16: Breech Birth with Dr. Stu Fischbein of Birthing Instincts

Episode 16: Breech Birth with Dr. Stu Fischbein In this episode, we will chat with Dr. Stuart Fischbein of Birthing Instincts and Vaginal Rebirth about his experience transitioning from an obstetrician in a hospital setting to a private practice supporting home births. We will discuss how breech positioning should be treated as a variation of normal vaginal birth, but finding skilled and like-minded providers has become less and less common in the United States. In this episode, we discuss: Dr. Stu shares his perspective as an OBGYN on why this decline has occurred Risks and benefits associated with both a vaginal and cesarean breech birth How certain medical studies can influence practices Questions and criteria to discuss with your provider regarding breech positioning Find Dr. Stu's Birthing Instincts website, blog, and podcast HERE! Prepare for your birth with us: ⁠⁠⁠Childbirth Education Courses⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Prenatal Fitness Programs⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Pelvic Floor Prep for Birth⁠⁠⁠ Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website here⁠⁠⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram here⁠⁠⁠⁠, and our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook here⁠⁠⁠⁠! This podcast is sponsored by: Needed is a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.