Dr. Stuart Fischbein + Midwife Blyss Young

Birthing Instincts

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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.

Author

Dr. Stuart Fischbein + Midwife Blyss Young

Category

Kids

Podcast website

redcircle.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Dr. Stu’s Podcast #123: Looking Fondly Back at 2017 17.01.2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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