Ep. 338: Q+A with HeHe from IG DM's

Ep. 338: Q+A with HeHe from IG DM's

Author: HeHe Stewart April 18, 2025 Duration: 52:58
In this solo episode, HeHe dives into the questions flooding her DMs—covering some of the most common (and confusing) topics in pregnancy and birth! We’re unpacking 39-week inductions, what to do when you’re told your baby is “too big,” navigating a GBS+ diagnosis, using upright positions during labor, the truth about hydrotherapy, and what your options really are when your water breaks at term. This episode is packed with evidence-based insight and empowering guidance to help you feel informed, confident, and in control of your birth choices.   SOCIAL MEDIA: Connect with HeHe 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! LINKS MENTIONED: Big Baby:  https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2020/01/macrosomia https://www.uptodate.com/contents/fetal-macrosomia https://evidencebasedbirth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Big-Babies-Handout.pdf     Vaccines:  https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/imz-schedules/index.html https://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ https://justtheinserts.com/     Vaccine Books: The Vaccine Book, Dr. Robert Sears The Vaccine Friendly Plan, Dr. Paul Thomas and Dr. Jennifer Margulis What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Vaccines, Dr. Stephanie cave  Calling The ShotL Why Parents Reject Vaccines, Jennifer A. Reich  Vaccines, Autoimmunity, and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness, Dr. Thomas Cowan    Dr. Green Mom   Hydrotherapy (Tub Use in Labor)   Infection After Water Breaks at Term   GBS: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/groupbstrep/ https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2020/0315/p378.html https://neonatalsepsiscalculator.kaiserpermanente.org https://www.uptodate.com/contents/approach-to-risk-assessment-and-initial-management-of-newborns-with-risk-factors-for-early-onset-sepsis

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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