Birthing Instincts

Today we meet the infamous Dr. Flores! Dr. Stu and Blyss speak with the home birth obstetrician and mom about her path and passions and talk twins, including an amazing story of double breech babies. Plus, Dr. Stu gets unintended international exposure from @korraobidi.  In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:  A way to help mothers and babies in Ukraine The lost art of the ritual of bi...

Dr. Stu laments more rules that solve nothing and diminish the individual while Blyss "blaised" her fellow birthkeepers. Then they dive into why newborns are born with vitamin K deficiencies and lament on the need for critical thought in our society.  Today on the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Blyss shares her new divine calling The beauty of fighting to have the birth you want When spouses...

Food rumors lurk in today’s episode as Dr. Stu and Blyss unpack some common pregnancy food myths, and bring some uncommon sense to the table. Learn whether or not your favorite foods are safe to eat while pregnant, and hear some old wives tales about food safety from around the globe! Today on the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Morality around masking children Common pregnancy food myths that may sur...

This week Blyss & Dr. Stu review a paper on "Alternative Perinatal Practices" and explore the verbiage and biases of experts and rule-makers whose principles are better than yours. They chat all things lotus births, delayed bathing, and about the corruption within American medical journals. Today on the Birthing Instincts Podcast: A COVID birth story Hypocrisy and corruption within med...

Today we discuss hyperemesis remedies after Blyss meets an icon and Dr. Stu gets canceled. Get diet, lifestyle, and homeopathic tips on dealing with hyperemesis and morning sickness, plus hear the story of how Dr. Stu ruffled some feathers in the birthing world! In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Dr. Stu gets canceled!  Risks of hyperemesis gravidarum Battling morning sickness and...

Kristine Lauria, an incredibly skilled midwife & storyteller, joins our podcast to share her amazing midwifery wisdom. Kristine specializes in high risk obstetrics and is a staunch advocate for autonomy in women's health, working internationally for MSF (Doctors Without Border) providing humanitarian aid. Blyss & Dr. Stu feel blessed by and in awe of her kindred spirit as she shares he...

In today's episode Blyss and Dr. Stu give their take on the important topic of hypertension and preeclampsia in pregnant women. Plus, some more letters from listeners and the truth about the dreaded “white coat syndrome”. Country roads and flashbacks also on the menu. In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Should pregnant women avoid eating salt? Practical diet and lifestyle change...

In today’s podcast Blyss and Dr. Stu discuss personal experiences with the variant and review their birth statistics. Finding the positive in a sea of confusion and an important letter about CMV.  In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Dr. Stu’s and Blyss’s experiences with contracting COVID What supplements they used to manage COVID A heartbreaking letter from a listener in healthcare...

Today’s show is about acronyms galore! Blyss & Dr. Stu review VBAC/HBAC/TOLAC and the FDA on Diclegis, too. More dopamine and less use of the term "provider" in 2022. Plus, they touch on the efficacy of monoclonal antibodies, and Dr. Stu shares the story of a serendipitous meeting of a past patient and listener of the podcast.  In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Answeri...

On this solo episode, Dr. Stu reviews some published information on home birth and the jab, and shares healthy skepticism on opinions masquerading as fact. Listen as Dr. Stu brings things back down to reality with some basic critical thinking.  In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: Breaking down the true risks of home births Overuse of the term misinformation How to cultivate healthy...

Dr. Stu and Blyss are back together again! From an Instagram Live Event, some q uestions from listeners are addressed as Blyss and Dr. Stu reunite less than six feet apart! They share their tips on home births, pregnancy risk with age, and learning how to trust your midwife.  In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast: The importance of nutrition during pregnancy Is there risk with home bir...

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...