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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. 127: Friday Free Talk: Expanding Your Ideas of Birth
One of the best ways to empower yourself is to dive in head first. Go searching for various birth stories, for various birth approaches, for various pain…
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Ep. 126: Plagiocephaly, One Mom's Voice
Today on The Birth Lounge Podcast, I am joined by Rebekkah Tran, mom of twins, to share about one of her twins’ journey with Plagiocephaly! Rebekkah is sharing…
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Ep. 125: Friday Free Talk: Why Your Baby's Position Matters
Your baby’s positions matters so much when it comes to your labor and delivery. A baby that is engaged in the right position can lead to a shorter labor, less…
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Ep. 124: Healing Your Pelvic Floor during Postpartum with Melissa Dessaulles
Today’s episode is diving into postpartum pelvic floor! How’s that for alliteration?! Melissa Dessaulles, Founder of Mommy Berries, is joining me to share…
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Ep. 123: Friday Free Talk: Birth Trauma is *NOT* Normal
It irks me to pieces when someone says, "birth trauma is totally normal." No, it's not. In this episode, I am breaking down exactly why perpetuating the idea…
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Ep. 122: Inclusion in Women's Health with Olivia Chisholm
Olivia Chisolm is a dear friend of mine and joins me today to chat about inclusion (or lack there of) in women’s health. She is the Founder of To Live In Color…
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Ep. 121: Friday Free Talk: The Positive Side of Coronavirus
Coronavirus has caused some definite headaches in 2020, but I would like to highlight a few positive changes that I’ve witnessed come about in the birth world…
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Ep. 120: Being Your Own Advocate with Ali Levine
HeHe is the queen of saying “Be an Educator Consumer” when it comes to your heathcare and, particularly, your birth. Today, HeHe is joined by celebrity…
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Ep 119: Friday Free Talk, The SNOO
Did you hear there is a FDA approved IV infusion treatment for postpartum depression? 1 in 9 women suffer from postpartum depression (1). This could be a game…
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Ep. 118: What is medical Manipulation? with Olivia Friel
No one expects medical manipulation to happen during birth, but what are you supposed to do if you find yourself feeling manipulated during or after birth? How…
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Ep. 117: Friday Free Talk, How to Calm a Fussy Baby
A fussy baby is hard. Most of the time, you’re both crying! I’ve been there, too! A crying baby seems to escalate everything so I’m sharing the best tips to…
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Ep. 116: Redefining Self-Love with Kimmay Caldwell
This episode is redefining beauty! Kimmay Caldwell is a self-love coach and Undergarment educator who supports people to say hurray inside, outside, and…
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Ep. 115: Friday Free Talk, Eating + Drinking during Labor
Studies show that, on average, 80% of laboring people don’t eat the entire time they are in labor and 60% don’t drink during labor! YET, 95% of them would have…
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Ep. 114: How to Cloth Diaper with Bailey Bowman
Today’s episode is so timely! At the time of recording, I had no idea that we’d be in the middle of a global pandemic when it aired, but here we are. The…
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Ep. 113: Friday Free Talk: Pro-Plan or No Plan?
Which team are you on? Would you believe me if I said I’m team middle? I am! I do’t think the power is so much in having a written out plan as there is in…
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Ep. 112: Hormones 101 with Dr. Maggie Luther
Help people balance their hormones to get their energy back. She loves her incredible perception to help women heal & listen to your body and then respond to…
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Ep. 111: Friday Free Talk, Alcohol in Pregnancy
In my endless scrolling on social media, I inevitably see an expecting parent jokingly say they wish they could have a glass of wine or a glass of beer. I…
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Birthing in the COVID-19 Pandemic with Pediatrician, Julia Brown, MD
In this episode, HeHe is joined by Julia Brown, MD to discuss COVID-19 and newborns/infants! Julia is a local pediatrician at one of the top 5 birthing…
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Ep. 108: Friday Free Talk: What to Expect at Triage
If you don’t know..you might not get to the hospital and go straight to Labor and Delivery. Sometimes you do, but sometimes you don’t. When you get to the…
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Ep. 107: How to Decrease Your Chances of a C-Section with Dr. Neel Shah, MD
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…
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105: Exploring Sensuality & Yoni Eggs with Ann Marie Paul
Today, HeHe is joined by Ann Marie Paul, a spiritual activator for divine feminine wisdom. She teaches the ancient art of Yoni Eggs which opens up a woman to…
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104: FFT: Overcoming Fear & Birth Trauma
Are you a mama that wonders if your birth is "normal"? Do you look back on your birth and think "Things didn't go... like I thought they would." Maybe you know…
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103: Using Hypnosis in Labor with Kelley Keenan
Have you ever wondered if hypnosis might be a useful tool for your labor support toolbox? Many women use hypnosis as a way to manage with the pressures of…
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102: FFT: Stop Washing Your Vagina!
Seriously, stop washing your vagina. First, HeHe is explaining why you should never wash your vagina and if you wash your vulva, there are a few rules. HeHe is…
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101: Choosing Childcare for First Time Parents with Hannah Riddle de Rojas
This episode is one that many families ("nanny families" --check out episode #89) will need to hear, relisten to, and probably refer back to numerous times…
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100: Friday Free Talk: Get Out of Your Own Pond + HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!!
Are you blocking yourself? Are you really the problem?! The good news is that if you're the problem, then that's an easy solution! In this episode, HeHe is…
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99: Do You Need Sex Therapy? with Dr. Alex Chinks
Today is an episode that is so needed, but so many people do not dare walk in this territory. Well, we are. Sex Therapist, Dr. Alex Chinks, joins HeHe to chat…
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98: Friday Free Talk: Love Yourself More
It's no secret that HeHe is a firm believer in "Mindset is 90%" of the game mentality. This episode, she is sharing how you can mold your mindset and help…
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97: What No One will Tell You about Yoga During Pregnancy with Julie Starr
Julie Starr, Founder of Starr Yoga and Shift by Julie, joins HeHe in today's episode to talk all about the common misconceptions that people have when it comes…
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96: Friday Free Talk: How Worrying is Holding You Back
This episode is raw and real. Some might even say brutal. HeHe is diving into how you might be sabotaging yourself when it comes to conceiving, your birth, or…
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95: Being Mindful in Motherhood with Sarah Bivens
We dug up episode #13 from the files and are re-sharing it here! Sarah Bivens in coming Boston in February to speak at our 2019 TBH Retreat! She will be…
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94: Friday Free Talk: What's a Maternity Concierge?
In today's episode, HeHe is breaking down exactly what a Maternity Concierge does each day. The care that TBH clients receive is above and beyond because our…
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93: CBD + Motherhood with Ashley Reynolds
Ahhhh! Alas, the topic that is quietly buzzing, circling like a taboo topic, but almost everyone is curious. Cannabis and parenting. Can you use it for morning…
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92: Friday Free Talk: Bulldog Parenting
Inspired by 3 different events seemingly placed in HeHe’s path intentionally by the universe, she sat down and chatted about a term she coined in grad school…
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91: Are You Disrupting Your Hormones with Food? with Kristin Thomas
HeHe is joined by the Founder of Thrive by Food, Kristin Thomas, to chat about all things hormones and food, plus a little leaky gut! Did you know that there…
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90: Friday Free Talk: This Is NOT A DRILL!
Remember when you used to practice fire drills as a child. For me, there were different expectations at home and at school. Fire drills came up in a recent…
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89: Is Nanny Care Right For Your Family? with Sara Cook
HeHe is sitting down with the Founder of Cloud9nannies, Sara Cook. They are chatting about deficits in the industries that lead to common fears of hiring…
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87: What To Expect When Expecting With TBH in 2019
Welcome to the new year, pal!I absolutely love the turn into the new year. For me, it is not bitter sweet-- it's just sweet. It feels refreshing and like a…
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86: Friday Free Talk: How To Interact with Pregnant & Postpartum Humans in Social Settings
In today's episode, I'm is sharing the social expectations and "rules" when interacting with pregnant and postpartum humans. Sparked by the holiday season, I…
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84: Friday Free Talk: Surviving the Holidays After A Loss
Holidays are a time that people are expected to be filled with cheer and glee. Everywhere you turn, people are wishing you happy holidays and a merry and…
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83: Postpartum Mood Disorders in Motherhood: Part 2 with Jessica Vanderwier
Part 2: This is the second part to a two-part series on mental health + motherhood. I introduce Jess in Episode 81. In this episode we are discussing exactly…
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82: Friday Free Talk: The Top 10 Baby Items Every New Parent Needs
Happy Friday, villagers! I am sharing my top 10 essential baby items that I couldn't live without. I started with a list of over 20 items that I thought made…
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81: Postpartum Mood Disorders in Motherhood: Part 1 with Jessica Vanderwier
Part 1: Today's episode is the first half of a very in-depth conversation with Mental Health Therapist, Jess Vanderwier. This episode was broken down from a…
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80: Friday Free Talk: Teaching With Someone Who Holds Opposing Views
Today, I am sharing my experience of teaching with someone who holds opposing views to me in many things, but I chose to teach with her! That's right, I did my…
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79: Managing Anxiety in Pregnancy with Shayna Mahoney
Today's episode is THE most requested episode. HeHe is chatting with Shayna Mahoney, Founder of HOPE Products, holistic life coach, and fellow anxiety-fighter!…
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78: FridayFree Talk: How To Set Boundaries with Your Family During the Holidays
The holidays is a time that senses are already heightened and the feeling of love is in the air. However, if you are an expectant parent, the holidays can…
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77: Sweetening the Pill: Why We Are Addicted to Hormonal Birth Control with Holly Grigg-Spall
This episode is equal parts terrifying and empowering. HeHe is sitting down with Holy Grigg-Spall, Author of Bestselling book ‘Sweetening The Pill: Or How We…
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76: Friday Free Talk: What Parents Need to Know About Pacifiers
HeHe got the chance to attend an event put on by Smilo, a new company on the market that creates baby bottles and pacifiers. They say their design is based in…
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75: Birthing Without Fear with January Harshe
Today’s episode may be one of the most exciting one yet! HeHe got the chance to sit down with January Harshe, Founder of Birth Without Fear, Co-host of The…
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74: Friday Free Talk: Bring Your BRAIN To Birth
Bring your BRAIN to birth. Today, HeHe is helping you know how to assess the benefits and risks of each step in pregnancy! She’s diving into alternatives that…
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73: Knowing Your Choices and Rights In Birth with Chloe Lubell
TRIGGER WARNING: Talk of abortion and rape Vaginal suppositories, shifting the paradigm of control, and exploring your options, OH MY! Today, HeHe is chatting…
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72: Friday Free Talk: Taking The Stress Out of Traveling with Young Children
Since the holiday season is quickly approaching, HeHe wanted to share a few tips to make traveling with newborns, infants, and young children less painful!…
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71: Gut Health 101 with Liz Bane
HeHe is flipping the script on this one. Gut health seemingly has nothing to do with pregnancy and birth, but it's much bigger underneath the surface. Your gut…
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70: Friday Free Talk: My IUD Horror Story
In the spirit of halloween, I’m sharing one of my very own medical horror stories. In July 2017, I made the decision to get the copper IUD. I had no idea the…
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69: Communicating During Pregnancy with Amanda Houle
Today, HeHe is chatting with Amanda Houle, Designer Nanny and Parenting Guru to explore just what you should be talking about with your partner before your…
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68: Friday Free Talk: Morning Sickness
In this episode, HeHe share what you need to know about morning sickness, why it may be a good thing, what causes it, and numbeorus remedies you can try! From…
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67: Using Food to Fuel Your Fertility with Elizabeth Raybould
#InfertilityWarriors, this one goes out to yal! If you have tried all the things in all the way from all the experts, this episode will speak right to your…
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66: Friday Free Talk: How the Seasons Impact Human Behavior and Birth
Today’s episode is all about how the seasons impact humans! Turns out, the teachers who say the moon controls the children and can make them maniacs are right!…
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65: Chiropractic Care Can Change Your Life with Dr. Lizzie Sobel
Today, HeHe is sitting down with Dr. Lizzie Sobel, Founder of Wholesome Healing Chiropractic. We are chatting into the benefits of chiro-care during pregnancy…
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64: Friday Free Talk: My Harvard Interview
Today's episode is somewhat of a bonus episode to give a real #bts (behind the scenes) glance of TBH. HeHe was asked by a student at Harvard for an interview…