Ep. 301: Secondary Infertility and Innovative Maternity Care Solutions: Garrett Wood's Journey with Koze

Ep. 301: Secondary Infertility and Innovative Maternity Care Solutions: Garrett Wood's Journey with Koze

Author: HeHe Stewart December 4, 2024 Duration: 1:08:44
Join us for a compelling episode with Garrett Wood, founder of Koze Kobe, as she shares her remarkable journey of revolutionizing maternal healthcare through innovative, sustainable solutions. Garrett candidly discusses her traumatic childbirth experience and the challenges faced postpartum, inspiring the development of groundbreaking products like biodegradable absorbent bras and 'nip gloss.' We delve into the emotional and physical impacts of childbirth, the importance of supportive midwifery care, and the systemic issues plaguing the U.S. maternity care system. This episode also features exciting announcements about Koze's latest product launches, their presence on Amazon, and engaging content on social media. Discover Garrett’s resilience, her entrepreneurial spirit, and the mission to support and empower mothers everywhere. Don't miss out on insights about balancing motherhood and startup life and the impactful stories of overcoming birth trauma. Tune in for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation and catch all the vital links in the show notes.   Introducing Koze: Revolutionizing Perinatal Products The Maternal Health Crisis Garrett's Traumatic Birth Story The Struggles of Induction and Labor The Battle with the Medical System The Painful Reality of Birth Trauma Reflecting on the Experience Looking Forward: Future Birth Plans The Healing Power of Home Birth Sharing and Processing Birth Trauma Postpartum Challenges and the Birth of Koze Innovative Solutions for New Moms Sustainable and Practical Products Future Endeavors and Personal Growth   Guest Bio: kozēkozē is a perinatal products company, creating innovative products that reduce mess and stress for moms, so they can better bond with baby. USE CODE HEHE TO SAVE 20%  INSTAGRAM: Connect with HeHe on IG  Connect with HeHe on YouTube. Connect with Koze on IG    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!   LINKS MENTIONED: Check out Koze here!   USE CODE HEHE TO SAVE 20%  Check out the Koze podcast with Garrett Wood here.  YOUTUBE LINKS: Connect with HeHe on YouTube. Connect with Guest on YouTube.

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.
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Ep. 136: An Inside Look at Obstetrical Violence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:19
Have you ever heard the term “obstetrical violence” and wondered what it meant? Or maybe you envisioned this blatant act of disrespect or an assault of sorts. These are both examples of obstetrical violence, but is anoth…
Ep. 135: Friday Free Talk: Don't Stop Pushing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:32
Inside The Birth Lounge, I teach my Secret Sauce to Pushing. Part of that formula is based on your baby's position in your pelvis! I actively advise against what's called 'directed pushing,' where birthing people are tol…
Ep. 133: Friday Free Talk: Your Responsibility in Labor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:03
Everyone in the birth room has a job—your provider, your nurse, your partner, and you…but, what does your job really look like? Probably different than you think if your goal is to have your dream birth! Deep breathing a…
Ep 131: Friday Free Talk: The 7 Slippery Slopes of Birth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:38
Do you really need childbirth education classes? Wondering if you can get all the information you need for a good birth by reading books and taking a one-hour online course? This largely depends on how you define 'good b…
Ep. 129: Friday Free Talk, Nubain/Staidol is the Magic Pill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:18
Its ironic because Nubain isn't a pill at all--it's an IV narcotic! Do you know your pain relief options during labor? Like, really know them? There are so many more options than just unmedicated birth and epidural birth…
Ep. 127: Friday Free Talk: Expanding Your Ideas of Birth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:34
One of the best ways to empower yourself is to dive in head first. Go searching for various birth stories, for various birth approaches, for various pain relief options. Do your research and, in that, you will find your…
Ep. 126: Plagiocephaly, One Mom's Voice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:03
Today on The Birth Lounge Podcast, I am joined by Rebekkah Tran, mom of twins, to share about one of her twins’ journey with Plagiocephaly! Rebekkah is sharing the first signs that she noticed, what her first action step…