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Lo welcomes Hehe Stewart to the podcast, a leading childbirth educator, advocate, and maternity care reform expert. HeHe shares her extensive experience in empowering families with evidence-based birth preparation, post-partum readiness, and informed decision-making. She discusses the significance of neutrality in birth work, the value of informed consent, and her personal journey through pregnancy, including preparations for a home birth. Tune into this episode to gain valuable insights, practical advice, and hear how HeHe balances her professional knowledge with personal experiences.
Helpful Timestamps:
- 01:28 Guest Introduction: Hehe Stewart
- 03:07 Hehe's Journey in Birth Work
- 05:25 Navigating Pregnancy as a Birth Professional
- 12:46 Preparing for Birth: Personal Choices and Insights
- 27:42 Mindful Pregnancy Practices
- 29:01 Physical Preparations for Labor
- 30:10 Managing Blood Sugar During Pregnancy
- 31:44 First Trimester Challenges and Insights
- 33:42 Balancing Nutrition and Prenatal Care
- 36:57 Third Trimester Preparations
- 43:41 Navigating Political Neutrality in Healthcare
- 50:04 Conclusion and Resources
More from HeHe Stewart:
Connect with HeHe on Instagram @tranquilitybyhehe
Visit TheBirthLounge.com
Listen to The Birth Lounge Podcast
About your host:
Lo Mansfield, MSN, RNC-OB, CLC is a registered nurse, mama of 4, and a birth, baby, and motherhood enthusiast. She is both the host of the Lo & Behold podcast and the founder of The Labor Mama.
For more education, support and “me too” from Lo, please visit her website and check out her online courses and digital guides for birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum/newborns. You can also follow @thelabormama and @loandbehold_thepodcast on Instagram and join her email list here.
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