maj 20231h 17min
#308 Posterior Babies & Fist Bumps
Every intervention has a ripple effect, and today Blyss & Dr. Stu discuss how culture changes can lead to unintended consequences. They delve into the topic of posterior babies, including what they are, why moms experience more discomfort and longer labors, and different methods to help get a baby to turn. They also explore the impact of our lifestyles on the positions of our babies, optimal fetal positioning, and trusting the wisdom of the baby's side.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Understanding and navigating posterior babiesMethods for supporting optimal fetal positioningBlyss' successful technique for birthing a posterior babySurrendering to your baby's wisdomThe impact of our lifestyles on the positions of our babiesACOG's guidelines on laboring down with an epiduralPostpartum hemorrhageFinancial concerns & limiting midwife unitsThis show is supported by:LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every orderNeeded | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 20% off your first month or first 3 months of a one-month subscription at thisisneeded.com. Resources:Listen: 12 Ways the Planet Could Truly Be Saved | Bjørn LomborgArticle: Effect of Immediate vs Delayed Pushing on Rates of Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery Among Nulliparous Women Receiving Neuraxial AnalgesiaConnect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.comEmail: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com Call-in line: 805-399-0439This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
10 Maj 20231h 9min
#307 The Born Free Method: Returning to Instinctual Birth with Dr. Nathan Riley & Midwife Sara Rosser
Dr. Nathan Riley and Midwife Sara Rosser join Blyss and Dr. Stu in this episode to discuss their dream of enhancing the birth and life experience. The group talks about the illusion of safety in hospitals, exercising autonomy, and being proactive in birth and life. They also touch on free birth, the use of cannabis and psychedelics in pregnancy and birth, and the Born Free Method yearlong program.
3 Maj 20231h 26min
#306 What ARE Obstetricians Taught in Medical School?
While today's topic is Retained Placenta, the real lesson is our systems are broken — and those that broke them expect us to let them fix them. From CPS tyranny to more interventions, Dr. Stu is mad as hell, and Blyss wisely says, “Don't let them do it.”
26 Apr 20231h 10min
