The Birth Lounge Podcast
Episodes
Ep. 133: Friday Free Talk: Your Responsibility in Labor
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone in the birth room has a job—your provider, your nurse, your partner, and you…but, what does your job really look like? Probably different...
Ep. 132: A Basic Understanding of Your Menstrual Cycle with Ginny Parham
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, HeHe is joined by Ginny Parham, a Period Coach who help women with bed bound periods turn them into kick ass periods so they can live their liv...
Ep 131: Friday Free Talk: The 7 Slippery Slopes of Birth
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you really need childbirth education classes? Wondering if you can get all the information you need for a good birth by reading books and taking a...
Ep. 130: Why your sexual wellness products matter with Rebecca Alvarez Story
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that 98% of all feminine care products has at least 1 toxic ingredient? That's scary! Healthy products are my jam! I’m always looking ...
Ep. 129: Friday Free Talk, Nubain/Staidol is the Magic Pill
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Its ironic because Nubain isn't a pill at all--it's an IV narcotic! Do you know your pain relief options during labor? Like, really know them? There...
Ep. 127: Friday Free Talk: Expanding Your Ideas of Birth
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best ways to empower yourself is to dive in head first. Go searching for various birth stories, for various birth approaches, for various p...
Ep. 126: Plagiocephaly, One Mom's Voice
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Birth Lounge Podcast, I am joined by Rebekkah Tran, mom of twins, to share about one of her twins’ journey with Plagiocephaly! Rebekka...
Ep. 125: Friday Free Talk: Why Your Baby's Position Matters
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Your baby’s positions matters so much when it comes to your labor and delivery. A baby that is engaged in the right position can lead to a shorter l...
Ep. 124: Healing Your Pelvic Floor during Postpartum with Melissa Dessaulles
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is diving into postpartum pelvic floor! How’s that for alliteration?! Melissa Dessaulles, Founder of Mommy Berries, is joining me ...
Ep. 123: Friday Free Talk: Birth Trauma is *NOT* Normal
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It irks me to pieces when someone says, "birth trauma is totally normal." No, it's not. In this episode, I am breaking down exactly why perpetuating t...
Ep. 122: Inclusion in Women's Health with Olivia Chisholm
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Olivia Chisolm is a dear friend of mine and joins me today to chat about inclusion (or lack there of) in women’s health. She is the Founder of To Li...
Ep. 121: Friday Free Talk: The Positive Side of Coronavirus
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coronavirus has caused some definite headaches in 2020, but I would like to highlight a few positive changes that I’ve witnessed come about in the b...
Ep. 120: Being Your Own Advocate with Ali Levine
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
HeHe is the queen of saying “Be an Educator Consumer” when it comes to your heathcare and, particularly, your birth. Today, HeHe is joined by cele...
Ep 119: Friday Free Talk, The SNOO
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you hear there is a FDA approved IV infusion treatment for postpartum depression? 1 in 9 women suffer from postpartum depression (1). This could b...
Ep. 118: What is medical Manipulation? with Olivia Friel
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No one expects medical manipulation to happen during birth, but what are you supposed to do if you find yourself feeling manipulated during or after b...
Ep. 117: Friday Free Talk, How to Calm a Fussy Baby
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A fussy baby is hard. Most of the time, you’re both crying! I’ve been there, too! A crying baby seems to escalate everything so I’m sharing th...
Ep. 116: Redefining Self-Love with Kimmay Caldwell
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is redefining beauty! Kimmay Caldwell is a self-love coach and Undergarment educator who supports people to say hurray inside, outside, a...
Ep. 115: Friday Free Talk, Eating + Drinking during Labor
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Studies show that, on average, 80% of laboring people don’t eat the entire time they are in labor and 60% don’t drink during labor! YET, 95% of th...
Ep. 114: How to Cloth Diaper with Bailey Bowman
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is so timely! At the time of recording, I had no idea that we’d be in the middle of a global pandemic when it aired, but here we a...
Ep. 113: Friday Free Talk: Pro-Plan or No Plan?
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Which team are you on? Would you believe me if I said I’m team middle? I am! I do’t think the power is so much in having a written out plan as the...
Ep. 112: Hormones 101 with Dr. Maggie Luther
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Help people balance their hormones to get their energy back. She loves her incredible perception to help women heal & listen to your body and then res...
Ep. 111: Friday Free Talk, Alcohol in Pregnancy
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In my endless scrolling on social media, I inevitably see an expecting parent jokingly say they wish they could have a glass of wine or a glass of bee...
Birthing in the COVID-19 Pandemic with Pediatrician, Julia Brown, MD
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 birthin...
Ep. 108: Friday Free Talk: What to Expect at Triage
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 107: How to Decrease Your Chances of a C-Section with Dr. Neel Shah, MD
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
105: Exploring Sensuality & Yoni Eggs with Ann Marie Paul
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
104: FFT: Overcoming Fear & Birth Trauma
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
103: Using Hypnosis in Labor with Kelley Keenan
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 pressure...
102: FFT: Stop Washing Your Vagina!
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
101: Choosing Childcare for First Time Parents with Hannah Riddle de Rojas
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
100: Friday Free Talk: Get Out of Your Own Pond + HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!!
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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, He...
99: Do You Need Sex Therapy? with Dr. Alex Chinks
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
98: Friday Free Talk: Love Yourself More
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
97: What No One will Tell You about Yoga During Pregnancy with Julie Starr
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
96: Friday Free Talk: How Worrying is Holding You Back
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
95: Being Mindful in Motherhood with Sarah Bivens
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
94: Friday Free Talk: What's a Maternity Concierge?
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 beca...
93: CBD + Motherhood with Ashley Reynolds
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
92: Friday Free Talk: Bulldog Parenting
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 gr...
91: Are You Disrupting Your Hormones with Food? with Kristin Thomas
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 tha...
90: Friday Free Talk: This Is NOT A DRILL!
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
89: Is Nanny Care Right For Your Family? with Sara Cook
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 hir...
87: What To Expect When Expecting With TBH in 2019
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
86: Friday Free Talk: How To Interact with Pregnant & Postpartum Humans in Social Settings
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm is sharing the social expectations and "rules" when interacting with pregnant and postpartum humans. Sparked by the holiday se...
84: Friday Free Talk: Surviving the Holidays After A Loss
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
83: Postpartum Mood Disorders in Motherhood: Part 2 with Jessica Vanderwier
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
82: Friday Free Talk: The Top 10 Baby Items Every New Parent Needs
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 thoug...
81: Postpartum Mood Disorders in Motherhood: Part 1 with Jessica Vanderwier
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1: Today's episode is the first half of a very in-depth conversation with Mental Health Therapist, Jess Vanderwier. This episode was broken down ...
80: Friday Free Talk: Teaching With Someone Who Holds Opposing Views
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I am sharing my experience of teaching with someone who holds opposing views to me in many things, but I chose to teach with her! That's right...
79: Managing Anxiety in Pregnancy with Shayna Mahoney
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is THE most requested episode. HeHe is chatting with Shayna Mahoney, Founder of HOPE Products, holistic life coach, and fellow anxiety...
78: FridayFree Talk: How To Set Boundaries with Your Family During the Holidays
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays is a time that senses are already heightened and the feeling of love is in the air. However, if you are an expectant parent, the holidays...
77: Sweetening the Pill: Why We Are Addicted to Hormonal Birth Control with Holly Grigg-Spall
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is equal parts terrifying and empowering. HeHe is sitting down with Holy Grigg-Spall, Author of Bestselling book ‘Sweetening The Pill: ...
76: Friday Free Talk: What Parents Need to Know About Pacifiers
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
HeHe got the chance to attend an event put on by Smilo, a new company on the market that creates baby bottles and pacifiers. They say their design is ...
75: Birthing Without Fear with January Harshe
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode may be one of the most exciting one yet! HeHe got the chance to sit down with January Harshe, Founder of Birth Without Fear, Co-host...
74: Friday Free Talk: Bring Your BRAIN To Birth
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bring your BRAIN to birth. Today, HeHe is helping you know how to assess the benefits and risks of each step in pregnancy! She’s diving into alterna...
73: Knowing Your Choices and Rights In Birth with Chloe Lubell
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING: Talk of abortion and rape Vaginal suppositories, shifting the paradigm of control, and exploring your options, OH MY! Today, HeHe i...
72: Friday Free Talk: Taking The Stress Out of Traveling with Young Children
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Since the holiday season is quickly approaching, HeHe wanted to share a few tips to make traveling with newborns, infants, and young children less pai...
71: Gut Health 101 with Liz Bane
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
HeHe is flipping the script on this one. Gut health seemingly has nothing to do with pregnancy and birth, but it's much bigger underneath the surface....
70: Friday Free Talk: My IUD Horror Story
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the spirit of halloween, I’m sharing one of my very own medical horror stories. In July 2017, I made the decision to get the copper IUD. I had no...
69: Communicating During Pregnancy with Amanda Houle
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, HeHe is chatting with Amanda Houle, Designer Nanny and Parenting Guru to explore just what you should be talking about with your partner befor...
68: Friday Free Talk: Morning Sickness
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, HeHe share what you need to know about morning sickness, why it may be a good thing, what causes it, and numbeorus remedies you can t...
67: Using Food to Fuel Your Fertility with Elizabeth Raybould
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
#InfertilityWarriors, this one goes out to yal! If you have tried all the things in all the way from all the experts, this episode will speak right to...
66: Friday Free Talk: How the Seasons Impact Human Behavior and Birth
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is all about how the seasons impact humans! Turns out, the teachers who say the moon controls the children and can make them maniacs...
65: Chiropractic Care Can Change Your Life with Dr. Lizzie Sobel
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, HeHe is sitting down with Dr. Lizzie Sobel, Founder of Wholesome Healing Chiropractic. We are chatting into the benefits of chiro-care duri...
64: Friday Free Talk: My Harvard Interview
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is somewhat of a bonus episode to give a real #bts (behind the scenes) glance of TBH. HeHe was asked by a student at Harvard for an in...
63: Free birthing with Kelley Tejada
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, HeHe is chatting all about freebirthing! Kelley is sharing her story of courage and having her baby at her, trusting only her body, b...
62: Friday Free Talk: How Important is Your Baby's Name?
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday! In today's episode, HeHe is diving into picking baby names! There are very interesting thigns connected with your name and this episod...
61: Let Me Introduce You to Your Vagina
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is getting scandelous! We all talking all things clitoris, vaginal canals, orgasms, natural lubes, and menstration. Welcome to Vagina ...
60: Friday Free Talk: Respecting the Golden Hour
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday, Yal! In this episode of Friday Free Talk, I'm talking about the benefits of being intentional with the first 60 minutes after your baby ...
59: Lotus Births, Herbal Remedies, and Crystal Healing! Oh My!
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, HeHe is chatting with a mom of one, Jasper, who has strong feelings toward the medical field and planned an unassisted homebirth. Things didn't...
58: Friday Free Talk: I'm a Barbie Girl in a Barbie World
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I am talking all about your imperfections as a parent and partner. Plus, I’m even sharing what I’m not that great at either... We will take...
57: Copper Toxicity- The Copper IUD
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is your IUD poisoning you? Could your copper IUD being causing your body to be overloaded and needing a serious detox? Kirby Costa Campos is joining ...
56: Free Friday Talk: Car Seat Safety
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Front facing, rear facing, booster seats and 5 point harnesses! Buying a carseat can be overwhelming! Did you know that your child's height and weight...
55: Upleveling Your Birth with Rachel Cunningham
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You are not ready for today's episode! This one is too good! HeHe is sitting down with a mom of 3 and is the epitome of a birth warrior. She has three...
54: Friday Free Talk: Hyper Focus in Birth
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is inspired by a combination of background chatter, TED Talks, Netflix series, and various blogs. I'm diving into the brain and how hu...
53: Homebirth Midwifery Legislation: Part 2 with Diana Snyder
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Last week's episode is all about the midwifery bill H.4655 in Massachusetts and one side of the bill. This week we are diving into part 2. HeHe is sit...
52: Free Friday Talk: First Come Marriage
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I'm sharing a special skill that I have that helps my clients prepare for their birth. This podcast was inspired by a blog that I wrote last year abou...
51: Homebirth Midwifery Legislation: Part 1 with Joyce Hunt Kimball
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, it's all about birthing at your home! HeHe is chatting with Joyce Hunt-Kimball, a Homebirth Midwife in Massachusetts, about fear-based care in ...
50: Free Talk Friday: Best Apps for New Parents
17 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every new parent wants to know apps that can make their life easier, simpler, organized or more structured. "There's an app for that" has never been s...
49: Budgeting for a Baby with Nicole LeGuern
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, HeHe is helping you budget for your baby! HeHe is sitting down with Nicole Leguern, a mom of four kids and Financial Planner, to dive deep into...
48: Free Friday Talk: Packing for Your Birth Part 2
11 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, HeHe shared her tips for packing your birth bag for the hospital or birth center. This week, she shares what SHE brings to births in her ni...
47: Eliminating Toxins in Your Home with Bri Pruitt
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about common household toxins and the impacts they have on your health. HeHe is sitting down with Bri Pruitt who has been livin...
46: Free Friday Talk:Packing For Your Birth
03 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Packing for your birth experience can be a tantalizing task. Some people have no clue where to start while others feel like they can't possibly prepar...
45: Tranquilo Mat with Melissa Gersin
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, HeHe is chatting with Melissa Gersin, Founder and CEO of Tranquil Mat! This magical baby product is a gently vibrating mat that helps newborns ...
44: Friday Free Talk: Vaginal Stank
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, HeHe is diving into the skittle flavors of you vagina! Dive into what contributes to your personal vaginal odor as well as what can be done to ...
43: Meal Delivery and Organic Eating with Fuel Up TV
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features the founders of Fuel Up TV and Fitness Foods. Erika and Tiffany are sister who started a business together then became mother...
42: Free Friday Talk: Instincts and Birth
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, HeHe talks about how her recent travels down south and spending time with parents led her to dig deeper about who she is as a practitioner. She...
41: The Dietician that Doesn't Put People On a Diet with Lainey Younkin
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrition in pregnancy is something that inevitably comes up for everyone. Lainey Younkin and HeHe are breaking it down trimester by trimester and the...
40: Perineum Massage with Mandy Rempfer-Kuncio
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Mandy Rempfer-Kuncio joins HeHe to get real about perineum Massage as prep for childbirth. Mandy is sharing her tips for pelvic floor health, i...
39: Friday Free Talk: What It's Like
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
HeHe is diving into what it's like to work with her as your doula. She loves to tell people about birth and educating people so they can take control ...
38: Exploring Endometriosis, Emotions, and Sex Therapy with Carli Blau
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Description: HeHe is sitting down with Carli Blau, aka The Sex Doc Carli, to talk about all things endometriosis, the impact of mindset on your health...
37: Friday Free Talk: Bullying in the Birth World, Part 2: Advocating for Yourself
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
WARNING: Talk about traumatic birth In this episode, HeHe gets down and dirty with manipulation in the birth world. She sheds light on toxic relati...
36: Dressing Intentionally for Pregnancy and Beyond with Helena Grant
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Finding the right style for your ever-changing body can be hard. From trying to conceive to dressing the bump to your postpartum body, fashion can hav...
35: Free Friday Talk: Bullying in the Birth World Part 1: My Story
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
WARNING: Talk of suicide HeHe has been building her Tranquility Tribe and #tbhbirthing since 2016! But, it wasn't always rainbows and butterflies. H...
34: Introducing your fur baby to your human baby with Danielle Engel
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode, HeHe sits down with Danielle Engel, founder of For The Love Of Paws Boston, to discuss how to prepare your fur children for the birth ...
33: Free Friday Talk: Overnights with a Newborn Inbox x
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Transition to life with a newborn can be a challenging one! HeHe dives into her role as a postpartum doula to help you ease bringing your newborn home...
32: Finding Confidence in Your Body with Katherine Henry
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Having a baby changes your body, this is true. But what doesn't have to be true is having a negative relationship with your body image. Today I am sit...
31: Free Friday Talk: My Birth Day Suit
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What you wear to your birth should be intentional and I'm here to tell you why! "What should I wear?" is a question I get all the time from expectant ...
30: Why Choose Midwifery Care with Hannah Proctor
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I am diving into the differences between the care options you have during pregnancy. I'm sitting down with a hospital Midwife to chat about...
29: Free Friday Talk: Having Sex After Birth
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you remember your first time reclaiming your sex life after a baby as intense, or you've just had a baby and are terrified to try, or you're p...