Today on the show, Dr. Stu and Blyss are joined by their former patient and good friend, Desiree Doan. Desiree shares the details of all three of her birth stories: A hospital transfer, a successful VBAC, and how she navigated placenta accreta spectrum or, as Desi says, “That time my placenta went wild!”. Her story of self-advocacy is both awe-inspiring and informative…It’s amazing what a determined baby and mother are capable of accomplishing.

In this episode of Birthing Instincts:

• The Physicians for Informed Consent lawsuit against the Medical Board of California
• The contrast between Desiree’s first two birth stories
• What happened with Desiree’s placenta during her third pregnancy?
• Some alarming statistics on the historical prevalence of Placenta accreta spectrum

This show is supported by:

• LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack!

Doctors Mentioned:

• Dr. Vineet K. Shrivastava
• Emiliano Chavira, MD, MPH, FACOG

Connect with Desiree:

• Instagram: @foxandthetravelinggypsy
• Email: barnesdesiree@yahoo.com

Connect with Dr. Stu:

• Instagram: @birthinginstincts
• Website: birthinginstincts.com

Connect with Blyss:

• Instagram: @birthingblyss
• Website: birthingblyss.com

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions