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
Friday Apr 17, 2020
Ep. 113: Friday Free Talk: Pro-Plan or No Plan?
Friday Apr 17, 2020
Friday Apr 17, 2020
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 having already given thought to how you want your birth to unfold. IF you have no clue how birth can unfold (other than what you’ve learned on TV or social media), then you *NEED* to listen to this.
If your birth has no plan, then your birth team is just moseying along with no guidance on where they are helping you get to and “have a baby” isn’t enough. We want to make sure that you are as specific as possible so you can have as much control as possible. The more you leave up for interpretation, the higher chance there is for things to stray from your plan. I'm is teaching you how you can stay in control from start to finish!
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Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Ep. 112: Hormones 101 with Dr. Maggie Luther
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
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 that message. She helps women relearn how to tap into their gut intuition…literally their gut. She talks about how your stomach plays a huge rule in your hormones and what to do if your hormones may be out of whack! You’re even going to learn what your poop can tell you about your hormones! This is your Hormone 101 with Dr. Maggie Luther.
Contact Dr. Maggie: yourwellnessexpert.com
About Dr. Maggie Luther: Dr. Maggie Luther works with women who have hormonal imbalances such as PMS, PCOS, infertility, endometriosis, heavy bleeding and more. They often feel exhausted, moody, bloated, anxious and overwhelmed. As a holistic doctor, medical intuitive and transformational health coach, Dr. Maggie works with women beyond typical doctors visits, which don't afford the time or space for true healing. Dr. Maggie guides women in not only healing their symptoms, but she shows them exactly what it takes to prevent them from ever coming back. Using her 20 years of experience in the holistic healing field, she helps her clients uncover where their symptoms stem from, so they can be healed rather than just treated. After working together women finally have your life back. They have the power to keep themselves energized and symptom free, and the freedom to focus instead on the things that light them up in life!
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Monday Apr 13, 2020
Ep. 111: Friday Free Talk, Alcohol in Pregnancy
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
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 never know if I should write in that it’s A-OK to have something to drink (says the science) or leave it be..or are they even looking for a serious answer? I have no clue, but I thought it was a conversation that needed to happen so I’m bringing it you! I’m diving into the research of having a glass of wine during pregnancy and if it will have impacts on your pregnancy or your baby’s development. Let’s go!
Resource: Expecting Better Book
Brought to you by: The Birth Lounge, www.TheBirthLounge.com
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Birthing in the COVID-19 Pandemic with Pediatrician, Julia Brown, MD
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
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 hospitals in Massachusetts and is sharing what parents need to know in these unprecedented times. HeHe is asking about how coronavirus presents in newborns, the recommendations on separation of birthing parent and baby plus what breastfeeding parents need to know about transmission! Julia shares what parents need to know about fevers, symptoms of COVID-19 and how to begin treating it at home while you make a plan with your medical providers. The conversation also addresses what pregnant people need to know about washing their babies and what to changes to expect during labor!
About Julia: Julia Brown MD is a primary care pediatrician at Newton-Wellesley Family Pediatrics, a private practice in Newton, Massachusetts affiliated with Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Brown completed her medical training at Tufts University School of Medicine and her pediatric residency training at Columbia University-Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital in New York City. After residency she worked for three years at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York in primary care as well as dedicating time to pediatric resident and medical student education. In August, 2019 she returned to her roots in Newton, MA and joined NWFP. Her practices is open to all ages from birth to 21 years of age, and her love for athletics has translated to a particular affinity for sports medicine.
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Friday Apr 03, 2020
Ep. 108: Friday Free Talk: What to Expect at Triage
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
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 hospital, you will most likely be asked to go to a smaller exam room and the nurse will grab a few vitals like your temperature, your blood pressure, a reading on the electronic fetal monitoring, and a cervical exam. If you need/want an IV placement, now is the time this will happen as well.
If you are going to the hospital for induction, a scheduled c-section, or during transition you will most likely not go to triage. I’m breaking it all down and what to expect upon arrival at the hospital in today’s episode!
A FREE training on HOW TO STAY IN CONTROL DURING LABOR!
Brought to you by: The Birth Lounge
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Ep. 107: How to Decrease Your Chances of a C-Section with Dr. Neel Shah, MD
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
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 The Birth Lounge Podcast, Dr. Neel Shah dives into what we know about c-sections, why our country has such an astronomical rate of them, and what you can do to decrease your chances of “being sectioned” during labor and delivery.
We dive into access (or lack there of) and how this impacts thousand of birth stories each year. Dr. Neel shares how birthing people in rural parts of our country will have different experiences than folks in the cities with better and more abundant access to healthcare. Dr. Neel says, “We know the right mortality rate is zero. We don’t know know the right amount of c-sections..and it’s not zero.” We go deep into cesarean sections being life saving surgery, but also balancing that with medical manipulation. He shares that asking question is a wonderful way to stay in control of your care. Plus, he shares a tidbit about nuchal cords during birth (ie: the cord being wrapped around your baby’s neck).
This episode is a MUST LISTEN if you are having a baby after literally this moment right now. Drop everything and RUN to download it. It’s going to change the way you think about birth, inductions, and c-sections…
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Guest: Dr. Neel Shah
Brought to you by: The Birth Lounge
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
105: Exploring Sensuality & Yoni Eggs with Ann Marie Paul
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
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 her own bodies wisdom and sensuality. She is leading us today down the path of igniting your sexual self and harnessing your inner goddess. HeHe and Ann Marie are diving into what a yoni egg is, how to use it, what to expect from it, and why you need one. Ann Marie is also sharing her thoughts on how we teach and talk about sexuality with kids. Why don’t we start off by defining sensuality vs. sexuality… I’ll see you there!
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Friday Mar 01, 2019
104: FFT: Overcoming Fear & Birth Trauma
Friday Mar 01, 2019
Friday Mar 01, 2019
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 your birth was traumatic and you're trying to navigate that headspace of what to do, who to tell, and where to go. Possibly, for you, it looks like the decision between having another child or not? The question of "Do I really want to go through that again?" keep looming in your head. This episode is for you. This is THE episode if you'e been on the fence wondering if this tribe has women like you in it and the answer is right inside... Happy Friday, yal!
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
103: Using Hypnosis in Labor with Kelley Keenan
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
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 labor and there are tons of programs to choose from (many choices!). Kelley Keenan is the Founder of Hypnobabies Boston and she is sharing how hypnosis works as pain relief for birth. We are diving into the role that mindset and training your brain has on your birth experience and what you can do to harness the power of hypnosis.
Friday Feb 22, 2019
102: FFT: Stop Washing Your Vagina!
Friday Feb 22, 2019
Friday Feb 22, 2019
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 sharing what you can expect when it comes to the proper pH of your vagina and how important intentionality is when it comes to choosing products for your feminine care, specifically feminine wash. You may be surprised by a few facts in here like, it’s best to wash your vulva only with water if you can and douching can kill your vaginal flora. HeHe shares the top three brands she recommends, although, she stands true in believing water-only is best.
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