#342 Dr. Stu's End of the Year Leftovers

While Blyss is away, Dr Stu goes solo and shares some holiday leftovers from his mind attic. Twins, breech, artificial intelligence, and more interventions. What can we hope for and what can we avoid in 2024.Dr. Stu discusses the vital role of personal touch in childbirth and ponders the pushback received when challenging conventional medical narratives. He delves into the importance of hands-on expertise in birth settings, the challenges faced by aspiring home birth midwives, and the sometimes misplaced focus on potential problems in pregnancy.In a world where women's choices in childbirth are paramount, this episode underscores the pressing need for skilled providers to support vaginal breech births, a choice often denied in conventional hospital settings. The episode concludes with a focus on the significance of respecting patient preferences and the empowerment that comes from having genuine birth options. Tune in for a thought-provoking session that champions the human element in medicine and the birthing experience.Key highlights:Birthing Choices and Online OutrageRestrictions on Midwives and Home BirthsConcerns About Vaccines During PregnancyVaccines for InfantsMen's Fertility Vaginal Breech BirthEpisode resources:Book: The Moth in the Iron Lung: A Biography of PolioBook: Crooked: Man-Made Disease ExplainedDr. Peter McCullough: Infant Mortality Concern Emerges with Nirsevimab RSV Monoclonal Antibody Given to NewbornsArticle: “I had no choice”: A mixed-methods study on access to care for vaginal breech birthInstagram: @thegreenmidwifeInstagram: @james_the_midwifeThis show is supported by:LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every orderNeeded | 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 / @birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.comEmail: [email protected] Call-in line: 805-399-0439Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com