Podcast Episodes
Back to Search#459: Over-Monitoring & Outcomes, How Are We Doing & Who Benefits.
What happens when we monitor birth too much?
In this episode, Blyss and Stu pull back the curtain on one of the most normalized, and least questioned,…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
#458: Why Home Birth? A New Book For Fathers To Be With Jacob Dubois
Episode 458
What happens when a skeptical dad starts asking real questions about birth? Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss sit down with Dad Jacob Dubois, author of Why H…
7 months ago
#457: Asymptomatic Bacturia & UTIs in Pregnancy. Balancing Antimicrobial Stewardship
Episode 457
Is every positive urine culture in pregnancy a problem that needs antibiotics? Dr. Stu and midwife Blyss explore ACOG’s UTI guidelines, the evidence …
7 months, 1 week ago
#456: Principalities & Powers & Protecting Traditional Midwifery with Abby Iovine
Episode 456
On this week’s episode Blyss and Stu introduce guest Abigail Iovine, a Pennsylvania traditional midwife, and her mission to create legislation to pro…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
#455: An Amazing OB Who Listens & Supports Triplets Vaginally with Dr. Michael Hervey II
Episode 455
With Blyss away, Stu sits down with Phoenix OB-GYN Michael Hervey II to explore what true physician–midwife partnership looks like in real time. Toge…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
#454: Getting Your Hands Wet: Water & Wisdom From Barbara Harper
Episode 454
Blyss and Stu are joined by guest Barbara Harper, founder of Waterbirth International, an internationally recognized expert on water birth and gentle…
8 months ago
#453: Energetic Imprinting & Integration with Pre & Perinatal psychology practitioner, Mary Jackson
Episode 453
In this week’s episode of the Birthing Instincts podcast, Blyss Stu challenge one of the most ignored questions in modern obstetrics: what does birth…
8 months, 1 week ago
#452: The Importance of Gathering - We Are The Microbiome
Episode 452
In this episode, Blyss and Stu are joined by Nathan Riley and Carol Gautschi to discuss the profound importance of in-person gatherings within the bi…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
#451: We are not packaging sausages - Why Doulas should remain independent with Shellie Poulter & Ivy Joeva
Episode 451
This week on the podcast, Blyss and Stu take a hard look at what’s happening to the world of doula support as insurance and institutions move in. The…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
#450: What’s To Do About Fluoride?
Episode 450
In this week’s episode, Blyss and Stu explore the history, benefits, and controversies surrounding fluoride in drinking water, highlighting different…
9 months ago