Birthing Instincts
Dr. Stuart Fischbein + Midwife Blyss YoungThe 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 448 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyParentingAlternative HealthHealth & Fitness | |||
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A home birth.
A tragic outcome.
And a midwife the state tried to make an example of.
In this episode, Blyss and Stu talk with Angee Hock to unpack what it’s really like to be prosecuted for birth work. From a traumatic breech birth to jail time, n... more
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, practices in modern obstetrics: continuous monitoring. What starts as “safety” can quietly become ... more
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 Home Birth, to talk about how he went from doubter to outspoken home birth advocate, and why fathers m... more
Is every positive urine culture in pregnancy a problem that needs antibiotics? Dr. Stu and midwife Blyss explore ACOG’s UTI guidelines, the evidence behind screening, and the growing concern about microbiome disruption and antibiotic resistance.
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- Love this Podcast
The episode with Barbara Harper was especially incredible. Her decades of experience with water birth, physiological birth, and protecting the mother–baby dyad come through with such clarity and calm authority. She brings both science and wisdom, and the conversation felt like a masterclass in trusting the birth process while still understanding the physiology behind it.
What I appreciate most about Birthing Instincts is that it invites listeners to think more deeply rather than just telling th... more
Apple Podcasts5YogaJenn11
United Statesa month ago - Anti Vax trash
Started listening last week after finding their shoulder dystocia episode. I’m 35 weeks pregnant and was excited to have a new podcast to listen too. But after the most recent episode, where Stu goes as far as to say “don’t you dare get a vaccine if pregnant” it’s a HARD pass. Isn’t their whole thing supposed to be respecting women’s choices? Guess not. They go on to promote MAHA and the ridiculous vaccine schedule changes that RFK is making that are not based on science. Would not recommend.
Apple Podcasts1MarcisoflyUnited States3 months ago - Best show for all things birth
If you want to have a baby or currently pregnant-this is the show you need to binge. Come out of the process a victor and not a victim to the system. Dr. Stu is incredible and women’s birth experiences are changed because of this show.
Apple Podcasts5ForeverAlmostHUnited States8 months ago - Thank you for giving me the confidence to do what I intuitively felt was right but lacked in info!
I am 23 and my husband and I are expecting our first baby! I have always been naturally drawn to a more holistic approach to life but being the outlier in my family tree in that regard, this was a big area of lacking information/wisdom for me! I found your podcast and have been BINGING throughout my pregnancy so far. I never left a review before but had to come here to say thank you so much! I am now CONFIDENTLY preparing for my natural birth with my midwives in August. Everything from vaccines ... more
Apple Podcasts5Claire123_United Statesa year ago - A must-listen for birth nerds and newbies alike
There is so much noise in the birth space, which can easily lead to overwhelm. As a perinatal practitioner, I thoroughly enjoy and deeply benefit from the conversations offered by Dr Stu and Blyss, and those they interview.
I’m particular, having had my own experience with a breech baby, I am so grateful for their work in challenging mainstream practices around breech birth and empowering care providers to support it.
Apple Podcasts5brightbeginningsyoga
Australiaa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #37 | United States/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #124 | United States/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #76 |  Canada/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #248 | Canada/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #80 | Australia/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #246 | Australia/Kids & Family |
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What is Birthing Instincts about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show centers on birth autonomy, holistic and patient-centered care, and the tension between traditional midwifery and medicalized obstetrics. Conversations frequently explore home birth, VBAC, breech management, waterbirth, and the role of midwives and collaboration with physicians, with a clear emphasis on informed consent, personal choice, and practical strategies for navigating the birth system. Notable uniqueness comes from a consistent stance that values experiential knowledge, dissent from conventional norms when needed, and a focus on empowering families to proceed with birth decisions that align with their values.
Listeners can expect candid debates, practical guidance for parents and practitioners, and a community-forward pers... more
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1. Down to Birth
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Birthing Instincts launched 5 years ago and published 448 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Birthing Instincts?
Recent guests on Birthing Instincts include:
1. Jacob Dubois
2. Abby Iovine
3. Dr. Michael Hervey II
4. Barbara Harper
5. Mary Jackson
6. Nathan Riley
7. Carol Gautschi
8. Dr. Poppy Daniels
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