Ep 90 Description:
“Midwives are trained that pregnancy is a normal function of the human body, it's wellness that occasionally goes wrong, as opposed to the doctors who think it's an illness that occasionally goes right.” —Dr. Stuart Fischbein
At times, the medicalized one-size-fits-all model can fall short. For far too long, childbirth has been dominated by rigid medical protocols that prioritize efficiency over empowering each woman's unique needs. However, true safety lies in respecting birth as a natural process and supporting each mother's physical and emotional well-being. By embracing uncertainty and honoring a woman's innate wisdom, the system can shift from fear to trust— empowering all who bring new life into this world.
This week, Debra sits with Dr. Stuart Fischbein to share an insightful look at shifting from a fear-based model of childbirth to one that is truly woman-centered. For over 40 years, Dr. Stuart Fischbein practiced obstetrics within a medicalized system, only to realize it fell short of empowering women and honoring birth as a natural process. Through his collaboration with midwives and experiences attending home births, Dr. Fischbein underwent a profound transformation in his approach.
In this candid discussion, he draws from his unique perspective within both the medical and midwifery worlds to shed light on how interventions are too often prioritized over informed consent. Join in as Debra and Dr. Stu discuss the differences between midwifery and physician training, limitations of the modern hospital system, criticisms of home birth safety, the role of doctors and midwives in medicalized birth, the issue around disregard for individualized care, unnecessary medical interventions, and finding a good team for an empowered birth experience.
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Episode Highlights:
03:06 Transitioning to Midwifery Model
06:12 The Limitations of Hospital Births
15:07 Midwifery vs Medical Model in Childbirth
20:58 Home Birth Safety vs Hospital Birth Safety
23:25 Informed Consent in Childbirth
28:38 Natural Birth Practices and Challenges
34:05 Women Deserve All Reasonable Options
ep. 25 - Preparing for Pregnancy: Becoming Wildly Orgasmic Before Birth
ep. 24 - The Pleasure in Birth & Parenting with Melissa Ambrosini
ep. 23 - Take Care of Your Body After Birth with Claire Eccleston
ep. 22 - Strategizing your Powerful Birth Journey with Theresa Lasbrey Peters
ep. 21 - Take Charge of Your Labor and Birth with Henci Goer
ep. 20 - Harness Your Raw Power: A Powerful & Transformational Birth with Sarah and Matthew Bivens
ep. 19 - Transform Pain to Power With Pleasure
ep. 18 - Be a Goddess for Your Birth with Andrea Hausheer
ep. 17 - Cervix: A Key to Pleasure and Orgasms with Olivia Bryant
ep. 16 - The Power of Words: Transforming Fear into Strength with Donna Tabas
ep. 15 - Doulas: The Missing Link in Maternity Care
ep. 14 - A Powerful Message for Women: Manifest Your Orgasmic Birth with Gina Ojeda
ep. 13 - Oxytocin: The Hormone of Love, Birth, Bonding, and Breastfeeding with Dr. Sarah Buckley
ep. 12 - How to Keep Your Sexual Health during Pregnancy and Postpartum with Dr. Rachel Rubin
ep. 11 - Feel it to Heal From it: How to Reawaken Your Sexual Energy After Baby
ep. 10 - Reclaiming Our Birth: Transmuting Painful Histories into Power with Piper Lovemore
ep. 9 - The Art of Connecting with Your Body for a Lifetime of Bliss with Sheila Kamara Hay
ep. 8 - From Belly to Yoni: A Mother's Journey to Natural Birthing with Sokhna Heathyre Mabin
ep. 7 - Live & Birth Freely and Connect With Your Sexuality with Naoli Vinaver
ep. 6 - The Journey to Orgasmic Birth: From Pain to Power and Pleasure
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