The Experience Miracles™ Podcast

47. The Surprising Link Between Birth and Lifelong Health


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In this powerful episode, Dr. Tony Ebel interviews Dr. Nathan Riley, a home birth doctor and holistic gynecologist, about the critical connection between birth interventions, nervous system development, and childhood health outcomes. They explore how modern birth practices affect infant nervous system development and discuss the importance of parental nervous system regulation in child development. The conversation provides deep insights into fetal monitoring, birth trauma, vagus nerve function, and practical steps for improving family health through nervous system regulation.

Key Topics Covered:

[00:00:00] - Introduction and opening thoughts on birth interventions 

[00:02:00] - Introduction to Dr. Nathan Riley and his background 

[00:05:00] - Discussion of medical education and the importance of curiosity in healthcare

[00:15:00] - Deep dive into fetal heart rate monitoring

  • How monitoring has changed birth practices
  • Issues with interpretation consistency
  • Connection to rising C-section rates

[00:25:00] - Exploration of nervous system regulation

  • Heart Rate Variability (HRV) importance
  • Impact of maternal stress on infant development
  • Categories of fetal monitoring and decision-making

[00:37:00] - Discussion of SIDS and preterm babies

  • Connection to nervous system development
  • Role of co-regulation
  • Socioeconomic factors

[00:45:00] - The vagus nerve and birth trauma

  • Physical and emotional impacts
  • Connection to childhood conditions
  • Importance of early development

[00:52:00] - Practical advice for parents

  • Importance of breath work
  • Role of co-regulation
  • Creating safe environments for children

[00:57:00] - Final thoughts on parental health

  • Why parent nervous system regulation matters
  • Importance of self-care
  • Connection between parent and child health

Follow Dr. Nathan Riley on Instagram: @nathanrileyobgyn

Listen to Dr. Nathans podcast: The Born Free Method

Visit his website: www.bornfreemethod.com

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