Ep. 374 HeHe's second Trimester Update

Ohhh baby! The second trimester is here, and it’s bringing all the feels! In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my pregnancy so far and giving you the inside scoop on some pretty big updates happening inside The Birth Lounge. Here’s what you’ll hear in this week’s episode: ✨ The first magical moments of feeling baby kicks (inside and outside!) ✨ The less magical parts: hello, heartburn, round ligament pain, and late-night wedge pillow life ✨ What went down at our anatomy scan and how it’s shaping my birth prep ✨ Big news about The Birth Lounge membership: what’s changing, why the price is going up September 1, and which membership option (monthly, annual, or lifetime) might be the best fit for you ✨ Why I hired a home birth midwife and how I’m shaping my birth plans step by step This episode is part pregnancy diary, part behind-the-scenes of how The Birth Lounge is evolving, and part love note to every parent who’s navigating the wild ride of growing a human. Whether you’re here for the bump updates, the evidence-based pregnancy talk, or the scoop on how The Birth Lounge is about to get even juicier… this one’s got a little something for you. TIMESTAMPS: 00:59 Exciting Changes in The Birth Lounge Membership 03:24 Membership Options Breakdown 04:27 Exclusive Benefits for Lifetime Members 07:50 Second Trimester Experiences 08:57 Feeling the Baby Move 12:40 Weight Gain and Body Changes 17:41 Pregnancy Pillow and Sleep Adjustments 21:42 Cravings and Prenatal Vitamins 23:39 Hot Yoga and Sauna During Pregnancy 29:51 Hiring a Home Birth Midwife 31:52 Diastasis Recti and Pelvic Floor Therapy 34:35 Non-Evidence Based Decisions 36:28 Starting Aspirin and CGM 39:55 Anatomy Scan Experience 41:52 Ultrasound and Baby Movements 48:16 Colostrum and Heartburn 51:31 Round Ligament Pain and Chiropractic Care 55:42 Preparing for Birth: Classes and Plans 01:01:25 Final Thoughts and Excitement SOCIAL MEDIA Connect with HeHe on Instagram  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: Weight Gain in Pregnancy Research Low Dose Aspirin use in pregnancy Exercise During Pregnancy Research PRODUCTS I LOVE:  Needed Powder Prenatal: Use Code HeHe Just Ingredients Protein powder: Use code TRANQUILITYBYHEHE Cozy Earth: one of my favorite things to have on hand for a comfy pregnancy and postpartum period! Use code HEHE for 40% off the softest PJ’s, loungewear, or even new sheets to make your pregnancy and postpartum feel a little more luxurious: https://cozyearth.com/