The ancient practice of midwifery in modern times w/ Blyss Young

03/11/21 • 44 min

It's Women's History Month, and what better way to honor women than to discuss one of the most sacred and miraculous acts only a woman can do: give birth.
Nature provided us women with everything we need to bring life into this world - our bodies are truly amazing! Somehow along the way, giving birth became a medical event, and the ancient practice of midwifery came under scrutiny and attacked for being unsafe and unable to handle the complications that may occur during the birthing process.
Well, that simply just isn't true.
Blyss Young, a board certified licensed midwife (LM) and certified professional midwife (CPM), opened the only free standing birth center in Los Angeles and transformed the way birth is managed and perceived in this country. She is an incredible woman and mother who has been helping to bring babies into this world for over 20 years. And she also taught me the correct way to pronounce her field of study, which I completely messed up in the beginning of this episode (uuugh!) it's mid-WIF-rey, just FYI.

I learned so much in our conversation today! From statistics about how high the death rate is for women and their babies here in the United States, to the incredibly emotional story of tragedy that Blyss has had to endure and live through with the sudden loss of her teenage daughter to a senseless random act of gun violence.
Midwives, part of our history and practice of wise women is alive and well - and definitely needs more credit and attention as a safe and effective option for pregnant women preparing to bring their babies into this world.
Learn more about Midwifery and Blyss's practice and services at BIRTHINGBLYSS.COMAnd on social
IG - @birthingblyssmidwifery

FB - facebook.com/birthingblyssand listen to her on her podcast with Dr. Stu at DRSTUPODCAST.COM

FB - facebook.com/birthingblyssand listen to her on her podcast with Dr. Stu at DRSTUPODCAST.COM

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