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Birthing Instincts

#319 The Downsides of Cesarean Section

Birthing Instincts

Dr. Stuart Fischbein + Midwife Blyss Young

Health & Fitness, Parenting, Alternative Health, Kids & Family

4.8 • 692 Ratings

🗓️ 26 July 2023

⏱️ 79 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

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Summary

We are often told by our doctors why we need a cesarean and how routine they are. But there are a lot of reasons to be wary. Today, Blyss & Dr. Stu discuss what you should know to help make that informed decision and then break down a popular YouTube podcast.

Prepare to be enlightened as they unravel the intricate truth of cesarean sections – the most common surgical procedure in the US, and yet, one fraught with overlooked risks and consequences. Unleash your curiosity as we dissect the power of informed consent, the seriousness of risks linked to cesarean sections, and the importance of effective communication in the doctor-patient relationship. 

The conversation takes a deeper turn as Dr. Stu and Blyss disclose alarming insights about the potential risks of not having a vaginal delivery. The factors discussed range from the baby missing out on exposure to natural bacteria that aids immunity, to an increased likelihood of allergy, asthma, autism, and ADHD. Our exploration of the Amish population, their low rates of chronic disease and autism, and their preference for vaginal deliveries will definitely make you rethink conventional childbirth procedures.

Wrapping up, they bring to light the grim reality associated with cesarean sections - the five times higher maternal mortality rate and the increased risk of abnormal placentation. Brace yourselves as we challenge the status quo and question the influence of litigation and politics on medical practices. By the end of the episode, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of the complexities surrounding childbirth and the potential downsides of cesarean sections. Listen in as Dr. Stu and Blyss transform your perspective on childbirth and equip you with knowledge to prepare you to be your own advocate to get the birth you want. 

Key highlights:

  • How Covid lockdowns failed us
  • Action bias and why doctors feel they have to intervene 
  • Most people don't know their birth story, so does your birth story matter? 
  • Effects of c-section on the baby
  • Exploring the downsides of cesarean Sections
  • Risks and procedures of cesarean section
  • Consequences of cesarean section delivery for both mother and baby


Episode resources:

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.

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Transcript

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0:00.0

Welcome to the Burling Instincts podcast.

0:05.2

I'm Dr. Stuart Fishbein, community-based practicing obstetrician and longtime advocate for birth choices.

0:10.5

And I'm Bliss Young, a licensed midwife.

0:13.0

Join us in our conversational style podcast where we talk about everything birth.

0:17.5

Sometimes we laugh, sometimes we cry, but we're happy that you're here.

0:20.7

So here we go. Good morning., but we're happy that you're here. So,

0:20.9

here we go. Good morning. Good morning. I've missed you. Aw. Has it been that long? No, it's only

0:28.8

been six days. I love you. Thank you, Bliss. Yeah. So tell me what you're, tell me what you're up to.

0:37.9

Let's tell our listeners what we're up to.

0:40.7

I'm getting ready to leave Santa Barbara again, go with some family.

0:45.9

But I found my home here in Santa Barbara for now yesterday.

0:52.2

It was the very first place I looked at, and it is perfect for me, and I'm super excited to move in.

1:01.4

So that's the next thing on my agenda.

1:05.0

You want to just tell me just a little bit about it?

1:07.7

Is it like, do you have a view?

1:09.7

Is it close to the beach? Do you have a garden?

1:13.3

It's behind the Monticito Country Club. So it's up in the hills a little bit. And it's a beautiful

1:21.4

garden. And I have the whole lower floor of a house that's just been newly remodeled so no one else has ever lived in there and it's

1:30.9

totally perfect for me my dog can be with me and it's great it sounds perfect and monocito is just

1:37.0

tranquil most of the time so very nice there beautiful old trees there I love the trees in Montecito.

1:44.6

Yeah, it's a great spot.

1:46.3

Well, congratulations.

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