Ep 326: Advice from Your Big Sister with Jessie & Amanda

Ep 326: Advice from Your Big Sister with Jessie & Amanda

Author: HeHe Stewart March 7, 2025 Duration: 1:07:32
In this episode of the Birth Lounge podcast, host HeHe welcomes Jessie and Amanda, hosts of the Pregnant Bitches podcast, to discuss a variety of topics crucial for expecting and new parents. The discussion covers candid birth stories, navigating the medical system, mental health, postpartum experiences, and the complexities of relationships after having children. Jessie and Amanda share personal anecdotes about hospital vs. natural births, partner involvement, overcoming fears, and the reality of motherhood, including sex after birth. They emphasize the importance of community, informed choices, and embracing each phase of parenting.  01:24 Free Class to Avoid C-Section 03:10 Introduction to Today's Episode 04:32 Big Sister Advice with Jesse and Amanda 07:20 Birth Stories: Hospital vs. Natural Birth 13:29 NICU Experience and Postpartum Recovery 30:08 Partner Support During Labor 34:12 Navigating Labor with a Doula 35:13 The Role of Partners During Childbirth 38:53 Postpartum Relationship Dynamics 40:22 Adjusting to Life with Multiple Children 44:59 Considering a Third Child 47:29 Balancing Personal Freedom and Parenthood 56:13 Sex After Baby: What to Expect   Guest Bio: Jessie and Amanda are 2 moms, each to 2 boys, that struggled through their pregnancy & postpartum journey, feeling like there was so much they didn't know and that no one told them. Fast forward to today, and they share the real, raw and relatable side of motherhood. INSTAGRAM: Connect with HeHe on YouTube Connect with HeHe on IG    Connect with Pregnant Bitchez on IG    BIRTH EDUCATION: Check out the free class: How to avoid a c-section and reduce your chance of tearing in labor!    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: Connect with Jessie and Amanda here! 

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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