Today, Dr. Stu and Blyss are discussing the “fluid of life” aka amniotic fluid! They answer questions like, what’s too much? What’s too little? How can you support your fluid amounts nutritionally? Whether spontaneous or artificial, Blyss doesn’t like the word rupture and tells of a transport. Dr. Stu ponders mosquitoes and polar bears and gives updates from the road.

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

• The anatomy of the amniotic sack
• What is amniotic fluid & how the baby keeps it in homeostasis
• Normal range of fluid & why babies may have lower amounts
• What to know about amniotic fluid embolisms
• How to support your fluid amounts nutritionally
• How to manage spontaneous water release
• Impatience with labor & artificial rupture

This show is supported by:

• LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack!

Connect with Dr. Stu:

• Instagram: @birthinginstincts
• Website: birthinginstincts.com

Connect with Blyss:

• Instagram: @birthingblyss
• Website: birthingblyss.com

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

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