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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Ep. 383 Navigating the NICU with Mary Farrelly [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:05
We’re closing out NICU Awareness Month with a powerful episode all about putting YOU back in the driver’s seat of your baby’s NICU journey. Too often, parents feel sidelined in the chaos of beeping monitors and medical j…
Ep. 382: 8 Things Your NICU Nurse Wants You to Know with Brooke Smith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:52
In this episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe welcomes Brooke Smith, a seasoned NICU nurse, IBCLC, doula, and childbirth educator, to shine a light on what life in the NICU really looks like for families. Together, t…
Ep. 378: Low Tox Living with Illie Balaj [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:47
Have you ever stopped to think about what’s really in your shampoo, cleaning spray, or even your favorite candle? Spoiler alert: everyday products are often loaded with hidden toxins that can impact your health, hormones…
Ep. 377: The Myth of the Aging Placenta with Sophie Messager, Phd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:19
Ep. 377: The Myth of the Aging Placenta with Sophie Messager, Phd Have you ever been told your placenta might be “too old”? Maybe you’ve heard that once you hit 35 or if you’ve conceived through IVF, your placenta just c…
Ep. 376: Creating a Catastrophic Birth Plan with Kayleigh Summers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:55
This episode isn’t just about birth plans—it’s about the plan no one wants to make, but every family needs. I’m joined by Kayleigh Summers, aka The Birth Trauma Mama, to have a real and raw conversation about creating a…
Ep. 374 HeHe's second Trimester Update [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:27
Ohhh baby! The second trimester is here, and it’s bringing all the feels! In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my pregnancy so far and giving you the inside scoop on some pretty big updates happening ins…