Ep. 277: HBA3 C Birth Story with Racquel Hernandez

Ep. 277: HBA3 C Birth Story with Racquel Hernandez

Author: HeHe Stewart July 13, 2024 Duration: 38:16
Join HeHe in an inspiring conversation with Raquel as she shares her incredible journey from multiple cesarean sections to achieving a successful vaginal birth after three cesareans (VBA3C) in a home setting. Raquel discusses the importance of taking control of birth decisions, questioning standard practices, and finding the confidence to push back against a system that often prioritizes medical convenience over individual empowerment. Tune in for a deep dive into the challenges and triumphs of birthing with autonomy and the transformative power it holds for mothers. Don't miss this pivotal episode filled with personal stories, expert insights, and practical advice for expecting mothers and birth advocates.   Raquel's First Birth Experience Navigating VBAC Challenges Meeting Dr. Stuart Fishbein Preparing for the Fourth Birth Labor and Delivery at Home Unexpected Sensations and Initial Fears Support and Reassurance from the Doula Smooth Sailing and Birth Experience Challenges and Emotional Disconnect Reflecting on Birth Choices and Statistics Empowerment and Advocacy in Birth Advice for Expectant Mothers from Racquel   Guest Bio: Raquel is a mother of four, ages 2, 5, 18, and 20. Together with her husband, she raises her family in Southern California. Raquel has a regular 9-5, but her superhero self works doing her soul work into the night supporting Goddess Blyss and Dr. Stu with the Birthing Instincts Podcast. In 2021 Dr. Stu supported Raquel’s 4th pregnancy, a breech HBA3C. It was life changing and has been a dream come true to be able to work along side him and especially Goddess Blyss in birth work, and spreading awareness to birth choices and the beauty of birth. Raquel is now a birth doula and teaches birth education classes with her husband. Social Media: Connect with HeHe on Instagram Connect with Raquel on IG  Connect with HeHe on YouTube.   BIRTH EDUCATION: Join The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!   Download The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!

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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Podcast Episodes
103: Using Hypnosis in Labor with Kelley Keenan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:20
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…
102: FFT: Stop Washing Your Vagina! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:34
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 o…
100: Friday Free Talk: Get Out of Your Own Pond + HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:18
Are you blocking yourself? Are you really the problem?! The good news is that if you're the problem, then that's an easy solution! In this episode, HeHe is sharing the different options that you have when it comes to unb…
99: Do You Need Sex Therapy? with Dr. Alex Chinks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:56
Today is an episode that is so needed, but so many people do not dare walk in this territory. Well, we are. Sex Therapist, Dr. Alex Chinks, joins HeHe to chat all things intercourse! We are starting the conversation by d…
98: Friday Free Talk: Love Yourself More [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:20
It's no secret that HeHe is a firm believer in "Mindset is 90%" of the game mentality. This episode, she is sharing how you can mold your mindset and help support your mental health! "Stop planning your birth for someone…
96: Friday Free Talk: How Worrying is Holding You Back [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:25
This episode is raw and real. Some might even say brutal. HeHe is diving into how you might be sabotaging yourself when it comes to conceiving, your birth, or motherhood. We know that worry is an emotion that is rooted i…
95: Being Mindful in Motherhood with Sarah Bivens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:30
We dug up episode #13 from the files and are re-sharing it here! Sarah Bivens in coming Boston in February to speak at our 2019 TBH Retreat! She will be teaching us all about finding balance in motherhood and how to be m…
94: Friday Free Talk: What's a Maternity Concierge? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:16
In today's episode, HeHe is breaking down exactly what a Maternity Concierge does each day. The care that TBH clients receive is above and beyond because our end goal is above and beyond, the mindset shifts we intentiona…