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Birthing Instincts#451: We are not packaging sausages - Why Doulas should remain independent with Shellie Poulter & Ivy JoevaThis week on the podcast, Blyss and Stu take a hard look at what’s happening to the world of doula support as insurance and institutions move in. They’re joined by two seasoned doulas, Ivy Joeva and Shellie Poulter, who bring decades of experience advocating for women in birth. Together, they unpack how policy, regulation, and insurance reimbursement can quietly shift doula care away from individualized, relationship-based support and toward institutional control. They talk honestly about what’s gained, what’s lost, and why protecting the integrity of doula work matters if we truly want better birth outcomes.Abo...
2026-02-041h 43
Birthing Instincts#450: What’s To Do About Fluoride?In this week’s episode, Blyss and Stu explore the history, benefits, and controversies surrounding fluoride in drinking water, highlighting different perspectives and potential health implications. References:The Way Forward Podcast: Ep 213: The Corrupted World of Medicalized Birth with Dr. Stu FischbeinThe Highwire: EPA LOSES HISTORIC FLUORIDE CASEThe Tennessean: Fluoride has been a public health game changer. Florida is set to ban it anywayDr. Stu Blog: Gotta love Dr. FogelsonJama Network: Maternal Urinary Fluoride and Child Neurobehavior at Age 36 Months
2026-01-281h 00
The UnaparentChallenging the System: A Conversation with Dr. Stuart Fischbein (Part 1)In this two-part conversation, Katia sits down with Dr. Stuart Fischbein—better known as Dr. Stu—a board-certified obstetrician turned home birth advocate, author, educator, and co-host of the Birthing Instincts podcast. In Part 1, they unpack the deeply human and political layers of childbirth in America—from informed consent and medical gaslighting to how birthing has become a business model rather than a health model.Dr. Stu shares his unconventional journey from practicing hospital-based obstetrics to becoming a pioneering advocate for midwifery care, breech and twin home births, and individualized birth choices. Together, they challenge the fear-based narrat...
2025-12-1831 min
The Midwife of Healing PodcastCognitive Dissonance in Midwifery Today with Dr. Stuart Fischbein “Birthing Instincts”A Note Before You Read:If my work supports you, if these conversations, reflections and teachings bring clarity, resonance or remembrance on your path then I invite you to consider becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber. Your support will directly sustain the podcast and the immense energy, time, resources and care this work requires of me, making possible what is coming in the new year. Thank you for being part of this unfolding.Episode #11: Cognitive Dissonance in Midwifery Today with Dr. Stuart Fischbein "Birthing Instincts"In this final episode of the year on the...
2025-12-151h 13
Birthing Instincts#441: Early Intervention for Newborn Trauma & Other Wisdom with Peds & Wellness Chiropractor, Tony EbelThis week’s episode discusses the profound impacts of birth trauma on the nervous system and the transformative potential of pediatric chiropractic care. Blyss and Stu invite Tony Ebel, a wellness chiropractor, to explore the benefits of chiropractic interventions. They also discuss the importance of holistic, less interventionist approaches in childbirth and medical care, emphasizing simplicity, nervous system regulation, and overall well-being for healthier outcomes in children and families.About Tony EbelDr. Tony Ebel is the lead writer and educational guide for PX Docs. He is a Certified Pediatric + Wellness Chiropractor with 15 years of cl...
2025-11-261h 34Healthy As A Mother#136: How Breech Birth Exposes Hospital Dysfunction | Dr. Stuart Fischbein MDWhat if the skills that make breech and twin birth safe have been intentionally erased from modern medicine?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Stuart Fischbein, an OB-GYN and longtime advocate for physiological birth. After nearly three decades in hospitals and over a decade attending home births alongside midwives, he’s become a leading voice in reteaching the lost art of vaginal breech and twin delivery. Together, we dig into how this knowledge disappeared, what replaced it, and why practitioners are no longer taught to trust birth.Dr...
2025-10-291h 19
Perspektiv - för en mer hälsosam relation till dig själv och andra201. Dr. Stuart Fischbein - Reclaim the power of childbirth: the obstetrician on why context matters and how the system keeps failing women in labourReclaim the power of childbirth: the obstetrician on why context matters and how the system keeps failing women in labour In this weeks episode I have the honor to sit down with Dr. Stuart Fischbein who is the American obstetrician who spent almost 30 years working within the hospital system only to realize that what he was doing wasn’t serving women in labour but rather keeping them from getting an empowered birthing experience. With that realization, he left the hospital based practice to support women in home births and com...
2025-10-211h 40
Born Wild Podcast145. Revolutionizing Maternity Care with Dr. Stuart FischbeinIn this episode of the Born Wild Podcast, host Sophia Henderson speaks with Dr. Stuart Fischbein, an obstetrician with decades of experience advocating for physiological birth, midwifery collaboration, and informed consent. Dr. Stu shares his journey from medical student to outspoken advocate for respectful maternity care.They discuss the importance of understanding the risks associated with various birth methods — including breech births and VBACs — and emphasize the need for individualized care in obstetrics. This conversation shines light on the challenges within the maternity care system and the importance of trusting women’s bodies during childb...
2025-10-0857 min
Birthing Instincts#434: Decisions, Cesareans & How to Advocate with HeHe StewartIn this episode of The Birthing Instincts Podcast, Dr. Stu is joined by HeHe Stewart from The Birth Lounge Podcast to explore common reasons for C-sections, how hospital policies and interventions often lead to unnecessary surgeries, and strategies for avoiding them. The episode features poignant birth stories that highlight the challenges and triumphs of navigating the medical system to achieve a desired birth experience. HeHe shares her expertise on protecting birth goals, advocating for oneself, and the importance of informed decision-making. About HeheHeHe Stewart is a leading childbirth educator, advocate, and m...
2025-10-081h 49Birthing Instincts#431: "Hold Your Beer" It's Fetal Macrosomia GuidelinesThis week Blyss and Stu go on a deep dive into macrosomia, also known as a large baby. They review extensive data from multiple sources, including ACOG, NICE guidelines, and the Big Baby Study, and discuss the implications of predicted and actual macrosomia. They discuss risk factors, maternal and fetal morbidity, ultrasound accuracy, the pros and cons of induction of labor, and the impact of the standard of care. As always, Blyss balances the conversation with discussing the stark contrast between the way macrosomic babies are cared for in the hospital v at home under the care of midwives...
2025-09-171h 30
Birthing Instincts#426: Gail Tully of Spinning Babies, FinallyIn this episode, Stu and Blyss are joined by Gail Tully, the founder of Spinning Babies, to discuss the intricate dynamics of birth and fetal positioning. Gail shares both her personal journey and the scientific insights that have shaped Spinning Babies. Together they explore how balance, gravity, and movement can impact labor, and how practitioners and expectant mothers can prepare for a smoother birthing experience. About Gail:Gail Tully is the midwife who conceived and developed Spinning Babies®, first appearing in 2001. A dozen professional journal articles report Spinning Babies® effectiveness in reducing interventions, with reductions in...
2025-08-131h 32
Biohacking with BrittanyBirth Is Not a Medical Emergency: The Fight for Autonomy in Women's Health with Dr. Stuart Fischbein from Birthing InstinctsIn this powerful episode, Dr. Stuart Fischbein—renowned OBGYN, midwifery ally, and co-host of the Birthing Instincts podcast—unpacks the truth behind modern obstetrics, the rise in unnecessary interventions, and what it really means to trust your body during birth. We explore my own C-section experience, why breech births aren't inherently dangerous, and how to prepare for a VBAC, twins, or a home birth—even when everyone around you says you're "high-risk." This is not just about birth. It's about reclaiming our autonomy, questioning a broken system, and remembering that pregnancy is not a disease. It's a...
2025-08-051h 44
Apollo The Original PodcastThe Pregnancy Scam | Dr Stuart FischbeinRogue Doctor Reveals the Whole Truth about PREGNANCY HOSPITAL SCAM🏆 Subscribe to my channel: https://bit.ly/4926kPy🎁 Become a member and support my work: https://bit.ly/4iK6DTx🚀 Time codes for your convenience:0:00:01 Intro00:04:12 What can a woman do BEFORE pregnancy?00:07:44 Is there a connection between an unhealthy mom giving birth to an unhealthy child?00:10:31 What should MEN do before pregnancy?00:13:30 Ozempic use before get pregnant00:14:33 Thalidomide – The Drug That Caused Birth Defects00:15:52 Diethylstilbestrol caused abnormal uterus00:16:24 Vioxx caused heart problems00:17:09 Continuous...
2025-08-043h 13
Birthing Instincts#424: If You Teach A Woman To Fish...A Talk On Restorative Reproductive Medicine with Dr. Marguerite DuaneThis week Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss are joined by Dr. Marguerite Duane to discuss the shortcomings of conventional infertility treatments and the promising potential of Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM). Dr. Duane, a family physician and expert in RRM, explains the importance of treating infertility as a symptom of underlying health issues rather than as a disease itself. Together, they dive into specifics about conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis, emphasizing the benefits of lifestyle changes and identifying root causes. Marguerite shares insights on male infertility, the flawed default approach of using hormonal contraception for various female...
2025-07-301h 42Birthing Instincts#416: Disentangling Mono-chorionic TwinsThis week Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss do a deep dive into mono-chorionic twin pregnancies, with a focus on debunking common myths about mono-mono twins. Drawing on recent research and personal experiences, they explore topics like the risks of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), cord entanglement, and the overall safety of vaginal deliveries for mono-mono twins.ResourcesBetween a Shot and a Hard Place, by Joel WarshJama Article: Pregnancy Related Deaths in the US 2018 to 2022. Twin home birth: Outcomes of 100 sets of twins in the care of a single practitioner, by S...
2025-06-041h 29
Made for ImpactEmpowerment through birth: reclaiming the natural experience with Dr. Stuart FischbeinWelcome back to the show, beautiful souls!
In this deeply insightful episode of the “Unapologetically Abundant” podcast, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Stuart Fischbein, a trailblazer in the world of obstetrics and home birthing.
Dr. Fischbein shares his transformative journey from conventional obstetric practices to becoming a fierce advocate for home births. We dive into the current medical model, unraveling the complexities of induction, epidurals, and the over-medicalization of childbirth, all while empowering women to trust in the natural wisdom of their bodies.
Dr. Fischbein illuminates the pervasive fear surro...
2025-01-1657 minBirthing Instincts#389 Maternity Care Is The Most Important Care with Functional Medicine Practitioner, Sarah ThompsonSarah 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...
2024-11-271h 42Birthing Instincts#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.
2024-11-131h 30
IF MAMA AIN’T HEALTHY (AIN’T NOBODY HEALTHY) - Holistic Wellness, Metabolic Health, Health Coaching, Christian Pregnancy, Natural Birth - formerly YOUR BIRTH, GOD’S WAYEP 117 \ Breech Birth with Dr. Stuart Fischbein - Part 3: Obstetrical Expertise, What Would Happen if Modern Obstetrics Went Away, Twins, Safety, and MORE!Show Notes:
Today's show is the conclusion of my follow up interview with Dr. Stuart Fischbein. I brought him back on to talk about vaginal breech birth and how it came to be the normal policy to deliver all breech babies by c-section. As usual, the conversation with him is full and rich and covers so much more than just breech. In this final section of our interview you will learn about:
Are obstetricians really experts?
Who's benefitting from the system as it stands now?
Is it bad to be crazy in the eyes of the sys...
2024-11-1218 minIF MAMA AIN’T HEALTHY (AIN’T NOBODY HEALTHY) - Holistic Wellness, Metabolic Health, Health Coaching, Christian Pregnancy, Natural Birth - formerly YOUR BIRTH, GOD’S WAYEP 117 \ Breech Birth with Dr. Stuart Fischbein - Part 3: Obstetrical Expertise, What Would Happen if Modern Obstetrics Went Away, Twins, Safety, and MORE!Show Notes:
Today's show is the conclusion of my follow up interview with Dr. Stuart Fischbein. I brought him back on to talk about vaginal breech birth and how it came to be the normal policy to deliver all breech babies by c-section. As usual, the conversation with him is full and rich and covers so much more than just breech. In this final section of our interview you will learn about:
Are obstetricians really experts?
Who's benefitting from the system as it stands now?
Is it bad to be crazy in the eyes of the sys...
2024-11-1218 minIF MAMA AIN’T HEALTHY (AIN’T NOBODY HEALTHY) - Holistic Wellness, Metabolic Health, Health Coaching, Christian Pregnancy, Natural Birth - formerly YOUR BIRTH, GOD’S WAYEP 116 \ Breech Birth with Dr. Stuart Fischbein - Part 2: The Safety of Vaginal Breech Birth, What is High Risk, Third Trimester Ultrasounds, Worry & Pregnancy, External Cephalic Version, & MORE!Show Notes:
Today's show is part two of a follow up interview with Dr. Stuart Fischbein. I brought him back on to talk about vaginal breech birth and how it came to be the normal policy to deliver all breech babies by c-section. As usual, the conversation with him is full and rich and covers so much more than just breech. In this second section of our interview you will learn about:
Are third trimester ultrasounds needed?
What does it mean to err on the side of caution?
What is the impact of worry on pregnancy?
Wha...
2024-11-0535 minIF MAMA AIN’T HEALTHY (AIN’T NOBODY HEALTHY) - Holistic Wellness, Metabolic Health, Health Coaching, Christian Pregnancy, Natural Birth - formerly YOUR BIRTH, GOD’S WAYEP 116 \ Breech Birth with Dr. Stuart Fischbein - Part 2: The Safety of Vaginal Breech Birth, What is High Risk, Third Trimester Ultrasounds, Worry & Pregnancy, External Cephalic Version, & MORE!Show Notes:
Today's show is part two of a follow up interview with Dr. Stuart Fischbein. I brought him back on to talk about vaginal breech birth and how it came to be the normal policy to deliver all breech babies by c-section. As usual, the conversation with him is full and rich and covers so much more than just breech. In this second section of our interview you will learn about:
Are third trimester ultrasounds needed?
What does it mean to err on the side of caution?
What is the impact of worry on pregnancy?
Wha...
2024-11-0535 minIF MAMA AIN’T HEALTHY (AIN’T NOBODY HEALTHY) - Holistic Wellness, Metabolic Health, Health Coaching, Christian Pregnancy, Natural Birth - formerly YOUR BIRTH, GOD’S WAYEP 115 \ Breech Birth with Dr. Stuart Fischbein - Part 1: The History of Why The Medical System Decided Vaginal Breech Birth Is Not “Safe”, How Research Today Is Broken, Hospital Policy, and MORE!Show Notes:
Today's show is part one of a follow up interview with Dr. Stuart Fischbein. I brought him back on to talk about vaginal breech birth and how it came to be the normal policy to deliver all breech babies by c-section. As usual, the conversation with him is full and rich and covers so much more than just breech. In this first section of our interview you will learn about:
The cognitive dissonance that physicians must have to be able to work in the current obstetrical model
The ethics of being a doctor as an...
2024-10-2941 minIF MAMA AIN’T HEALTHY (AIN’T NOBODY HEALTHY) - Holistic Wellness, Metabolic Health, Health Coaching, Christian Pregnancy, Natural Birth - formerly YOUR BIRTH, GOD’S WAYEP 115 \ Breech Birth with Dr. Stuart Fischbein - Part 1: The History of Why The Medical System Decided Vaginal Breech Birth Is Not “Safe”, How Research Today Is Broken, Hospital Policy, and MORE!Show Notes:
Today's show is part one of a follow up interview with Dr. Stuart Fischbein. I brought him back on to talk about vaginal breech birth and how it came to be the normal policy to deliver all breech babies by c-section. As usual, the conversation with him is full and rich and covers so much more than just breech. In this first section of our interview you will learn about:
The cognitive dissonance that physicians must have to be able to work in the current obstetrical model
The ethics of being a doctor as an...
2024-10-2941 min
The Remedy Revolution PodcastRevolutionizing Birth with Dr. Stuart FischbeinGot a show or guest idea? Send us a text!In this episode of the Remedy Revolution podcast, we are joined by the esteemed Dr. Stuart Fischbein, an OB/GYN who has passionately dedicated the latter part of his career to advocating for competent midwifery care and homebirth. Dr. Fischbein is the visionary behind the "Birthing Instincts" website and podcast, where he fervently discusses the downfalls of overmedicalization and over standardization in pregnancy and birth. Through his work, he aims to shed light on the benefits of a more natural and instinct-driven approach to childbirth. You can...
2024-06-0559 min
Orgasmic BirthBeyond the Hospital: Reclaiming Birth Autonomy with Dr. Stuart FischbeinEp 90 Description: "Midwives are trained that pregnancy is a normal function of the human body, it's wellness that occasionally goes wrong, as opposed to the doctors who think it's an illness that occasionally goes right." —Dr. Stuart Fischbein At times, the medicalized one-size-fits-all model can fall short. For far too long, childbirth has been dominated by rigid medical protocols that prioritize efficiency over empowering each woman's unique needs. However, true safety lies in respecting birth as a natural process and supporting each mother's physical and emotional well-being. By embracing uncertainty and honoring a wo...
2024-02-2838 min
We Are The Ambroses011. Conversations on Informed Decision Making | Dr. Stuart FischbeinCole and Keela have a conversation with Dr. Stuart "Dr. Stu" Fischbein founder of "Birthing Instincts." Whether you're a male or female this conversation is thought provoking and provides insight into how the medical industry's fear-based approach to giving birth doesn't work. Dr. Stu is an advocate for informed consent and made the bold choice to step into a natural approach later in his career through building relationships with midwifes. He is one of those unique people who have operated in both the medical and natural approaches and has a passion for truth and empowering women to know they...
2024-02-091h 42
The Unjected ShowThe Unjected Show #048 | Birthing Instincts: The Truth About Childbirth | Dr. Stuart FischbeinFind your people at https://Unjected.com
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Joining us this evening is Dr. Stuart Fischbein, a board certified OB/GYN, author and podcaster who has been spreading the truth about the corrupt hospital birthing industry and offering alternatives for mothers looking for natural, home births.
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2024-02-091h 12The Unjected ShowThe Unjected Show #048 | Birthing Instincts: The Truth About Childbirth | Dr. Stuart FischbeinFind your people at https://Unjected.com
Get your Spike Support from The Wellness Company at https://DestroySpike.com. Use Promo Code UNJECTED anywhere on the site (https://TWC.health) for 10% off!
Joining us this evening is Dr. Stuart Fischbein, a board certified OB/GYN, author and podcaster who has been spreading the truth about the corrupt hospital birthing industry and offering alternatives for mothers looking for natural, home births.
Follow and support Dr. Fischbein:
https://birthinginstincts.com
https://www.instagram.com/birthinginstincts
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2024-02-091h 12Birthing Instincts#340 Unraveling Genetic ScreeningUnderstanding the different types of genetic screening can be confusing. Blyss and Dr. Stu try to make sense of this important topic. We catch up on Dr. Stu's appearance on the Daily Show, and Blyss makes a rookie mistake.We also highlight the unpredictable nature of birth and the necessity of surrendering to the process. Sharing a birth experience, we underscore the importance of preparedness and letting go of the idea of being in control. A listener's letter sheds light on the need for more understanding and support for mothers during the postpartum period. We discuss women's...
2023-12-201h 36Birthing Instincts#337 Labor is Not a ToothacheWe give some theory and new science on epidurals. These are things you ought to know. Blyss tells a tale of two births while Dr. Stu spreads real information around the globe.First up, we reflect on our recent webinar on home birth hesitancy, discussing fear-inducing tactics used by the medical industry. We question scientific experiments and discuss gaslighting around polio.We then share powerful birth stories and address the challenges faced while navigating the medical model of birth. We underline the unpredictability of birth and the pivotal role of doulas. We also examine the...
2023-11-291h 25Birthing Instincts#309 The Amazing Umbillical CordBlyss 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!In this episode of Birthing Instincts:The benefits of optimal cord clampingDelayed cord clamping vs. optimal cord clampingAnatomy and physiology of the umbilical cordCord compression and prolapseSpiritual side of cord and placenta separationWaiting for optimal cord clamping: when to separate the umbilical...
2023-05-171h 17
The Ellen Fisher PodcastProblems with our Medical Birthing System with Dr. Stuart Fischbein | misleading research, scare tactics, and the cascade of interventionsBirth is one of the most sacred and important experiences in a mother’s life and every woman has the right to true informed consent and refusal in the birthing process. Too often women are not given all their options with unbiased information but are instead coerced into decisions that benefit the doctor’s convenience, our broken medical system, and their pockets.
Dr Stuart Fischbein, a rare gem in the world of physicians. packs this episode with information on making informed choices and ensuring bodily autonomy in the birthing process. He’s a practicing obstetrician since 1986 who support...
2023-04-252h 07Birthing Instincts#299 Medical BrainwashingMedicine has been attacked and the medical industry gaslighting continues to rise as trust is nearing zero. Blyss & Dr. Stu catch up on travel ups and downs and respond to the experiences of listeners. Dr. Stu exposes the American Academy of Pediatrics.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Examining the issues of trust and corruption with the AAPA look at the structure of Blyss & Dr. Stu’s businessesHow paying out-of-pocket can enhance your birth experienceCelebrating a positive birth experience: a listener's emergency c-section storyChallenging Dumb Doctor Dogma: listener’s storiesWhen to c...
2023-03-011h 14
Bathroom Chronicles#004 Dr. Stuart FischbeinStuart Fischbein, MD OB/GYN for four of Kimberly’s births, author and host of Birthing Instincts podcast, discusses Kim’s breech home birth, the art of teaching it, and his views on the current medical care model. And Peggy shares - for the first time - the story of her three cesarean births.
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2023-02-161h 17Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #194: Different Species!Alliterations aside, Blyss is busy birthing so Dr. Stu discusses a tale of two breeches and why all pregnant women and “birthing people” are not the same. Other topics include Covid-19 updates, more silliness out of the capital and listener letters.
2020-12-2858 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #193: Birthing PeopleBlyss & Dr. Stu try anti-social distancing and give Zoom a try. Harvard and wisdom may be oxymoronic but wisdom from C.S. Lewis stands the test of time.
2020-12-211h 01Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #192: Priorities AmuckBlyss returns to discuss birth and letters from listeners. Another good doctor under fire and America’s maternity care under scrutiny. Dr. Stu and Blyss share insights.
2020-12-141h 02Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #191: Complicating the SimpleWith Blyss at a birth, Dr. Stu goes solo to talk of Twins born early, shared decision making and he takes a deep dive into the malevolent hubris of gunnysacking and gaslighting good people.
2020-12-081h 00Birthing InstinctsPodcast #190: Epidurals are not Candy!Back in the kitchen to discuss Bishop scores and post-date protocols. And WTF happened to the Land of the Free & the Home of the Brave! Blyss & Dr. Stu have their opinions, as usual.
2020-12-021h 01Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #189: The End of AbsurdityTo honor Skye, Dr. Stu declares an early end to 2020. And Blyss joins in to say normalcy begins with how we birth.
2020-11-2059 min2020-11-171h 08Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast: Fireside Chat #19Recorded on Facebook and Instagram, October 28, 2020 Link from this podcast: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8834045/Women-France-felt-like-suffocating-forced-wear-face-masks-childbirth.html
2020-10-301h 08Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast: Fireside Chat #18Recorded via FB and Instagram on October 21, 2020
2020-10-2758 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast: Fireside Chat Session 17Recorded live on Facebook and Instagram October 7, 2020
2020-10-131h 03Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast: Fireside Chat #16Recorded live September 30, 2020 on Facebook and Instagram
2020-10-0249 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast Fireside Chat #15Recorded September 18th via Dr.Stu’s Podcast Facebook
2020-09-2359 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast Fireside Chat #14Recorded Live via Dr. Stu’s Podcast Facebook on September 4th
2020-09-1058 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast Fireside Chat #13(Though Dr. Stu says 12, this is really 13)Recorded Live on August 21st via Facebook and Instagram
2020-09-0759 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast Fireside Chat Session 12Live from Dr. Stu’s Podcast Facebook on Aug 7
2020-08-131h 09Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast: Fireside Chat Session 11Recorded July 31, 2020 live from Dr. Stu’s Podcast Facebook and Birthing Blyss Midwifery Instagram
2020-08-061h 03Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast Fireside Chat #10Recorded July 24 via Facebook and Instagram Live
2020-07-301h 01Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast: Fireside Chat Session 9Recorded live via Facebook and Instagram July 17th
2020-07-231h 012020-07-151h 01Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast: Fireside Chat session 7‘Perfect is the enemy of the good.’Recorded live on Facebook, June 12, 2020
2020-06-1856 min
Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. AlliePregnancy, Giving Birth and Home Births with Dr. Stuart FischbeinListen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Dr. Stuart Fischbein, who is an OB/GYN, as they speak on Pregnancy, Giving Birth and Home Births during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stuart James Fischbein, MD was Board Certified in 1989 and became a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology in 1990. He has been a practicing obstetrician in Southern California since completing his residency in 1986. While well trained at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in the standard medical model of obstetrics he had the respect and vision to support the midwifery model of care and served as a backup consultant to...
2020-06-1828 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast: Fireside Chat Session 6Dr. Stu and Blyss live from Facebook and Instagram recorded May 29th
2020-06-111h 01
The Homebirth ExperienceEp. 12 - Dr. Stuart Fischbein - California Based Hombirth OB Talks Twins, Breech & VBAC, and MoreOn this episode Julia and Kristina talk with Dr. Stuart Fischbein! Dr. Stu is LA's only OB/GYN specializing in natural breech, twin, and VBAC birth. In this conversation you'll hear about why breech birth is ok at home, c-sections, giving birth after 35, and why labor is painful! To learn more about Dr. Stu follow him on social media or check out his website, and podcast Dr. Stu's Podcast. http://www.birthinginstincts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DrStuartFischbein/ https://www.instagram.com/birthinginstincts/ What topics wo...
2020-06-011h 06Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast: Fireside Chat session 5Dr. Stu and Blyss live from Facebook and Instagram recorded May 15th Tune in every Friday at 11a Pacific
2020-05-211h 04Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast: Fireside Chat Session 4Another “not-so- by-the-fire” Fireside Chat session, recorded May 8th. Dr. Stu and Blyss, catch up and share their lates birth related stories and discuss some of today’s important issues.
2020-05-151h 00Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast: Fireside Chat Session 3Dr. Stu and Blyss continue their weekly, “Fireside Chats” (minus the fire). Session 3 recorded, May 1, 2020
2020-05-081h 00Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast: Live Fireside Chat Session 2Fireside Chat Session 2, Recorded April 24, 2020
2020-05-011h 00Birthing InstinctsFireside Chat Session 1During the #Coronavis, Dr. Stu and Blyss are hosting weekly Fireside Chats. Here is session 1 from Friday, March 20th
2020-04-071h 50Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast 168: Helping in HaitiBirth Center owner & midwife Renee Sicignano (See Chin Yah No) joins our hosts to share her experiences volunteering in Haiti. Blyss and Dr. Stu share in the lessons of gratitude and selflessness. Links in this podcast: https://mamababyhaiti.orghttps://longreads.com/2020/03/10/criminalization-of-the-american-midwife/https://www.change.org/p/california-governor-help-best-start-birth-center-keep-coverage-for-medi-cal-clients
2020-03-2757 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #167: Raindrops on RosesA rainy Los Angeles day and a news cycle of panic and TP shortages has Blyss & Dr. Stu addressing listener letters while remembering personal heroes and periwinkle as some of their favorite things. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
2020-03-1459 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #166: Pieces Missing!Producer John feeds Blyss’ jigsaw puzzle addiction and Dr. Stu puts on the reading glasses to seek out the holes in another replay of the Amos & Frank Show and their anti-midwife/homebirth crusade to save women from choices. LINKS: Midwives – Licensees | Medical Board of California
2020-03-0653 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast 165: Miracles Around UsDr. Stu is reminded what matters by an awesome display in the Alaskan Sky and Blyss chimes in on the little miracles around us. Here’s one, a VBAC in Santa Barbara, OMG! Links this podcast: Bode and Morgan Miller share ‘incredible’ home birth story of their twins Method of Birth Should Be a Choice
2020-02-2853 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #164: Provoking ThoughtCatching up on letters from listeners and wisdom from Blyss stimulates Dr. Stu into some thought provoking moments.
2020-02-2048 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #163: Falling Behind….Learning to Adapt…..Winning!Blyss & Dr. Stu take a lesson from The Kansas City Chiefs and rally from a tough stretch to take on 20 babies in January, 2020!
2020-02-071h 04Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #162: Let’s Talk About SkyeOur story of loss and grief. #lovemore
2020-01-081h 03Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #161: The Authors Report No Conflict of InterestAmos & Frank are at it again. Redefining high risk and continuing to obsess over home birth. Midwives Beth & Blyss react while Dr. Stu obsesses over buns of steel
2019-12-0746 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast # 160: Homebirth Twins Go ViralMorgan & Bode Miller are making a difference. Midwife Beth Cannon joins Blyss & Dr. Stu to discuss the latest news. Cristen Pascucci & Diana Snyder took to the podium with Dr. Stu at the recent New Jersey Symposium on Physiologic Birth. And, breech expert, Dr. Barry Brock, gets hit with a hockey puck. Picture […]
2019-11-2149 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #159: Homebirth Cesarean, (not podcast 158)!Dr. Stu & Blyss welcome photographer, doula & VBAC/Homebirth Cesarean mom, Diana Hinek, to the podcast. Diana shares her story while the team shares opinions on EMR, sleep positions and the optimal cesarean rate.
2019-11-1455 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #158: “Over-reacting”, not podcast 159!From L&D rules to road closures, Dr. Stu ponders the absurd. Blyss joins in as the team discuss the origins of worry and life on the road as a solo birth worker.
2019-11-0747 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #157: Last Incubator on the LeftIn annual Halloween tradition, Dr Stu talks with twin parents Linda & Andrew who share the horror of helplessness of having their newborns trapped in baby jail. #twinpregnancy #NICU #babyjail
2019-10-311h 01Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #156: Two Dum Dums on a Couch with MicrophonesSleep deprivation doesn’t stop Blyss and Dr. Stu as they respond to a listener’s questions about the confounding topic of clotting disorders in pregnancy and miscarriage. Dr. Stu shares his 2 seconds of fame.
2019-10-1755 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #155: Here’s YOUR placenta, that will be $800!What’s the deal with placental pathology anyway? From oligohydramnios to home insemination, Blyss & Dr. Stu tackle some really fertile questions. Links from the EpisodeNew Jersey Symposium for Physiologic BirthMadison Breech Conference
2019-10-0355 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #154: “It’s time for Johnny to get vaccinated:The NIH is funding research on vaccine acceptance and counseling techniques rather than safety. Blyss & that right-wing nut, Dr. Stu, are not surprised. Meanwhile, they catch up on cool birthing stuff and recent teaching events.
2019-09-271h 00Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #153: “Capturing the Moment”: Birth is a life event, not a procedure.Even the LA Times gets it. Blyss & Dr. Stu host Birth Photographer and Doula Stephanie Entin of Little Plum Photography in a discussion about the whys and hows of memorializing life as art.
2019-09-1255 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #151: Subtle Coercion is Still CoercionDr. Stu’s & Blyss discuss his recent blog, the questionable misuse of “directive counseling” and good news from McMaster University.
2019-08-221h 02Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #150: Taking Care of Yourself Doesn’t Mean Me First; It Means Me Too.Blyss & Dr. Stu respond to listener’s questions and discuss birth stories & fun topics from Florence Nightingale to Homer the cat to self care.
2019-08-151h 02Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #149: Community Based Birth, Uniting the SilosGuest Augustine Colebrook joins the team for a wide ranging conversation from birth systems and reaching critical mass to prolonged happy hours and yoga pants!
2019-07-0359 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #148: A Calm & Confident OBBlyss & Dr. Stu review a remarkable twin birth tale with a remarkable guest of the podcast, Dr. Emiliano Chavira
2019-06-261h 02Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #147: California SillinessDr. Stu likes Blyss’ new glasses but not everyone is seeing clearly.
2019-06-1252 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast 146: Low Carbs & Castor OilDr. Stu thinks Blyss should open her own mall and the team swallows the uncertainties of labor.
2019-06-0652 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #145: Life Renews ItselfA horseback ride serves as a reminder while birthing topics and letters from listeners keep Blyss and Dr. Stu energized and entertained.
2019-05-2253 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #144: A Gross of PodcastsBlyss & Dr. Stu catch up on recent births as they acknowledge a dozen dozen podcasts, discuss some gross behavior at ACOG and welcome Prince Archie.
2019-05-1549 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #143: Who is Meghan Markle and has she finally had her baby?Dr. Stu is tired of news about no news so he and Blyss discuss fibroids, solo practice and the changing trend in baby names.
2019-04-2449 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #142: Mandates Destroy MedicineThe team opines on movie reviews and birth stories before Dr. Stu and Blyss discuss his latest blog on vaccine info.Physicians for Informed Consent (PIC) Annual Workshop Summary 2019
2019-04-1753 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #141: Non-Intervention Intervention”VBAC dad, Avi, coins the phrase and Dr. Stu & Blyss elaborate on the meaning.
2019-04-0355 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #139: Why Do We Do That?Dr. Stu discusses his recent case report and Blyss joins in to bring some reason to listeners.
2019-03-1457 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast 138: #Midwifery Rising!Blyss & Dr. Stu return with tales of nature, birth and the nature of birthing.
2019-02-2858 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast Special Edition: “These Are My Hours”Blyss and Dr. Stu team up with Elliot Berlin and the star of the new documentary for an intimate conversation on The Informed Pregnancy Podcast
2019-02-2057 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #137: Headlines “Fail to Deliver” Once AgainDr. Stu and Blyss respond to listeners and then ponder why so much negativity against the 1 percent.
2018-12-2152 minBirthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #136: It’s Personal & ProfessionalBlyss returns from India to discuss her discoveries with Dr. Stu.
2018-12-1343 min
Yoga Birth BabiesVBACs, Breech Babies, & Twin Births with Dr. Stuart FischbeinIn this episode of Yoga | Birth | Babies, I speak with obstetrician, international speaker and author, Dr. Stuart Fischbein. We speak about VBACs (vaginal births after cesareans), breech babies and twin vaginal births. For pregnant women and birth workers, this podcast is not to be missed!
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2017-05-031h 02Birthing InstinctsDr. Stu’s Podcast #106 : Obstetric(ian) Violence!Dr. Stu shares his experience of being disrespected by a hospital physician. Kimberly and Dr. Stu discuss better options for collaboration and some exciting news on breech from California Hospital. Empowered Pregnancy Summit: http://empoweredpregnancysummit.com/Dr-Stuart-Fischbein
2016-12-1039 min
Healthy Births, Happy Babies060: Dr. Stuart Fischbein: Pregnancy is NOT a Disease That Needs to be Treated MedicallyGuest: Dr. Stuart Fischbein is an author, podcaster and OB/GYN that practices a midwifery model of care, specializing in supporting women in VBAC, twin and breech deliveries in the home birth setting. In this episode, we will cover: why after 28 years of delivering babies in hospitals did Dr. Stu switch to practicing a midwifery model of prenatal care and do homebirths what 2 factors in the hospital setting interfere most with the natural birth process and cause c-section rates to skyrocket how Dr. Stu believes this country can move from a medical/disease model of pregnancy a...
2016-11-1437 min
The BIRTHFIT Podcast17: Dr. Stuart FischbeinDr. Stuart Fischbein, he is a home birth practitioner specializing in vaginal breach and vaginal twins delivery. Dr. Stu talks about his up hill battle with his practice and what obstacles he now faces with the passing of new bills.
2016-06-141h 14Birthing InstinctsDr Stu's Podcast #30 – Doogie Fischbein, MDChristmas Do’s And Don’ts For Pregnant Moms plus a very interesting listener email!
2013-12-1001 min