Duncan Trussell Family Hour 730: New Year's Eve Special
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Dec 31, 2025 Dive into a humorous exploration of time and calendars as Duncan candidly shares his experience of preparing for a home birth. He details the unexpected chaos of nearly delivering his baby in a car and the intimate moments of a bathtub birth. From critiques of hospital routines to the vital role of midwives, he emphasizes the importance of a calm environment for bonding. Plus, engaging insights on karma and selfless action from the Bhagavad Gita wrap up a heartfelt discussion that resonates with expectant parents and caregivers alike.
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Home Birth Happened Fast In Bathtub
- Duncan Trussell describes the home birth of his fourth child, which happened quickly in the bathtub with midwives arriving minutes away.
- He contrasts the raw, primal intensity and joy of that birth with previous hospital experiences that felt clinical and invasive.
Hospital Workflow Disrupts Early Bonding
- Duncan argues hospital births often fragment early mother–baby bonding by immediately taking the baby for tests and procedures.
- He suggests that removing the baby from the mother increases stress responses and can cascade into unnecessary interventions.
Profit Incentives Can Extend Hospital Stays
- Duncan frames hospital protocols as a for-profit system that can extend stays via tests and NICU admissions.
- He connects those incentives to increased interventions that may not benefit low-risk births.
