Ep 204//Breech Homebirth, Maha Ball, Medical Indoctrination and More with Dr. Stuart Fischbein

Ep 204//Breech Homebirth, Maha Ball, Medical Indoctrination and More with Dr. Stuart Fischbein

Author: Aly McClain March 31, 2025 Duration: 1:19:33
Today, I have an incredible guest joining me for a second time—someone who has been a true pioneer in the world of birth, especially when it comes to breech birth and challenging the status quo of modern obstetrics.   Dr. Stuart Fischbein is an OBGYN with nearly 40 years of experience, specializing in supporting women who choose to birth outside the hospital system. He’s co-host of the Birthing Instincts Podcast with homebirth midwife Blyss, and he’s dedicated his career to helping women reclaim their autonomy in birth. He’s was also here just a couple weekends ago in person, for the Reteach Breech Workshop—which we’ll talk about later in the episode!   But first, we’re going to kick things off by talking about the predicament doctors are in that prevents them from learning skills like breech birth, his story on how he was pulled into the Homebirth world and the problem with Stage 1 thinking and why this is the only way the Medical system thinks. Dr. Stu has seen it all, and I can’t wait for you to hear his perspective.   We’ll also be diving into: A behind the scenes look at his experience at the Maha ball. Who’d he talk to, what’d they talk about and so much more… How government policies impact birth culture in America Why homebirth increased 40% over covid and why the culture is so indoctrinated to believe that birth belongs in the hospital And finally, Dr. Stu’s best advice for first-time moms considering homebirth Ep 68 Dr. Stu's first Peaceful Homebirth appearance Click to fill out an Application for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective   Connect with Dr. Stu: www.birthinginstincts.com IG- @birthinginstincts  The Birthing Instincts Podcast   Connect with Aly: IG- @peacefulhomebirth FB Group- www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth 👉Click to apply for the Peaceful Homebirth Collective  👈   Discount Codes: Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee: https://www.everydaydose.com/ALYMCCLAIN My Fav Make Up: Get 15% off Araza Beauty Products with code "PEACEFULHOMEBIRTH"  

Aly McClain understands that feeling of being pulled in a dozen directions while trying to plan for birth. Her Peaceful Homebirth Podcast is a dedicated space for Christian women who feel a call toward homebirth but are navigating fear, information overload, or the lingering effects of a previous traumatic birth experience. This isn't about adding more noise to the conversation; it's about creating a calm, faith-centered resource for preparation and healing. Within episodes, you'll hear honest conversations that demystify the practicalities of planning a safe homebirth, from understanding your options to building a supportive team. Aly also addresses the emotional and spiritual journey, offering perspectives on reconciling faith with fear and processing past experiences to find hope for a new chapter. The podcast serves as a companion for those seeking to replace anxiety with informed confidence, weaving together the physical, emotional, and spiritual threads of bringing a child into the world in a peaceful, supported environment. It’s for any woman who wants to move beyond the overwhelm and step into her birth with a sense of purpose and deep, personal peace.
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Podcast Episodes
Ep 183//Stillbirth to Homebirth with Sara [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:08
Is the worst case scenario of having a homebirth constantly on your mind? Wouldn’t you be better off at the hospital “just in case?” I hear you. This fear of not doing all that you can do to keep your baby safe is a main…
Ep 182//Nurse Chooses Homebirth After 4 C-Sections with Kayla [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:13
Do you have a call from God to homebirth but it doesn't make sense? Either you don’t have the finances, the place to birth, the support from other around you. Or maybe you’re like my guest today, Kayla who had not one, n…
Ep 181//Postpartum Body Image Through a Biblical Perspective [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:02
I’m almost 2 years out from having my youngest baby. It’s crazy to think typically I’m pregnant when my babies turn 2. As I journey with first time homebirth moms I get to see them through so many stages from morning sic…
Ep 177//3 Red Flags in a Homebirth Midwife [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:43
You want your dream homebirth! The only way you feel like you can get this birth is by having a midwife who is certified, who knows what she's doing, who has hundreds of births of experience. What you realize is that you…
Ep 176//Caytlin's Redeeming Freebirth After a Traumatic Homebirth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:18
This is as real and raw of a birth story as you’ve ever heard! From red flags in midwives, to porn addictions, lack of family support and so much more. From dreaming about a painfree birth to getting cussed out… to ultim…
Ep 174//Implement THIS To Overcome Any Fear or Anxiety About Birth! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:02
Does the fear of complications, of the unknown, of the pain or even just the process of birth feel too overwhelming? In this short and sweet episode I want to give you a tool that I have used to reduce fear during my pre…