EP 19: The Truth About Hospital Birth: Dr. Stu Fischbein on Fear, Control & Reclaiming Physiological Birth

In this episode, Britt Andres of Radiant Birth Co. sits down with OB/GYN Dr. Stu Fischbein — a physician who left hospital-based practice to support women through the midwifery model of care. Together they unpack why the modern system continues to pathologize birth, how fear is used to control women, and what you can do to reclaim a calm, confident, physiological birth.

💬 Topics we cover:
• The truth about hospital policies and “failure to progress”
• How fear and liability shape modern maternity care
• What to do when a provider disrespects your boundaries
• Navigating pain relief and epidural decisions with confidence
• Why birth isn’t broken — the system is — and how we can change it

🎧 Tune in to feel informed, validated, and empowered — whether you’re preparing for birth or supporting others through it.

✨ Resources:

Free Birth Prep Kit

Full Radiant Birth Course ⁠

Connect with Dr. Stu on Instagram here or Britt on Instagram: @radiantbirth.co

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