#353 Is There An Ideal Interpregnancy Interval?

Trying to clarify the questions about child spacing, Blyss & Dr. Stu discover nature is pretty wise. What are the medical recommendations and how do they compare? We review some of the guidelines and share our opinions. We discuss the rhythm of natural child spacing through ecological breastfeeding and contrast it with the rigidity of medical guidelines, advocating for a healthcare model that respects the unique journey of each mother.We challenge the cultural obsession with the speed of labor and dissect the impact of our discussions by sharing the courageous decision of a labor and delivery nurse to switch to a home birth midwife. As we address the realities of postpartum depression, we stress the vital roles of healthcare providers in supporting new mothers. We question the effectiveness of the current medical model in addressing nutritional needs and mental health issues during the postpartum and interpregnancy periods, advocating for a healthcare model that ensures thorough diagnosis, effective treatment, and diligent follow-up. This episode is a call to action for a more compassionate and tailored approach to reproductive health. Blyss shares about a birth with low platelets and Dr. Stu has some daughter time.Key highlights:Interpregnancy Interval and Natural BirthDebating Emergency Cesarean for Fetus' HeartChallenging Medical Practices and RecommendationsBreastfeeding and Interpregnancy IntervalsWomen's Health and Postpartum DepressionEpisode resources:Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcastACOG article: Interpregnancy CarePubMed article: Re-evaluation of link between interpregnancy interval and adverse birth outcomesPubMed article: Interpregnancy Interval and Adverse Pregnancy OutcomesPubMed article: Effects of birth spacing on maternal, perinatal, infant, and child healthPubMed article: Short interpregnancy interval: risk of uterine rupture and complications of vaginal birth after cesarean deliveryPubMed article: Ecological breastfeeding and child spacingBook: Breastfeeding and Natural Child SpacingArticle: Ecological Breastfeeding and Natural Child SpacingAsk Dr. Sears: Breastfeeding and Natural ChildspacingFind a breech provider: breechwithoutborders.org/directoryThis show is supported by:LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every orderBIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS1 for a discount on the Basics Prenatal program, or INSTINCTS2 for a discount on the Basics Postpartum program.Christian Hypnobirthing | Go to christianhypnobirthing.com/birthinginstincts to get 30% off Christian Hypnobirthing's Faith-Filled Childbirth courseConnect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.comEmail: [email protected] Call-in line: 805-399-0439Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com