Ep. 390 Dr. Nathan Riley and Low Intervention Birth

Jan 18, 2024

Dr. Nathan Riley, an OBGYN specializing in low intervention home births and palliative care, discusses his approach to prenatal lifestyle counseling, the challenges of traditional healthcare, and his advocacy for low intervention births despite criticism from other doctors. He also explores the rise in popularity of home birth during COVID-19 and the importance of reconnecting with nature and embracing femininity.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Palliative Care in Obstetrics

01:55 • 8min

Challenges of Traditional Healthcare and Importance of Understanding Patient Values

09:36 • 3min

Reflections on Home Birth and Challenging the Healthcare System

12:26 • 18min

A Story of Challenging Birth Decisions and Overcoming Fears

30:45 • 4min

Home Birth During COVID-19

34:40 • 17min

Reconnecting with Nature and Embracing Femininity

51:24 • 4min