The Birth Lounge Podcast

238: Benefits of Private Lactation Support vs Hospital Based Lactation Support

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, HeHe sits down with Lo Nigrosh, an IBCLC, to dive into what you need to know about hospital provided lactation support vs privat...

Ep. 237: Q+A with HeHe

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, HeHe answers some questions from our listeners! Tune in to hear HeHe’s advice on breastfeeding while pregnant, induction, dissectin...

Ep. 236: What is Anovulation? with Alease Barnes

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, HeHe is joined by Embryologist, Alease Barnes, to discuss an ovulation- which simply means you aren’t ovulating as expected! Y...

Ep. 235: Episiotomies with OBGYN, Dr. K

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I know tearing in in birth is on your mind-- and something even scarier than tearing is having to have an episiotomy during labor! So, that's exactly ...

Ep. 234: The Importance of Understanding & Balancing your Blood Sugars with Becca Romero

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you know about blood sugars? Are you aware of the risks associated with high blood sugars? What about low blood sugar? Did you know that irrit...

Ep. 233: How Coffee can Impact your Hormones with Sam Briguglio

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, HeHe is joined by Dr. Samanthan Briguglio, a naturopathic doctor, to discuss how our caffeine consumption may be negatively impa...

Ep. 232: Is Homebirth Right for You with Blyss Young, CPM

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, HeHe sits down with homebirth Midwife, Blyss Young, to talk about understanding if you are a candidate for homebirth. Blyss share...

Ep. 231: Birth Control (The Book) with Allison Yarrow

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, HeHe sits down with Allison Yarrow to discuss her new book, 'Birth Control: The Insidious Power of Men Over Motherhood.' What happ...

Ep.230: Optimizing Your Fertility with Fertility Awareness Method with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  Is your period your fifth vital sign? Have we been taught to ignore a very insightful patterns and messages from our bodies? Has traditional birth ...

Ep. 229: Tracking Your Fertility Using Cervical Mucous with Jessie Brebner

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to 2024! This year's podcast is being aired twice weekly! We get to have twice as much fun each week and chat with twice as many brilliant peo...

228: MANstration: Why Your Partner Should Know about your Menstrual Cycle with Alyx Coble-Frakes

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

  How much does your partner know about your menstrual cycle? How much consideration of your period do you take when planning your monthly schedule? ...

Ep. 227: Pain Relief Options in the Hospital with Dr. Nicole Rankins

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Giving birth in a U.S. hospital can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be—especially with Dr. Nicole Rankins in your corner. I am honored to have a...

Ep. 226: Coping with an Unexpected NICU Stay with Casey Lewis

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Casey Lewis is a NICU Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Neonatal Therapist & Certified Lactation Counselor who experienced placental abruptio...

Ep. 225: How Birth Trauma Impacts Your Partner & Intimacy with Ashley Mariani

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about how birth trauma impacts your partner? Or, how that subsequently impacts your relationship? Your intimacy? Your postpartum...

Ep. 224: How to have a Pain Free Birth, pt. 2 with Dr. Q

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest, Dr. Q, is joining me to discuss pain in labor! Everyone wants to have a pain free birth, but something always left out of the convers...

Ep. 223: How to have a Pain Free Birth, pt. 1 with Dr. Q

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest, Dr. Q, is joining me to discuss pain in labor! Everyone wants to have a pain free birth, but something always left out of the convers...

Ep. 222: Donor Milk with Sterling Grey-Simmons

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about using donor milk? Did you know it was an option? Do you know where you can donate? How do you sign up to be a milk bank re...

Ep. 221: The Importance of Counting the Kicks with Emily Price

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know there is an app that can help reduce the risk of stillbirth in the end of pregnancy? I know a big fear of many moms out there is how to k...

Ep. 220: Perinatal Mood Disorders and Management Options with Dr. William Leininger, MD, FACOG

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The most dangerous time in pregnancy is actually postpartum; particularly, days 43-365. Postpartum Mood Disorders can be serious, resulting in harmful...

Ep. 219: Baby Reflux with Aine Homer

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Reflux in babies can be challenging and overwhelming. There are so many questions that parents have and very little places to turn for answers. What c...

Ep. 218: Hospital Culture or Cult Behavior? with Billie Harrigan

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no secret that the healthcare system is a profit-driven industry that needs an immediate overhaul to improve patient outcomes and start centeri...

Ep. 217: Four Induction Methods No One has Shared with You

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Season Opener!!! This episode is jam packed with data and discussion points to help you have an informed conversation around finding your perfect indu...

Ep 216: Bias in the Birth Room

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The truth is-- unbiased care does not exist. If everyone from your doctor to your mom to the stranger in the super market has biases, what are you sup...

Ep. 215: How to Avoid a C-section

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unnecessareans (Unnecessary c-sections) are on the rise in America and for many reasons! So many women prepare for labor from a place of wanting to av...

Ep. 214: Using Prenatal Yoga as a Tool to Prepare Your Mind and Body for Birth with Deb Flashenberg of Yoga | Birth | Babies

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

HeHe and Deb connect to discuss the Mind-Body Connection and its' impact in labor'. The importance of movement in pregnancy How that builds a mind-bod...

Ep. 213: Trauma Informed Breastfeeding Support

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

HeHe sits down with Nurse Beckie to discuss: Trauma informed breastfeeding support in the hospital How to have your breastfeeding goals heard and resp...

Ep: 212: Vaginal Birth After Two Cesareans: What Does the Evidence Say?

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jen Kamel is the CEO and Founder of VBAC Facts® whose mission is to increase access to vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) through education, legisla...

Ep. 211: Birth Story Share from a Chosen Single Parent

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 2 of 2 with Julia Karol. Today we hear from Julia ALL about her birth! This is an amazing birth story you won't want to miss.   Julia Karol ...

Ep. 210: The Problem with Hospital Childbirth Education

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sit down and get cozy! This solo episode with HeHe Stewart dives into the glaring issues with in-hospital childbirth education. So before you sign up ...

Ep. 209: A look into a Fertility Journey to Become a Solo Parent

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Julia Karol is building a family. Along the way, she is asking anyone and everyone about how they came to make the decisions they did regarding family...

Ep. 208: Tongue Ties & Oral Dysfunction with Erika Higginbottom, MS, OTR/L

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Erika is a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Massachusetts.  She completed her Master of Science degree in Occupational ...

Ep. 207: How to Find an OBGYN + Care Team with Malia Funk

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today HeHe is sitting down with Malia Funk of The POV.  Covering everything you need to know about using this FemTech tool to find a provider that yo...

Ep. 206: Benefits of Chiropractic Care

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How young is too young? The benefits of chiro care, babywearing, the impacts of vaginal vs c section delivery on musculoskeletal structure and develop...

Ep. 205: Pushing Effectively with Melissa Chappell, LDEM, CPM

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa Chappell, LDEM, CPM is a midwife and owner of two birth centers in Utah, as well as a doula trainer of over 20 years. She is passionate about ...

Ep: 204: Are Cervical Checks Important?

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa Chappell, LDEM, CPM is a midwife and owner of two birth centers in Utah, as well as a doula trainer of over 20 years. She is passionate about ...

Ep. 203: The Know Your Rights Map (Obstetrical Violence)

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A former communications strategist at a top public affairs firm in Baltimore, Maryland, Cristen Pascucci is the founder of Birth Monopoly and Birth Mo...

Ep: 202: Carseat Safety with Dahlia Rizk

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As fall and winter weather approaches and we all begin reaching for those coats we are re-sharing our episode about carseat safety with Dahlia Rizk of...

Ep. 200: 5 Scripts to Help You Navigate Hospital Policy during Labor

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

THIS IS OUR 200TH EPISODE!! I can not believe that we have had 200 hang outs, 200 conversations about your rights and 200 times that you prioritized y...

Ep. 199: Gestational Diabetes with Leslee Flannery

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Leslee is a registered dietitian who specializes in gestational diabetes. She has been working with pregnant moms for eight years and is passionate a...

Ep. 198: A Vaginal Breech Birth Story

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

HeHe sits down with Cassidy Piney to share Cassidy's breech birth story. Cassidy is a mother of two daughters, a 2 year old and a 1 year old. Her firs...

Ep. 197: Carseat Safety with Dahlia Rizk

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

HeHe is sharing carseat safety with Dahlia Rizk of Buckle Me Baby Coats. About Dahlia: My 3 kids, 2 cats, dog and I live in New Hampshire where winter...

Ep. 196: Cannabis in Motherhood with Bianca Snyder

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bianca Snyder, Founder of High Society Mama and Society's Plant High Society Mama inspires CannaMoms to feel comfortable and confident in their choi...

Ep. 195: An OBGYN and His Wife’s Birth Experience Outside of the System

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest, Dr. Nathan Riley, The Holistic Obgyn shares with us the birth story of his second child during the pandemic. Nathan shares with us his...

Ep: 194: A Precipitous Labor Birth Story

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

HeHe sits down with Allison Carlson of The Good Birth.  Allison is a mother of 2, a midwife apprentice, a childbirth doula, and the founder of The Go...

Ep. 193: Advocating for Unbiased Care in a Bigger Body with Jen McLellan

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jen McLellan is a published author, founder of Plus Size Birth, and host of the Plus Mommy Podcast. She helps people navigate the world of plus size p...

Ep. 192: Bandl’s Ring with M’Kaela Tremaine

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

HeHe sits down with M'Kaela Tremaine who shares the story of her firstborn and her experience with Bandl's Ring. A Bandl’s ring is a rare birth comp...

Ep: 191 Bottle Flow Rates and Choosing the Right Bottle with Britt Pados

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Britt Pados is a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner & Nurse Researcher AND founder of Infant Feeding Care.  Britt is a neonatal nurse practitioner with a c...

Ep. 190: An Unassisted Birth Story with Dr. Sarah Leahy

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today HeHe is chatting with Dr. Sarah Leahy, of Birth Uprising.  Sarah is sharing the story of her unassisted birth at home. You DO NOT want to miss ...

Ep. 189: Navigating Pregnancy After An Eating Disorder

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

HeHe sits down with Sarah King to discuss navigating pregnancy after an eating disorder.  Sarah and her team of allied health professionals speciali...

Ep. 188: Sympysis Pubic Dysfunction with Krystle Howard

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Krystle Howald DPT educates and empowers women to take hold of their physical health. She specializes in orthopedic and women's health- treating patie...

Ep. 187: ”Mom-Strong” Culture is Killing Postpartum with Mandy Major

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mandy Major is on a mission to change how America handles the fourth trimester. After learning first-hand how little we support and inform new paren...

Ep. 186: The History of Babywearing with Kaytee Crawford

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kaytee Crawford supports families in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum as a childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula, and babywearing educator...

Ep. 185: When to Take Your Child to the Dentist with Dr. Nidhi Kotak

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

HeHe sits down with Dr. Nidhi Kotak, pediatric dentist to discuss taking your baby in the dentist for the first time. We break down when, where to fin...

Ep. 184: Do You Have Children? with Tatiana Koontz

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

HeHe sits down to chat with Tatiana Koontz- Licensed Midwife, Certified Professional Midwife, monitrice (advanced birth doula), postpartum doula, plac...

Ep. 183: Abstinence Only Sleep Education is Failing Parents

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda Janzen is a registered nurse and international board-certified lactation consultant. With 8 years of L&D, postpartum, and special care nursery...

Ep: 182: Is Homebirth Safer Than Hospital Birth?

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join in today as HeHe sits down to discuss homebirth with Anne Margolis, CNM, LM, MSN, BSN, RN. Anne Margolis is a Licensed Certified Nurse Midwife, L...

Ep. 181: Diversity In Lactation Support: Understanding The History with Kayla Bitten

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today HeHe sits down with Kayla Bitten to discuss Diversity in Lactation Support.  Kayla Bitten is a black, queer medical racism and equity activist,...

Ep. 180: Breaking Down Childcare Options with Carole Kramer Arsenault

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, HeHe is sitting down to chat childcare options with Carole Kramer Arsenault, RN, author of the award-winning book Newborn 101 and founder of B...

Ep. 179: The Safety of Breech Birth with Rixa Freeze

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rixa Freeze, PhD studied at the U of Iowa and is a researcher, professor, and mother of 4 children. Her current research specialization is vaginal br...

Ep. 178: The Secrets We’ve Learned being Doulas with Dynamic Doulas of London

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

HeHe is sitting down with Lara and Sarah, co-owners of Dynamic Doulas of London. Together, they are sitting down to share and dish about the secrets t...

Ep. 177: Prolapse After Birth with Dr. Jen Morgan

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the return of The Birth Lounge podcast in 2022 - HeHe is SO excited to dive right into things with Dr. Jen Morgan.  Join us as Jen explains all ...

Ep. 176: A Glimpse into Pulse Check (HeHe's New Project with Mandy Irby!)

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Inside the halls of American hospitals, millions of people find comfort, healing, and support. But for many doctors and nurses, this couldn’t be fur...

Ep. 175: Setting Parents Up for Sleep Success with Eva Klein

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eva is a Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant and is the founder of My Sleeping Baby and the Sleep Bible program.  Today HeHe and Eva cover t...

Ep. 174: What Parents Need to Know about Pacifiers

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode, HeHe shares what she learned at the Smilo panel and how this information can help change the way we treat pacifiers as parents and ...

Ep. 173: Your Relationship with Your Partner Post Baby with Kallista Andersen

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kallista is married and is a mom of 3.  She is a registered nurse and finished the lactation counselor training course through The Center for Breastf...

Ep. 172: Setting Yourself Up for Breastfeeding Success with Brianne Taggart

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brianne Taggart is a mother of three, a Registered Nurse, IBCLC Lactation Consultant, childbirth educator and Certified Educator of Infant Massage.  ...

Ep. 171 The Importance of Self-Care in Motherhood with Karena Skibinksi

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Karena Skibinski, is an occupational therapist based in mental health, mother, and host of the “what about the mama?” podcast. Karena’s work i...

Ep. 170 Bringing Fathers into the Birth Space with The Balanced Birth Couple

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, HeHe is sitting down with Ben and Jess of The Balanced Birth Couple. Ben and Jess are passionate about childbirth education and br...

Ep. 169 Talking Pelvic Health with Dr. Jennifer Morgan

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, HeHe is sitting down with Dr. Jennifer Morgan. Jennifer is passionate about pelvic floor health. As a pelvic health physical thera...

Ep. 168: Preparing New Parents for Parenthood with Dr. Alyssa Berlin

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode HeHe sits down with Dr. Alyssa Berlin and dives into the parenthood and postpartum journey.  Dr. Alyssa is a prenatal and postpartum cli...

Ep. 167: Featured: HeHe Guest Stars on The Birth Story Podcast

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

HeHe sits down with Heidi of The Birth Story Podcast to  chat all about the role of the doula and why HeHe started The Birth Lounge.  This episode w...

Ep. 168: Postpartum Ab Rehab with Julie Leonard

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is diving deep into how we can take the time in pregnancy to prepare our bodies and muscles for a better birth and easier postpartum. Jul...

Ep 166: Keeping Your Power in the Birth Room with Traci Weafer

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Traci is a doula in Alabama who is teaching doulas how to keep your power during birth! This episode is for all the doulas in the house that get nervo...

Ep 165: Navigating Infertility in a Pandemic with Arielle Spiegel

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Arielle Speigel is the co-founder of CoFertility which is a platform that aims to un-complicate the fertility journey by answering every fertility que...

Ep. 164: Shared Decision Making with Your Provider, with Dr. Nathan Riley

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nathan Riley, OBGYN and Palliative Care Physician who sees birth as a natural process rather than a disease process. He is dedicated to changing a...

Ep. 163: Realistic Nutrition to Confidently Navigate Pregnancy & Postpartum with Marissa McCormick

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marissa is mom of two, wife and registered dietitian balancing a full-time career and motherhood while striving to stay healthy & happy. She empowers ...

Ep. 162: A Parent-Present & Gentle Approach to Your Little Ones Sleep with Anna McMillan

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anna McMillan is the founder and owner of Little Winks Sleep. She is a Certified Pediatric Sleep Coach. Anna uses a parent-present gentle approach and...

Ep. 160: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders with Mom's Maternal Health

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are sitting down with Jenn Wirth, of Mom's Maternal Health.  Jen is a wife and mother of two girls (3.5 & 1.5) & one Angel baby in Heaven.  Jenn ...

Ep. 158: Respectful Parenting from Birth with Dr. Aliza Pressman

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're chatting Respectful Parenting with Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist, parent educator, asst. clinical professor.  Dr. Pressman is ...

Ep. 156: Postpartum Mood Challenges and Disorders with Keisha Reaves

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Keisha Reaves has been in the mental health field for more than ten years. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Human Services from ...

Ep. 154: Rights in the Labor Room with Sarah Martin, RN

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Martin is a mother of 9, an experienced OB nurse, and founder of Traditional Motherhood.  Sarah has taken her passion, knowledge and experience...

Ep. 152: The Importance of Connecting to your Pre-Motherhood Identity with Bryce Reddy

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bryce Reddy is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and mom of 2 living in coastal New England. When she's not hanging out with her kids, you can...

Ep. 151: Friday Free Talk: Your Bladder Matters

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Your bladder plays a huge role in labor! If it is full, it is taking up valuable space that baby needs to continue their descent down and out. You sho...

Ep. 150: Because YOU are Superwoman with Jaclyn Coy

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When Jaclyn Coy had her first daughter, she was opened up to the world of unmedicated labor. As she dove in, she navigated switching providers and exp...

Ep 149: Friday Free Talk: Navigating the Holidays After Trauma & Loss

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday season can be hard for those who have experienced a loss this year. At a time of year that people are expected to automatically be happy a...

Ep. 148: Food First Nutrition with Ryann Kipping

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, HeHe is joined by Ryann Kipping, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Lactation Educator, and Author of The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookb...

Ep. 147: Friday Free Talk: The ARRIVE Study

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I get asked A LOT about The ARRIVE Study. It’s a hot topic. For some people they are thrilled to hear there is science backing up an induction and s...

Ep. 146: What to know about Inductions with Becca Helie, CNM

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inductions are one of the most common interventions when it comes to birthing a baby. Some people welcome inductions, and some want to avoid it at all...

Ep. 145: Friday Free Talk: Must-Have Breastfeeding Tools

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am sharing the 7 tools that will change your breastfeeding life! Feeding your baby can be tough--cracked nipples, mastitis, clogged ducts, ove...

Ep 144: A Vote for Better Postpartum Care with Skyler Jacobs, CNM

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, HeHe is joined by Certified Nurse Midwife, Skyler Jacobs, to discuss how the current US postpartum care schedule sorely fails birt...

Ep. 143: Friday Free Talk: The 'Magic Words' in Birth

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I recently attended a birth where the provider was forcibly suggesting that my client allow for an IV hep-lock to be placed. The issue arose when my c...

Ep. 142: The Beginning of Homebirth with Katelyn Fusco

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s rewind the clock—and I means AGES— I want to talk about how we used to birth—before we moved it to hospitals. Lets go all the way back t...

Ep. 141: Friday Free Talk: The Bishop Score

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today is all about inductions and how to know if you are a 'good candidate' for one. HeHe is diving into a tool that the women's health field uses to ...

Ep.140: Your Child's Physical Development in the First Year with Pediatric PT, Kara Masse

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about your child’s physical development in the first year of life! Pediatric Physical Therapist, Kara Masse, joins HeHe on the s...

Ep. 139: Friday Free Talk: When Nurses Perpetuate the Patriarchy

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside The Birth Lounge, HeHe does a weekly group prenatal visit with our members! We chat about all things pregnancy, planning for birth, and prepari...

Ep. 138: The Truth about Exercise in Pregnancy with Kayla Mehr

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is a dear friend of mine and a fitness expert specializing in prenatal and postnatal corrective exercise! Kayla Mehr, Founder of Your ...

Ep 137: Friday Free Talk, When "Checking In" Hinders the Process

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When people check in with us, it's generally done with good intention, but sometimes "checking in" can do more harm than good! There are multiple plac...

Ep. 136: An Inside Look at Obstetrical Violence

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard the term “obstetrical violence” and wondered what it meant? Or maybe you envisioned this blatant act of disrespect or an assau...

Ep. 135: Friday Free Talk: Don't Stop Pushing

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Inside The Birth Lounge, I teach my Secret Sauce to Pushing. Part of that formula is based on your baby's position in your pelvis! I actively advise a...

Ep.134 Why Preparing for Postpartum is Essential BEFORE Birth with Ariana Witkin, MD

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

  Today’s episode is all about planning for the unexpected parts of postpartum! HeHe is joined by MaMa MD, Ariana Within, to dive into how to thriv...