Ep. 209: A look into a Fertility Journey to Become a Solo Parent

Ep. 209: A look into a Fertility Journey to Become a Solo Parent

Author: HeHe Stewart November 29, 2022 Duration: 37:28
Julia Karol is building a family. Along the way, she is asking anyone and everyone about how they came to make the decisions they did regarding family life. She's opening up an honest, funny, raw, and earnest conversation looking at what creating a family really means and how it might show up differently than expected. Join Julia as she explores the concept of today’s modern family. Episodes feature everyday friends, family, neighbors, and experts sharing their own journey to define and create a family. Julia's Website: www.storkdpodcast.com

Hosted by birth and newborn expert HeHe Stewart, The Birth Lounge Podcast creates a thoughtful conversation around the many paths through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. This podcast moves beyond simplistic advice to explore the wide spectrum of normal experiences, offering evidence-based insights alongside real stories from parents. HeHe, who founded Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge, guides these discussions with a blend of professional knowledge and deep empathy, aiming to demystify the process and empower your choices. Each episode serves as a gathering place-a safe space where clinical expertise meets lived experience, covering topics that span education, family dynamics, physical fitness, holistic health, and parenting young children. You’ll find a supportive resource here, one that acknowledges the variables and nuances of bringing a child into the world and navigating the postpartum chapter. Tune in for honest dialogues that honor different perspectives, providing companionship and reliable information for your own journey. The goal is to leave you feeling more prepared, less alone, and confident in your unique path through parenthood, all within the supportive community of this podcast.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 432

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11: Vagina Whispering with Sara Reardon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:27
In this episode, HeHe sits down with Sara Reardon, The Vagina Whisperer, to get a closer look at the pelvic floor. We dive into maternity belts, painful sex, and general vaginal care. Sara spills the beans on prenatal pr…
10: Friday Free Talk: Body Shamers ​ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:33
In this episode, I get real about how society has taught us it's okay to talk about expectant parents' bodies and why your postpartum body is none of anyone else's business. I also talk about why I think some people are…
8: Friday Free Talk: Certification [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:21
This is an episode of Friday Free Talk- Where I freely talk about something I want you to know or what ever has been on my mind lately. Today, I dive into the question of "Are you certified?" I explain the range of care…
7: Exercise during Pregnancy with Erika Tsipouras [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:42
They say habits that are formed while you're pregnant are more likely to stay around! What better time to implement exercise into your life than when you are growing a tiny human! Erika is a ACE certified Pre and Postnat…
6: Type 1 Diabetes and Pregnancy with Audra Smith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:15
In this episode, HeHe sits down with Audra Smith, an expectant mom who has Type 1 Diabetes. She shares her story and how the disease has affected her pregnancy. She and her husband, Brian, struggled to get pregnant and A…
5: Diving into Tiny Human sleep patterns with Alyssa Blask Campbell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:28
Alyssa Blask Campbell is a lover of all things tiny humans. She has spent years studying the science behind our tiny human's brain development and is here to spill the beans! Join us as we dive deep into your child's sle…
3: Is acupuncture really worth it? with Nicole Brown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:08
Nicole Brown is an acupuncturist in the Boston area and specializes in Women's Health. She is honest about what she thinks will help and has so many remedies. She is part of the Tranquility Team and believes in the power…
2: Why you NEED Maternity Pictures with Malka Ahmed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:42
Have you ever considered maternity photos? Do you wonder why on earth you would want to document your pregnant body? Maybe you want to save the money and put it towards newborn photos? In this episode, I dive deep into n…