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The Birth Lounge Podcast
We’re exploring option from conception to childhood to help women take control of their fertility, birth experience, postpartum healing, and motherhood journey! This is a safe space for all parents to hear what the experts have to say and to hear from influencer parents and their take on parenthood! Join us for all things birth and parenthood for an empowering and educational walk with a birth and newborn expert and the found of Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge, HeHe Stewart.
Episodes
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Ep. 313: Breaking Barriers in Maternity Care (pt.2 ) with Dr. Darrell Martin, OBGYN on Patient-Centric Healthcare
In this episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, host HeHe welcomes back Dr. Darrell, an experienced OBGYN, to discuss a range of important topics related to…
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Ep. 312: Breaking Barriers in Maternity Care (pt.1 ) with Dr. Darrell Martin, OBGYN on Patient-Centric Healthcare
In this episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe has an engaging discussion with Dr. Darrell Martin, a retired Obstetrician-Gynecologist, who strongly…
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Ep. 311: Breakthroughs in Preterm Birth Prevention with Zhenya Lindgardt
HeHe welcomes Zhenya Lindgardt, President and CEO of Sera Prognostics, to discuss the critical issue of preterm birth, its rising incidence in the U.S., and…
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Ep. 310: The Importance of Functional Movement & Strength Training in Pregnancy with Elaina Manolis, DPT
Join HeHe in this enlightening episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast, where she discusses the essentials of functional movement and strength training during…
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Ep. 309: Navigating Unnecessary Interventions in Birth with Lisa Villani
In this episode of the Birth Lounge Podcast, HeHe and Lisa Villani, founder of Empowered Birth Coaching, dive into the significance of prenatal tests and…
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Ep. 308: Navigating Pregnancy Anxiety: Powerful Insights and Tools with Dr. Steph Lopez
Join HeHe in this insightful episode of The Birth Lounge podcast as she welcomes Dr. Steph Lopez, a former NASA psychologist, to explore the intricacies of…
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Ep. 307: Understanding Obstetric Violence in the US Maternity Care System and the Urgency to Implement Solutions with Dr. Lorraine Garcia and Dr. Brie Thumm
Dr. Lorraine and Dr. Brie join HeHe to discuss the critical and often overlooked topic of obstetrical violence. In this eye-opening episode, they break down…
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Ep. 306: Choosing Home Birth as a First Time Mom with April Hardeman
In this episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast, HeHe chats with April, a health coach and new mom, who shares her empowering home birth story. From the decision…
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Ep. 305: HBAC (Homebirth After Cesarean) with Angel Coleman
In this heartfelt episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, host HeHe and guest Angel dive into a rich conversation about VBACs (Vaginal Birth After C-Section) and…
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Ep. 304: Transforming Birth: Advocacy, Equity, and Empowerment for Expecting Parents with Frances Ivy Marie
In this episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe engages in a powerful discussion with Frances about navigating pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. They…
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Ep. 303: From Necessity to Innovation: The Origin Story of Swaddelini with Liz Hilton
Join host HeHe on the Birth Lounge podcast as she welcomes Liz, the founder of Swaddelini, to discuss her revolutionary baby swaddle. Liz shares her personal…
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Ep. 302: Understanding Pharmaceutical Inserts with Alexandra, Just The Inserts
In this episode, HeHe is joined by Alexandra, the founder of Just The Inserts, to discuss the crucial topic of informed consent in pregnancy and pediatric…
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Ep. 301: Secondary Infertility and Innovative Maternity Care Solutions: Garrett Wood's Journey with Koze
Join us for a compelling episode with Garrett Wood, founder of Koze Kobe, as she shares her remarkable journey of revolutionizing maternal healthcare through…
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Ep. 300: Empowering NICU Moms: Personal Stories of Advocacy & Support with Dear NICU Mama
Join us as HeHe welcomes Ashley and Aisha from Dear NICU Mama to discuss the highs and lows of having a NICU baby. Learn about coping strategies, the…
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Ep. 299: Navigating Postpartum Care: What to Expect After Labor and Delivery in the Hospital with Kara The Baby Nurse
HeHe welcomes Kara, a Mother-Baby Nurse, to provide an in-depth look into what new parents can expect during postpartum care in the hospital. They discuss the…
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Ep. 298: How Hospital Staff Can Compassionately Support Families After Fetal Loss with L&D RN, Heidi Nielsen
Join HeHe and Labor & Delivery RN, Heidi Nielsen, to discuss the gap in care that exists within the hospital system when a fetal loss occurs. Many loss…
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297: Navigating Loss: A Stillbirth Journey, Personal Healing and Hope for Others with Ana Lepe Vick
In this heartfelt episode, HeHe is joined by Ana Lepe Vick, a loss mom who courageously shares the story of her son, Owen, and her experience with preventable…
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296: Adult Tongue Ties & the Release Process with Dr. Lizzie Sobel, DC
Dr. Lizzie rejoins the show to delve into the specifics of adult tongue tie, its signs, and how chiropractic care can be a beneficial option for recovery. The…
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Ep. 295: Navigating Maternity Care Deserts & Midwifery in Mississippi with Amanda Smith in Mississippi with Amanda Smith, CPM, LM
HeHe is joined by Amanda, a certified professional and licensed midwife in Mississippi, to discuss the challenges and intricacies of maternity care in a state…
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Ep. 294: Everything You Need to Know about Epidurals with Labor Junkie RN
In this episode, Labor Junkie RN joins us to dive deep into everything you need to know about epidurals. Listen along as they debunk common myths and provide…
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Ep. 293: The Golden Hour with Colette Wagholikar, L&D RN
Join HeHe and Colette, also known as 'My Friends a Nurse,' as they delve into the concept of the 'golden hour'—the crucial time period immediately after…
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Ep. 292: VBAC Water Birth with Jess Jaruczyk
Jess shares her inspiring water birth story with HeHe on this episode of the podcast, marking the first time this topic is explored on the show. She recounts…
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Ep. 291: How to Build Self-Advocacy Skills for Navigating the Hospital with Ellese Nickels, PFPT
Join HeHe and Dr. Ellese Nickels as they dive into the complex world of birth options and healthcare navigation. Ellese, a pelvic floor physical therapist…
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Ep. 290: Could Catheters be causing Unnecessary Cesareans? with Dr. Douglas Wood, OBGYN
Dr. Wood joins the show to discuss his groundbreaking new invention aimed at reducing unnecessary C-sections. The conversation explores the evolving trends in…
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Ep. 289: Unpacking the Role of Ethics in Birth with Jennifer Dunatov
Join HeHe and Dr. Jennifer Dunatov, an ethicist, in an eye-opening conversation about the vital role of ethics in childbirth. Discover what an ethicist does…
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Ep. 288: How Pitocin Impacts Labor: Evidence-Based Insights and Best Practices with Jen Atkisson, RN
Join HeHe in an enlightening conversation with Labor & Delivery nurse Jen Atkisson, known as the 'Pitocin Queen,' as they dive deep into the controversial use…
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Ep. 287: Choosing an Egg Donor with Laura Watson
Today, HeHe is joined by fertility coach, Laura Watson, to explore the conversation of growing your family through donor eggs, how to navigate that decision…
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Ep. 286: The Role of Mitochondria in Fertility with Dr. Kalea Wattles
Join HeHe as she sits down with Dr. Kalea Wattles to uncover the overlooked connection between mitochondrial health and fertility. In this episode, Dr. Wattles…
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Ep. 285: Understanding Sperm Quality with Dr. Jessica Ryneic, OBGYN/REI
Join HeHe as she sits down with Dr. Jessica Ryniec from CCRM Fertility of Boston to delve into the crucial topic of sperm quality and male fertility. In this…
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Ep. 284: Understanding Egg Quality with Ashe Milkovic
Join HeHe as she welcomes Ashe to the show to dive into the latest insights on fertility, specifically focusing on egg and follicle quality. They discuss the…
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Ep. 283: Your Legal Rights & Informed Consent in Childbirth: Insights from Advocate & Lawyer Hermine Hayes-Klein
Join HeHe as she delves into an important conversation with lawyer Hermine Hayes-Klein on the legal challenges and solutions surrounding informed consent and…
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Ep. 282: Understanding Vasa Previa, VCI & MCI: Rare Umbilical Cord Insertions Explained with OBGYN, Nathan Riley
Join HeHe and Dr. Nathan Riley as they delve into the complexities of Marginal Cord Insertion (MCI), Velamentous Cord Insertion (VCI), and Vasa Previa, rare…
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Ep. 281: Micro Dosing in Motherhood with Tiffany Hurd
Join HeHe as she dives deep into the world of micro dosing psilocybin with expert Tiffany Hurd. In this episode, we explore the fundamentals of psilocybin, its…
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Ep. 280: What Do Nurses REALLY Think About Birth Plans? with Nurse Sydney
Have you made a birth plan? Have you heard in the whispers of the internet that they are bad luck? Or that nurses won't respect them? Today HeHe is joined by…
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Ep. 279: Postpartum Care Reimagined: The Village Postnatal Retreat Center with Jen Darwin, L&D RN, Doula
HeHe is joined by Jen Darwin to talk about reimagining postpartum in the US! As a former Labor & Delivery RN and now a doula, Jen is no stranger to the…
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Ep. 278: Drowning Prevention: Essential Water Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know with Tyler Bradshaw, CWSI
Join HeHe and Tyler Bradshaw from Aqua Tots as they dive deep into the crucial topic of water safety for children. This episode covers alarming drowning…
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Ep. 277: HBA3 C Birth Story with Racquel Hernandez
Join HeHe in an inspiring conversation with Raquel as she shares her incredible journey from multiple cesarean sections to achieving a successful vaginal birth…
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Ep. 276: Surviving Amniotic Fluid Embolism with Kayleigh Summers, LCSW
HeHe is joined with Kayleigh Summers, or The Birth Trauma Mama, to discuss a rare but serious pregnancy complication known as Amniotic Fluid Embolism. This…
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Ep. 275: How to Support a Friend Experiencing Loss with Sarah Lingle
In this heartfelt episode, HeHe and Sarah Lingle discuss the sensitive topics of infertility, pregnancy loss, and the emotional and psychological impacts they…
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Ep. 274: Understanding Placenta Health to Prevent Stillbirth with Dr. Heather Florescue, OBGYN
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Heather Florescue to discuss the vital but often overlooked topic of stillbirth prevention. Dr. Florescue introduces the…
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Ep. 273: Electronic Fetal Monitoring with L&D RN, Caitlyn Schollmeier
In this episode, HeHe is joined by Caitlyn Schollmeier to discuss electronic fetal monitoring. They cover what electronic fetal monitoring is, why it is used…
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Ep. 272: How to Choose the Right Car Seat & Stroller with Jami Reyes
In this episode, HeHe welcomes Jami Reyes, owner of Hip Baby Gear, to discuss essential baby gear. They delve into topics like how to choose car seats and…
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Ep. 271: How to Potty Train from Birth with Heather Medlin
Heather is a professional architect, entrepreneur, and mother of two three and under. Her passion for sustainability and frustration with traditionally potty…
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Ep. 270: Maternity leave laws in the US with Attorney Ryan Stygar
HeHe is joined by a Labor & Employment Lawyer and CEO of Centurion Trial Attorney to discuss maternity leave laws in the United States. Ryan shares what rights…
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Ep. 269: Your Legal Rights in Labor with Marlie Willer,
HeHe and Birth Injury Lawyer, Marlie, dive deep into how legality intersects with maternity care. Join this conversation to hear about your rights as a…
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Ep. 268: SOLO CAST: Membrane Sweeps with HeHe
Is a membrane sweep the right move for you? Is it a form of induction? In this episode, HeHe dives into what a membrane sweep is, why you might consider one…
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Ep. 267: Ultrasounds in Pregnancy with Eyla Cuenca
Dive into the history of ultrasounds in maternity care, the various types of ultrasounds and how to know if they are right for you! Eyla and HeHe will talk…
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Ep. 266: A Twin & Breech Birth with Laura Siddons, Founder of TumTum Pillow
In this episode, HeHe is joined by Laura of The Nesting Place & TumTum Wedge Pillow. She shares her twin and breech hospital birth story. Tune in today to hear…
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Ep. 265: SSRI's in Pregnancy with Alex Hoeft, RN
SSRI's are commonly prescribed for anxiety and depression, so what happens when you get pregnant? Can you stay on these medications? Should you consider a…
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Ep. 264: Postpartum Hemorrhage with Mama Nurse Tina, L&D RN
You asked and we delivered! In this episode, HeHe and MaMa Nurse Tina bring a human touch to the heavy topic of postpartum hemorrhage. We’re diving into what…
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Ep. 263: Pre-Eclampsia with OBGYN & MFM, Dr. Lexi Hill
Join HeHe as she sits down with High Risk OBGYN & MFM, Dr. Lexi Hill to discuss Pre-Eclampsia which is a pregnancy complication that generally arises after…
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Ep. 262: Coping with an Unplanned C-Section with Jessica Rita
In this episode, HeHe chats with Jessica Rita of Modern Courage. They discuss the impact an unplanned cesarean can have on the initiation into motherhood…
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Ep. 261: VBAC Birth Debrief with Alexis Stearns
In this episode HeHe sits down with our editor, Alexis Stearns to go through a birth story case study. This is one of the coolest episodes to date! Special…
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Ep. 260: BIRTH STORY: VBA3C with Petra Cruz
Today's episode is all about Vaginal Birth After 3 C-sections! Petra Cruz, from The VBAC Junkie Podcast, joins HeHe to share her story of 3 cesarean births + a…
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Ep. 259: BIRTH STORY: Inappropriate Pitocin Use in Labor & the Aftermath with Katie Spinks
Listener Discretion Advised- this episodes shares the story of inappropriate Pitocin use in labor resulting in severe birth trauma and neonatal complications…
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Ep. 258: BIRTH STORY: How to Achieve an Unmedicated VBAC in the Hospital with Hannah Gill
This episode is everything that so many of us need! Hannah Gill is a wealth of knowledge with a soothing voice and unmatched determination! Listen in as Hannah…
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Ep. 257: Top 5 NON-Evidence-Based Reasons for Induction with Dr. Rachel Reed
We all know that inductions are on the rise and many times they are not founded in evidence-based reasons! With so many women hoping to avoid unnecessary…
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Ep. 256: 5 Tips to Avoiding a C-Section with HeHe
Unnecessareans (Unnecessary c-sections) are on the rise in America and for many reasons! So many women prepare for labor from a place of wanting to avoid a…
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Ep. 255: Would You Rather with HeHe
HeHe asked yal to submit 'would you rather' questions on her social channels! Tune into to see if your question was featured and how HeHe answers each one!!…
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Ep. 254: How to Decrease Your Chances of a C-Section with Dr. Neel Shah
From intentionally choosing your birth place to understanding c-section rates in your area, it all plays a role in your birth experience. In this episode of…