How can you help your doula clients feel comfortable advocating for themselves in an environment that pushes total compliance?

In this episode, Dr. Stuart Fischbein (from Birthing Instincts) and I will be talking about the many issues within the hospital model of care.

It's no secret that there are large systems of power in the hospital system, which is why many doctors keep their heads buried in the sand when they see unethical policies put in place. 

Dr. Stu has been a practicing OBGYN for the last 34 years. He advocates for informed decision-making and specializes in natural birth for VBAC, twin, and breech deliveries. 

He founded The Woman’s Place for Health, Inc., a collaborative hospital-based practice of Certified Nurse Midwives and Obstetricians in Ventura County, California. He co-authored the book, “Fearless Pregnancy, Wisdom & Reassurance from a Doctor, a Midwife and a Mom.”, and has appeared in several documentaries, including: “More Business of Being Born”, “Happy Healthy Child”, “Reducing Infant Mortality”, and “Heads Up: The Disappearing Art of Vaginal Breech Delivery”. 

Dr. Fischbein also runs “The Birthing Instincts” podcast with midwife Blyss Young, where they discuss evidence-based decision-making in birth. 

If you’re tired of overreaching hospital policies, then you might want to listen up!

Follow Dr. Fischbein on Instagram @birthinginstincts or visit his website: http://www.birthinginstincts.com

 
Resources mentioned:

Watch Candace Owens’s “A Shot in the Dark”

Check out The Highwire with Del Bigtree

Watch the “Why Not Home” documentary

Look through Paul Thomas’s research 

 
Ready to turn your passion for birth into a crazy successful doula career? I’ve got you. Click here and join me inside Birthworker Academy.

Check out this episode’s full show notes or read the transcript at www.birthworker.com/4 or follow along over on Instagram @theautonomymommy or @birthworkerpodcast

If this episode lights you up, I’d love it

Additional Resources You'll LOVE...

When you're ready to become a doula or grow your existing business like crazy, book a free Breakthrough Call with my coaching team!

Not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered! Check out my free training for new and aspiring doulas... or if you're already established, watch my on-demand business masterclass here.

And if you're not a doula yet, but you're feeling the call to birthwork... download my FREE Birthwork Blueprint E-book for aspiring doulas!

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at @birthworkerpodcast for more.

If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening from.

After you review the show — snap a pic and upload it here — so I can send you a little surprise as a thank you.

Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!