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What does it take to feel empowered, informed, and supported in your birth experience—especially in a system that often prioritizes policy over patient autonomy? Tune in to my latest episode with HeHe Stewart as we discuss!
HeHe is the Founder of Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge, the creator of The Birth Lounge membership. With a Master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies and over 10 years in the Family Life Education field, HeHe helps people prepare for childbirth with research-backed education and data-driven support to have a confident birth experience while feeling informed and in control of labor (without fear or coercion). She is passionate about helping patients understand their rights around consent and autonomy in birth. Her expertise expands to supporting new parents in preparing for postpartum, helping you master feeding your tiny human and understanding newborn sleep! HeHe hosts The Birth Lounge Podcast which features leading experts in pregnancy, women’s health, and newborn development so parents can understand how to have an informed and confident birth!
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Topics discussed in today’s episode:
- The disappearing village and its impact on maternal support.
- How birth became over-medicalized—and why that matters.
- Birth trauma: unavoidable vs. avoidable
- How systemic racism and misogyny show up in modern obstetrics.
- Why flexibility is the most powerful tool in your birth plan.
- Understanding the role of midwives, doulas, and nurses in birth advocacy.
- The truth about hospital policy (and what it can and can’t dictate).
- How to have transparent conversations with your provider—before labor.
- Knowing your rights and protecting your peace during birth.
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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic
A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors:
Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program (FAMM)
This episode is sponsored by FAMM! Are you a women’s health practitioner looking for a solid way to incorporate comprehensive fertility awareness chart analysis into your practice? If yes, FAMM is the program you’ve been waiting for. Click here to apply now!
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