Bodily Agency in Pregnancy & Birth: Dr. Nathan Riley – Into Healing S2, Ep.14

Dr. Nathan Riley, is a home birth doctor and holistic gynecologist based in Louisville, Kentucky. Nathan is a passionate advocate for out-of-hospital births and a staunch supporter of the midwifery model of care, which he believes should be the default option for most women in the United States. Disillusioned with the "standard of care" in conventional maternity care, Nathan left the medical-industrial complex to pursue a more holistic approach. In today’s conversation, he shares his journey from traditional Western medicine to advocating for a model that prioritizes informed consent, personal agency, and the natural rhythms of birth and death. ⭐️ In this episode, you’ll learn ⭐️02:41 Dr. Riley's Journey into Women's Healthcare04:49 Challenges in Medical Training08:01 Discovering the Importance of Autonomy in Birth16:14 Personal Birth Stories and Advocacy34:28 The Role of Intimacy and Connection in Conception40:43 The Magic of Conception42:55 Informed Consent in Pregnancy52:09 Radical Responsibility in Childbirth54:16 The Partner's Role in Childbirth01:04:33 Addressing Racial Disparities in Maternal Health01:11:40 Making Birth Less Traumatic01:19:06 The Importance of Sleep in Maternity Care01:23:39 The Emotional Toll of Miscarriage01:26:42 The Importance of Presence in Parenting01:29:14 Navigating Relationship Changes Post-Childbirth01:38:43 Modeling Health in Healthcare01:46:18 The Born Free Method: Empowering Birth Choices01:53:18 Embracing Death as a Rite of Passage👉 Follow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanrileyobgyn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanrileyobgyn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLSq0A9bQUXS7H2aObIyO7QWebsite: https://www.belovedholistics.com/📚 Episode References:J. Marion Sims: https://w.wiki/3qCNAftershock movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16376478/Stephen Porges: https://www.stephenporges.com/Dr. Tracey Vogel: https://www.theempowermentequation.com/aboutBorn Free Method: https://www.bornfreemethod.com/✏️ Download Transcript (generated by an AI service):https://www.intohealing.com/s/Into-Healing-Nathan-Riley-Transcript.docx👂Listen to the Into Healing Podcast while you're on-the-go!🎧  Apple podcast: https://apple.co/3wmd4sz🎧  Spotify: https://rb.gy/ceqmkt👉 Become a member on our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/intohealing👉 Subscribe to the YouTube channelwww.youtube.com/@Into.Healing👉 Follow Into HealingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intohealing/Website: https://www.intohealing.com/UpScrolled: @intohealing👉 Follow MiraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirakaddoura TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mira.kaddoura Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirakaddoura/💌 Sign up for the Healing newsletter https://www.intohealing.com/newsletter🖐 Into Healing is produced by Red & Co. https://redandco.com/Disclaimers• As a reminder, Into Healing is for informational and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute medical or psychological advice.• Into Healing recognizes that for people suffering under traumatic forces beyond their control, beginning a healing journey is often not possible. For these neighbors, both near and far, let us make a better world where all who wish to heal have the time, space, and resources they need.