#389 Maternity Care Is The Most Important Care with Functional Medicine Practitioner, Sarah Thompson
Sarah Thompson joins us today to discuss the aspects of functional medicine and its connection to pregnancy and maternity care. Unlike conventional medicine, which largely follows a standardized educational framework, functional medicine focuses on understanding each person and creating a treatment plan to meet their specific needs. Another key feature of functional medicine is its proactive approach; it aims to address general complaints before they escalate into crises. Throughout this conversation, you will discover how functional medicine can be beneficial before, during, and after pregnancy as well.About Sarah ThompsonSarah Thompson is the author of "Functional Maternity" and the upcoming "Beyond Results". Her work is recognized in midwifery education, with her books being used as textbooks in midwifery colleges. Connect with Sarah ThompsonEmail: hello@functionalmaternity.comWebsite: www.functionalmaternity.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/functional.maternityIn this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:What is functional medicine and how it can benefit people;How individualized functional medicine actually works;The importance of bringing the care of women back into the care of pregnancy;Correlation between nutrition, macronutrients, and nausea during pregnancy;Functional medicine and labor.Episode resources:PODCAST 5: Why hospital birth is riskier than ever: Avoiding unproven interventions with Dr. Stuart FischbeinSign up for Stu's mailing list clicking here!Bridge MidwivesClick here to vote for Stu!Safe Childbirth: The Three EssentialsSarah Thompson's book with 20% offThis show is supported by:LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order.BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.Christian Hypnobirthing | Go to christianhypnobirthing.com/birthinginstincts to get 30% off Christian Hypnobirthing's Faith-Filled Childbirth course.Mama Meals | Go to mama-meals.com code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for $10 off a small box or $20 off any other box. Go to mamamealspantry.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off pantry items.Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.comCall-in line: 805-399-0439Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com
27 Nov 20241h 42min
#388 Our Food System Is Completely Bonkers with Mama Meals founders Holly & Eric Stein
Holly and Eric Stein join us to share their journey from overcoming chronic health issues to pioneering a nationwide postpartum meal delivery service with Mama Meals. Bursting with passion for food activism, they reveal how nutrient-dense foods can be transformative not only for postpartum mothers but for anyone on a healing journey. With insights into the interplay between hospital protocols and midwifery practices, we examine how these experiences intersect with the core of our birthing narratives. The Steins' story is a testament to the power of conscious eating, offering a fresh perspective on the importance of postpartum nutrition and wellness.About Holly &Eric SteinHolly and Eric Stein were sick constantly as kids. Headaches, ear infections, gut issues, allergies, etc. Doctors visits were the norm, and the answer always seemed to be another pill. They started dating in their mid twenties and fell in love watching food documentaries and studying nutrition, eventually healing their chronic conditions by cleaning up their diet. They became food activists obsessed with helping others, eventually starting Mama Meals, a nationwide postpartum meal delivery.Connect with Holly & Eric SteinEmail: eric@mama-meals.comWebsite: https://mama-meals.comInstagram: @eat.mamamealsIn this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Postpartum Nutrition and Recovery JourneysThe Importance of Ancestral EatingRegenerative Farming and Organic FoodThe Weaponization of Industrial FoodAwakening to Truth in PostpartumEpisode resources:The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother: Ou, Heng, Greeven, Amely, Belger, MarisaThis show is supported by:LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every orderBIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness programChristian Hypnobirthing | Go to christianhypnobirthing.com/birthinginstincts to get 30% off Christian Hypnobirthing's Faith-Filled Childbirth courseMama Meals | Go to mama-meals.com code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for $10 off a small box or $20 off any other box. Go to mamamealspantry.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off pantry itemsConnect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram:@birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite:birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail:birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.comCall-in line: 805-399-0439Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com
20 Nov 20241h 26min
#387 High Risk - What Does It Really Mean?
Obstetricians regularly use terms like high risk, safer, evidence based and standard of care as if they all have an agreed upon definition. THEY DON'T! Today Blyss & Dr. Stu discuss the use and misuse of language and the corruption of definitions in the maternity care world. What or who determines the standard of care? Are labels of high risk indicative of high risk? Who should determine what safe means? We offer some explanations and strong opinions, shockingly, as to the motivation behind the manipulation of these terms and suggest alternative definitions that we think just makes more sense.In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Defining Medical Terms and StandardsPregnancy and High-Risk ConditionsRisk Assessment and Labeling in HealthcareQuestioning Evidence-Based Medicine and SafetyExploring the Definition of Physiologic BirthEpisode resources:Triumphant Birth Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4czZBT0NEC9WqnwNNFtSHy?si=040316663665403eYour Birth, God's Way Podcast: Episode 115 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7qIXRjjFal3Wp8E0MrnssD?si=826d6232067240a6Reteach Breech Seminars by Dr. Stuart J. Fischbein, https://www.birthinginstincts.com/eventsThis show is supported by:LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every orderBIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness programChristian Hypnobirthing | Go to christianhypnobirthing.com/birthinginstincts to get 30% off Christian Hypnobirthing's Faith-Filled Childbirth courseMama Meals | Go to mama-meals.com code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for $10 off a small box or $20 off any other box. Go to mamamealspantry.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off pantry itemsConnect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram:@birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite:birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail:birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.comCall-in line: 805-399-0439Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com
13 Nov 20241h 30min
#386 We've Been Bamboozled, Musings on CTG with Dr. David Hayes
Join us for an enlightening discussion as we welcome Dr. David Hayes, who brings his expertise to the complex realm of continuous fetal monitoring in labor rooms. Together, we highlight the importance of empowering laboring mothers with information about their birthing choices, as well as sharing our excitement about upcoming speaking engagements focused on home birth and physiologic birth. Blyss also gives us a sneak peek into her plans for mentorship and mom circles, aiming to create a supportive community for new mothers.Closing the episode, we take a historical journey through the evolution of obstetric practices, from the early days of fetal heartbeat detection to modern-day debates over unnecessary C-sections. We critically assess the pressures within obstetrics that lead to an over-reliance on technology, reflecting on initiatives like Breach Without Borders that advocate for informed and individualized care. Our discussion also questions the medicalized birth model, emphasizing the need for professionals to push beyond traditional methods for the benefit of laboring women worldwide.About Dr. David HayesDoctor Hayes’ primary interests have been obstetrics and gynecology in resource poor settings, out of hospital birth, and critical care obstetrics. A long-time breech birth provider, he is currently the Medical Director of Breech Without Borders, an international non-profit dedicated to the resurrection and promotion of vaginal breech birth worldwide, and is teaching full time while continuing to support vaginal birth of breech presentations and multiples. He is also a co-author of, “A Guide to Physiologic Breech Birth” and the author of the upcoming “Companion Guide to Maternal Fetal Physiology and Fetal Monitoring”.He has worked for Médecins Sans Frontières in many roles including Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care in multiple projects, a Fistula Repair program, Lassa Fever control program, and Emergency Department coverage. Dr Hayes also operated an out of hospital, full spectrum obstetric practice for twenty years.Connect with Dr. David HayesEmail: david@breechwithoutborders.orgIn this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Birthing Choices and Continuous MonitoringObstetrics, Technology, and Changing PracticesMonitoring Methods in Birth SettingsQuestioning Medicalized Birth PracticesEpisode resources:http://www.breechwithoutborders.orgRisks of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disability in children delivered by cesarean section: A population-based cohort study - PubMed: http://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36436450/#:~:text=The%20results%20of%20Cox%20proportional,child%20factors%20were%20controlled%20forAssociation of Cesarean Delivery With Risk of Neurodevelopmental and Psychiatric Disorders in the Offspring: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis - PMC https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6716295/The Great Birth Rebellion Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/5sXznVCwLRhe01zGmLEL1fIntermittent Versus Continuous Electronic Monitoring in Labor: A Randomized Study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7947499/This show is supported by:LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every orderBIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness programChristian Hypnobirthing | Go to christianhypnobirthing.com/birthinginstincts to get 30% off Christian Hypnobirthing's Faith-Filled Childbirth courseMama Meals | Go to mama-meals.com code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for $10 off a small box or $20 off any other box. Go to mamamealspantry.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off pantry itemsConnect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram:@birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite:birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail:birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.comCall-in line: 805-399-0439Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com
6 Nov 20241h 37min
#385 Co-Sleep Discussion with Integrative Infant Sleep Specialist, Brittany Chambers
Join us for an enlightening conversation as Brittany Chambers, an integrative infant sleep specialist, shares her wisdom on co-sleeping—a practice that many parents naturally gravitate toward but find themselves battling against societal norms. Together, we challenge the conventional wisdom and prevailing beliefs around infant sleep, examining the intersection of modern science and ancient parenting practices. As we continue our exploration, we turn our focus to the intricate mother-infant dyadic connection and how Western medical practices can sometimes interfere with this natural bond. Drawing from McKenna's research, we discuss the nature of this relationship and critique the modern emphasis on consolidated sleep, which often disregards infants' biological needs. We reflect on historical and cultural shifts in infant sleep practices, highlighting how the rise of hospital births and solitary sleep has suppressed maternal intuition. Our conversation encourages a critical reassessment of these entrenched beliefs and emphasizes the importance of trusting instinctive parenting.Finally, we address the complex and often misunderstood topic of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and safe sleep practices for infants. Brittany provides valuable guidelines for safe co-sleeping, highlighting the importance of parental awareness and a supportive sleep environment.About Brittany ChambersBrittany Chambers, MS, IFSS, is an Integrative Infant Sleep specialist who blends modern science with ancient wisdom to walk women back to their intuition. Britt founded Good Night Moon Child to bring the developmental science, anthropological realities, and neurobiological norms of infant sleep into the mainstream. She also runs Cuddle Crew, an online community for cosleeping moms and works 1:1 and in group settings with mothers all over the world on infant sleep, nervous system regulation, matrescence, and peaceful parenting. Britt incorporates myriad modalities into her work to decode sleep struggles and optimize outcomes for babies and their families. She lives in Southern California with her husband and two young kids.Connect with Brittany ChambersEmail: brittany@goodnightmoonchild.comWebsite: www.goodnightmoonchild.comInstagram: @goodnightmoonchild In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Co-Sleeping and Mother NatureThe Legacy of Infant Sleep TrainingSafe Co-Sleeping Guidelines and Risk FactorsUnderstanding Safe Sleep Practices for InfantsEpisode resources:Stu's interview with FVD International https://www.youtube.com/live/mg7oOjok37w?si=mFF9us4bSO-BiH1MPatreon Episode: Late Night Scrolling & Medical Advice is Bad For Your Health https://www.patreon.com/posts/late-night-is-113273233?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkDefinition of SIDS: "Cause assigned to infant deaths that cannot be explained after a thorough case investigation, including a death scene investigation, autopsy, and review of the clinical history." Which is separate from the AAP's categorization of sleep-related infant deaths. https://www.basisonline.org.uk/hcp-sids-risks/Keller, M.A. & Goldberg, W.A. Co-sleeping: Help or hinderance for young children’s independence? Infant Child Dev, 2004.Okami, P., Weisner, T. & Olmstead, R. Outcome correlates of parent-child bedsharing: an eighteen-year longitudinal study. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 2002.Peters, E., Lusher, J., Banbury, S. & Chandler, Chris. Relationships between breast-feeding, co-sleeping, and somatic complaints in early childhood. Infant Mental Health Journal, 2016.Maselko, J, L Kubzansky, L Lipsitt, and S L Burka. “Mother’s Affection at 8 Months Predicts Emotional Distress in Adulthood.” Journal of Epidemiology and Community Healthy 65, no. 7 (July 2011): 621-25.Safe Infant Sleep: Expert Answers to Your Cosleeping Questions, James McKenna: https://www.chaucersbooks.com/book/9781930775763This show is supported by:LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every orderBIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness programChristian Hypnobirthing | Go to christianhypnobirthing.com/birthinginstincts to get 30% off Christian Hypnobirthing's Faith-Filled Childbirth courseMama Meals | Go to mama-meals.com code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for $10 off a small box or $20 off any other box. Go to mamamealspantry.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off pantry itemsConnect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram:@birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite:birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail:birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.comCall-in line: 805-399-0439Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com
30 Okt 20241h 39min
#383 There Can Be Healing in Loss
What if the moments of greatest sorrow could reveal the most profound truths about life? Join Dr. Stu and Blyss in a heartfelt discussion about stillbirth and loss as we navigate the complex emotions and challenges faced by families and healthcare providers alike. We promise to provide an understanding of the statistics and causes behind these tragic events while emphasizing the importance of compassion and communication in the healing process. Our journey includes personal reflections on loss, not only from a professional standpoint but also through poignant personal experiences, highlighting how grief shapes us and fosters a deeper connection to those around us.We dive into the systemic issues within healthcare systems that can hinder open dialogue and emotional processing, advocating for supportive measures that promote healing. From navigating difficult medical decisions in the wake of a traumatic loss to finding meaning amidst grief, we examine how society's disconnect from natural life processes can impact our understanding and acceptance of birth and death.We also provide practical ways of supporting grieving families and partners, offering strategies for comfort and thoughtful gestures that acknowledge their loss. By sharing human experiences and insights, we aim to foster an environment of open dialogue and understanding, encouraging listeners to embrace life's vivid contrasts and continue conversations about grief, resilience, and the enduring influence of those we've lost.In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Navigating Infant Loss and StillbirthDealing With Loss and GriefUnderstanding Stillbirth and CausesDecision Making After LossHonoring Memories After LossSupporting Grieving Families and PartnersEpisode resources:Keepsake Mom Breast Milk Jewelry www.keepsakemom.comBorn Free Method Pregnancy Loss Course: www.bornfreemethod.comThis show is supported by:LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every orderBIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness programChristian Hypnobirthing | Go to christianhypnobirthing.com/birthinginstincts to get 30% off Christian Hypnobirthing's Faith-Filled Childbirth courseMama Meals | Go to mama-meals.com code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for $10 off a small box or $20 off any other box. Go to mamamealspantry.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off pantry itemsConnect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastInstagram:@birthinginstincts/@birthingblyssWebsite:birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.comEmail:birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.comCall-in line: 805-399-0439Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com
16 Okt 20241h 56min
#382 Tongue-Tie: A Discussion on a Multi-Disciplinary Approach with Dr. Chelsea Pinto & More Than Just a Mom, Cierra Rider
Dr. Stu and Blyss are joined by Cierra Rider and Chelsea Pinto, two inspiring individuals championing maternal care. Cierra shares her transformative motherhood journey and the significance of tapping into maternal intuition. Chelsea, a dentist with a unique devotion to maternal and family care, provides insights into oral restrictions in children. Together, we foster a constructive debate on topics like co-sleeping and tongue-tie diagnosis, emphasizing the need for diverse perspectives and informed decision-making in parental care.About Cierra Rider:I am a wife and a mother to two amazing kiddos, Knyte & Rebel. My pregnancy and birth with my 1st was an eye and full body opening experience, as it is for many moms. His birth was a rebirth for me. I was no longer the same woman I was before, nor did I want to be, even if society tried to tell me I should. I have the opportunity to walk alongside mothers during their rite of passage of going from maiden to mother through breastfeeding support, choosing a support team & planning their ideal pregnancy, birth, & postpartum, childbirth education, virtual doula services, and in 2025, cranial sacral therapy for breastfeeding support. I believe in supporting the mother-baby dyad and making decisions to reinforce this connection. Motherhood should and can be enjoyed with ease when a mother begins to tune into her God given intuition and realizes what's common isn't normal.About Dr. Chelsea Pinto:Dr. Chelsea Pinto is an educator and dentist in Woodland Hills/Los Angeles that has solely dedicated her practice to focus on Infant-Toddler Tongue and Lip Ties. Dr. Pinto earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the USC Ostrow School of Dentistry and completed a post-graduate General Residency Program. She has successfully treated thousands of babies with oral restrictions and proudly provides families with the knowledge to support their child’s oral motor skills, including appropriate therapeutic and feeding support referrals for an individualized and comprehensive approach.Connect with Cierra Rider:Instagram: @cecerriderInstagram: @madetomother.coemail: Cierra@madetomother.cowebsite: Https://madetomother.coConnect with Dr. Chelsea Pinto:Instagram: @drchelseapinto | @infantfrenectomyprotocolemail: drpinto@drchelseapinto.comwebsite: drchelseapinto.comIn this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:Empowering Birth Choices With EducationThe Power of Motherly IntuitionUnderstanding Tongue Tie & OverdiagnosisClinical Perspectives on Tongue Tie DiagnosisThe Importance of Cross-Disciplinary CareNavigating Tongue Tie Decisions for ParentsCommunity-Based Care for Tongue TieHolistic Approach to Infant CareEpisode resources:Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastAmerican Academy of pediatrics clinical reportBirthing Instincts Podcast, Episode 367: It's not simple. MTHFR ExplainedDynamic Infant Movement course: CODE for $400 off: MADETOMOTHERLearn more about Alison Hazelbaker, Alison Hazelbaker, PhD, IBCLC, FILCA, CST-T, RCST & attend education courses surrounding ties and learn more about the ATLFF: hazelbakerinstitute.comATLFF Assessment ToolThis is the first and only comprehensive course of its kind - geared towards ANY provider in the field of infant-toddler oral or functional care ready to learn, update and lead with a research-based, mindfulness-based approach. It's time for all care team professionals to confidently update and universalize a new stand of care. infantfrenectomyprotocol.com USE CODE: LEARN15 for 15% off course This show is supported by:LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every orderBIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness programChristian Hypnobirthing | Go to christianhypnobirthing.com/birthinginstincts to get 30% off Christian Hypnobirthing's Faith-Filled Childbirth courseMama Meals | Go to mama-meals.com code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for $10 off a small box or $20 off any other box. Go to mamamealspantry.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off pantry itemsConnect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.comEmail: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.comCall-in line: 805-399-0439Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com
9 Okt 20241h 42min
