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.
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Los Angeles-based prenatal focused chiropractor Dr. Elliot Berlin searches for unbiased information on the most pressing topics for growing families with interviews from pregnancy and parenting experts, celebrities, and new and expectant parents. Entertaining and informative, new episodes drop weekly every Thursday. Keep up with Dr. Berlin and Informed Pregnancy Media online! informedpregnancy.com @doctorberlin Youtube LinkedIn Facebook X
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How do I actually push during labor? Should I get an epidural? Why is breastfeeding so hard? What exactly is Pitocin, and how much will induce labor? Is there a secret to having a successful VBAC? What happens if I poop during labor *shudder*? And oh yeah, how do I take care of a newborn? I know you’ve got a ton of questions and fears when it comes to giving birth. How? Because I’ve delivered thousands of babies as a labor nurse! I’ve seen it all...and as @labor.nurse.mama on IG, I’ve helped ...
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Ep. 454 How to Have an Empowered Hospital Birth with Hehe Stewart
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52:50Hehe Stewart is a doula, educator, and the founder of one of the most engaging birth communities online. In short, her goal is to empower women in medical settings. Today's conversation will help you feel more confident about advocating for your own preferences, reducing the risk of unnecessary interventions, and switching off people pleasing so yo…
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Redefining C-Sections: Embrace Your Cesarean Birth Story
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38:30 Today we're getting real about C-sections, not as a worst case scenario, but as a valid, powerful, and yes—a beautiful way to bring your baby into the world. Trish is sitting down with two incredible women. Jen Wagner, a trained OB anesthesiologist and Bethany, a doula turned nurse and three times C-section Mama. Together they host this C-section …
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Ep. 340: Connecting Communities Through Donor Milk with Kelly Cox of Share the Drop
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56:45In this episode of The Birth Lounge Podcast, HeHe chats about the benefits and logistics of donor milk with Kelly Cox, founder of Share the Drop, an innovative app connecting donors to recipients. Kelly discusses the need for and benefits of donor milk, particularly for those facing various breastfeeding challenges and the stringent criteria of for…
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Liberté Chan is a former meteorologist and television reporter who’s preparing for the arrival of her first child via IVF. Now as a digital creator with a focus on fashion, travel, and wellness, she reflects on her work and her hopes and dreams for her new baby. Connect with the guest: @libertechan Life of Liberté on Youtube Want more pregnancy + p…
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Pregnancy Unpacked: Am I Pregnant? What to Know Before You See Two Pink Lines
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15:45Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! This is Pregnancy Unpacked, a week-by-week series where Trish walks you through every stage of pregnancy. This isn’t your standard “what size fruit is the baby?” podcast - this is real talk bringing you th…
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Healing After C-Section and Understanding the C-Section Shelf with Janette Yee
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1:02:08In this episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, host HeHe and guest Janette Yee, a perinatal athletic therapist, discuss the often-overlooked aspect of C-section recovery and the importance of surgical rehabilitation. They dive deep into the phenomenon known as the C-section shelf, exploring its causes, preventive measures like compression garments, a…
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Birth Plans Rock but What if You Change Your Mind?
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14:25Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! What happens when you create your birth plan, you're super adamant about it, but then in the moment during your birth, you change your mind? Maybe you swore you'd go unmedicated, but now that epidural's ca…
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In this solo episode, HeHe dives into the questions flooding her DMs—covering some of the most common (and confusing) topics in pregnancy and birth! We’re unpacking 39-week inductions, what to do when you’re told your baby is “too big,” navigating a GBS+ diagnosis, using upright positions during labor, the truth about hydrotherapy, and what your op…
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Ep. 455 In Conversation with Jaime Lipsky Garcia
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40:38Jaime Lipsky Garcia was first trained as a lactation consultant and postpartum doula after becoming a mother herself. She shares about motherhood and her female owned and operated equine charity, an organization focusing on rehabbing and rehoming offtrack thoroughbred horses. Connect with Jamie: @jaimelipsgarcia @winplacehome winplacehome.org Want …
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Ep. 337: Using AI in Motherhood with Sarah Trott
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49:45In this episode, HeHe and Sarah Trott discuss the integration and benefits of AI in parenting, particularly focusing on the new tool Hello Gaia, developed to provide reliable, non-medical parenting advice. The hosts delve into AI's strengths and limitations, emphasizing the importance of using AI as a complement to professional medical advice and p…
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Real Talk: Navigating Birth, Babies, and Beyond with Kim Perry
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1:16:49Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Get ready for a raw, real chat with Trish and Kim Perry, a pre/postnatal fitness certified mom of four! Trish and Kim get into everything from birth preparation - both physically & mentally - to postpartum…
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Ep. 336: SOLOCAST: Doula Q+A (for Birth Workers) with HeHe
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38:11Calling all doulas ready to level up! In this Q+A-style episode, I’m answering your most-asked questions straight from Instagram about how I built a thriving doula business that generates over $500K in annual revenue. From launching 3 online courses and a membership that’s helped thousands have their dream births, to creating 20+ digital products t…
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Ep. 335: SOLOCAST: What Dads Can Do During Labor to be Stellar Birth Support
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38:16In this empowering episode, we’re talking directly to the dads and partners! If you’ve ever wondered “What can I actually do during labor?” — this one’s for you. We’re breaking down exactly how you can be a confident, calm, and supportive presence in the birth room. From hands-on comfort techniques to powerful advocacy tips, you’ll leave this episo…
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YES! You can say no! You have the right to make choices during BIRTH!
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9:25Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Reclaim your autonomy in the delivery room. You have the right to say NO in your birth! In this episode, Trish discusses the critical importance of maintaining autonomy during pregnancy and birth. She chal…
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Ep. 334: Recast: Understanding Pharmaceutical Inserts with Alexandra from Just The Inserts
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1:00:08In this episode, we share a recast of episode 302 where HeHe chats with Alexandra, the founder of Just The Inserts, to discuss the crucial topic of informed consent in pregnancy and pediatric care. With the current measles outbreak, it’s more important than ever for parents and professionals to understand informed consent in the context of vaccines…
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One Way or a Mother is a new narrative podcast from Dr. Elliot Berlin, DC, host of The Informed Pregnancy Podcast. Each season is an intimate story of one woman, one pregnancy, and all of the preparations, emotions, and personal history leading up to the birth. Episodes feature the expectant mother along with her family, doctors, and birth work tea…
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Ep. 333: Comparing Canadian and American Birth Experiences with Katherine Debs
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1:21:26In this episode, HeHe has a heartfelt conversation with her close friend and past doula client, Katherine. Together, they explore Katherine's distinct birth experiences within the Canadian and American healthcare systems, discussing the challenges and joys of childbirth. Katherine shares insightful anecdotes about her breech birth in Canada and a w…
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From C-Section to Home Birth: Alicia’s VBAC Birth Story
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39:13Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish welcomes Alicia Zayas, a former VBAC Lab student, to share her redemptive VBAC birth story - from a C-Section to a home birth. Alicia shares her profound and emotional journey from a traumatic first …
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Ep. 332 Vitamin D in Pregnancy with Sarah Thompson
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1:07:29In this episode, Sarah discusses the often overlooked importance of specific minerals and vitamins during pregnancy, with a deep dive into vitamin D. She explains the complexity of vitamin D's role in the body, its conversion process, and its myriad functions, including the regulation of calcium, neurotransmitters, hormone production, iron absorpti…
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Ep. 452 Obstetric Care: Behind the Curtain with Dr. Melissa Drake, MD
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44:51Dr. Melissa Drake, MD pulls the curtain back on obstetric care and take us behind the scenes, discussing commonalities about the typical patient experience. Why do appointments feel rushed? Why do doctors seem burnt out? She discusses how she found herself drained by the demands of the modern medical system and decided to transform her practice mod…
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Ep. 331, Recast Pushing Effectively with Melissa Chappell, LDEM, CPM
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43:26In this recast episode of the Birth Lounge Podcast, host HeHe and certified professional midwife Melissa Chapel dive into candid discussions about pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. The podcast offers a wealth of evidence-based information, understanding the importance of feeling pressure during labor, and recognizing the difference between intermit…
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Birth Unknowns Freaking You Out? Here's What You Need to Know
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11:06Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Ever lie awake at night stressing about the “what ifs” of birth? What if I tear? What if I can’t push? What if I end up with a C-section I didn’t want? These fears of the unknown are so real. But here’s th…
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Ep. 330: Recast: Are Cervical Checks important with Melissa Chapell, LDEM, CPM
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37:22In this recasted episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, host HeHe welcomes midwife Melissa Chapel to discuss critical topics for expecting parents. They dive into the intricacies of cervical checks, including when they are necessary and how to navigate them in hospital settings. Melissa shares her extensive experience, emphasizing the importance of e…
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Ep. 451 Innovation & Motherhood with Garrett Kusmierz
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48:18Garrett Kusmierz conceived on her first try but it led to a challenging postpartum journey. Her experience inspired her to change careers and create innovative products for new parents, like a biodegradable postpartum bra. What comes next for this momtrepeneur? Connect with Garrett: @garrettnwood @kozekozemama @kozekozemama on TikTok kozekoze.com W…
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Ep. 329: Recast of Four Induction Methods No One has Shared with You
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49:40In this episode of the Birth Lounge podcast, host HeHe provides a thorough overview of effective and evidence-based induction methods that may be lesser-known. This episode is jam packed with data and discussion points to help you have an informed conversation around finding your perfect induction equation so you can have a positive induction exper…
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Birth Fears: Why You Feel Anxious & How to Feel Confident Instead
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12:22Join the Calm Mama Membership: labornursemama.com/cms Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle! Trish tackles birth fears head-on, helping mamas turn anxiety into confidence. With 80% of pregnant women feeling nervous and 20% facing tokophobia, birth fear is common—but you CAN overcome your birth fea…
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