#068 Home Birth, Managing Breech Births & The Risks of Cesarean with Dr. Stuart James Fischbein

The Health Babes are joined by community-based obstetrician, Dr. Stuart James Fischbein. He talks about his journey working in hospitals and why he started working with patients in a community-based setting. We talk about the stark differences of having a hospital birth versus home birth. We also unpack some of the flaws in the current healthcare model, the potential risks of getting a cesarean, and the importance of thorough communication and informed consent. 

TOPICS:

• Dr. Stu’s transition from hospital to community based births (01:30)
• Why pregnancy shouldn’t be regarded as a medical condition (06:56)
• The flaws in the current healthcare system (20:16)
• Is home birth the right option for you? (25:45)
• Why doctors aren’t taught how to deliver breech births? (30:33)
• The risk of cesareans (39:17)
• Communication and informed consent (45:07)
• Encapsulating the placenta (56:21)   

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