Birthing Instincts

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#300 From Miracle Births to Nonprofit Clinics: Stories from Bali with Ibu Robin Lim Mar 08, 2023

Show notes

For episode #300, Blyss and Dr. Stu are joined by Ibu Robin Lim CPM, a Filipino-American midwife and founder of Yayasan Bumi Sehat, a non-profit organization in Indonesia. Blyss is in Bali feeling the love with Ibu Robin, and Dr. Stu is on Maui as a guest of The Ellen Fisher Podcast. It’s a tropical timewarp of stories and history. Lim shares her passion for human rights in childbirth and how protecting mothers and newborns can build peace, one family at a time. They discuss Lim's experiences and memories from her 31 years in Bali, including birthing stories, regulations, miracle births, and changing policies through the power of hugs.

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

Celebrating 300 episodes: A trip down memory lane with Blyss & Dr. Stu
Birthing stories from Bali: Insights from Ibu Robin Lim's 31-year journey
How Ibu Robin Lim is transforming maternal and child health
Yayasan Bumi Sehat: The non-profit organization that's making a difference in Bali
Changing policies through the power of hugs

This show is supported by:

Needed | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 20% off your first month or first 3 months of a one-month subscription at thisisneeded.com.
LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order

Connect with Ibu Robin:

Website: iburobin.com
Instagram: @iburobin
Books: Placenta: The Forgotten Chakra ; Eat Pray Doula

Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:

Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyss
Website: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.com
Email: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com
Call-in line: 805-399-0439

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

#299 Medical Brainwashing Mar 01, 2023

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Medicine has been attacked and the medical industry gaslighting continues to rise as trust is nearing zero. Blyss & Dr. Stu catch up on travel ups and downs and respond to the experiences of listeners. Dr. Stu exposes the American Academy of Pediatrics.

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

Examining the issues of trust and corruption with the AAP
A look at the structure of Blyss & Dr. Stu’s businesses
How paying out-of-pocket can enhance your birth experience
Celebrating a positive birth experience: a listener's emergency c-section story
Challenging Dumb Doctor Dogma: listener’s stories
When to consider going beyond your network to find better care

This show is supported by:

Needed | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 20% off your first month or first 3 months of a one-month subscription at thisisneeded.com.
LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order

Resources:

Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:

Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyss
Website: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.com
Email: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com
Call-in line: 805-399-0439

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

#298 Why Half of Our Children Have Chronic Diseases: Insights from Pediatrician Dr. Joel Gator Warsh Feb 22, 2023

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In this episode, Blyss and Dr. Stu speak with Integrative Pediatrician Dr. Joel Gator Warsh on the topic of why half of our children have a chronic disease. They discuss environmental toxins, food and nutritional issues, the lack of individualized care, and the broken state of the current medical system. Dr. Joel also shares his thoughts on the importance of minimizing antibiotic use, his approach to counseling couples as a pediatrician & conscious parenting, and his perspective on fevers in babies and treatment.

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

Two major factors contributing to chronic childhood diseases
Benefits of individualized care and health checks for children
Antibiotic use in children & its consequences
Addressing the problems with our current medical system
Dr. Joel’s insight on conscious parenting
Fevers in babies: Dr. Joel’s tips for treatment

Bio: Dr. Joel Gator Warsh is a Board-Certified Pediatrician based in Los Angeles who specializes in parenting, wellness, and integrative medicine. He completed his medical training at Thomas Jefferson Medical College and his Pediatric Medicine training at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA). He has published research in peer-reviewed journals and has been featured in documentaries, films, podcasts, and articles. He is the founder of Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine Studio City, and the Parenting Masterclass Series Raising Amazing. He is also an author and consultant for health and wellness brands.

This show is supported by:

Needed | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to save 20% off your one-time order or first three months' subscription OR use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS100 for $100 off the first three months of a plan at thisisneeded.com.
LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order

Resources:

Instagram: @drjoelgator
Website: raisingamazingplus.com

Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:

Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyss
Website: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.com
Email: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com
Call-in line: 805-399-0439

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

#297 The Light & Dark Sides of Ultrasound Feb 15, 2023

Show notes

After returning from a great #reteachbreech seminar in Indiana, Wise Goddess Blyss and Dr. Stu address listeners' inquiries about sleeping positions during pregnancy, pregnancy insurance, artificial rupture of membranes, and optimal intervals for pregnancy planning. They then delve into the topic of ultrasound technology, highlighting both its well-known benefits and downplayed risks. The discussion includes understanding radiation exposure and temperature during ultrasound and tips for minimizing ultrasound exposure for clinical information. Dr. Stu and Blyss review essential vs. optional ultrasound exams during pregnancy and Blyss shares her personal experience with ultrasound in childbirth.

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

Optimal intervals for pregnancy planning
Sleeping positions during pregnancy
Artificial rupture of membranes
Ultrasound diagnosis: misinterpretation and long-term effects
Advantages: non-invasive, real-time, and versatile
Understanding radiation exposure and temperature
Minimizing ultrasound exposure for clinical information
Essential vs. optional ultrasound exams during pregnancy

This show is supported by:

Needed | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to save 20% off your one-time order or first three months' subscription OR use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS100 for $100 off the first three months of a plan at thisisneeded.com.
LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order

Resources:

Podcasts: The Birth Cafe ; The Radiant Mission
Instagram: @intentionalbirth
Article: Obstetrical ultrasound: can the fetus hear the wave and feel the heat?
“The Dark Side of Prenatal Ultrasound and the dangers of Non-Ionizing Radiation” by Jeanice Barcelo
“50 Human Studies in utero, Conducted in Modern China Indicate Extreme Risk for Prenatl Ultrasound” by Jim West

Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:

Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyss
Website: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.com
Email: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com
Call-in line: 805-399-0439

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

#296 Debunking High-Risk Pregnancies: Making Informed Decisions with Kelly Rain Gross Feb 08, 2023

Show notes

Kelly Rain Gross joins Blyss & Dr. Stu to share her experiences with two home births and the challenges she faced navigating unexpected outcomes. She emphasizes the importance of advocating for oneself and asking questions, and the need to stick with what is right for the individual, even if it goes against the norm. You’ll hear her uplifting story of going the home birth route after genetic testing revealed her unborn baby had trisomy 21, or Down syndrome. Kelly also shares her experience of facing discrimination during her geriatric pregnancy and how she switched providers after being dismissed due to being considered "higher risk."

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

Making decisions in the face of unexpected outcomes
Down syndrome diagnosis in pregnancy & choosing home birth
Preparing a contingency plan
Geriatric pregnancy & discrimination
Advocating for yourself and knowing what's right for you

This show is supported by:

Needed | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to save 20% off your one-time order or first three months' subscription OR use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS100 for $100 off the first three months of a plan at thisisneeded.com.
LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order

Resources:

Listen: Pushing, Tearing & Repairing
Listen: Velamentous Cord Insertion: Asked & Answered
Article: Evidence on: Pregnancy at Age 35 and Older

Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:

Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyss
Website: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.com
Email: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com
Call-in line: 805-399-0439

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

#295 Creating Optimal Nutrition for Expecting Parents with Julie Sawaya Feb 01, 2023

Show notes

Most of us are nutrient and vitamin deficient. On today's podcast, Blyss & Dr. Stu talk with Needed co-founder, Julie Sawaya, about her home births and journey to creating an optimal supplement for moms and dads. Julie also shares her insights on the importance of working with the right midwife or doula, the impact of a first birth on future births, and the importance of addressing the underlying nutritional deficiencies. Additionally, their conversation explores the challenges of finding optimal nutritional support through food alone, the reasons why Needed was formulated and the addition of a men's line with a focus on sperm health and quality. Julie also discusses the importance of asking your practitioner for the right blood tests to detect deficiencies and top nutrients to test for.

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

Julie’s decision to have home births & special moments for her and Blyss
How to choose the right midwife or doula for you
The impact of a first birth on future births
How Needed helps women thrive & have healthy pregnancies
Why food alone isn’t cutting it for our optimal nutritional needs
Formulation and development of Needed supplements
Addressing the nutritional needs of both mothers and fathers during pregnancy

Julie’s Bio:

Julie Sawaya is the co-founder of Needed, a nutrition platform dedicated to optimally nourishing women before, during, and after pregnancy. Needed is backed by the latest clinical research and a collective of perinatal nutrition practitioners that regularly test women's nutrient and hormone levels to know exactly what's needed. Julie and her co-founder Ryan started Needed 5 years ago when they discovered through nutritional testing that they were hugely deficient in key nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy. Through research they realized they were not alone. 97% of women in this life stage take a prenatal, yet 95% have nutritional deficiencies. Needed was created to help women become optimally nourished--starting with a redesigned prenatal vitamin, and now including over 20 targeted nutritional supplements to meet the needs of women AND men during the childbearing years.

Julie is based in LA and is the mama of 2 girls, both born at home (the first with Blyss!)

This show is supported by:

Needed | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to save 20% off your one-time order or first three months' subscription OR use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS100 for $100 off the first three months of a plan at thisisneeded.com.
LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order

Connect with Julie:

Website: thisisneeded.com
IG: @needed

Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:

Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyss
Website: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.com
Email: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com
Call-in line: 805-399-0439

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

#294 Group B Strep: Prioritizing Agenda Over Science Jan 25, 2023

Show notes

Blyss & Dr. Stu catch up on crazy California weather and current events in the birth world, and share listener letters from their new email account. They also discuss the latest "crisis" article on Group B Strep and the continuous destruction of trust in medicine.

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

Surprise breech, “emergency” c-sections, & gestational diabetes
Satisfaction vs. trauma from unexpected birth experiences
The danger of think tanks & confirmation bias
The importance of looking at who funds research
Agendas, v@cc*nes, & third world countries

This show is supported by:

LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order
Needed | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to save 20% off your one-time order or first three months' subscription OR use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS100 for $100 off the first three months of a plan at thisisneeded.com.
Splash Blanket | Visit splashblanket.com and use the code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 11% off your order

Resources:

Listen: #222 Breech Birth Review & What You Need to Know About Group B Strep
Listen: #229 Stop the Sugarcoating: Pregnancy & Diabetes
LinkedIn: Michael Hall
Referenced article: Group B streptococcus infection during pregnancy and infancy: estimates of regional and global burden
Comedy Show: @doctorberlin

Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:

Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyss
Website: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.com
Email: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com
Call-in line: 805-399-0439

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

#293 The Midwife Trial in Nebraska with Defense Attorney Hermine Hayes-Klein Jan 18, 2023

Show notes

Sensational headlines and rumors have finally been put to rest for the midwife trial in Nebraska. Defense Attorney Hermine Hayes-Klein returns to the podcast to give us her unique perspective on the Court V televised trial of midwife, Angee Hock. Hermine also provides her brilliant insight on midwifery law, maternal health, and creating regulations that protect freedom.

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

Overview of charges against the midwife & NE’s lack of midwifery laws
Why the judge’s ruling was powerful for maternal health
Paths midwives can take when there’s bad law or no law
Civil disobedience: what midwives need to know
Regulations in European countries vs. the USA
Ways to advance advocacy for women’s rights & childbirth

This show is supported by:

LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order
Needed | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to save 20% off your one-time order or first three months' subscription OR use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS100 for $100 off the first three months of a plan at thisisneeded.com.

Connect with Hermine:

Website: hayeskleinlaw.com
Listen: #228 It's a Constitutional & Human Right! with Hermine Hayes-Klein
Listen: Dr. Stu’s Podcast #118 : “Nebraska Birth Keeper”
Watch: Court TV

Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:

Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyss
Website: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.com
Email: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com
Call-in line: 805-399-0439

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

#292 How We Birth Impacts Breastfeeding with Chelsea Poyo-Nieto Jan 11, 2023

Show notes

Today, we’re venturing into a postpartum topic — breastfeeding! After Dr. Stu tells Blyss about his last Los Angeles adventure, they are joined by the incredible Chelsea Poyo-Nieto BA, IBCLC who unpacks how to set yourself up for success with breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is a learned skill, and it’s important to invest in your ability through a breastfeeding class and with a lactation consultant. In this episode, you’ll learn how your birth experience and being in a hospital can affect the early days of breastfeeding, and ways to navigate the challenges that may arise.

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

Your hospital experience can lead to breastfeeding struggles
Breastfeeding is a learned skill
Skin-on-skin contact & why swaddling prevents nursing
Benefits of breastfeeding over bottle-feeding
Breastfeeding for baby’s development & risk prevention
What to know: birth weight, IV fluids, & mastitis

This show is supported by:

LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order
Needed | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to save 20% off your one-time order or first three months' subscription OR use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS100 for $100 off the first three months of a plan at thisisneeded.com.

Connect with Chelsea:

Connect with Dr. Stu:

Instagram: @birthinginstincts
Website: birthinginstincts.com

Connect with Blyss:

Instagram: @birthingblyss
Website: birthingblyss.com

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

#291 Triumphant Birth Stories Dec 28, 2022

Show notes

Sherlock Holmes has a mind palace; Dr. Stu has a mind attic — and today him and Blyss are clearing out the clutter! The dynamic duo is together as Dr. Stu traveled to Santa Barbara and into Blyss’ kitchen. They each share triumphant birth stories and unpack more Dumb Doctor Dogma.

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

Triumphant birth stories & the increase in home births
Journalists spreading misinformation on home births
Fundal massage after birth
Doulas: how to empower dads to speak up
Take a stand to make a difference

This show is supported by:

Splash Blanket | Visit splashblanket.com and use the code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 11% off your order
LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order
Needed | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to save 20% off your one-time order or first three months' subscription OR use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS100 for $100 off the first three months of a plan at thisisneeded.com.

Connect with Dr. Stu:

Instagram: @birthinginstincts
Website: birthinginstincts.com

Connect with Blyss:

Instagram: @birthingblyss
Website: birthingblyss.com

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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