#379 Oxytocin: What's the Story? With Dr. Sarah Buckley

In this episode, we explore the intricacies of childbirth with the esteemed Dr. Sarah Buckley, a renowned medical doctor and family physician. Sarah shares her unique insights into the hormonal physiology of childbirth, shaped by her personal experiences of home births and the influential teachings of Michel Odent. Sarah's profound advocacy for natural birth processes, combining her medical expertise with personal experiences, offers invaluable perspectives for anyone in the birthing community.We discuss the implications of synthetic oxytocin and epidurals on labor, emphasizing the importance of natural oxytocin for pain relief, stress reduction, and mother-infant bonding. The conversation also highlights the significance of personalized midwifery care, skin-to-skin contact post-birth, and the holistic approach to labor that respects both hormonal and hemodynamic factors. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of these critical issues from both a scientific and evolutionary perspective.About Dr. Sarah Buckley:Dr. Sarah Buckley is trained as a family physician/GP with qualifications in GP-obstetrics. She has been writing and lecturing to childbirth professionals and parents since 1997 and is the author of the internationally best-selling book Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering. Sarah has a special interest in the hormones of physiological labor and birth and the impacts of maternity-care interventions. She is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Queensland, researching oxytocin in labor and birth and the impacts of interventions.She has co-authored several papers on oxytocin in labor, birth, and breastfeeding, and is the author of the 2015 report Hormonal Physiology of Childbirth.Sarah is also the mother of four adult children, all born at home.Connect with Dr. Sarah BuckleyWebsite: sarahbuckley.comFacebook: @DrSarahBuckleyInstagram: @drsarahjbuckleyTwitter: @SarahjbuckleyResources from Dr. Sarah Buckley:Blog: EpiduralsBlog: How to have the best caesareanBlog: InductionBlog: Synthetic oxytocin (Pitocin) myths and side effectsBlog: Synthetic oxytocin (Pitocin) and autismLinks to all of Sarah’s PhD publications: com/hormonal-physiology-and-moreSarah’s book: Gentle Birth, Gentle MotheringKey highlights:Impact of Medical Interventions on BirthsEffects of Pitocin in the BodyEffect of Oxytocin on LaborSynthetic Oxytocin and Postpartum DepressionEffect of Epidurals on BabiesImportance of Skin-to-Skin ContactEpisode resources:Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastJoin our next Bridge Midwives virtual town hall on September 19th at 5pm PT, or sign up here for updatesThis show is supported by:LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every orderBIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness programChristian Hypnobirthing | Go to christianhypnobirthing.com/birthinginstincts to get 30% off Christian Hypnobirthing's Faith-Filled Childbirth courseMama Meals | Go to mama-meals.com code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for $10 off a small box or $20 off any other box. Go to mamamealspantry.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off pantry itemsConnect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.comEmail: [email protected] line: 805-399-0439Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com