Acclaimed birth worker, Lindsey Meehleis, joins Dr. Stu and Blyss for a passionate conversation about their profession. Lindsey is a mom and traditional spiritual midwife who has been serving childbearing women through birth, lactation and emotionally through trauma release work since 2004. She works in Southern California and has had the pure honor of witnessing over 1300 births. She believes that “great grandma wisdom” is one of the most essential rememberings to tap back into during each rite of passage that we weave through as women in our lifetimes.Today on the show, Dr. Stu, Blyss and Lindsey talk about their shared mission of creating a space and culture where birth workers can talk about their profession without fear of prosecution, and their desire to aid mothers in welcoming babies into the world in the most peaceful way they know possible—at home.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:The increase in probability of chronic disease since 1989Attempting to foster better relationships between midwives and hospitalsHow formal medical training is designed to beat people downLindsey’s path into midwiferyReminiscing on the births Lindsay and Stu were at togetherLindsey’s remedy for preventing preterm laborThis show is supported by:Bamboobies | Go to INSTINCTS to get 25% off your first order!LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts  to get a free sample pack with your order!Connect with Lindsey:Website: orangecountymidwifery.comInstagram: @lindseymeehleisConnect with Dr. Stu:Instagram: @birthinginstinctsWebsite: birthinginstincts.comConnect with Blyss:Instagram: @birthingblyssWebsite: birthingblyss.comThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions