Today, Blyss meets up with Dr. Stu at his new homestead for some in-person podcasting! They discuss thrombocytopenia and low levels of independent thought in so many health care providers. Learn about the importance of a complete blood count and peripheral blood smear, the risks associated with certain medications, and the key characteristics of gestational thrombocytopenia. They also discuss various platelet count thresholds and what they mean for the expecting mother.

Blyss explores the world of nutrition and supplements to help increase platelet count during pregnancy. The duo covers a range of options, from vitamins and minerals to specific foods and supplements that can aid in building healthy blood and increasing platelets.

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

• Understanding platelet count in pregnancy
• Importance of complete blood count and peripheral blood smear
• Thrombocytopenia and preeclampsia
• Management of gestational thrombocytopenia
• Increasing platelets with nutrition
• Discerning truth in advertising

This show is supported by:

• LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order
• Needed | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 20% off your first month or first 3 months of a one-month subscription at thisisneeded.com. 
• BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS1 for a discount on the Basics Prenatal program, or INSTINCTS2 for a discount on the Basics Postpartum program.

Resources:

• 15 Food to Increase Platelet Count in Your Blood

Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:

• Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyss
• Website: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.com
• Email: [email protected] 
• Call-in line: 805-399-0439

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today, Blyss and Dr. Stu dive into the topic of low lying placenta and challenge the commonly held perception of it being a high-risk condition, discussing the medical gaslighting that often occurs. Blyss shares her firsthand experience of witnessing an unassisted birth where the mother made the empowered choice to stay home. Together, they provide comforting truths and alternative perspectives on low lying placenta, offering insights that challenge the traditional approach and empower women to make informed decisions about their birth plans.

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

• Medical gaslighting and low lying placenta
• Understanding different locations of the placenta
• When babies go rogue, stay home
• Treating individuals as adults, not children
• Preserving traditional midwifery practices
• Ibuprofen's impact on male hormones

This show is supported by:

• LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order
• Needed | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 20% off your first month or first 3 months of a one-month subscription at thisisneeded.com. 
• BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS1 for a discount on the Basics Prenatal program, or INSTINCTS2 for a discount on the Basics Postpartum program.

Resources:

• When babies go rogue: Birth dispatches from McDonald’s and more
• People receiving midwifery care during childbirth report positive experiences
• Ibuprofen alters human testicular physiology to produce a state of compensated hypogonadism
• War Room / DailyClout Pfizer Documents Analysis Volunteers’ Reports
• Follow-up ultrasound in second-trimester low-positioned anterior and posterior placentae: prospective cohort study
• Pfizer Documents Exposé
• Instagram: @rachelstephenswellness 

Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:

• Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyss
• Website: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.com
• Email: [email protected] 
• Call-in line: 805-399-0439

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

The brilliant author of “The Fourth Trimester” & “Call of the Wild”, Kimberly Ann Johnson joins Blyss & Dr. Stu for a really fascinating conversation into rites of passage and our autonomic nervous system. You have to hear her!

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

• Tears during birth and the impact of interventions on labor
• Addressing pelvic floor issues after hospital birth
• The transformative power of rites of passage
• The female nervous system and the effects of epidurals
• Building supportive communities in the birthing process
• Challenging societal norms and encouraging critical thinking

This show is supported by:

• LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order
• Needed | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 20% off your first month or first 3 months of a one-month subscription at thisisneeded.com. 
• BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS1 for a discount on the Basics Prenatal program, or INSTINCTS2 for a discount on the Basics Postpartum program.

Connect with Kimberly:

• Books: The Fourth Trimester / Call of the Wild
• Instagram: @kimberly.ann.johnson | @mother.circle 
• Website: https://kimberlyannjohnson.com | www.mothercircle.com 

Resources:

• Download Chapter One of Call of the Wild for free here
• Guided pelvic floor mapping here
• Keli Garza: www.fourthtrimestervaginalsteamstudy.com 
• Ellen Heed: www.sexologicalbodywork.com

Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:

• Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyss
• Website: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.com
• Email: [email protected] 
• Call-in line: 805-399-0439

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Do physicians live up to their definition? Blyss and Dr. Stu delve into the troubling relationship between big medicine, big government, and big pharma. Blyss & Dr. Stu, together again, break down the ugly reality.

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

• ACOG and v@cc!nes in pregnancy
• Manipulating healthcare choices with money
• Birth center experiences: stay or leave as a midwife?
• Castor oil and VBAC
• Aspirin during pregnancy
• Big medicine, gov., pharma: unveiling health marketing realities

This show is supported by:

• LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order
• Needed | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 20% off your first month or first 3 months of a one-month subscription at thisisneeded.com. 

Resources:

• Dr. Tess Lawrie 
• FOIA Reveals Troubling Relationship between HHS/CDC & the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 

Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:

• Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyss
• Website: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.com
• Email: [email protected] 
• Call-in line: 805-399-0439

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Blyss and Dr. Stu come together in Santa Barbara for an Instagram Live session to answer questions with a surprise guest. They address a range of topics including subchorionic hematoma, balanced diets in pregnancy, breech deliveries, declining cervical checks, and placental delivery. They also share insights from a remarkable hospital experience highlighting the possibilities of birth. Tune in to hear their informative discussion and Q&A session!

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

• Blyss shares a remarkable hospital experience
• Debunking the myth: Babies do not need immediate baths after birth
• Subchorionic hematoma and pelvic rest
• Declining cervical checks
• The timeframe of placental delivery
• Defining “high-risk” pregnancies

This show is supported by:

• LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order
• Needed | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 20% off your first month or first 3 months of a one-month subscription at thisisneeded.com. 
• BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS1 for a discount on the Basics Prenatal program, or INSTINCTS2 for a discount on the Basics Postpartum program.

Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:

• Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyss
• Website: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.com
• Email: [email protected] 
• Call-in line: 805-399-0439

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Blyss and Dr. Stu discuss optimal cord clamping and debunk misconceptions about nature's incredible design. They explore the anatomy and physiology of the umbilical cord, ways to separate it, and its spiritual side. Letters from listeners about seeds of fear and lack of support has the duo shaking their heads....again!

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

• The benefits of optimal cord clamping
• Delayed cord clamping vs. optimal cord clamping
• Anatomy and physiology of the umbilical cord
• Cord compression and prolapse
• Spiritual side of cord and placenta separation
• Waiting for optimal cord clamping: when to separate the umbilical cord
• Advocating for oneself regarding cord clamping in a hospital setting

This show is supported by:

• LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order
• Needed | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 20% off your first month or first 3 months of a one-month subscription at thisisneeded.com. 
• Branch Basics | Go to links.branchbasics.com/birthinginstincts and use the code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 15% off a starter kit.

Resources:

• www.bloodtobaby.com 
• Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping After Birth
• vbacfacts.com
• www.ican-online.org
• www.spinningbabies.com
• CAM #3 Blyss Young Answers Your Questions
• Problems with our Medical Birthing System with Dr. Stuart Fischbein
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Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:

• Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyss
• Website: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.com
• Email: [email protected] 
• Call-in line: 805-399-0439

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Every intervention has a ripple effect, and today Blyss & Dr. Stu discuss how culture changes can lead to unintended consequences. They delve into the topic of posterior babies, including what they are, why moms experience more discomfort and longer labors, and different methods to help get a baby to turn. They also explore the impact of our lifestyles on the positions of our babies, optimal fetal positioning, and trusting the wisdom of the baby's side.

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

• Understanding and navigating posterior babies
• Methods for supporting optimal fetal positioning
• Blyss' successful technique for birthing a posterior baby
• Surrendering to your baby's wisdom
• The impact of our lifestyles on the positions of our babies
• ACOG's guidelines on laboring down with an epidural
• Postpartum hemorrhage
• Financial concerns & limiting midwife units

This show is supported by:

• LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order
• Needed | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 20% off your first month or first 3 months of a one-month subscription at thisisneeded.com. 

Resources:

• Listen: 12 Ways the Planet Could Truly Be Saved | Bjørn Lomborg
• Article: Effect of Immediate vs Delayed Pushing on Rates of Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery Among Nulliparous Women Receiving Neuraxial Analgesia

Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:

• Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyss
• Website: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.com
• Email: [email protected] 
• Call-in line: 805-399-0439

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Dr. Nathan Riley and Midwife Sara Rosser join Blyss and Dr. Stu in this episode to discuss their dream of enhancing the birth and life experience. The group talks about the illusion of safety in hospitals, exercising autonomy, and being proactive in birth and life. They also touch on free birth, the use of cannabis and psychedelics in pregnancy and birth, and the Born Free Method yearlong program.

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

• The illusion of safety in hospitals
• Practicing autonomy in birth and life
• Radical responsibility and staying true to oneself
• What to expect from The Born Free Method program
• Free birth: Why people are choosing it
• The use of cannabis and psychedelics in pregnancy and birth

This show is supported by:

• LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order
• Needed | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 20% off your first month or first 3 months of a one-month subscription at thisisneeded.com. 
• Branch Basics | Go to links.branchbasics.com/birthinginstincts and use the code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 15% off a starter kit.

Resources:

• Website: bornfreemethod.com save 10% with code INSTINCTS10
• Beyond Holistics: belovedholistics.com

Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:

• Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyss
• Website: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.com
• Email: [email protected] 
• Call-in line: 805-399-0439

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

While today's topic is Retained Placenta, the real lesson is our systems are broken — and those that broke them expect us to let them fix them. From CPS tyranny to more interventions, Dr. Stu is mad as hell and Blyss wisely says, “Don't let them do it.”

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

• North Texas parents CPS case
• Normalization of interventions in hospital settings
• Retained placentas: considerations and Pitocin
• Impact of birth experience on mothers and babies
• Obstetrician education and training
• Choosing when to engage with healthcare systems

This show is supported by:

• LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order
• Needed | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 20% off your first month or first 3 months of a one-month subscription at thisisneeded.com. 

Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:

• Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyss
• Website: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.com
• Email: [email protected] 
• Call-in line: 805-399-0439

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today on the podcast, Blyss and Dr. Stu are joined by Nathalie Rojas, an IVF coordinator and indigenous birth worker, to discuss assisted reproduction and the pros and cons of messing with Mother Nature. They delve into Nathalie's journey to birth work, her role as an IVF coordinator, the overuse of IVF, and the impact of insurance on access to fertility treatment. 

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

• The path that led Nathalie to birth work
• The role of an IVF coordinator
• Pros and cons of assisted reproduction
• Overuse of IVF and its impact on society
• The impact of insurance on access to fertility treatment
• The lack of education about fertility & women's health
• Increases in miscarriages after v@x

This show is supported by:

• Branch Basics | Go to links.branchbasics.com/birthinginstincts and use the code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 15% off a starter kit.
• LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order
• Needed | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 20% off your first month or first 3 months of a one-month subscription at thisisneeded.com. 

Resources:

• Nathalie’s website: Sabiduriabirth.com
• Children’s Health Defence Natural Birth + Vitamin K
• The Obstetrician's Dilemma
• Pregnancy Problems
• "Concerning" mRNA Effects on Women's Reproduction w/ Naomi Wolf

Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:

• Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyss
• Website: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.com
• Email: [email protected] 
• Call-in line: 805-399-0439

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions