Published Feb 17, 2025

#436: The Medicalization of Birth and the Rise of Midwifery with Lindsey Meehleis

Lindsey Meehleis joins Mark Groves to challenge the medicalization of childbirth, advocating for the re-empowerment of parents through intuition and ancestral wisdom while celebrating the critical role of midwives in preserving natural birth traditions and reshaping cultural perceptions.

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- Which of the Mark Groves podcast episodes focuses on the following topics: relationship ambivalence, what to consider before a breakup, how to reflect on a non-functioning relationship during a break, and lost passion and love in a relationship?
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- How does Mark Groves transform emotional intelligence into life skills in the episode #072: Hurt People, Hurt People - Solo Episode and the clip Embracing Conscious Choice?
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- How can couples balance stability and personal growth in their relationships, as discussed in the episode "Mark Groves | Human Connection Specialist" from the podcast episode #070: All About You - What Do You Really Want? - Solo Episode?
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- How does parenthood shape one's sense of purpose as discussed in episode #273: Overcoming Challenges and Birthing a New You with Christine Hassler and the clip Parenting Insights?
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- How does parenthood shape one's sense of purpose as discussed in episode #273: Overcoming Challenges and Birthing a New You with Christine Hassler and the clip The Motherhood Transition?
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- What is Mark Groves' podcast about?
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- What is intuition?
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- Can you tell me more about the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and child?
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- What does Mark Groves say in "A Love, Dating & Relationship" from the episode #384: You Are Who You Surround Yourself With and the clip Embracing Transformation?
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- What does Mark Groves indicate about the importance of community in relationships in episode #104: Finding Love For Independent Women with Christine Chang and the clip Embracing Silence?
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- How does smartphone culture impact kids?
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- What are Mark Groves' thoughts on healing the nervous system as discussed in episode #324: How to Somatically Rewire Your Past to Create Secure Attachment with Sarah Baldwin and the clip Rewiring Childhood Experiences?
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- How does parenthood change your life?
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- How does parenthood shape one's sense of purpose, as discussed in episode #311: Not Man Enough: The Challenges of Modern Masculinity with Connor Beaton, Stefanos Sifandos, Dan Harrison, and the clip Evolving Fatherhood?
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- How do you trust your gut instinct?
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#436: The Medicalization of Birth and the Rise of Midwifery with Lindsey Meehleis

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Reclaiming BirthMidwife Lindsey Meehleis explores the empowerment of parents through knowledge and intuition in childbirth, challenging conventional medical practices. She highlights the historical and ongoing significance of midwives in fostering natural birth traditions.

Reclaiming Birth

Challenging MedicalizationThe episode examines the ethical and systemic issues surrounding the medicalization of childbirth, highlighting the disconnection from natural processes. Lindsey Meehleis and Mark Groves discuss how these practices impact birth experiences and cultural perceptions.

Challenging Medicalization

Embracing IntuitionLindsey Meehleis explores the significance of intuition and ancestral wisdom in childbirth and parenting. She highlights the need to reconnect with personal and traditional knowledge to navigate modern challenges effectively.

Embracing Intuition

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