Blyss and Dr. Stu catch up on the events of the week—of course, with a healthy dose of cynicism—and respond to a few letters from listeners. They then discuss the pros and cons of certain ACOG protocols, while taking a deep dive on what is and is not normal bleeding throughout each trimester of pregnancy, as well as postpartum.

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

• Some current events & cynicism
• Ways to handle hemorrhages/Normal vs. abnormal bleeding during the first trimester
• Bleeding during the second and third trimester
• Analyzing ACOGs 2017 update on the protocol for a postpartum hemorrhage
• How midwives train to assess normal vs. abnormal bleeding
• Common risk factors for hemorrhaging

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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions