Part 1: Obstetrics care, MFM doctors, and Medicalization of Pregnancy with Dr. Stu

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Kia Veinneau discusses modern obstetric care and the role of midwifery with Dr. Stuart Fischbein, exploring the medicalization of pregnancy and its implications for mothers and babies.

Episode Overview In this episode of Busy Mom Talk , I sit down with Dr. Stuart Fischbein (Dr. Stu), obstetrician-trained with over 40 years of experience, to unpack the realities of modern obstetric care and the evolving role of midwifery. This conversation dives into the tension between medicalized birth and natural, physiological processes, and challenges the systems that shape how care is delivered today. Dr. Stu shares how his perspective has shifted over decades in practice and why he believes many current models may not always serve mothers and babies in the best way. Key Topics Covered The Medicalization of Pregnancy We explore how pregnancy has increasingly been treated as a medical condition rather than a natural life event. Dr. Stu explains how this mindset can lead to unnecessary interventions and a disconnect between providers and patients. Experience vs. System Training Dr. Stu reflects on how decades in the field have changed his approach. He discusses how reliance on technology and standardized protocols may be impacting practitioner skill and confidence in physiological birth. Cognitive Dissonance in Care The conversation highlights the gap between what providers…

People in this episode

Host: Kia Veinneau

Guest: Dr. Stuart Fischbein

Topics covered

• obstetrics care
• midwifery
• medicalization of pregnancy
• natural birth
• patient-provider relationship

Keywords

• obstetrics
• midwifery
• pregnancy
• natural birth
• medicalization
• patient care
• interventions

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Organizations: Busy Mom Talk

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