Birthing Instincts

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#418: What Zookeepers Know & Obstetricians Have Forgotten: A Conversation with Author Milli Hill Jun 18, 2025

Show notes

In this edition of The Birthing Instincts podcast, Dr. Stu hosts an enlightening discussion with guest Millie Hill, a renowned writer and feminist advocate. Millie, the author of 'The Positive Birth Book' and 'Birth Like a Feminist,' shares her journey from a drama therapist to a prolific writer on childbirth and women's health. The conversation delves into the significance of positive birth experiences, the impact of fear in childbirth, and the influence of language and cultural norms on maternal care.

About Milli:

Milli Hill is a writer and freelance journalist with a passion for reframing the narrative around women’s bodies. She is the author of the bestselling Positive Birth Book (2017), Give Birth like a Feminist (2019) and My Period (2021, for preteen girls). Her fourth book, Ultra Processed Women, will be published by Harper Collins in July 2025, with a fifth book to follow in 2026. To date, her books have been translated into seven languages.

From 2012 to 2021 she founded and ran the Positive Birth Movement, a global network of antenatal discussion groups aimed at improving birth and giving women better access to support and information.

Milli has spoken nationally and internationally about positive birth, obstetric violence and female autonomy in health. As a journalist since 2013 she has been a columnist for the Telegraph women’s section and written for many publications including Mail, Guardian, Independent, ipaper and Mother&Baby, and has appeared on BBC Breakfast news, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 2, BBC 5 Live, talkradio, LBC and many leading podcasts.

She writes a bestselling substack about women’s health, feminism, and issues around sex and gender including the erasure of women from language.

Milli lives in Somerset, UK with her partner, three children and two dogs.

Instagram: @milli.hill

Website: www.millihill.co.uk

Substack: substack.com/@millihill

Resources

Bridge Midwives

Stu’s 3 minute reel on Overuse of Colorflow Doppler

Milli Hill’s Blog: The Mule

Milli’s books:

Ultra-Processed Women: The new no-holds-barred look into the ultra-processed foods industry’s lasting impact on our health and wellness – and how we can break free

Give Birth Like a Feminist: Your body. Your baby. Your choices.

My Period: Find your flow and feel proud of your period!

The Positive Birth Book: The Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and the Early Weeks

In This Episode

Rising Intervention Rates in Birth

The Ideological Battle: Safety vs. Experience

Feminism and Childbirth: A Complex Relationship

The Power of Language in Maternity Care

Pandemic's Impact on Birth Practices

Empowering Women Through Knowledge

Millie Hill's Books and Future Projects

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#417: Midwifery & The Conundrum Of The Legislative Process with Ellie Stangl Jun 11, 2025

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This week Dr. Stu is solo as Blyss is away and joined by guest Ellie Stangl, a certified doula and legislative aide in Nebraska. Together they delve into the legislative process affecting maternity care: Does anyone understand the process? Does it make any logical sense? The short answer is no, but dive into this conversation with us to dig deeper and discuss the complications and frustrations of introducing and passing bills that advocate for midwifery and home birth practices. The conversation delves into the challenges posed by the medical lobby, the legislative process, why laws differ from state to state, and how the cultural misperceptions about natural birth results in a lot of confusion around legislation.

About Ellie:

Ellie Stangl is a dedicated advocate and policy professional who has spent the past seven years working in the Nebraska Legislature. With a lifelong passion for natural and wholesome living, Ellie began in the birth world as a young girl assisting her mother during the home births of her siblings. This early exposure to God's design of birth and the beauty of motherhood inspired her to become a certified doula, a role in which she continues to serve friends, family, and members of the birthing community. Ellie has seamlessly integrated her personal and professional commitments by championing maternal health policy at the state level. She is actively drafting legislation to expand access to midwifery care and protection for women's birthing rights in Nebraska.

Instagram: @miss_elims

Resources

Birthing Instincts Podcast Patreon

Patreon: Advocacy Role Play Episode

AJOG Article: Quantifying the association between doula care and maternal and neonatal outcomes

In This Episode

Ellie's Journey to Legislative Advocacy

The Complexity of Legal Language

Challenges with Medical Regulations

Opposition from Medical Associations

The Influence of Campaign Funding

Comparing State Laws on Midwifery

The Importance of Community and Education

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#416: Disentangling Mono-chorionic Twins Jun 04, 2025

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This week Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss do a deep dive into mono-chorionic twin pregnancies, with a focus on debunking common myths about mono-mono twins. Drawing on recent research and personal experiences, they explore topics like the risks of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), cord entanglement, and the overall safety of vaginal deliveries for mono-mono twins.

Resources

Between a Shot and a Hard Place, by Joel Warsh

Jama Article: Pregnancy Related Deaths in the US 2018 to 2022.

Twin home birth: Outcomes of 100 sets of twins in the care of a single practitioner, by Stu Fischbein and Rixa Freeze

Documentary: Heads Up: The Disappearing Art of Vaginal Breech Delivery

Obstetrics and Gynecology Journal: Cord entanglement and perinatal outcome in monoamniotic twin pregnancies

In This Episode

Introduction to Monochorionic Twins

Debunking Myths About Twin Pregnancies

Case Studies and Rare Anomalies

Challenges and Interventions in Twin Pregnancies

The Overuse of Ultrasound in Twin Pregnancies

Misuse of Growth Charts for Twins

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#415: Your Menstrual Cycle As A Window To Your Health. Our thoughtful discussion with "The Fifth Vital Sign" author, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack May 28, 2025

Show notes

This week Blyss and Stu discuss the importance of understanding the menstrual cycle with guest Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of The Fifth Vital Sign. Lisa brings not only her personal experiences with menstrual health, but also her expertise in the roles of basal body temperature, cervical mucus, and cervical position in fertility awareness. They highlight the broader health implications of suppressing ovulation with birth control pills and shed light on how modern medicine often overlooks natural bodily functions.

About Lisa Hendrickson-Jack:

Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who trains women’s health practitioners to use their menstrual cycle as a vital sign in their practices. She is the founder of the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program. She is the author of three bestselling books The Fifth Vital Sign, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook, and her most recent book Real Food For Fertility, which she co-authored with Lily Nichols RDN. Lisa works tirelessly to debunk the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to help women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between the menstrual cycle, fertility, and overall health. With well over 4 million downloads, her podcast, Fertility Friday, is the #1 source for information about fertility awareness and menstrual cycle health.

Website: http://fertilityfriday.com

Instagram: @fertilityfriday

Resources

Real Food For Fertility: realfoodforfertility.com

The Fifth Vital Sign: thefifthvitalsignbook.com

In This Episode

The Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign

The Birth Control Pill: History and Controversies

The Hidden Dangers of Birth Control Pills

The Importance of Understanding Your Cycle

Side Effects of Suppressing Ovulation

Impact on Partner Attraction and Genetic Compatibility

The Role of Cervical Fluid and Ovulation

Fertility Awareness Methods

The Influence of Big Pharma and Research Bias

Natural Ways to Support Your System

This show is supported by

Birth Sling | Go to https://thebirthsling.com/ code INSTINCTS for 10% off your sling.
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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
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#414: Advocacy is a Team Sport May 21, 2025

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Join us for an in-depth conversation with Meredith Nelson and Alicia Fishbein, board-certified patient advocates and seasoned doulas from Intentional Birth. The episode explores the critical role of advocacy in childbirth, covering topics from prenatal visits to labor and NICU challenges. Learn how to navigate hospitals, advocate effectively for clients, and transform traumatic experiences into empowering and supportive births. The discussion includes real-life stories, practical tools, and heartwarming successes, emphasizing the need for stronger advocacy in maternity care.

About Meredith Nelson & Alicia Fishbein

Meredith and Alicia are board-certified patient advocates, seasoned doulas, and the founders of Intentional Birth and of the Perinatal Patient Advocacy Center.

When they attended their original doula trainings, they were taught not to speak up on their clients' behalf. Don't rock the boat. Doulas don't advocate. Smile and nod at care providers. Then they began attending births, and realized that their clients were walking away feeling powerless and traumatized (they were, too). They knew there was a bigger role for them to play.

More than a dozen years later, they are training birth professionals as patient advocates. They teach the confidence-building strategies, the detailed systems for educating and preparing their clients, and the robust set of communication and advocacy tools that they developed as they transformed their practices toward true support of their clients' legal rights and human needs.

Website: intentionalbirth.co

E-mail: hello@intentionalbirth.co

Instagram: @intentional.birth

Resources

Intentional Birth: https://www.intentionalbirth.co/

Perinatal Patient Advocacy Center: https://perinatalpatientadvocacy.org/

ACOG Opinion Piece: Refusal of Medically Recommended Treatment During Pregnancy

In This Episode

Advocacy and Patient Rights

The Role of Doulas and Patient Advocates

Training and Empowering Doulas

Understanding Hospital Culture and Hierarchy

Empathy as a Foundational Advocacy Tool

Humanizing the Room: Practical Tools for Doulas

The Importance of Partner Advocacy

Navigating Prenatal Visits and Hospital Advocacy

This show is supported by

Birth Sling | Go to https://thebirthsling.com/ code INSTINCTS for 10% off your sling.
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
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#413: Rediscovering Ancient Postpartum Traditions: Pelvic Steaming with Valerie Wiesner May 14, 2025

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While Dr. Stu was busy teaching breech in Texas, Blyss hosted Valerie Wiesner to discuss the practice of vaginal steaming, its benefits, and the ancient traditions associated with it. Valerie shares her extensive experience in sacred postpartum care and describes how steaming can help with postpartum recovery, menstrual irregularities, fertility issues, and even prostate health in men. Additionally, Valerie talks about her vision for making sacred postpartum practices more accessible through community co-ops and international training programs.

About Valerie Wiesner

Valerie Wiesner, mama to 15, leads women Worldwide in the Ancient Art of Sacred Postpartum care in both online and live retreats. This includes many practices, from Ceremony to Vaginal Steaming, honoring and supporting women in the tender postpartum recovery period. She serves women in all stages of life, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum in Northern Arizona.

In 1980, Valerie and her partner hitchhiked to The Farm in Tennessee to birth her first baby with Ina May Gaskin. This experience of sacred birth and postpartum care surrounded by love and community, set her on the path she walks today.

Valerie lives in the mountains of Prescott Arizona with her soulmate of 46 years where she grows abundant food and herbs and holds epic family gatherings.

Website: sacredbirthtraditions.com and sacredpostpartum.net

Listeners will get 20% discount on any of Valerie’s programs, reach out to valerie@sacredpostpartum.net for more information.

Instagram: @sacredpostpartum @sacredbirthtraditions

Resources

Valerie’s Birth Stories on Indie Birth

Katy Barnes, Doula

Mountain Rose Herbs

In This Episode

Ancient Practices and Modern Benefits of Vaginal Steaming

Vaginal Steaming for Women's Health Issues

Emotional and Physical Healing through Vaginal Steaming

Postpartum Care and Vaginal Steaming

Herbal Recommendations

Vaginal Steaming for Various Health Conditions

The Role of Vaginal Steaming in Sexual Health

Resources and Training for Vaginal Steaming

This show is supported by

Birth Sling | Go to https://thebirthsling.com/ code INSTINCTS for 10% off your sling.
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
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#412: When Advocacy Isn’t Enough with Lara Janson May 07, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, Blyss is joined by Lara Jason, an assistant professor of sociology at Grinnell College, as she shares her powerful and emotional story about her breech birth experience. Despite her extensive preparations and strong advocacy skills, Lara experienced a traumatic birth intervention that violated her consent, echoing her past experiences with sexual assault. This episode underscores the importance of trauma-informed care and the need for systemic changes to respect and prioritize women's autonomy during childbirth.

Guest Lara Janson:

Lara Janson is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology at Grinnell College. A sociologist specializing in gender, sexuality, law, education, and qualitative/mixed research methods, she is interested in researching and teaching about intersections of inequality. In addition to teaching introductory sociology, social movements, social media, and gender courses on the Grinnell campus, Lara also teaches at Newton Correctional Facility and the Iowa Correctional Institute for Women as part of Grinnell’s Liberal Arts in Prison Program (LAPP).

Dr. Janson’s current book project, Sexual Violence on Campus: Title IX and the New Era of Accountability (forthcoming with NYU Press), examines how college campuses adjudicate sexual assault complaints, with particular emphasis on the competing legal jurisdictions at play. Related research interests include sexuality, social movements, feminist jurisprudence, and crime/incarceration.

Before pursuing her doctorate, Janson researched interculturalism and gender as a Fulbright Scholar in the Andes, where she also taught courses at a men’s prison and in rural Indigenous/Afro communities. After conducting street outreach and educational programs in juvenile detention centers for a non-profit in the U.S., she studied Peace and Conflict as a George J. Mitchell Scholar in Northern Ireland, where she helped develop curricula linking gender and peace/conflict.

For more information about Dr. Janson and her work, check out www.larajanson.com.

Website: www.larajanson.com

Instagram: @lhjanson

Resources

https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/

In This Episode

Laura's Pregnancy Journey

Advocating for Individualized Maternity Care

Challenges with Hypermobile EDS in Pregnancy

Navigating Hospital Birth Preferences

The Role of a Doula in Childbirth

Power Struggles and Advocacy in Hospital Births

The Impact of Past Trauma on Childbirth

Reporting and Seeking Justice Post-Birth Trauma

This show is supported by

The Birth Sling by Dr. Jess Michaels | Go to thebirthsling.com code Instincts for 10% off your sling
Restorative Roots | Go to https://restorativemeals.com/ code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 25% off your first order of weekly fresh meals or $20 off frozen postpartum meals.
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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
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#411: Awareness & The Healing Of Future Generations with Dr. Stanton Hom Apr 30, 2025

Show notes

This week we welcome Dr. Stanton Hom, to discuss a variety of topics from the impacts of vaccinations on children to the decline in global fertility rates.

About Dr. Stanton Hom – DC, DACCP, CCWP is the Founder of Future Generations: a global movement normalizing vibrant health for life by providing freedom focused care and education so we can experience our innate genetic potential.

Together, he and his team have built one of the top clinics in the world through their innovative and against the grain approach that catalyzes radical healing of chronic health issues in patients of all ages.

His own self-healing has inspired him to take on a new mission of chiropractic that eventually led to a breakthrough method in 2013 that he now teaches through a powerfully transformative course called “Future Foundations.”

As the Host of the Future Generations Podcast, an informed dad and prenatal/pediatric chiropractic specialist, he leads a worldwide movement that stands for Self Healing, Natural Living and Health Freedom for All Generations.

Websites: https://www.FutureGenerationsSD.com / https://portal.thefuturegen.com/futurefoundations / Future Foundations Course

Podcast: https://thefuturegen.com

Instagram: @drstantonhom @thefuturegenSD @futuregenpodcast

Resources

Books: The Truth About Contagion: Exploring Theories of How Disease Spreads, by Thomas S. Cowan MD, Sally Fallon Morell

Vaccine A: The Covert Government Experiment That's Killing Our Soldiers--and Why GI's Are Only the First Victims, by Gary Matsumoto

Dr. Mercola's Total Health Program: The Proven Plan to Prevent Disease and Premature Aging, Optimize Weight and Live Longer! Tapa blanda, by Joseph Mercola

Reuters Article: US House panel launches antitrust probe of medical residency system By Mike Scarcella

Journal Article: Vaccination and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Study of Nine-Year-Old Children Enrolled in Medicaid, Anthony R. Mawson, Binu Jacob

Film: Infertility: A Diabolical Agenda

In This Episode

Health Challenges Within the Military

Children's Health

Vaccination and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Vaccine Ingredients

The Debate on Vaccine Safety

Questioning COVID-19 Vaccination Policies

Fertility Issues and Theories

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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
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#410: Labor Preferences, Not Birth Plan! No Apology With Doula Lia Berquist Apr 23, 2025

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This week, with Blyss still on the road, Stu is joined by guest co-host Raquel Hernandez as they talk to guest Lia Berquist about the importance of birth plans. Lia, a doula and birth educator, provides insights on what it takes to create a strong birth plan. She emphasizes the foundational role of comprehensive childbirth education and the need for individualized, flexible, and positively framed birth plans. The conversation touches on key preferences to include, such as avoiding unnecessary interventions, ensuring immediate and constant skin-to-skin contact, and specifying newborn care procedures.

About Lia Berquist:

Lia Berquist, is a Childbirth Educator, Doula, and birth worker. She is committed to supporting her clients physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She has given birth to two beautiful babies (who are now grown/and almost grown) herself. Both of her births were vaginal and unmedicated by choice - one in a hospital, one at home - and feels like she couldn't have done it without her doula. Lia has a Bachelors of Science in Human Environmental Sciences – which equates to commercial interior design - but childbirth has been her passion since 1998. She has been teaching childbirth classes in The Bradley Method ® in Long Beach, California since 2011. In 2012, she became a certified Doula and has since had the honor of witnessing over 350 births. It is her goal to empower women, birthing people, and their partners, through positive, evidence-based education and doula care, to give birth in the way THEY choose.

Website: https://www.yournaturalbirth.net

Instagram: @yournaturalbirth

Resources

Dr. Stu’s Informed Consent for Twin Delivery at Home

Milli Hill Substack Article, A life less apologetic

Bradley Method: bradleybirth.com

In This Episode

The Importance of Birth Plans

The Bradley Method Explained

Benefits for Dads and Birth Coaches

Choosing the Right Childbirth Class

Introducing Your Birth Plan to Your Provider

Importance of Including a Plan for C-Sections

The Do’s and Don’ts of a Birth Plan

This show is supported by

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BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.
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#409: Facts On Vax & So Much Else with Dr. Paul Thomas Apr 16, 2025

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In this week's episode of The Birthing Instincts Podcast, Blyss and Stu welcome renowned pediatrician and author Dr. Paul Thomas to discuss his book, Vax Facts. They discuss a range of topics related to pediatric health and vaccinations. Dr. Thomas talks about his background, the studies he's conducted on vaccine safety, and the differences in health outcomes between vaccinated and unvaccinated children. The conversation dives into the troubling financial incentives within the medical system that promote vaccination and underscores the importance of integrity, informed consent, and the need for parents to trust their instincts in making health decisions for their children.

About Paul Thomas:

Dr. Paul Thomas went to Dartmouth Medical School. He finished in 1985, board certified as a pediatrician from 1990 to 2020. He was board certified in Addiction Medicine in 2010. He's authored three major books: the Vaccine Friendly Plan in 2015, the Addiction Spectrum in 2018, and his new book is called Vax Facts, What You Need To Know If You're Considering Vaccinating Your Child, was released in 2024.

Publications include:

1. “Acute exposure and chronic retention of aluminum in three vaccine schedules and effects of genetic and environmental variation,” and

2. “Relative Incidence of Office Visits and Cumulative Rates of Billed Diagnoses Along the Axis of Vaccination.” And

3. Vaccine Practice Payment Schedules Create Perverse Incentives for Unnecessary Medical Procedures – at What Cost to Patients?

Host of the show “With the Wind: Science Revealed” covering COVID, childhood vaccines, and health and wellness at www.doctorsandscience.com.

Host of a weekly show “Good Morning CHD: Pediatric Perspectives”

Social Media:

youtube.com/user/paulthomasmd

facebook.com/DrPaulThomasMD

substack.com/@kidsfirst4ever

Resources

Vax Facts: What to Consider Before Vaccinating at All Ages & Stages of Life

The Vaccine-Friendly Plan: Dr. Paul's Safe and Effective Approach to Immunity and Health - from Pregnancy Through Your Child's Teen Years

What to Consider Before Vaccinating at All Ages & Stages of Life

Individual coaching available at https://www.kidsfirst4ever.com

Relative Incidence of Office Visits and Cumulative Rates of Billed Diagnoses Along the Axis of Vaccination, Study by Paul Thomas

Vaxxed v Unvaxxed Graphs

Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History 10th Anniversary Edition

Turtles All The Way Down: Vaccine Science and Myth

EXCLUSIVE Interview: The CDC Nomination That TERRIFIED Big Pharma | Dr. Dave Weldon

Joe Rogan Podcast #2294 - Dr. Suzanne Humphries

Dr. Stu’s Live with Pure Sacred Roots

midwiferx.com

Online Pediatricians:

Meehan md.

CarissaStantonmd.com

Mindset-Kids.com

In This Episode

Rise of Autism and Neurological Issues

Vaccine Concerns and Research Findings

Health Comparisons: Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated

Addressing SIDS and Vaccine Correlations

Lack of Vaccine Safety Testing

Advocating for Yourself at Doctor Visits

Financial Incentives for Vaccinations

The Importance of Natural Immunity

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

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BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program.
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