Why So Many Women End Up With C-Sections: Birth Interventions Explained | Dr. Stuart Fischbein

About this episode

Dr. Stuart Fischbein joins Courtney Swan to discuss the rise of C-sections and the complexities of modern birth interventions.

299: I’m joined by Dr. Stuart Fischbein to have an honest conversation about modern pregnancy, birth culture, and why so many women feel fearful going into labor. We talk about the rise in C-sections, inductions, epidurals, and the cascade of interventions that can happen in hospital births. Dr. Stu also explains the history behind “geriatric pregnancy,” the differences between midwifery and the medical model, and why informed consent and individualized care matter so much for mothers and babies. Whether you’re currently pregnant, planning to have children someday, or simply curious about how birth has changed over time, this episode offers a deeper look at the modern birth system and the importance of trusting women’s bodies.Topics Discussed: → Pregnancy After 35 & “Geriatric Pregnancy” → Home Birth vs Hospital Birth → Fear-Based Birth Culture → C-Sections, Inductions & Medical Interventions → Midwifery Model of Care → Epidurals, Pitocin & Birth Outcomes → Informed Consent & Choosing the Right Birth Provider → Trusting Nature’s Design During Birth Sponsored By: → Function | Check your health the way I do — 160+ lab tests a year for $365, plus the ability to dive deeper into your…

People in this episode

Host: Courtney Swan

Guest: Dr. Stuart Fischbein

Topics covered

• C-sections
• birth interventions
• midwifery vs medical model
• informed consent
• pregnancy after 35
• fear-based birth culture

Keywords

• C-sections
• induction
• epidurals
• midwifery
• informed consent
• geriatric pregnancy
• birth culture

Sponsors

Function, Qualia

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