62. Birth Freedom, Breech Truth, and Why Physiologic Birth Matters with Dr. Stuart Fischbein

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Stuart Fischbein, an OB-GYN who has spent decades advocating for physiologic birth, informed consent, and preserving birth skills like vaginal breech birth, twin birth, VBAC, and hands-off support of normal labor.This conversation is deeply personal. Before the breech birth of my second baby, I faced intense pressure toward a C-section and very little guidance. Dr. Stu’s work gave me the context and confidence I needed to trust my body and make informed decisions.We talk about why fewer interventions often lead to better outcomes, what actually happens when birth is undisturbed, the role babies play in labor, the truth about breech birth, and how fear replaced skill in modern maternity care. We also cover hospital policies moms can decline, epidurals, choosing a supportive provider, and what truly mother-and-baby-centered care could look like in the U.S.This episode is for any mom who wants to understand her options, reduce fear, and approach birth with confidence and clarity.Learn more about Breech without Borders here and their breech delivery directory here. Connect with Dr. Stu through his website or on Instagram.Listen to his podcast here! Follow Motherhood Equipped here!