Blyss and Stu discuss a wide range of topics affecting maternity and healthcare, from home births and their underestimated safety to the new regulations threatening the role of doulas. They critique flawed studies, including the infamous Wax paper, and highlight a recent ruling by the European Court of Justice holding doctors accountable for administering COVID-19 vaccines without proper prescriptions. They also address the ethical dilemmas faced by healthcare professionals, and underscore the importance of storytelling in preserving factual information about birth practices. The episode concludes with a listener letter, reinforcing the need for informed, compassionate care in maternity services.
Resources
Planned Home Birth - Marty Makary’s Blind Spot
Article: FOIA Reveals Troubling Relationship between HHS/CDC & the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Pregnancy and Prenatal Vaccines
European Court of Justice - doctors will be solely responsible for the consequences of covid injections - Europe Reloaded
AJOG Study: Accuracy of antenatal ultrasound in predicting large-for-gestational-age babies: population-based cohort study
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In This Episode
Home Birth Safety and Medical Studies
Legal Accountability for COVID Vaccinations
Montana's Doula Regulation Controversy
Ultrasound Accuracy in Predicting Large Babies
Vaccine Information and Misinformation
A Listener's Personal Birth Story and Experiences
Building Community in Patreon
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