Expecting Fathers: YOUR IMPORTANT Role during Pregnancy and after with OBGYN Dr. Nathan Riley

Send us Fan MailDoes this sound familiar? As an expectant father, you've been told that your role during childbirth is limited to providing support and staying out of the way. Yet, you can't help but feel an overwhelming desire to be more actively involved, to embrace the divine masculine energy that lies within you. This discrepancy leaves you feeling disconnected, unfulfilled, and longing for a deeper connection to the miracle of childbirth.In this episode, you will be able to:Understand the often overlooked momentous role of men in childbirth, via appreciation of the divine masculine.Identify the lack of adequate resources for men awaiting fatherhood, underlining the urgency for rich, comprehensive guidance.Absorb the essence of 'holding space' and its role in pioneering a fresh understanding of masculinity.Grasp the dynamic potency of 'holding space', exhibiting its function to receive emotions without the instinct to rectify.Delve into the importance of deep, introspective work for men, essential for modernizing masculinity constructs and nurturing vulnerability in fatherhood.My special guest is Dr. Nathan RileyMeet Dr. Nathan Riley, a trailblazer in the childbirth space. With two specialties under his belt, Obstetrics and Hospice Palliative Medicine, Dr. Riley adopts a unique approach that blends medical expertise with empathy and understanding. This charismatic professional deviates from conventional childbirth procedures, passionately advocating for a deeply personalized, patient-focused approach. Dr. Riley's ceaseless exploration of the birth process and his ability to build strong relationships with his patients have made him a beloved figure among expectant parents.The key moments in this episode are:          00:00:00 - The Lack of Resources for Expecting Fathers         00:01:16 - The Role of Men in Childbirth         00:05:18 - The Burning Man Experience          00:06:56 - Reclaiming Masculinity Through Inner Work          00:08:30 - Introduction to Dr. Nathan Riley          00:12:52 - The Meaning of Technology for Humanity          00:13:32 - The Influence of Television         00:14:41 - Dad Jokes and Embarrassing Kids         00:16:28 - The Impact of a $100 Purchase          00:18:03 - Maintaining Identity in Medicine          00:19:17 - Unexpected Strength          00:21:55 - Honoring Personal Virtues          00:26:22 - The Shift from Traditional to Conventional Birth          00:27:09 - Disillusionment with Hospital Births          00:28:36 - Better Outcomes with Minimal Interventions          00:29:12 - Exploring Homebirths       00:31:29 - Personalized Care and Involving Partners         00:38:57 - The Importance of Home Birth         00:40:00 - Is Home Birth Safe?          00:43:58 - The Role of the Father        00:46:31 - Clarity for Fathers        00:52:42 - The Importance of Oxytocin in Human Behavior         00:53:59 - The Role of Oxytocin in Childbirth         00:56:05 - The Impact of Oxytocin on Bonding and Breastfeeding           00:57:35 - The Man's Role in Supporting an Undisturbed Birth         01:05:02 -  Introduction to the Born Free Method         01:05:36 - Addressing Male Factor Infertility        01:05:58 - HPV and Natural Clearing          01:06:23 - Empowering Individuals in Healthcare          01:08:32 - Claiming Responsibility and Finding Freedom          Guest Links:Websitehttps://www.belovedholistics.com/Tik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@nathanrileyobgynTwitterhttps://twitter.com/holisticSupport the show