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
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Today’s episode is all about planning for the unexpected parts of postpartum! HeHe is joined by MaMa MD, Ariana Within, to dive into how to thrive (not just survive) in the weeks right after birth! Postpartum is often feels like one of the most isolating times in a parents life, so how can you feel empowered during such a challenging space in life? Shifting the perspective to how amazing postpartum women are is huge in this—we grew and birthed a baby and now are keeping that baby alone! Shifting the way you think about productivity, prioritizing needs, and asking for help can make an incredible difference, too! Ariana is here to share that you have control over how your postpartum period goes with the proper planning! We talk about the importance of community and communication plus how important it is to reign in the negative self-talk that can cause ‘comparisonitis!’ Join us for this honest conversation about what life after birth looks like!
Ariana”s Website: arianawitkin.com.
IG: @arianawitkinmd
Power Hour (1:1, baby shower gift): https://arianawitkin.com/work-with-me
Masterclass info: http://bit.ly/MamaRisingPPP
Masterclass sign up: http://bit.ly/MamaRisingRegister
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Everyone in the birth room has a job—your provider, your nurse, your partner, and you…but, what does your job really look like? Probably different than you think if your goal is to have your dream birth! Deep breathing and movement, sure, but what’s your ultimate job? To stay in control. Today’s episode is going to share with you the number one responsibility that a birthing person has to keep their birth on track! You have so much control and this one tip will make sure you don’t have over control at any point during your labor experience!
Join The Birth Lounge: www.thebirthlounge.com/join
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Today, HeHe is joined by Ginny Parham, a Period Coach who help women with bed bound periods turn them into kick ass periods so they can live their lives to the fullest. She created the 90-Day Pain-Free Period Method that changed my life and I want to share it with you!! Ginny is going to break down the basic understanding of our menstrual cycle plus quick, simple switches you can do in your home to better support your hormones and having a healthier period. ! The fluctuations of your hormones each month will impact everything—your sleep, you mental clarity, your anxiety, your appetite, and your ovulation! We are diving into the length, color, odor, and flow of a typical period , plus how to know if your period is ‘normal.” Ginny is also going to share what we need to know about birth control and how this impacts our menstrual cycles (and our brains!) on a hormonal level. This is for anyone who has a period or knows someone with a period!
Mentioned: EWG app (Clean 15 and dirty dozen)
The Birth Lounge: www.TheBirthLounge.com
Free Masterclass:https://painfreeperiod.easywebinar.live/registration-6
Join Rhythm & Root: https://www.rhythmandroot.com/course/64jud
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Do you really need childbirth education classes? Wondering if you can get all the information you need for a good birth by reading books and taking a one-hour online course? This largely depends on how you define 'good birth." This episode is breaking down exactly how to decipher what the best way to prepare for your birth might be! HeHe is going to share the 7 slippery slopes of birth that is taught in The Birth Lounge. These are the seven most common places where folks slip down the slippery slope of losing control in labor! If your goal is to have an informed and confident birth, then this episode will show you exactly how to do that!
Join The Birth Lounge: www.thebirthlounge.com/join
Free Masterclass: www.thebirthlounge.com/youridealbirth
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Did you know that 98% of all feminine care products has at least 1 toxic ingredient? That's scary! Healthy products are my jam! I’m always looking out for things like fragrances and perfumes in products around my house. I’m a big fan of Thinx instead of traditional period products because of the bleach and parabens and hormone disruptors…We store our food in glass containers and use eco friendly detergent. So, it should be no surprise that you sexual health is important to me too! Especially in pregnancy & postpartum! Rebecca Alvarez Story earned her BA in Women’s Health & Sexuality from UC Berkeley and her MA in Sexuality Studies from San Francisco State and is the founder of The Bloomi. She is joining me to dive deep into what’s wrong with traditional sexual wellness products, how to spot harmful ingredients and false labeling, and what you need to know about long term effects of these issues in sexual wellness and women’s health!
The Bloomi: https://thebloomi.com
The Banned List: https://thebloomi.com/pages/the-banned-list
The Birth Lounge: www.thebirthlounge.com
Free Training: www.thebirthlounge.com/youridealbirth
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Its ironic because Nubain isn't a pill at all--it's an IV narcotic! Do you know your pain relief options during labor? Like, really know them? There are so many more options than just unmedicated birth and epidural birth. Depending on where you choose to give birth, you will have a variety of pain relief options, both natural and medical. There is always a forgotten option that is truly magical and that is Nubain/Staidol. We are going to dive into this option so you can feel confident to have a discussion with your provider about it's availability and any rules you need to know about its use at your particular place of birth! If you are on the fence about what pain relief option is best for you or you are still exploring your pain relief options, this episode is a must-listen!
The Birth Lounge:https://www.thebirthlounge.com
Free Birth Prep: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/youridealbirth
Resources:
https://americanpregnancy.org/labor-and-birth/narcotics-for-pain-during-labor-849
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/effects-of-iv-opioids-during-labor/
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
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 relief options. Do your research and, in that, you will find your power. In this episode, HeHe is breaking down why you need to allow people to challenge you on your ideas of birth and what your ideal birth looks like. When someone challenges you, be open to thinking, "what if?" This simple question will allow you to find a deeper comfort in your choices or will allow you to explore other options you have and may not have been aware of. Birth can look and transpire in a million different ways and you deserve to know the options.
Join The Birth Lounge: www.TheBirthLounge.com/join
I have a FREE MASTERCLASS for you! Less than 1 hour and jam packed with helpful tips to having an informed and confident birth experience: www.thebirthlounge.com/youridealbirth
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
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 the first signs that she noticed, what her first action steps were, and what she has learned along the way of advocating for her child for a “silent” and “cosmetic” condition. There is ZERO education around this for parents before their baby is born and if you do find yourself needing support on the subject, Rebekkah explains how challenging that can be! It’s intentionally designed by nature that your baby’s head is not fused at birth! But, some babies can have variations of Plagiocephaly that causes their skull to fuse before birth which can lead to complications. At their pediatrician appointment, Rebekkah voiced her concerns and was essentially told to do some minimal impact exercises at home (stretching, being intentional with what side she placed toys, etc) and “wait it out.” After months of discussion with the pediatrician but to no avail and feeling unheard, Rebekkah jumped into research on her own. She was HORRIFIED and realized that time was of the essence. Rebekkah knew that if she was going to get her baby physical support for the growth and development of her head, she needed to act quick! This is an episode for EVERY expecting parent to be knowledgable about a preventable condition and how to properly support your child's physical development in the early months of life.
Connect with Rebekkah: @trantwinjas
Resources:
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002320.htm
https://familydoctor.org/condition/plagiocephaly/
Watch my FREE MASTERCLASS to have an informed and confident birth here: www.thebirthlounge.com/youridealbirth
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Friday Aug 07, 2020
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 painful labor, less back labor, and reduce the risk of tearing. In this episode, I am breaking down the science as to why your baby’s position is so important. I am also going to dive into the complications we sometimes see happen if babies are not in the right position when labor begins. The impacts of medical pain relief (especially epidurals) is always a big concern during this part of the birth planning process— how will we know if it’s too early? Will it slow down birth? I’m sharing what you want to consider when it comes to medical pain relief and the position of your baby during labor. I spit out some research articles in the episode and you can find those linked below!
HeHe’s Secret Sauce to Pushing: www.thebirthlounge.com/youridealbirth
If you’re interested in joining The Birth Lounge: www.thebirthlounge.com
Epidural has potential to interfere: https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/fulltext/2005/05000/changes_in_fetal_position_during_labor_and_their.10.aspx
Midwifery approach/ Restitution: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/birt.12267
Position + Tearing: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S026661389780006X
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
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 everything you need to know after having a baby. She is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist who is breaking it down as to what you can expect after a baby passes through there, how to restore your body post baby, and what’s the goal for postpartum pelvic floors. We also dive deep into the conversation of kegels or no kegels? Melissa shares how sometimes, in labor, we see pelvic floors not be able to “turn of” (relax) enough to allow a baby to be born. She also shares how to identify if your own pelvic floor might be too tight or too loose! This episode will force you to stop and pay attention to your body! Take a deep breath and join us for the transformative conversation!
Melissa Dessaulles: https://mommyberries.com
The Birth Lounge: www.thebirthlounge.com