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Nov 2, 2022 1 hr 18 min

#283 All Things Amniotic Fluid

from Birthing Instincts Hosted by Dr. Stuart Fischbein + Midwife Blyss Young

Today, Dr. Stu and Blyss are discussing the “fluid of life” aka amniotic fluid! They answer questions like, what’s too much? What’s too little? How can you support your fluid amounts nutritionally? Whether spontaneous or artificial, Blyss doesn’t like the word rupture and tells of a transport. Dr. Stu ponders mosquitoes and polar bears and gives updates from the road. In this episode of Birthing Instincts: The anatomy of the amniotic sack What is amniotic fluid & how the baby keeps it in homeostasis Normal range of fluid & why babies may have lower amounts What to know about amniotic fluid embolisms How to support your fluid amounts nutritionally How to manage spontaneous water release Impatience with labor & artificial rupture This show is supported by: LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack! Connect with Dr. Stu: Instagram: @birthinginstincts Website: birthinginstincts.com Connect with Blyss: Instagram: @birthingblyss Website: birthingblyss.com This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

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Today, Dr. Stu and Blyss are discussing the “fluid of life” aka amniotic fluid! They answer questions like, what’s too much? What’s too little? How can you support your fluid amounts nutritionally? Whether spontaneous or artificial, Blyss doesn’t like the word rupture and tells of a transport. Dr. Stu ponders mosquitoes and polar bears and gives updates from the road.

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