Dr. Stuart Fischbein + Midwife Blyss Young
Birthing Instincts
The birth world can be overwhelming for parents and practitioners alike. Dr. Stuart Fischbein and Midwife Blyss Young and their combined 55+ years of experience are here to support you in this beautiful rite of passage. Join the weekly conversation as we blend wisdom and humor in discussing our recent births, the latest research, traditional healing, and instinctual birth.
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Dr. Stuart Fischbein + Midwife Blyss Young
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Latest episode
Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
Dr. Stu’s Podcast #123: Looking Fondly Back at 2017 17.01.2018 44:31
Dr. Stu and Blyss recall Birthing Instincts stories, trends and statistics. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stu’s Podcast #122: Congratulations, It’s a…….Burger?! 21.12.2017 47:58
Blyss has some questions about herpes near term and Dr Stu wonders what is happening to joyful traditions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stu’s Podcast #121: An Affair to Dismember 13.12.2017 40:01
Blyss and Dr. Stu reunite to discuss informed consent absurdities, good news on home birth and some silly science on placentophagy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stu’s Podcast #120: VBAC Guidelines Redux 17.11.2017 42:25
Dr Stu learns a good lesson from three recent VBAC transports and then Blyss chimes in on the revised ACOG Practice Bulletin #184 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stu’s Podcast #119: It’s Still the Content of Your Character! 10.11.2017 44:45
It’s still the content of your character! Blyss and Dr. Stu recount some unsafe spaces at the recent MANA conference in Long Beach. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stu’s Podcast #118 : “Nebraska Birth Keeper” 26.10.2017 41:07
Blyss returns with Dr. Stu and explores the undiscovered world of “Private Membership Associations” with midwife and trailblazer, Angee Hock of Nebraska Midwifery Services Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stu’s Podcast #117: Remember to Breathe 17.10.2017 43:14
Blyss Young of Birthing Blyss joins Dr. Stu to reminisce, vent a little and discuss a home birth quandary. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stu’s Podcast #116: Can There Be Certainty? 06.09.2017 44:01
Canada says up to 30% of all care provided women is of no value and Kim and Dr. Stu wonder how ACOG can be so sure of its vaccine recommendations. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stu’s Podcast #115: Collaboration & Respect 29.08.2017 41:48
Dr. Stu & Kim catch up on some recent birth stories and renew the call for collaboration and respect in decision making. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stu’s Podcast 114: “Consent for a Forced Cesarean!” 03.08.2017 41:33
Kimberly shares an update on her daughter’s twins. A twin mom stands her ground and Dr. Stu shares an idea for equalizing the consent process. Consent for a Forced Cesarean Blog Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stu’s Podcast#113: Access to Coverage Does Not Mean Access to Care 24.07.2017 44:28
In the shadow of Washington ineptitude Kimberly and Dr. Stu debate the endgame of the ever increasing rolls on Medicaid. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stu’s Podcast Special Edition: Georgia on My Mind 19.05.2017 1:02:19
Remaining silent to the BS coming from Dekalb Medical Center and the mistreatment of a fine doctor is not an option. Breech twin moms Becky and Jessica share their insight. Find out how you can help: DeKalb Medical Center Protest Georgia Birth Advocacy Coalition Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stu’s Podcast #112: A Seamless Transition 18.05.2017 43:19
Kimberly & Dr. Stu continue their discussion from the ACOG convention on the dream of an integrated birthing system and some reasons behind the cesarean epidemic. https://shutthekaleup.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stu’s Podcast #111: Stranger in a Strange Land 11.05.2017 43:50
Dr. Stu spent the weekend in San Diego with 5000 obstetricians at the annual ACOG meeting and shares some notes with Kimberly and the listeners. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr Stu’s Podcast #110: Mandatory HPV Vaccine, Move Along, Nothing to See Here 03.05.2017 37:00
Dr. Stu forgot to throw away his throw away journal. http://www.mdedge.com/obgmanagement/article/132366/gynecology/it-time-hpv-vaccination-be-considered-part-routine Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stu’s Podcast #109: Safety vs. Risk, an anatomy lesson in politics. 24.04.2017 39:00
Kimberly and Dr. Stu dissect the beast that was California SB 457. http://ca-lm.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/SB457-SenBates_Official_04-17-2017.pdf Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stus Podcast #108: More Breech Confusion 13.04.2017 45:15
Dr. Stu & Kim revisit the recurring themes of Breech delivery. One Step Forward and one step backward. With a positive update from The Sheffield Breech Conference by friend of the podcast, Rixa Freeze. Check out these great links! www.adaywithdrstu.com www.betterbirth360.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stu’s Podcast #107: We’re Back! 06.04.2017 36:13
Time sneaks up on us sometimes. Kim and Dr. Stu discuss recent life events and relish a return to the Podcast. curecervicalcancer.org Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stu’s Podcast #106 : Obstetric(ian) Violence! 10.12.2016 39:56
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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stu’s Podcast #105: The Sleep Police, Mother Nature & Misinformation 03.11.2016 44:09
Is the AAP helping parents make informed choice on safe infant sleep and do they really know anything about breastfeeding? http://www.skintoskincontact.com/dr-bergman.aspx http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2016/10/20/peds.2016-2938 http://www.aappublications.org/news/2016/10/24/SleepCommentary102416 https://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/get-started/the-guidelines-evaluation-criteria ht...
Dr. Stu’s Podcast #104: Surrendering Our Autonomy 27.10.2016 39:21
From Obamacare to Micro-aggressions, this political season has Dr. Stu pondering the loss of liberty and personal responsibility. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stu’s Podcast #103: Pounding the Nail Back In #StandWithSears 21.10.2016 36:01
Dr. Stu has some harsh words for the system while he and Kimberly show their support for Dr. Bob Sears. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stu’s Podcast #102: Birth, It’s Not That Complicated! 29.09.2016 36:20
Kimberly questions Dr. Stu about the recent Gathering of the LA Birth Community. Surprise!….he has an opinion. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stu’s Podcast #101: The Actual Truth about Relative Risk 21.09.2016 36:36
Kim had a baby at 46, OMG! Dr. Stu responds to a listener email. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Dr. Stu’s Podcast #100: Honoring the Father 09.09.2016 43:26
Dr. Stu’s Dad sits down with Dr. Stu to wax nostalgic on his 96th birthday. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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