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 minds ...