x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Birth Lounge Podcast

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 experts have to say and to hear from influencer parents and their take on parenthood! Join us for all things birth and parenthood for an empowering and educational walk with a birth and newborn expert and the found of Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge, HeHe Stewart.

education parenting

All Episodes

86:35

Ep. 423: resentment and sexual dry spell with...

The Birth Lounge Podcast ·

2026/02/11

In this episode of The Birth Lounge, HeHe sits down with couples therapist and relationship coach Jonathan Van Viegen to unpack something that shows up in almost every partnership at some point: emotional dysregulation.Together, they break down what dysregulation actually means, not as a label or a flaw, but as what happens when emotions come out sideways instead of being expressed in healthy, connecting ways. Jonathan shares insights from his upcoming book, including what he’s learned from working

en

19:09

422 Re-Air of The Problem with Hospital Childbirth...

The Birth Lounge Podcast ·

2026/02/06

In this episode, HeHe shares a quick life update before re-airing one of our most-loved conversations while she’s on maternity leave and it’s one that still matters a lot.This episode pulls back the curtain on hospital-sponsored childbirth education and why so many expectant parents leave those classes feeling more confused, constrained, or quietly uneasy instead of truly prepared. We talk about how bias shows up, why informed consent is often glossed over, and what gets left out when education is

en

44:11

Ep. 421: 3rd Trimester Update Solocast with HeHe Stewart

The Birth Lounge Podcast ·

2026/02/04

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, makers of luxuriously soft bamboo sheets, blankets, and sleep essentials. Because your rest matters, mamas. Cozy Earth makes it easier to get the cozy, breathable sleep your body (and your little one) deserve. Use code HEHE at https://cozyearth.com/ for 20% off your order and treat yourself to the sleep you’ve been dreaming of.In this episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe shares her personal journey through the final weeks of her pregnancy. As she

en

62:53

Ep. 420: Innovative Testing to Improve Preeclampsia...

The Birth Lounge Podcast ·

2026/01/30

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, makers of luxuriously soft bamboo sheets, blankets, and sleep essentials. Because your rest matters, mamas. Cozy Earth makes it easier to get the cozy, breathable sleep your body (and your little one) deserve. Use code HEHE at https://cozyearth.com/ for 20% off your order and treat yourself to the sleep you’ve been dreaming of.Preeclampsia is one of those pregnancy conditions that gets mentioned often, explained poorly, and frequently dismissed until

en

53:21

Ep. 419: Placental Testing for preeclampsia with...

The Birth Lounge Podcast ·

2026/01/28

Some birth stories don’t go the way anyone expects, and Hannah’s is one that every expectant parent deserves to hear.In this episode of The Birth Lounge, Hannah joins us to share her experience of developing preeclampsia and giving birth at 28 weeks, despite having what looked like a completely normal pregnancy. She walks us through the early signs that were easy to miss, the moment everything shifted, and what it was like to suddenly find herself navigating a NICU stay she never saw

en

70:51

Ep. 418: Re-Air of Pre-Eclampsia with OBGYN & MFM,...

The Birth Lounge Podcast ·

2026/01/23

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, makers of luxuriously soft bamboo sheets, blankets, and sleep essentials. Because your rest matters, mamas. Cozy Earth makes it easier to get the cozy, breathable sleep your body (and your little one) deserve. Use code HEHE at https://cozyearth.com/ for 20% off your order and treat yourself to the sleep you’ve been dreaming of. Join HeHe in this re-aired episode as she dives into a super important topic: preeclampsia. She sits down with High-Risk OB/GYN

en

46:17

Ep. 417: Anemia in Pregnancy with Kristy Goodman

The Birth Lounge Podcast ·

2026/01/21

Feeling exhausted, foggy, short of breath, or just not like yourself during pregnancy and being told “that’s normal”? This episode is for you.In Episode 417 of The Birth Lounge, HeHe sits down with OB/GYN PA and public health expert Kristy Goodman to talk about anemia in pregnancy and why it’s so often overlooked, minimized, or brushed off until it becomes a much bigger issue. Together, they break down what anemia actually is, how and when it should be screened for, and why catching it early can

en

27:48

Ep. 416: Recast of Ep. 250: The KEYS to Newborn Sleep

The Birth Lounge Podcast ·

2026/01/16

This episode is brought to you by our Newborn Sleep Solutions Guide, because newborn sleep doesn’t need fixing, it needs understanding.Newborn sleep can feel like one of those things everyone has opinions on… and somehow none of them actually help at 3am. In this episode of The Birth Lounge, HeHe breaks down what newborn sleep really looks like and why daytime sleep matters way more than most parents are ever told. This conversation focuses on biology, not bootcamp sleep rules. HeHe explains how

en

62:48

Ep. 415: Get Better Sleep in Pregnancy with Hayley Oakes

The Birth Lounge Podcast ·

2026/01/14

If pregnancy sleep has you staring at the ceiling at 3 a.m., running through every thought you’ve ever had… you’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything wrong.In this episode, HeHe sits down with licensed midwife, educator, and Milk Trails podcast host Hayley Oakes to unpack why sleep can feel so hard during pregnancy and what actually helps. From first-trimester hormone shifts to third-trimester heartburn, nighttime anxiety, and the pressure to “sleep perfectly,” this conversation is equal

en

58:59

Ep. 414: Re-Air of hospital culture or cult behavior?...

The Birth Lounge Podcast ·

2026/01/09

This is one of those conversations that pulls the curtain all the way back. In this powerful episode of The Birth Lounge, HeHe sits down with traditional birth companion and educator Billie Harrigan for an honest, unfiltered look at the modern medicalized birth system and how it impacts families. Together, they explore how maternity care has shifted away from physiology and toward control, efficiency, and liability, often at the expense of autonomy, trust, and emotional safety. Billie brings decades

en

67:46

Ep. 413: Training Your Pelvic Floor for Pushing with...

The Birth Lounge Podcast ·

2026/01/07

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, one of HeHe’s favorite things to have on hand for a comfy pregnancy and postpartum period! They’re also a great way to detox your home! Use code HEHE for 20% off the softest PJ’s, loungewear, or even new sheets to make your pregnancy and postpartum feel a little more luxurious: https://cozyearth.com/In this episode, HeHe sits down with pelvic floor expert Nikki to talk about the part of birth that somehow never gets explained until someone is telling

en

60:17

Ep. 412: InvisaWear with Rajia Abdelaziz

The Birth Lounge Podcast ·

2026/01/02

In this powerful episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe sits down with Rajia, the founder of InvisaWear, to talk about a reality far too many women know all too well: moving through the world while constantly calculating risk.Rajia shares the terrifying experience she had in college that sparked the creation of InvisaWear and why “just be more careful” is not, and has never been, an actual solution. Together, they unpack the deeply unsettling statistics around violence against women, where

en

86:32

Ep. 411 OB Tools that Parents Need to Know About with...

The Birth Lounge Podcast ·

2025/12/31

In this episode, HeHe is joined by Dr. O’Daniel to break down the real tools and procedures used in labor and delivery, the ones no one explains until they’re suddenly happening to your body. Together, they unpack what tests like the ROM actually tell us about water breaking, when internal monitors like an IUPC are used, and what patients deserve to know before anything is placed inside their body.They also dive into operative vaginal deliveries, including vacuums and forceps, how clinical

en

38:05

Ep. 410 A New Speculum: The Nella with Fahti...

The Birth Lounge Podcast ·

2025/12/26

In this episode, HeHe sits down with Fahti, the powerhouse creator behind the Nella Speculum, to talk about something long overdue in women’s healthcare… a speculum that doesn’t feel like a medieval torture device. Yes, finally.Fahti shares the story behind redesigning one of the most dreaded tools in gynecology and turning it into something that’s temperature-neutral, gentler, and actually built with patient comfort in mind. They dive into the real issues facing people during pelvic exams, how

en

55:21

Ep. 409 Placenta Encapsulation: A Practice with...

The Birth Lounge Podcast ·

2025/12/24

In this episode, HeHe sits down with Dr. Sophia Johnson to pull back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood topics in postpartum recovery: placentophagy. Together, they dig into the science, the cultural traditions, and the ancient wisdom behind consuming the placenta… a practice that’s been normalized around the world long before Western medicine ever tried to dismiss it.Dr. Sophia breaks down what we actually know about placenta encapsulation, why so many parents report better mood, energy,

en

70:40

Ep. 408 Baby Led Weaning with Alex King

The Birth Lounge Podcast ·

2025/12/19

Join HeHe and Alex from Baby Led Weaning Academy as they take the confusion out of starting solids and bring you back to what’s actually normal for babies. This conversation walks you through true readiness signs, how to tell the difference between gagging and choking, and what to do with the very real fears around allergies. HeHe and Alex gently debunk the myths that make starting solids feel scarier than it needs to be, while reminding you that your baby’s instincts matter. You’ll hear how BLW and

en

60:12

Ep. 407: Re-air-Setting Yourself Up for Breastfeeding...

The Birth Lounge Podcast ·

2025/12/17

Ep. 407: Re-air-Setting Yourself Up for Breastfeeding Success with Brianne Taggart Today we're bringing back one of the most loved breastfeeding episodes inside The Birth Lounge, because honestly… this conversation is too good to live in the archives. If you’re preparing for breastfeeding or already navigating those early days, this re-air is going to hit differently the second (or third!) time around. Lactation expert and IBCLC Brianne Taggart joins HeHe to dig into what truly sets you up for

en

67:37

Ep. 406 How Doulas can bridge the gap in lactation...

The Birth Lounge Podcast ·

2025/12/12

In this episode, HeHe welcomes Kassi to discuss the vital role doulas can play in lactation support. The conversation touches on the misconceptions about doulas' scope in providing lactation advice, Kassi's journey from a community clinic to becoming an IBCLC, and the importance of prenatal lactation education. They explore how doulas, with proper training, can address new parents' needs, identify red flags, and refer to IBCLCs when necessary. The episode delves into practical advice on

en

69:27

Ep. 405 Boob School 101: Real Talk About...

The Birth Lounge Podcast ·

2025/12/10

In this episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe sits down with lactation superstar Kelly Kendall, RN and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), to get real about breastfeeding — the joys, the struggles, and everything in between. They dive into the realities new parents face, from hand-expressing colostrum and mastering proper latching to managing oversupply, nipple trauma, and sleepy newborns. HeHe also introduces the Birth Lounge app, packed with bite-sized, evidence-based

en

75:46

Ep. 404 Epidurals: Pros, Cons & Alternatives with...

The Birth Lounge Podcast ·

2025/12/05

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, one of HeHe’s all-time favorite ways to stay cozy during pregnancy and postpartum. Their ultra-soft PJs, loungewear, and sheets make those long nights and lazy days feel a little more luxurious — and they’re a simple way to detox your home while you’re at it! Right now, you can use code HEHE to stack up to 40% off holiday sale prices on anything from dreamy PJs to new sheets: https://cozyearth.com/Understanding Epidurals: Everything You Need to Know

en

414 results

Similar Podcasts

Science Talk

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

五分钟心理学

柠檬心理

Daily Facts

Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones.

Les dents et dodo

BFMTV

Veterinary Clinical Podcasts

The Royal Veterinary College