Birthing Instincts

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Birthing Instincts

by Dr. Stuart Fischbein + Midwife Blyss Young

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.

100 episodes

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1

#459: Over-Monitoring & Outcomes, How Are We Doing & Who Benefits.

1:26:37 Apr 1, 2026

2

#458: Why Home Birth? A New Book For Fathers To Be With Jacob Dubois

1:19:32 Mar 25, 2026

3

#457: Asymptomatic Bacturia & UTIs in Pregnancy. Balancing Antimicrobial Stewardship

1:32:56 Mar 18, 2026

4

#456: Principalities & Powers & Protecting Traditional Midwifery with Abby Iovine

1:23:29 Mar 11, 2026

5

#455: An Amazing OB Who Listens & Supports Triplets Vaginally with Dr. Michael Hervey II

1:18:30 Mar 4, 2026

6

#454: Getting Your Hands Wet: Water & Wisdom From Barbara Harper

1:56:54 Feb 25, 2026

7

#453: Energetic Imprinting & Integration with Pre & Perinatal psychology practitioner, Mary Jackson

1:39:54 Feb 18, 2026

8

#452: The Importance of Gathering - We Are The Microbiome

1:24:04 Feb 11, 2026

9

#451: We are not packaging sausages - Why Doulas should remain independent with Shellie Poulter & Ivy Joeva

1:43:00 Feb 4, 2026

10

#450: What’s To Do About Fluoride?

1:00:58 Jan 28, 2026

11

#449: A Free OB: A Conversation with Dr. Poppy Daniels on The Dangers of DepoProvera

1:16:42 Jan 21, 2026

12

#448: Tampons: Convenience Does Not Imply Safety

1:23:20 Jan 14, 2026

13

#447: Midwifery Past, Present and Future: Wisdom from Adele Rose

1:06:07 Jan 7, 2026

14

#446: Baby Aspirin for All??

35:02 Dec 31, 2025

15

#445: Women Are Not a Formula: Debunking VBAC Myths with Sarah Stead

1:21:42 Dec 24, 2025

16

#444: Restoring Midwifery: Breaking Down the Indefensible

1:40:57 Dec 17, 2025

17

#443: Delusional Optimism: A Discussion of Recent Article On the Freebirth Society

1:54:09 Dec 10, 2025

18

#442: Allegations Are Not Evidence With Paul Golden: A Man For All Seasons

1:34:32 Dec 3, 2025

19

#441: Early Intervention for Newborn Trauma & Other Wisdom with Peds & Wellness Chiropractor, Tony Ebel

1:34:31 Nov 26, 2025

20

#440: Thrive Again With Crowdheath CEO Andy Schoonover

1:26:19 Nov 19, 2025

21

#439: Where Did The Courageous Doctors Go?

1:05:06 Nov 12, 2025

22

#438: Wellness Is Free! A Conversation On Trimester Zero With WeNatal Founders Vida & Ronit

1:17:03 Nov 5, 2025

23

#437: What Is The Value Of The Fetal Non Stress Test?

1:33:03 Oct 29, 2025

24

#436: What Is Vs. What Could Be. Models Of Care In Flux

1:38:33 Oct 22, 2025

25

#435: The Making of a Good Man with Ashley Mariani

1:21:15 Oct 15, 2025

26

#434: Decisions, Cesareans & How to Advocate with HeHe Stewart

1:49:19 Oct 8, 2025

27

#433: Q & A with Dr. K, Pregnancy Specialist

1:39:16 Oct 1, 2025

28

#432: The History of Alcohol & Pregnancy

1:24:56 Sep 24, 2025

29

#431: "Hold Your Beer" It's Fetal Macrosomia Guidelines

1:30:22 Sep 17, 2025

30

#430: Blood Transfusion Alternatives & Risks Explained

1:04:41 Sep 10, 2025

31

#429: The Passing of a Legend: Our Tribute To Michel Odent

1:09:11 Sep 3, 2025

32

#428: Venous Thromboembolism (DVT & PE) in Pregnancy, Sorting Through The Data

1:33:09 Aug 27, 2025

33

#427: Changing The Narrative with Girls Who Know® Founder Laurisa Paul

1:31:20 Aug 20, 2025

34

#426: Gail Tully of Spinning Babies, Finally

1:32:21 Aug 13, 2025

35

#425: Yoga Is A State Of Being with Claire Holloway

1:18:44 Aug 6, 2025

36

#424: If You Teach A Woman To Fish...A Talk On Restorative Reproductive Medicine with Dr. Marguerite Duane

1:42:11 Jul 30, 2025

37

#423: Elective Sterilization: Navigating Permanent Birth Control

59:35 Jul 23, 2025

38

#422: What Are Legitimate Reasons For Induction?

1:11:38 Jul 16, 2025

39

#421: Turn Down The Power: Patti Wood On Radiation Exposure

1:27:18 Jul 9, 2025

40

#420: Periodontal Disease & Health Is Often Overlooked with Stacia Garmon, RDH

1:09:53 Jul 2, 2025

41

#419: Thank you, I love you. Our Conversation on the book "Yoni Owner's Manual" with Ibu Robin Lim

1:23:31 Jun 25, 2025

42

#418: What Zookeepers Know & Obstetricians Have Forgotten: A Conversation with Author Milli Hill

1:32:26 Jun 18, 2025

43

#417: Midwifery & The Conundrum Of The Legislative Process with Ellie Stangl

1:22:30 Jun 11, 2025

44

#416: Disentangling Mono-chorionic Twins

1:29:44 Jun 4, 2025

45

#415: Your Menstrual Cycle As A Window To Your Health. Our thoughtful discussion with "The Fifth Vital Sign" author, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

1:30:25 May 28, 2025

46

#414: Advocacy is a Team Sport

1:26:24 May 21, 2025

47

#413: Rediscovering Ancient Postpartum Traditions: Pelvic Steaming with Valerie Wiesner

1:01:42 May 14, 2025

48

#412: When Advocacy Isn’t Enough with Lara Janson

1:29:32 May 7, 2025

49

#411: Awareness & The Healing Of Future Generations with Dr. Stanton Hom

1:37:19 Apr 30, 2025

50

#410: Labor Preferences, Not Birth Plan! No Apology With Doula Lia Berquist

1:32:58 Apr 23, 2025

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