Today, Blyss and Dr. Stu dive into the topic of low lying placenta and challenge the commonly held perception of it being a high-risk condition, discussing the medical gaslighting that often occurs. Blyss shares her firsthand experience of witnessing an unassisted birth where the mother made the empowered choice to stay home. Together, they provide comforting truths and alternative perspectives on low lying placenta, offering insights that challenge the traditional approach and empower women to make informed decisions about their birth plans.In this episode of Birthing Instincts:Medical gaslighting and low lying placentaUnderstanding different locations of the placentaWhen babies go rogue, stay homeTreating individuals as adults, not childrenPreserving traditional midwifery practicesIbuprofen's impact on male hormonesThis show is supported by:LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every orderNeeded | Use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 20% off your first month or first 3 months of a one-month subscription at thisisneeded.com. BIRTHFIT | 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.Resources:When babies go rogue: Birth dispatches from McDonald’s and morePeople receiving midwifery care during childbirth report positive experiencesIbuprofen alters human testicular physiology to produce a state of compensated hypogonadismWar Room / DailyClout Pfizer Documents Analysis Volunteers’ ReportsFollow-up ultrasound in second-trimester low-positioned anterior and posterior placentae: prospective cohort studyPfizer Documents ExposéInstagram: @rachelstephenswellness Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss:Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyssWebsite: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.comEmail: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com Call-in line: 805-399-0439This show is produced by Soulfire Productions