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 Jul 21, 2020
Tuesday Jul 21, 2020
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 personality and stylist, Ali Levine, to discuss how to be an informed consumer when it comes to your birth goals. Ali shares how she navigated the journey of fear-based care around birth and seeking care from a VBAC supportive provider! She also shares the power in being intentional about the way you prepare for labor plus what she is doing to prepare for her VBAC! Join us as we dive into the mindset and preparation required to have the birth of your dreams!
Ali Levine: https://alilevine.com
Stript Down Podcast: https://anchor.fm/ali-levine
Instagram: @alilevinedesign
The Birth Lounge: www.thebirthlounge.com
Watch my FREE MASTERCLASS to have an informed and confident birth here: www.thebirthlounge.com/youridealbirth
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Friday Jul 17, 2020
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 changer for so many women. It’s called Zulresso! But what if you aren’t eligible and approved for Zulresso infusions? Recently, Motherly released an article that shared news about the SNOO from Happiest Baby possibly being covered by insurance if approved by the FDA! Word on the street is that SNOO may be approved by the FDA as a necessity for new parents. This could be a game changer for so many women.
(1) Ko JY, Rockhill KM, Tong VT, Morrow B, Farr SL. Trends in postpartum depressive symptoms – 27 states, 2004, 2008, and 2012. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2017;66(6):153-158.
(2) https://www.mother.ly/news/is-the-snoo-covered-by-health-insurance?rebelltitem=3#rebelltitem3
(3) https://www.happiestbaby.com/blogs/snoo/snoo-fda-approval
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Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
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 can we protect ourselves against being manipulated by the medical system? Today’s guest, Olivia Friel, is a fellow doula and one of my closest birthy friend! She and I are sharing about confidently navigating conversations with your doctor. I share the biggest place I see medical manipulation happen in the labor rooms. Olivia dives into finding the right provider and exactly how to speak up for your goals.
Olivia Friel: https://healthybalancedbirth.com
Podcast: Healthy Balanced Birth & Beyond Podcast
Instagram: @healthybalancedbirth
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Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
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 calming a fussy baby! I can’t take credit for the method, but I am sharing my take on things plus the science to why this method works! I’m breaking down why each of these steps matter and EXACTLY how to do them to calm any fussy baby! Bedtime is going to be a breeze once you master the 5 S’s to calming a fussy baby. I’m sharing this magic with you because postpartum doesn’t have to be this hard. It can be easier and simpler. There’s a village of folks ready to support you in all the things your baby throws your way right here on The Birth Lounge community!
Brought to you by: The Birth Lounge, www.TheBirthLounge.com
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
This episode is redefining beauty! Kimmay Caldwell is a self-love coach and Undergarment educator who supports people to say hurray inside, outside, and underneath™. She is an expert bra fitter with over 14 years of experience of getting intimate with people from cup sizes A to N. Based in NYC, she travels around the world to spread her empowering message of self-love, and how to use the everyday ritual of putting on a bra to uncover your confidence, stand in your power, and learn to love yourself. You may have seen her in one of over 100 press outlets, including The Martha Stewart Show, The Today Show, The Rachael Ray Show! Join HeHe and Kimmay to learn all about fitting your bra during pregnancy and how to find the right nursing bra for you! Plus Kimmay is sharing some hot tips on how to make your bras last longer!
Guest: Kimmay Caldwell, www.HurrayKimmay.com
Resource: hurraykimmay.com/resources-underneath
http://www.morethanmynumbers.com
Brought to you by: The Birth Lounge, www.TheBirthLounge.com
Friday Apr 24, 2020
Friday Apr 24, 2020
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 chosen TO eat and drink during labor if they had been given the choice!Are you shocked? Honestly, I couldn’t imagine being asked to run a marathon without carb loading the night before or not being allowed to drink any water during the marathon! “Allowing” birthing people to eat and drink during labor is as controversial as it gets and some providers get really heated about this topic. The truth is, the research is clear that we should be able to have access to food and drink while birthing a child, yet so many hospital policies don’t match up with the evidence—what gives? There’s real risk associated with it like aspiration, but we know this “rule” came about in the 1940’s when most cesareans were done via general anesthesia. Now only 6% of c-sections are done using general anesthesia. Death by aspiration during labor happens in less than 1% of births. It would take 1.4 MILLION births to have one death caused by aspiration. A few contraindications to be aware of include eclampsia, pre-eclampsia, a BMI over 40, and using IV opioids as pain relief. This episode dives into why you should be educated on knowing your rights when it comes to eating and drinking in labor and advocating for the care you deserve to achieve your ideal labor.
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Resource: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-eating-drinking-labor/
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
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 decision to cloth diaper is on more people’s minds than ever before with the recent coronavirus outbreak. Bailey Bowman is an expert in all things cloth diaper. She is joining me today to share everything from the types of cloth diapers, sizing, inserts, and how to choose the right brand for your goals! Bailey breaks down the cost of cloth diapering vs. traditional, disposable diapers and she talks about how to handle the poop situation! This episode is the sh*t and I mean that!
Guest: Bailey Bowman, The Cloth Diaper Podcast
Brought to you by: The Birth Lounge, www.TheBirthLounge.com
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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!
FREE masterclass: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/MS-evergreen-birth-plan
Brought to you by: The Birth Lounge, www.TheBirthLounge.com
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
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
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