The Birth Lounge Podcast

Ep. 482: 4 myths I keep hearing at Baby Showers

You know those baby shower conversations where everyone suddenly becomes a pregnancy expert? 😂 In this episode, HeHe breaks down some of the most common pregnancy and birth myths you’re likely to hear, from “you can’t eat sushi” to “your baby is going to be huge if you go past your due date” to the completely false idea that you can’t breastfeed after a C-section.

She gets into what the evidence actually says about pregnancy-safe sushi and fish, why your due date is an estimate rather than an expiration date, what can help with those miserable pregnancy nights, and why misinformation can have a much bigger impact on your birth experience than you realize. HeHe also talks about informed consent, unnecessary interventions, and why understanding your options before you’re in the hospital is one of the best ways to stay in control.

Basically, this is your reminder to take baby shower advice with a grain of salt and get your birth information from somewhere a little more evidence-based. 💜

PS Looking for a baby shower gift you’ll actually want to use? HeHe loves the Primally Pure Baby Kit for its simple, thoughtfully made products that she uses with Saggy, including their Baby Balm, Bath Bar, Baby Oil, and Baby Powder. Use code HEHE at checkout to save 10%. You can find the Baby Kit here: https://primallypure.com/products/the-baby-kit

Chapters

00:00 Due Date Myth Busting
01:08 Podcast Welcome & Updates
01:26 Free Class: Avoiding a C-Section
03:23 Baby Shower Advice Warning
04:45 The Truth About Sushi in Pregnancy
07:39 How to Sleep Better While Pregnant
10:49 Is It Safe to Go Past Your Due Date?
13:05 The C-Section & Breastfeeding Myth
17:44 Baby Bundle Gift Sponsor
19:49 Wrap Up & Birth Lounge Invite

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