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Informed Pregnancy Podcast
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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- Dr. Nathan Riley emphasizes the importance of understanding oneself and building a support network during the postpartum period for a better experience.
- Dr. Riley encourages individuals who desire a more natural and empowered birth experience to explore home birth options with a midwife and doula.
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Dr. Nathan Riley's Unique Approach to Birth Work
Dr. Nathan Riley, an OBGYN specializing in low intervention and home births, discusses his refreshing philosophy and approach to prenatal lifestyle counseling for a better postpartum experience. He emphasizes the importance of understanding oneself and building a support network, including two support people during the postpartum period. Riley advocates for embracing nature and femininity, recommending books such as 'Ishmael' by Daniel Quinn, 'Black Earth Wisdom,' and 'Braiding Sweetgrass' by Robin Wall Kimmerer. He also mentions his program, the Born Free Method, which covers various topics related to natural birth.
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