Birthing Instincts

Dr. Stu loved this podcast so much, he wanted to share it here for all of the Birthing Instincts Podcast listeners! In this episode, Erin and Dr. Stu discuss breech birth, the misconceptions, Dr. Stu’s successes in facilitating vaginal breech births at home, and why a C-section doesn't have to be a foregone conclusion! In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: The dying art of breech...

Stephanie Dawn, radical detox goddess and founder of Sacred Birth Work, joins Blyss & Dr. Stu to discuss her journey through breast cancer and her expertise in wellness. She shares her cancer journey, from being diagnosed, to seeking out alternative treatments in Mexico, and everything in-between. Plus, Blyss returns to LA & Dr. Stu unveils his "Test of Time" hypothesis." In th...

Blyss & Dr. Stu catch up on listener letters reinforcing the benefit of skills training and some really dumb doctor dogma. Dr. Stu shares another home twin birth story.  In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Updates on Blyss’s COVID testing  Listeners share the impact of the podcast on their lives Breech babies, prolapsed cords, and twin births False stereotypes about petite women...

Tears of joy and sorrow as Blyss shares some wisdom on the anniversary of Skye’s passing. And Dr. Stu fails at making a long story short about two VBA2C births.  In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Remembering Skye and navigating grief The intersection of birth and death Stories of triumphant VBA2C births  Concerns around uterine rupture Resources: Podcast episode #162 "Let'...

Midwife and author Nicole Morales joins Blyss & Dr. Stu to discuss her new book, The Breech Release. Midwife wisdom abounds but wisdom everywhere else continues to be AWOL. Nicole shares what she's learned in her professional experiences and how breech home births are more than just spinning babies.  In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Why babies end up breech in the first p...

Today we share stories of home twins, a breech and the laws of placental physics while standing up for principles against a very slippery slope. Blyss and Dr. Stu share thoughts and wisdom. They debunk some myths about placenta blood flow and discuss the lack of accountability within vaccine manufacturers.  In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Debunking placenta and blood flow myths...

Blyss illuminates some needed common sense in our conversation on newborn resuscitation with holistic neonatal transition and NRP guru Michele Kazmier, CNM. As a former NICU nurse, Michele shares her wisdom and professional experience on unnecessary interventions within the mainstream medical model and how she now teaches practical skills for other midwives in the community setting.  In this episo...

More inconsistency from the ruling class, more distrust from the masses. And community birthing gets a boost from an unlikely source. Learn all about the practice of “off labeling” use, and how it’s revealing hypocrisy within the FDA.  In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Encouraging statistics behind home birthing Companies pushing back against mandates The downfalls of hyperfocusin...

ACOG threatens disciplinary action against spreaders of inaccurate information. Let’s hold them to their threat. The team talks genetic screening while Blyss shares a letter on a genetic cascade of interventions and Dr. Stu gets passionate about the Rome declaration.  Check out the Rome Declaration In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Blyss shares some exciting news A touching letter...

Blyss & Dr. Stu explain 1st trimester lab tests and expose more nonsense including a chilling punch from the Federation of State Medical Boards. Learn which labs Blyss and Dr. Stu like to test for that aren’t standard, and how to be the best advocate for your own health and pregnancy.  In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Vaccine safety in pregnancy Social media sites cracking do...

After ingesting a lot of nonsense regurgitated by the false gods of science, Blyss and Dr. Stu digest some facts and thoughts on Diabetes and Pregnancy. As it turns out, a lot of the information we’ve been told about diabetes when it comes to pregnancy, may not be so true after all! Plus, stay tuned to hear the truth about so-called Facebook fact checkers, why the scientific method is being thrown...

Today on the show, human rights attorney, Hermine Hayes Klein, joins the podcast to share her insights on informed consent, coercion and doula roles with Blyss and Dr. Stu. Hermine shares her wisdom and professional experience working within childbirth advocacy, and gives hope to soon-to-be moms to have whatever kind of birth experience they choose.  In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podca...

On topics from the path to midwifery, to the use of language, from twins to quads to natural birth and immunity, Blyss and Dr. Stu explore ways to avoid the potholes and make it through the other side. Plus, listen until the end to hear them give practical advice for those thinking about going down the career path of becoming a midwife.  In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Reminisci...

Today on the show, Blyss reminds us of what is valuable and Dr. Stu explains the inexplicable, They discuss the recent changes in Texas abortion law and the possible repercussions of it. And if you’re ever dealt with frustration that insurance won’t cover your ideal birthing situation, Blyss shares some encouragement to parents who are dealing with that. Plus learn why fear is an excellent motivat...

Today on the show, Dr. Stu and Blyss share their recent travel happenings and dive into some personal vaccine encounters. Plus, they tackle some questions sent in from listeners, including how they’ve dealt with trying to keep a healthy work-life balance and what tips they’ve learned from their years juggling careers and family.  In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Vaccine mandates...

Blyss and Dr. Stu are back together again to tackle tough issues and current events. They catch up on their personal travels, then dive into current COVID happenings and the real life horror stories of medically sanctioned kidnapping. They share the tragic stories of some families whose children were taken by CPS, and how the parents are fighting back against it.  In this episode of the Birthing I...

Today on the show, Dr. Stu is flying solo and gives us a deep dive into the American Medical Association (AMA). Listen as he shares his insight about the lack of transparency the AMA truly has, why they don’t really represent most doctors, and what organizations we should be putting our trust in instead.  In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: All about the history of the AMA  Less tha...

Dr. Stu and Blyss catch up on what’s been going on in their world, then chat about some questions listeners sent in and go over a breech birth. Plus Dr. Stu explains why informed consent is so vital, and gives an in-depth explanation of Group B Strep and everything you need to know about what your rights are.  In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: When NICU intervention overreaches Re...

Americans are slowly losing their trust in medical institutions, and often for good reason. Dr. Stu and Blyss discuss why so many medical establishments are crumbling before our own eyes, and some of the corruption that led to it. Plus, Dr. Stu gives updates on the stubborn twin babies, and Blyss shares a touching post.  In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: A final update on the stub...

Doula and birth educator, Ivy Joeva, joins Dr. Stu She shares her work and how she helps prepare women’s bodies for pregnancy. They discuss how Ivy’s spirituality intersects with her practice, the biggest issues she’s seeing with both men and women’s fertility,  and how she’s even helping those on the artificial reproduction journey with her practices.  Plus, listen to the biggest 4 factors Ivy ha...

On today’s episode, Dr. Stu and Blyss catch up and chat about all the happenings in their lives. They discuss the hypocrisies behind COVID restrictions, when castor oil doesn’t help stubborn twins, and the meaning behind the name “Birthing Instincts”. Plus, listen to Dr. Stu’s read his short story based off “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie” that tells the tale of female disempowerment when it comes t...

Dr. Stu joins Blyss in her new kitchen on wheels to discuss listener questions and spider bites. Our duo discusses a more honest article on vaccine counseling and whether the term "trusted healthcare provider" can now join the ranks of military intelligence, jumbo shrimp, and plastic silverware as an iconic oxymoron. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast Introducing Hope the RV...

Blyss is away so Dr. Stu has a conversation with his past and present self and discovers that not much has changed in 30 years. Absurdity and being wrong a lot doesn't seem to cause those in charge to slow down and reflect.  In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: The importance of addressing burnout Meghan Markle’s birth plan Journalism is no longer about facts, it’s about shaping...

Dr. Stu dusts himself off to hijack a slogan that's trending, and Blyss thinks it's about time. Our duo review ABO incompatibility and bask in two different beautiful home births and find that wisdom can come from anywhere. In this episode of Birthing Instincts: Propaganda and science - finding the right information Nature knows: a story of birthing outside Testing for ABO incompatibility...

What's the deal with everyone being on low-dose aspirin in pregnancy? Blyss and Dr. Stu also review the data and, not surprisingly, have an opinion. Blyss is fed up with the f@#kery as Dr. Stu shares an all too common tale of the cascade of interventions and the futility of zero. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts podcast: The Doctor on a plane stories Cascade of interventions and unnec...