The Birth Lounge Podcast

In this episode, HeHe is joined by Julia Brown, MD to discuss COVID-19 and newborns/infants! Julia is a local pediatrician at one of the top 5 birthing hospitals in Massachusetts and is sharing what parents need to know in these unprecedented times. HeHe is asking about how coronavirus presents in newborns, the recommendations on separation of birthing parent and baby plus what breastfeeding paren...

 If you don’t know..you might not get to the hospital and go straight to Labor and Delivery. Sometimes you do, but sometimes you don’t. When you get to the hospital, you will most likely be asked to go to a smaller exam room and the nurse will grab a few vitals like your temperature, your blood pressure, a reading on the electronic fetal monitoring, and a cervical exam. If you need/want an IV plac...

  From intentionally choosing your birth place to understanding c-section rates in your area, it all plays a role in your birth experience. In this episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast, Dr. Neel Shah dives into what we know about c-sections, why our country has such an astronomical rate of them, and what you can do to decrease your chances of “being sectioned” during labor and delivery. We dive int...

Today, HeHe is joined by Ann Marie Paul, a spiritual activator for divine feminine wisdom. She teaches the ancient art of Yoni Eggs which opens up a woman to her own bodies wisdom and sensuality. She is leading us today down the path of igniting your sexual self and harnessing your inner goddess. HeHe and Ann Marie are diving into what a yoni egg is, how to use it, what to expect from it, and why...

Are you a mama that wonders if your birth is "normal"? Do you look back on your birth and think "Things didn't go... like I thought they would." Maybe you know your birth was traumatic and you're trying to navigate that headspace of what to do, who to tell, and where to go. Possibly, for you, it looks like the decision between having another child or not? The question of "Do I really want to go th...

Have you ever wondered if hypnosis might be a useful tool for your labor support toolbox? Many women use hypnosis as a way to manage with the pressures of labor and there are tons of programs to choose from (many choices!). Kelley Keenan is the Founder of Hypnobabies Boston and she is sharing how hypnosis works as pain relief for birth. We are diving into the role that mindset and training your br...

Seriously, stop washing your vagina. First, HeHe is explaining why you should never wash your vagina and if you wash your vulva, there are a few rules. HeHe is sharing what you can expect when it comes to the proper pH of your vagina and how important intentionality is when it comes to choosing products for your feminine care, specifically feminine wash. You may be surprised by a few facts in here...

This episode is one that many families ("nanny families" --check out episode #89) will need to hear, relisten to, and probably refer back to numerous times. HeHe sat down with SolBe Education Center's Director, Hannah Riddle de Rojas, to chat about everything you need to know when choosing childcare for your first baby. HeHe and Hannah bring very different perspectives to the table and this is per...

Are you blocking yourself? Are you really the problem?! The good news is that if you're the problem, then that's an easy solution! In this episode, HeHe is sharing the different options that you have when it comes to unblocking your own success whether it be trying to conceive, achieving your ideal birth, or navigating motherhood. Stop making excuses for why you're in the position that you're in a...

Today is an episode that is so needed, but so many people do not dare walk in this territory. Well, we are. Sex Therapist, Dr. Alex Chinks, joins HeHe to chat all things intercourse! We are starting the conversation by diving into the stigma surrounding sex. Alex is sharing how to talk about sex and consent with kids in a healthy way that supports boundaries and body awareness. She also shares her...

It's no secret that HeHe is a firm believer in "Mindset is 90%" of the game mentality. This episode, she is sharing how you can mold your mindset and help support your mental health! "Stop planning your birth for someone else!" she urges listeners. When you fail to do the research yourself, you are blindly trusting someone else's knowledge and resources. Part of remaining in control of your birth...

Julie Starr, Founder of Starr Yoga and Shift by Julie, joins HeHe in today's episode to talk all about the common misconceptions that people have when it comes to yoga in pregnancy! Julie is also a midwife and brings a very special perspective to the table! Julie is a fellow No BS gal and we think you'll fall in love with her just like we have! This episode is filled with blunt honesty and unforgi...

This episode is raw and real. Some might even say brutal. HeHe is diving into how you might be sabotaging yourself when it comes to conceiving, your birth, or motherhood. We know that worry is an emotion that is rooted in fear.. but fear of what? That will look different for everyone and only you can know what it is for you. HeHe is sharing what to do with that anxious energy to channel it into pr...

We dug up episode #13 from the files and are re-sharing it here! Sarah Bivens in coming Boston in February to speak at our 2019 TBH Retreat! She will be teaching us all about finding balance in motherhood and how to be mindful in our daily actions! Today is all about learning to be in control of your thoughts. HeHe and Sarah dive into what self-care looks like in motherhood. We talk about why it's...

In today's episode, HeHe is breaking down exactly what a Maternity Concierge does each day. The care that TBH clients receive is above and beyond because our end goal is above and beyond, the mindset shifts we intentionally walk through is above and beyond, the language we use is above and beyond. It's been called "extra." She's not afraid to "go there" with TBH clients because we've have seen the...

Ahhhh! Alas, the topic that is quietly buzzing, circling like a taboo topic, but almost everyone is curious. Cannabis and parenting. Can you use it for morning sickness? Does it get to your baby through breastmilk? Can you smoke it? Do you have to stop using it to get pregnant? These questions are on many people’s mind and we don’t have even a quarter of the information right now. We’ve only begun...

Inspired by 3 different events seemingly placed in HeHe’s path intentionally by the universe, she sat down and chatted about a term she coined in grad school. Having gone to Mississippi State University for undergraduate, she learned a funny little secret about bulldogs that makes for the perfect parenting approach, too! From helicopter moms to free range parenting, there’s a million labels out th...

HeHe is joined by the Founder of Thrive by Food, Kristin Thomas, to chat about all things hormones and food, plus a little leaky gut! Did you know that there are specific foods that align with various times in your menstrual cycle. If you eat these foods (or avoid certain ones!) at the right time, it can help support your body better. We will be diving into symptoms that present as one thing, but...

Remember when you used to practice fire drills as a child. For me, there were different expectations at home and at school. Fire drills came up in a recent conversation and per usual I connected it to birth, in particular home birth and hospital birth. Digging deep into the files from studying Psych at Mississippi State University, I am showing how the foundation we lay as children impacts the way...

HeHe is sitting down with the Founder of Cloud9nannies, Sara Cook. They are chatting about deficits in the industries that lead to common fears of hiring nannies. Sara is even sharing what you can expect from part time, full time, short term, and long term nannies. Sara is sharing the important details that parents should be paying attention to or asking about when interviewing nannies. The person...

Welcome to the new year, pal! I absolutely love the turn into the new year. For me, it is not bitter sweet-- it's just sweet. It feels refreshing and like a very deep cleanse, from a soul level. It's like a shedding of an old me and I'm breaking free into a new me with 365 days of unlimited and unleashed potential! I'm going to be reflecting on the 2018 year for Tranquility by HeHe and exactly how...

In today's episode, I'm is sharing the social expectations and "rules" when interacting with pregnant and postpartum humans. Sparked by the holiday season, I began to notice that people, in general, had a challenging time interacting with pregnant and postpartum parents. People don't know what to say or they say the complete wrong thing, often times trying to be kind or caring. If you might be aro...

Holidays are a time that people are expected to be filled with cheer and glee. Everywhere you turn, people are wishing you happy holidays and a merry and bright new year. This can be one of the hardest times for someone who has experienced the loss of a child or miscarriage in the previous year. In this episode, HeHe dives into how to set boundaries if you have experienced miscarriage, plus what t...

Part 2: This is the second part to a two-part series on mental health + motherhood. I introduce Jess in Episode 81. In this episode we are discussing exactly what to look for when you are concerned about postpartum mood challenges in yourself or a loved one. We are also diving into the topic of how to have the sticky conversations about getting someone you love support. Jess is sharing her #1 tip...

Happy Friday, villagers! I am sharing my top 10 essential baby items that I couldn't live without. I started with a list of over 20 items that I thought made life easier, smoother, or just a little bit less stressful. I narrowed down the list to 16 items and finally down to ten. From wraps to strollers to breastfeeding/nursing supplies, here's the list of must-have's for any and all parents of a n...