The Birth Lounge Podcast

The Birth Lounge Podcast

Hosted by: HeHe Stewart

We're exploring option from conception to childhood to help women take control of their fertility, birth experience, postpartum healing, and motherhood journey! This is a safe space for all parents to hear what the...

Episodes

Ep. 156: Postpartum Mood Challenges and Disorders with Keisha Reaves

Episode #156

Keisha Reaves has been in the mental health field for more than ten years. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Human Services from Clayton State University. She then completed her Master’s Degree in...
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Ep. 154: Rights in the Labor Room with Sarah Martin, RN

Episode #155

Sarah Martin is a mother of 9, an experienced OB nurse, and founder of Traditional Motherhood.Ā  Sarah has taken her passion, knowledge and experience in pregnancy, birth and postpartum to create a community dedicated...
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Ep. 152: The Importance of Connecting to your Pre-Motherhood Identity with Bryce Reddy

Episode #154

Bryce Reddy is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and mom of 2 living in coastal New England. When she's not hanging out with her kids, you can find her supporting mothers around the world on her social media...
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Ep. 151: Friday Free Talk: Your Bladder Matters

Episode #160

Your bladder plays a huge role in labor! If it is full, it is taking up valuable space that baby needs to continue their descent down and out. You should be emptying your bladder frequently during labor—and that’s...
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Ep. 150: Because YOU are Superwoman with Jaclyn Coy

Episode #153

When Jaclyn Coy had her first daughter, she was opened up to the world of unmedicated labor. As she dove in, she navigated switching providers and exploring her options to have an unmedicated labor without the ā€˜hippie...
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Ep 149: Friday Free Talk: Navigating the Holidays After Trauma & Loss

Episode #152

The holiday season can be hard for those who have experienced a loss this year. At a time of year that people are expected to automatically be happy and be cheery and bright-eyed, it can be painful to have to pretend...
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Ep. 148: Food First Nutrition with Ryann Kipping

Episode #149

Today, HeHe is joined by Ryann Kipping, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Lactation Educator, and Author of The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook. Ryann and HeHe break down how to get the majority of your...
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Ep. 147: Friday Free Talk: The ARRIVE Study

Episode #151

I get asked A LOT about The ARRIVE Study. It’s a hot topic. For some people they are thrilled to hear there is science backing up an induction and some folks are terrified because they feel pressure from their...
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Ep. 146: What to know about Inductions with Becca Helie, CNM

Episode #148

Inductions are one of the most common interventions when it comes to birthing a baby. Some people welcome inductions, and some want to avoid it at all cost! Today, Ā I am joined by Certified Nurse Midwife, Becca Helie,...
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Ep. 145: Friday Free Talk: Must-Have Breastfeeding Tools

Episode #147

Today I am sharing the 7 tools that will change your breastfeeding life! Feeding your baby can be tough--cracked nipples, mastitis, clogged ducts, over supply, undersupply! This list goes on and on! The tools I share...
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Ep 144: A Vote for Better Postpartum Care with Skyler Jacobs, CNM

Episode #146

In today's episode, HeHe is joined by Certified Nurse Midwife, Skyler Jacobs, to discuss how the current US postpartum care schedule sorely fails birthing people in getting them appropriate support after having a...
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Ep. 143: Friday Free Talk: The 'Magic Words' in Birth

Episode #145

I recently attended a birth where the provider was forcibly suggesting that my client allow for an IV hep-lock to be placed. The issue arose when my client asked if there was any medical reason to have the IV placed...
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