Ep. 361: Q+A with HeHe from IG DM's: due dates, flying while pregnant, informed decisions, and more!

Ep. 361: Q+A with HeHe from IG DM's: due dates, flying while pregnant, informed decisions, and more!

Author: HeHe Stewart July 9, 2025 Duration: 47:03
Join us in this solo-cast of the Birth Lounge podcast where HeHe dives into a Q&A from her instagram community!  In this episode, she is addressing some of your most pressing questions about pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Topics covered include the differences between 'on paper' and actual pregnancy weeks, the nuances of cervical checks and how to decline them, navigating anxiety and nutrition during early pregnancy, how to handle airport security while pregnant, and the intricacies of declining certain medical procedures like membrane sweeps and scheduled C-sections. HeHe also shares essential tips on dealing with family visits to newborns and addressing the impact of GBS testing and breech births. Don't miss this episode to help ensure a healthy and autonomous pregnancy and birthing experience. 00:00 Introduction and Zero Tolerance Policy 00:56 Welcome to the Birth Lounge Podcast 01:24 How to Get Your Questions Answered 03:15 Understanding Pregnancy Weeks 05:59 Declining Cervical Checks 11:42 Coping with Pregnancy Anxiety and Weight Loss 14:14 Traveling While Pregnant 18:11 Declining a Scheduled C-Section for Breech Baby 22:44 Managing Weight Monitoring During Prenatal Visits 26:57 Group B Strep Testing Concerns 30:57 Membrane Sweeps: Risks and Benefits 32:04 Setting Boundaries for Newborn Visits 36:05 Addressing Concerns About VBAC 45:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts INSTAGRAM: Connect with HeHe 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: Pushing Freebie: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/pushing   Secret Sauce to Pushing Course: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/secretsaucetopushing   GBS information: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/groupbstrep/   Membrane Sweep, Ep. 268: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5V41R8PDhH2Kia48mdqdub?si=kz6gtEh6SJGIGOz_pT1j6w&nd=1&dlsi=7b03c32c4cd24188   Radiation when Flying:  https://www.cdc.gov/radiation-health/data-research/facts-stats/air-travel.html https://www.tsa.gov/videos/travel-tips-pregnant-travelers https://www.epa.gov/radtown/radiation-and-airport-security-scanning https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC153688/ https://www.arpansa.gov.au/understanding-radiation/radiation-sources/more-radiation-sources/flying-and-health https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/air-travel-exposes-you-to-radiation-how-much-health-risk-comes-with-it/   Don't weigh me cards: https://more-love.org/product/dont-weigh-me-cards-postage/  

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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Ep. 262: Coping with an Unplanned C-Section with Jessica Rita [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:10
In this episode, HeHe chats with Jessica Rita of Modern Courage. They discuss the impact an unplanned cesarean can have on the initiation into motherhood including dealing with feelings of failure and many more layers of…
Ep. 261: VBAC Birth Debrief with Alexis Stearns [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:56:42
In this episode HeHe sits down with our editor, Alexis Stearns to go through a birth story case study. This is one of the coolest episodes to date! Special thanks to Alexis who shares her story of the classic 'cascade to…
Ep. 260: BIRTH STORY: VBA3C with Petra Cruz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:16
Today's episode is all about Vaginal Birth After 3 C-sections! Petra Cruz, from The VBAC Junkie Podcast, joins HeHe to share her story of 3 cesarean births + a VBAC birth at a hospital that has a 'VBAC Ban' in place! Pet…
Ep. 256: 5 Tips to Avoiding a C-Section with HeHe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:48
Unnecessareans (Unnecessary c-sections) are on the rise in America and for many reasons! So many women prepare for labor from a place of wanting to avoid a c-section but fail to understand what actually CAUSES unnecessar…
Ep. 255: Would You Rather with HeHe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:53
HeHe asked yal to submit 'would you rather' questions on her social channels! Tune into to see if your question was featured and how HeHe answers each one!! Connect with HeHe on IG so you can participate in our community…
Ep. 253: Meditation as Pain Relief in Labor with Nathalie Walton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:16
HeHe gets the pleasure of sitting down with the founder of Expectful, Nathalie Walton. Expectful is a meditation app for pregnancy. This episodes shares the scientific benefits of meditation, how it can transform your bi…