Ep. 342: From Doula to Mom: HeHe's Surprising Pregnancy Announcement

Ep. 342: From Doula to Mom: HeHe's Surprising Pregnancy Announcement

Author: HeHe Stewart May 2, 2025 Duration: 59:16
Have you ever wondered how a doula prepares for birth and pregnancy?! In this episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe shares some exciting news!!  After a decade-long journey of helping women through their pregnancies, HeHe vulnerably shares  her emotional reactions, initial symptoms, and peculiar cravings. She addresses unexpected symptoms, details her experience with pregnancy dreams, and shares all about the moment she and Mr. HeHe discovered the pregnancy. In case you’ve ever wondered how a doula chooses her birth team, HeHe also outlines her carefully chosen care team for a planned home birth and hospital-based support. We hope to see you in The Birth Lounge to walk through pregnancy at the same time as HeHe!  00:00 Exciting Announcement 02:12 Emotional Reactions and Gratitude 04:11 Navigating Pregnancy Symptoms 17:45 Unexpected Pregnancy Cravings 20:26 Intensified Senses and Crazy Dreams 26:01 How We Found Out We Were Pregnant 29:38 Missed Period and Initial Concerns 30:58 Realization and Pregnancy Anxiety 32:36 Taking the Pregnancy Test 36:03 Confirming the Pregnancy 40:56 Emotional Reactions and Adjustments 43:49 Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy 48:26 Choosing the Right Care Team 57:05 Final Thoughts and Announcements INSTAGRAM: 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: Temp Drop: http://www.tempdrop.com/discount/AFHEHE Needed Prenatals: Use code HEHESAMPLE for $10 off a sample pack or code HEHE for 20% off your first order: https://thisisneeded.com/ Just Ingredients - Chocolate: https://just.crrnt.app/tranquilitybyhehe

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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Duration: 1:10:54
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Duration: 53:52
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Duration: 54:19
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Ep 216: Bias in the Birth Room [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:53
The truth is-- unbiased care does not exist. If everyone from your doctor to your mom to the stranger in the super market has biases, what are you supposed to do? Plus, do those biases increase your risk of experiencing…
Ep. 215: How to Avoid a C-section [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:55
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Ep. 213: Trauma Informed Breastfeeding Support [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:46
HeHe sits down with Nurse Beckie to discuss: Trauma informed breastfeeding support in the hospital How to have your breastfeeding goals heard and respected in the hospital How to best set yourself up for a successful bre…