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

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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. </span></p> <p><strong>TOPICS:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Dr. Stu’s transition from hospital to community based births (01:30)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why pregnancy shouldn’t be regarded as a medical condition (06:56)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The flaws in the current healthcare system (20:16)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Is home birth the right option for you? (25:45)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why doctors aren’t taught how to deliver breech births? (30:33)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The risk of cesareans (39:17)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Communication and informed consent (45:07)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Encapsulating the placenta (56:21)   </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>MORE FROM THE HEALTH BABES:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Did you know? You have a chance to win 1 of 2 prizes, with a giveaway in every episode!</span> <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-babes-podcast/id1558911968"> <span style="font-weight: 400;