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. 130: Why your sexual wellness products matter with Rebecca Alvarez Story

Episode #132

Did you know that 98% of all feminine care products has at least 1 toxic ingredient? That's scary! Healthy products are my jam! I’m always looking out for things like fragrances and perfumes in products around my...
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Ep. 129: Friday Free Talk, Nubain/Staidol is the Magic Pill

Episode #131

Its ironic because Nubain isn't a pill at all--it's an IV narcotic! Do you know your pain relief options during labor? Like, really know them? There are so many more options than just unmedicated birth and epidural...
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Ep. 127: Friday Free Talk: Expanding Your Ideas of Birth

Episode #128

One of the best ways to empower yourself is to dive in head first. Go searching for various birth stories, for various birth approaches, for various pain relief options. Do your research and, in that, you will find...
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Ep. 126: Plagiocephaly, One Mom's Voice

Episode #129

Today on The Birth Lounge Podcast, I am joined by Rebekkah Tran, mom of twins, to share about one of her twins’ journey with Plagiocephaly! Rebekkah is sharing the first signs that she noticed, what her first action...
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Ep. 125: Friday Free Talk: Why Your Baby's Position Matters

Episode #125

Your baby’s positions matters so much when it comes to your labor and delivery. A baby that is engaged in the right position can lead to a shorter labor, less painful labor, less back labor, and reduce the risk of...
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Ep. 124: Healing Your Pelvic Floor during Postpartum with Melissa Dessaulles

Episode #126

Today’s episode is diving into postpartum pelvic floor! How’s that for alliteration?! Melissa Dessaulles, Founder of Mommy Berries, is joining me to share everything you need to know after having a baby. She is a...
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Ep. 123: Friday Free Talk: Birth Trauma is *NOT* Normal

Episode #123

It irks me to pieces when someone says, "birth trauma is totally normal." No, it's not. In this episode, I am breaking down exactly why perpetuating the idea that birth trauma is normal is not only very dangerous, but...
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Ep. 122: Inclusion in Women's Health with Olivia Chisholm

Episode #124

Olivia Chisolm is a dear friend of mine and joins me today to chat about inclusion (or lack there of) in women’s health. She is the Founder of To Live In Color and serves as an Inclusion Consultant that supports small...
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Ep. 121: Friday Free Talk: The Positive Side of Coronavirus

Episode #122

Coronavirus has caused some definite headaches in 2020, but I would like to highlight a few positive changes that I’ve witnessed come about in the birth world due to this global pandemic. Not everything is doom and...
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Ep. 120: Being Your Own Advocate with Ali Levine

Episode #121

HeHe is the queen of saying “Be an Educator Consumer” when it comes to your heathcare and, particularly, your birth. Today, HeHe is joined by celebrity personality and stylist, Ali Levine, to discuss how to be an...
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Ep 119: Friday Free Talk, The SNOO

Episode #120

Did you hear there is a FDA approved IV infusion treatment for postpartum depression? 1 in 9 women suffer from postpartum depression (1). This could be a game changer for so many women. It’s called Zulresso! But what...
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Ep. 118: What is medical Manipulation? with Olivia Friel

Episode #119

No one expects medical manipulation to happen during birth, but what are you supposed to do if you find yourself feeling manipulated during or after birth? How can we protect ourselves against being manipulated by the...
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