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    Alternative Health

    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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    Latest Episodes:
    #428: Venous Thromboembolism (DVT & PE) in Pregnancy, Sorting Through The Data Aug 27, 2025
    Show notes

    In this week's episode, Blyss and Stu discuss the medical complexities of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) during pregnancy. They particularly focus on a listener's experience with blood clots during her second pregnancy and explore the risks, treatments, and recommendations associated with VTE. The discussion includes in-depth analysis of medical guidelines, the effectiveness of heparin and Lovenox, and the considerations for home birth and hospital protocols. Through data and expert opinions, they aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of managing blood clot risks in pregnancy.


    Mentioned in This Episode

    Dr. Stu’s Deep Dive on Twin Birth Scans: Patreon.com/birthinginstincts

    Birthing Instincts Podcast, Episode 346: The One Hour Prenatal Visit

    Thromboembolism in Pregnancy

    Reducing the Risk of Venous Thromboembolism during Pregnancy and the Puerperium

    Customized growth charts for twin vs singleton pregnancies and their ability to identify small-for-gestational age associated risk of adverse perinatal outcome


    In This Episode

    Venous Thromboembolism Medical Guidelines and Recommendations

    Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism

    Anticoagulant Therapy During Pregnancy

    Managing Anticoagulation Around Delivery

    Postpartum Anticoagulation Therapy

    Risk Factors for VTE in Pregnancy


    Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care


    This show is supported by

    • WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order.
    • Wholesome Organics Beauty Company | Go to wholesomeOBC.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off your order.
    • BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.
    • Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas!

    Connect with Dr. Stu and Blyss

    • Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcast
    • Instagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyss
    • Website: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.com
    • Email: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com
    • Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com

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

    #427: Changing The Narrative with Girls Who Know® Founder Laurisa Paul Aug 20, 2025
    Show notes

    In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast, Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss interview Larissa Paul, founder of 'Girls Who Know®,' an organization dedicated to educating young girls about their bodies, menstrual cycles, and childbirth. They highlight how early education, and the knowing one's body can empower young girls, reduce fear, and lead to better birthing experiences.

    About Laurisa:

    Laurisa Paul is a Registered Nurse, home birther, writer, and founder of Girls Who Know®, an organization that inspires girls to love who they are and to know and respect their bodies.

    Medically trained, Laurisa stumbled across homebirth when she was actively seeking for better birth experiences. Since then, she has worked as a midwife assistant and an instructor for Evidence Based Birth.

    Laurisa has a deep passion for supporting women and connecting with those she loves. She resides in Texas, where she is a mother of five and an outdoor adventurer. Laurisa loves a good challenge like Spanish speaking, hiking, running, tree climbing or raising wholehearted human beings.

    Laurisa and her team at Girls Who Know® are improving childbirth outcomes through the education of girls while they are young.

    Instagram: @officialgirlswhoknow

    Website: www.girlswhoknow.com


    Mentioned in This Episode

    Birth Is Not a Medical Emergency: The Fight for Autonomy in Women’s Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ny0fuPYaKo

    The Pregnancy Scam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXki4uYWOQ8

    Birth Outside the Box: https://BirthOutsidetheBoxSeries.com/stfi

    ACOG IG Post: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNDgCeVs8N-/?igsh=ejBqdmlwMWVwYjlo

    Bridge Midwives IG: @thebridgemidwives


    In This Episode

    Girls Who Know: Mission and Vision

    Educational Gaps and Cultural Taboos

    Empowering the Next Generation

    Teaching Reproductive Anatomy to Young Girls

    The Power of Childbirth Education

    Hollywood vs. Reality in Childbirth


    Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care


    This show is supported by

    • WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order.
    • Wholesome Organics Beauty Company | Go to wholesomeOBC.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off your order.
    • BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.
    • Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas!


    Connect with Dr. Stu and Blyss

    • Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcast
    • Instagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyss
    • Website: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.com
    • Email: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com
    • Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com

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

    #426: Gail Tully of Spinning Babies, Finally Aug 13, 2025
    Show notes

    In this episode, Stu and Blyss are joined by Gail Tully, the founder of Spinning Babies, to discuss the intricate dynamics of birth and fetal positioning. Gail shares both her personal journey and the scientific insights that have shaped Spinning Babies. Together they explore how balance, gravity, and movement can impact labor, and how practitioners and expectant mothers can prepare for a smoother birthing experience.

    About Gail:

    Gail Tully is the midwife who conceived and developed Spinning Babies®, first appearing in 2001. A dozen professional journal articles report Spinning Babies® effectiveness in reducing interventions, with reductions in cesarean surgery up to 50%.

    Gail brings more than 45 years of experience in birth, with 20 years focused on homebirths. Back in the day, Gail was kept busy organizing doula program development in hospitals and community non-profits in Minneapolis/St. Paul, while training doulas with DONA International approval status. Gail learned midwifery in the home with a variety of community midwives. Gail now writes, teaches, and supports change in the Spinning Babies® paradigm.

    Gail Tully developed the concepts and curriculum that revolutionized our view on physiological birth, breech birth and shoulder dystocia (Breech Basics and Resolving Shoulder Dystocia are now with Restory Birthwork). Spinning Babies®, Belly Mapping®, Belly Mapping MethodTM, Helping Your Breech Baby Turn, When Baby Lies Sideways, and Changing Birth on Earth. Gail and her husband live in Minnesota, USA.

    Instagram: @spinningbabies

    Website: www.GailTully.com / https://www.spinningbabies.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spinningbabies

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/spinningbabieslady

    X: https://twitter.com/spinningbabies


    Resources

    Dr. Stuart Fischbein - “Birthing Instincts” and Trusting Nature in Childbirth | The Daily Show

    https://youtu.be/5lhi0Xxnc4E

    https://www.spinningbabies.com/blog-resource-library/research-references/

    https://www.spinningbabies.com/parents/spbcbp-directory/

    https://www.spinningbabies.com/shop/

    Free Fetal Compass Rose: https://www.spinningbabies.com/free-gift/


    In This Episode

    Origins of Spinning Babies

    Understanding Posterior Position in Labor

    Challenges with Epidurals and Labor Progression

    The Role of Pelvic Floor and Side Lying Release

    Techniques for Balancing the Pelvis

    Impact of Uterine Ligaments on Labor

    Preparation and Techniques for Easier Labor


    Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care


    This show is supported by

    • WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order.
    • Wholesome Organics Beauty Company | Go to wholesomeOBC.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off your order.
    • BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.
    • Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas!


    Connect with Dr. Stu and Blyss

    • Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcast
    • Instagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyss
    • Website: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.com
    • Email: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com
    • Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com

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

    #425: Yoga Is A State Of Being with Claire Holloway Aug 06, 2025
    Show notes

    In this week's episode of the Birthing Instincts podcast, Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss Young are joined by Claire Holloway, founder of the Center for Bright Beginnings. Claire discusses the deeper philosophy of yoga, highlighting its relevance not just during pregnancy but as a preparation for home birth and beyond. She explains how yoga supports autonomy and personal sovereignty, guiding individuals to connect with their bodies, manage energy, and integrate spiritual practices into their birthing experience. The discussion goes into techniques like breathing exercises and space creation to enhance the birthing experience. Whether you're planning a home or hospital birth, this episode offers valuable insights into how yoga can profoundly impact the journey from pregnancy through birth and into motherhood.

    Guest Bio:

    Claire Holloway is the founder of the Centre of Bright Beginnings where she supports people throughout the journey of matrescence. She is an experienced yoga practitioner, facilitator and movement educator with a special interest in perinatal and pelvic health. Her prenatal, postpartum and parenting programs are informed by her own experiences of becoming a mother and her training as a Matrescence Coach and are designed with far more than stretching in mind. She holds space for women and parents to explore their own transformative journey, feeling supported and empowered towards autonomy in their perinatal care. Her latest online program is Yoga for Homebirth.

    Instagram: @yourbrightbeginning

    Website: https://www.yourbrightbeginning.com.au/

    Resources

    Yoga for Homebirth: https://www.yourbrightbeginning.com.au/yoga-for-homebirth

    Practical Yoga Philosophy for Conception, Pregnancy and Parenthood: https://blissbabyyoga.com/yogaphilosophyforparenthood/

    Free webinar "Plan Your Dream Homebirth": https://www.yourbrightbeginning.com.au/homebirth-plan

    Free homebirth community catchup details (in-person in Perth and online coming soon): https://www.yourbrightbeginning.com.au/homebirth-community

    Research articles:

    Influenza Vaccination During Pregnancy and Infant Influenza in the First 6 Months of Life: https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/fulltext/2025/08000/influenza_vaccination_during_pregnancy_and_infant.18.aspx

    The role of Spirituality in the lives of Women coping with Early Motherhood and Postpartum Depression, by Sandra Martins:

    https://ruor.uottawa.ca/bitstreams/ad923855-6e67-4bda-a81f-24f09dc74df0/download

    Spiritual Awakening through the Motherhood Journey, by Aurelie M. Athan and Lisa Miller: 304987363.pdf

    See Blyss and Stu become Frodo & Gandolf on Patreon


    In This Episode

    Exploring the Layers of Yoga in Pregnancy

    Autonomy and Empowerment

    Breath Awareness and Personalization

    Guided Breathing Exercise

    The Importance of Personal Awareness in Labor

    Yoga Philosophy and Practical Application

    Creating Space in Labor


    Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care


    This show is supported by

    • WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order.
    • Wholesome Organics Beauty Company | Go to wholesomeOBC.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off your order.
    • BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.
    • Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas!

    Connect with Dr. Stu and Blyss

    • Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcast
    • Instagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyss
    • Website: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.com
    • Email: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com
    • Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com

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

    #424: If You Teach A Woman To Fish...A Talk On Restorative Reproductive Medicine with Dr. Marguerite Duane Jul 30, 2025
    Show notes

    This week Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss are joined by Dr. Marguerite Duane to discuss the shortcomings of conventional infertility treatments and the promising potential of Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM). Dr. Duane, a family physician and expert in RRM, explains the importance of treating infertility as a symptom of underlying health issues rather than as a disease itself. Together, they dive into specifics about conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis, emphasizing the benefits of lifestyle changes and identifying root causes. Marguerite shares insights on male infertility, the flawed default approach of using hormonal contraception for various female health issues, and the ethical concerns surrounding the IVF industry. The episode underscores the need for a more integrated, patient-centered approach in reproductive healthcare.

    Guest Bio:

    Dr. Marguerite Duane, a board-certified family physician, is co-founder and Executive Director of FACTS about Fertility, an organization dedicated to educating medical professionals and students about the science supporting fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) and restorative reproductive medicine (RRM). She serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Georgetown and Associate Professor of Restorative Reproductive Medicine and Director of the Center for Fertility Awareness Based Education and Research at Duquesne University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Duane cares for patients via a direct primary care house-calls based practice, MD for Life. She has served on the board of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Family Medicine Education Consortium.

    Instagram: @FertilityFACTS

    Website: www.FACTSaboutFertility.org

    Resources

    A Raw Talk with Dr. Stuart Fischbein- VBAC, Ultrasounds, C-sections & the Lies We’ve Been Told // S4E34

    Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark: 'It's All A Lie:’ Buried Science On Vaccines & An Agenda Keeping Parents In The Dark | Del Bigtree

    Treating Infertility: The New Frontier of Reproductive Medicine

    Fertility Awareness-Based Methods for Women's Health and Family Planning: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Fertility-Awareness-Based-Methods.pdf

    App study: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/rating-of-fertility-apps-avoiding/

    Webinars (Know your body and Facts about fertility explained): https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/learn-more/webinars/

    Virtual conference: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/2025-facts-virtual-conference/

    Sample our CME: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/sample-our-cme/

    Introduction to charting and the different methods: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/what-is-charting/


    In This Episode

    Understanding Restorative Reproductive Medicine

    Empowering Women with Knowledge

    Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Explained

    The Role of Nutrition in Medical Education

    Restorative Reproductive Medicine Approaches

    Endometriosis: Symptoms and Treatments

    The Ethics and Economics of Reproductive Medicine

    Male Fertility


    Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care


    This show is supported by

    • WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order.
    • BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.
    • Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas!


    Connect with Dr. Stu and Blyss

    • Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcast
    • Instagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyss
    • Website: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.com
    • Email: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com
    • Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com

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

    #423: Elective Sterilization: Navigating Permanent Birth Control Jul 23, 2025
    Show notes

    In this episode of the Birthing Instincts podcast, Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss discuss elective sterilization methods such as vasectomy and tubal ligation. The episode details the procedures, potential complications, and success rates of reversals, offering a comprehensive overview of the various sterilization methods. Blyss brings the conversation back to natural and ancient methods of contraception.

    Resources

    Possible Complications After a Vasectomy

    Vasectomy and Prostate Cancer Risk: A 38-Year Nationwide Cohort Study

    Vasectomy Reversal: What You Need to Know

    Immunological consequences of vasectomy

    Types of Tubal Ligation

    Long-Term Side Effects of Tubal Ligation

    What to know about salpingectomy


    In This Episode

    Permanent Birth Control Options

    Vasectomy: Procedure and Risks

    Prostate Cancer Risk and Vasectomy

    Immunologic Consequences of Vasectomy

    Reversibility of Vasectomy

    Methods of Tubal Ligation

    Tubal Ligation: Procedure and Risks

    Ancient Methods of Birth Control


    Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care


    This show is supported by

    • Restorative Roots | Go to https://restorativemeals.com/ code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off weekly meal plans.
    • WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order.
    • BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.
    • Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas!


    Connect with Dr. Stu and Blyss

    • Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcast
    • Instagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyss
    • Website: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.com
    • Email: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com
    • Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com

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

    #422: What Are Legitimate Reasons For Induction? Jul 16, 2025
    Show notes

    In this week’s episode, Blyss and Stu discuss various reasons for medical inductions, the process involved in hospital inductions, and alternative methods like castor oil and homeopathic remedies that can be pursued for a more natural approach. Listener stories highlight personal experiences with induction, offering insight into both the challenges and positive outcomes associated with this intervention.


    Resources

     Reduced risk of cesarean delivery with oxytocin discontinuation in active labor: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Effect of Castor Oil on Cervical Ripening and Labor Induction: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PMC

    Induced Labor: Reasons, Procedure, Risks & Results


    In This Episode

    Induction Insights and Recommendations

    Assessing Baby's Environment and IUGR

    Understanding Oligohydramnios and Ultrasound Reliability

    Placenta Issues and Abruption

    Non-Reassuring Biophysical Profiles

    Infection and Eclampsia Management

    Induction for Precipitous Labor and Other Considerations

    Preparing for Medical Induction

    Natural Induction Methods


    Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care


    This show is supported by

    • Restorative Roots | Go to https://restorativemeals.com/ code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off weekly meal plans.
    • WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order.
    • BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.
    • Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas!


    Connect with Dr. Stu and Blyss

    • Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcast
    • Instagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyss
    • Website: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.com
    • Email: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com
    • Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com

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

    #421: Turn Down The Power: Patti Wood On Radiation Exposure Jul 09, 2025
    Show notes

    This week Blyss and Stu welcome Patti Wood, founder and executive director of Grassroots Environmental Education, to discuss the potential risks of exposure to cell phones and other wireless devices, particularly focusing on their effects on fetal development and general human health.

    About Patti:

    Patricia Wood is the founder and Executive Director of Grassroots Environmental Education, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the relationship between environmental exposures and human health risks. Grassroots serves local and state governments, health care providers, school systems, community groups, other environmental organizations and individuals nationwide.

    She is the co-creator of the BabySafe Project and a Visiting Scholar at Adelphi University where she lectures on the environment and related health issues in the College of Nursing and Public Health.

    Website: thebabysafeproject.org

    Facebook: baby safe project

    Instagram: @thebabysafeproject

    TikTok: @BabySafeProject

    brochure "What You Need to Know About Wireless Radiation and Your Baby


    Resources

    Twin home birth stories,send your full birth story, high resolution photos and photo credit. If you had any, your full name and the age that you gave birth to the twins and where you're located. to twinhomebirth@gmail.com

    Safe Living Technologies: safelivingtechnologies.com

    Tech safe schools: techsafeschool.org

    Why electrohypersensitivity and related symptoms are caused by non-ionizing man-made electromagnetic fields: An overview and medical assessment

    Green Bank, West Virginia


    In This Episode

    Impact of Wireless Radiation on Health

    Protective Measures and Recommendations

    Fetal Exposure to Wireless Radiation

    Environmental Insults and Brain Vulnerability

    Evidence from Human and Animal Studies

    Protecting Pregnant Women and Children

    Practical Tips to Reduce Wireless Radiation Exposure

    Health Risks of Wireless Baby Monitors

    Electromagnetic Spectrum and Non-Ionizing Radiation


    Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care


    This show is supported by

    • Restorative Roots | Go to https://restorativemeals.com/ code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off weekly meal plans.
    • WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order.
    • BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.
    • Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas!


    Connect with Dr. Stu and Blyss

    • Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcast
    • Instagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyss
    • Website: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.com
    • Email: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com
    • Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com

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

    #420: Periodontal Disease & Health Is Often Overlooked with Stacia Garmon, RDH Jul 02, 2025
    Show notes

    In this episode, Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss are joined by Stacia Garmon, a dental hygienist who shares her expertise on periodontal disease and its potential impact on overall health, including its association with heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, and stillbirth. Additionally, Stacia shares her pregnancy journey with her son Dax, who was born with bilateral renal agenesis. Her advocacy for her son and her thirst for knowledge will open your heart and mind to the often overlooked connection between oral health and pregnancy outcomes.

    About Stacia:

    Stacia will be married for eight years this fall, to her incredible Husband, Ken. Together they have a son, Dax, who would have been two this July, but he passed away after a mighty battle with renal agenesis. Professionally, Stacia is a dental hygienist and has been working in dentistry for over 12 years now. She is a self proclaimed knowledge seeker who questions everything, and loves to help people.

    Instagram: @daxsfamilyfarm

    Resources

    At Her Feet Podcast with Blyss Young

    Myles Textbook for Midwives

    Pregnancy Questions with Dr. Stu + Mothers 2B: RhoGAM

    Periodontal Disease and Adverse Birth Outcomes: A Study from Pakistan

    Association Between Periodontal Health Status and Pregnancy and Delivery Complications in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Pregnant Women: A Case-Control Study

    Is periodontal disease associated with gestational diabetes? Exploring the evidence

    Association Between Periodontitis and Blood Pressure Highlighted in Systemically Healthy Individuals: Results From a Nested Case-Control Study


    In This Episode

    The Importance of Oral Health During Pregnancy

    Daily Oral Hygiene Tips

    Choosing the Right Dental Products

    Fluoride and Toothpaste Choices

    Oral Health and Systemic Connections

    Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy Risks


    Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care


    This show is supported by

    • Restorative Roots | Go to https://restorativemeals.com/ code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off weekly meal plans.
    • WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order.
    • BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.
    • Birth Sling | Go to https://thebirthsling.com/ code INSTINCTS for 10% off your sling.
    • Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas!


    Connect with Dr. Stu and Blyss

    • Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcast
    • Instagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyss
    • Website: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.com
    • Email: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com
    • Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com



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

    #419: Thank you, I love you. Our Conversation on the book "Yoni Owner's Manual" with Ibu Robin Lim Jun 25, 2025
    Show notes

    In this week's podcast, Blyss and Stu are joined by renowned midwife and author Robin Lim to explore her new book, The Yoni Owner's Manual. Robin shares her awe-inspiring experiences and insights into midwifery, childbirth, and the spiritual aspects of the female body, emphasizing the importance of pleasure and the interconnectedness of humans with nature and the divine.

    About Robin:

    Robin Lim CPM Filipina~American~Micronesian midwife founder Bumi Sehat Foundation maintains six clinics in Indonesia, Philippines.

    Honors: 2006 Alexander Langer Foundation, 2011 CNN Hero of the Year, in 2012 APPPAH, The Association for Pre and Perinatal Psychology and Health, gave Ibu Robin the Jeannine Parvati BirthKeeper Award, and in 2016 she became Earth Company’s Impact Hero. Lim is an Ashoka Fellow.

    Books authored: After the Baby’s Birth, Wellness for Mothers, Ecology of Gentle Birth Awakening Birth, Eating for Two, Placenta the Forgotten Chakra, Eat Pray Doula, The Geometry of Splitting Souls, Natural Family Planning Workbook, Butterfly People, Bali… A Cage in Paradise, Yoni Owner’s Manual, Bali… A Cage in Paradise. Seven health autonomy booklets in Bahasa Indonesia.

    In the era of planetary and political change we must implement Humanitarian response geared to serve women, & children, including gender equality, cultural safety, and consideration for the needs of women left homeless, hungry, without water, and with no access to health services. Lim has headed up early response teams in the after math of disasters in:Bali, Aceh, Lombok, Palu, Padang, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Jacmel, Haiti, Philippines, Dhading, Nepal, Global Pandemic shutdown.

    Robin Lim is an inspirational figure in health care, particularly in obstetrics, where she combines traditional midwifery & Doula wisdom and modern scientific knowledge to provide care that respects both mothers and babies. She and her team have saved thousands of women and newborns in difficult hygienic, social, or humanitarian conditions. As part of her lifelong commitment to resolving the impacts of climate crisis, she focuses on supporting women recovering from the effects of war, earthquakes, typhoons, volcanic eruptions, pandemic, climate change disasters around the world.

    Instagram: @iburobin

    Website: iburobin.com


    Resources

    At Her Feet Podcast

    Guerrilla Midwife DVD

    Robin’s books: iburobin.com/shop


    In This Episode

    The Yoni Owner's Manual

    Cultural Perspectives on the Clitoris

    Historical and Medical Neglect

    Empowerment and Sovereignty

    Sexual Health and Menopause

    The Menstrual Cycle and Moon Time

    Reconnecting with Nature in Childbirth

    Advocating for Women's Autonomy


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