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Birthing Instincts

by Dr. Stuart Fischbein + Midwife Blyss Young

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About the show

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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    September 30, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min

    Blood transfusions can save lives, but when are they actually necessary, and what should you know before you're ever faced with that decision? This week, Blyss and Dr. Stu unpack blood transfusions in birth: postpartum hemorrhage…

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  • #481: Microbirth, A Film Explains How We Birth Matters

    September 2, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

    What if the way we enter the world has consequences that reach far beyond the day we're born? This week, Blyss and Stu dive into “Microbirth”, the 2014 documentary exploring the human microbiome and what happens during the extraordinary…

  • #480: From Hashimoto’s to Breech: The Surprising Role of Thyroid in Pregnancy

    August 26, 2026 · 1 hr 33 min

    Thyroid health may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about pregnancy, but thyroid hormones play an important role in both maternal health and fetal development, especially during those early weeks when baby is…

  • #479: An Emotional Week & Some Data On Uterine Rupture

    August 19, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

    This week, Blyss and Stu run the gamut, from joy and grief to frustration, research, and a whole lot of questions about who really gets to decide what “safe” birth looks like. After sharing personal updates and a moving remembrance of Dr…

  • #478: Deception In Documentation Is Pervasive & Pernicious

    August 12, 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

    What happens when the medical record doesn't match the birth experience? This week, Blyss and Stu dive into one of the most uncomfortable, but critically important topics in maternity care: documentation, informed consent, and the ways…