#11: Dumb Doctor Dogma and Evidence-Based BS with Dr. Stu Fischbein of Birthing Instincts

05/05/23 • 113 min

The moms sit down with the one and only Dr. Stu Fischbein of the Birthing Instincts podcast. Like April and Kat, Dr. Stu is 100% unfiltered, uncensored, and unafraid of challenging the establishment. This episode highlights some of our favorite Dr. Stu-isms. We hear his take on:

How and why the obstetrics model of care is broken, stemming all the way from Residency to Peer Reviewed papers
Fully trusting our bodies at every stage of womanhood
Why for the first time in history the powers that be are recommending untested jabs on pregnant women
“Standard of care” and “informed consent”
What the Arrive Trial is and why it’s bogus
Why it’s valid to have a healthy dose of skepticism in regard to ACOG guidelines and medical journal conclusions
Vitamin K shot: relative vs. actual risk, the Vitamin K drops, and more
Why vaginal breech and twin births have been on the decline
How women who desire to have an at-home breech or twin birth can find resources
Why more women are turning to free/wild birth
“Stage 1 thinking”
What makes the OB profession unique (hint: it’s not the ability to perform a c-section)
How fear is the most powerful driver behind decisions
“Cognitive dissonance”
What unethical medical care looks like

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How and why the obstetrics model of care is broken, stemming all the way from Residency to Peer Reviewed papers
Fully trusting our bodies at every stage of womanhood
Why for the first time in history the powers that be are recommending untested jabs on pregnant women
“Standard of care” and “informed consent”
What the Arrive Trial is and why it’s bogus
Why it’s valid to have a healthy dose of skepticism in regard to ACOG guidelines and medical journal conclusions
Vitamin K shot: relative vs. actual risk, the Vitamin K drops, and more
Why vaginal breech and twin births have been on the decline
How women who desire to have an at-home breech or twin birth can find resources
Why more women are turning to free/wild birth
“Stage 1 thinking”
What makes the OB profession unique (hint: it’s not the ability to perform a c-section)
How fear is the most powerful driver behind decisions
“Cognitive dissonance”
What unethical medical care looks like

Resources Mentioned:

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#10: Why breast IS best: meeting your breastfeeding goals, examining our culture, and overcoming obstacles with IBCLC Gladis Rubio

We sit down with Gladis Rubio, a seasoned, Tampa-Bay based IBCLC (Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant) to discuss everything you need to know about breastfeeding and breastmilk including:
⁃Why breastfeeding is so important and actually matters
⁃Why where and how you deliver your baby impacts your breastfeeding experience
⁃Common pitfalls women experience when trying to breastfeed and how to overcome them
⁃The risks of formula and why formula is not nor can ever be equivalent to breastmilk
⁃The harm of the “fed is best” adage
-The hierarchy of feeding options
⁃How our society and culture play a role in our breastfeeding decisions
⁃Setting the record straight on alcohol consumption and breastfeeding and why “pumping and dumping” is outdated advice
⁃How informal and formal breastmilk sharing works, and why it’s a great option for moms who want to provide their baby the best infant milk while circumventing formula

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#12: Healing Hormones and Improving Fertility with Acupuncturist Dr. Holly Durning

Ever wondered what acupuncture actually entails aside from placing needles in your body, and why so many people swear by it?

We sit down with Kat’s acupuncturist, Dr. Holly Durning, to discuss:

How Kat was able to improve her menstrual cycle and successfully become pregnant thanks to Dr. Holly working her magic and sans any pharmaceuticals

Before you go the IVF or IUI route, why giving acupuncture an honest chance is well worth it

The impact that disharmony has on your bodily systems and how acupuncture can help

How acupuncture helps with pregnancy maladies such as morning sickness

Can acupuncture really help you go into labor?

Why postpartum moms may also want to consider acupuncture

Dr. Holly’s take on collaborative care with Western medicine practitioners - yay or nay?

How and why acupuncture is the gold standard at healing and balancing your hormones, and all the more reason for you to ditch the pill and your IUD if you haven’t already

Dr. Holly’s favorite patient miracles and success stories

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