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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21: Free Friday Talk: Building Your Postpartum Village [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:50
Happy Friday! Today, I’m exploring the importance of the village after having a baby and how to successfully build your tribe. I dive into why we can’t seem to ask for help these days and give the steps you can take to h…
20: The Impacts of Fear Based Care with Shana Dewitt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:26
Fear based care in America has been dictating women’s births for years. Healthcare professionals are fearful of repercussions and this leads to the use of fear based education when providing care to patients. Ergo, birth…
19: Friday Free Talk: Mindset and the Energy of Birth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:48
Today, I'm sharing a bit about my path with the energy piece of Tranquility by HeHe and how it shapes the approach we use. I'm diving into the energy of birth and how to shift your mindset to set you up for your ideal bi…
18: The Benefits of Milk Baths with Carli Ambrose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:24
Milk baths are often thought of as either aesthetics for pictures or maths made of breastmilk for babies. Today, HeHe sits down with Carli Ambrose, Founder of Milk Bath Goddess, to discuss the benefits for adults and par…
17: Friday Free Talk: 8 Questions to Ask your Doula in an Interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:03
Happy Friday! Let's dive into choosing the perfect birth support for you! Have you considered having a doula at your birth? ..but have no clue how to choose a "good one." In this episode, I share my formula of questions…
15: Hormones, Nutrition, and Infertility with Kelly Agnew [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:54
In this episode, HeHe chats with Kelly Agnew all about hormones, nutrition, and infertility. We discuss what foods can help with balancing hormones and setting your body up for pregnancy. Kelly gives away her thoughts ab…
14: Friday Free Talk: Parents with Anxiety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:08
In this episode of Friday Free Talk, I'm talking about why I support parents with anixiety. It is something that I come across often so I decided to sit down to think about why and what made me so organically prepared fo…
13: Being Mindful in Motherhood with Sarah Bivens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:28
Today we are taking a stroll down mindfulness lane. HeHe and Sarah dive into what self-care looks like in motherhood. We talk about why it's so important to set time aside for yourself, why communication can make or brea…
12: Free Friday Talk: Doulas Without Babies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:50
In this episode of Friday Free Talk, I dive into the stigma that in order to be a good doula, you must have children yourself. "Do you have children?" is a questions that is often asked in the birth world and there can d…