The Tranquility Tribe Podcast

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 lives to the fullest. She created the 90-Day Pain-Free Period Method that changed my life and I want to share it with you!! Ginny is going to break down the basic understanding of our menstrual cycle plus quick, simple switches you can do in your home to better support your hormones and having a healthier period. ! The fluctuations of your hormones each month will impact everything—your sleep, you mental clarity, your anxiety, your appetite, and your ovulation! We are diving into the length, color, odor, and flow of a typical period , plus how to know if your period is ‘normal.” Ginny is also going to share what we need to know about birth control and how this impacts our menstrual cycles (and our brains!) on a hormonal level. This is for anyone who has a period or knows someone with a period!     Mentioned: EWG app (Clean 15 and dirty dozen)   The Birth Lounge

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 one-hour online course? This largely depends on how you define 'good birth." This episode is breaking down exactly how to decipher what the best way to prepare for your birth might be! HeHe is going to share the 7 slippery slopes of birth that is taught in The Birth Lounge. These are the seven most common places where folks slip down the slippery slope of losing control in labor! If your goal is to have an informed and confident birth, then this episode will show you exactly how to do that!    Join The Birth Lounge: www.thebirthlounge.com/join  Free Masterclass: www.thebirthlounge.com/youridealbirth  

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 out for things like fragrances and perfumes in products around my house. I’m a big fan of Thinx instead of traditional period products because of the bleach and parabens and hormone disruptors…We store our food in glass containers and use eco friendly detergent. So, it should be no surprise that you sexual health is important to me too! Especially in pregnancy & postpartum! Rebecca Alvarez Story earned her BA in Women’s Health & Sexuality from UC Berkeley and her MA in Sexuality Studies from San Francisco State and is the founder of The Bloomi. She is joining me to dive deep into what’s wrong with traditional sexual wellness products, how to spot harmful ingredients and false labeling, and what you need to know about long term effects of these issues in sexual wellness and women’s health!    The Bloomi: https://thebloomi.com    The Banned List: https://

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 are so many more options than just unmedicated birth and epidural birth. Depending on where you choose to give birth, you will have a variety of pain relief options, both natural and medical. There is always a forgotten option that is truly magical and that is Nubain/Staidol. We are going to dive into this option so you can feel confident to have a discussion with your provider about it's availability and any rules you need to know about its use at your particular place of birth! If you are on the fence about what pain relief option is best for you or you are still exploring your pain relief options, this episode is a must-listen!   The Birth Lounge:https://www.thebirthlounge.com Free Birth Prep: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/youridealbirth   Resources: https://americanpregnancy.org/labor-and-birth/narcotics-for-pain-during-labor-849   https://evidenceba

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 pain relief options. Do your research and, in that, you will find your power. In this episode, HeHe is breaking down why you need to allow people to challenge you on your ideas of birth and what your ideal birth looks like. When someone challenges you, be open to thinking, "what if?" This simple question will allow you to find a deeper comfort in your choices or will allow you to explore other options you have and may not have been aware of. Birth can look and transpire in a million different ways and you deserve to know the options.   Join The Birth Lounge: www.TheBirthLounge.com/join   I have a FREE MASTERCLASS for you! Less than 1 hour and jam packed with helpful tips to having an informed and confident birth experience: www.thebirthlounge.com/youridealbirth

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! Rebekkah is sharing the first signs that she noticed, what her first action steps were, and what she has learned along the way of advocating for her child for a “silent” and “cosmetic” condition. There is ZERO education around this for parents before their baby is born and if you do find yourself needing support on the subject, Rebekkah explains how challenging that can be! It’s intentionally designed by nature that your baby’s head is not fused at birth! But, some babies can have variations of Plagiocephaly that causes their skull to fuse before birth which can lead to complications. At their pediatrician appointment, Rebekkah voiced her concerns and was essentially told to do some minimal impact exercises at home (stretching, being intentional with what side she placed toys, etc) and “wait it out.” After months of discussion with the pediatrician but to no avail and fee

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 labor, less painful labor, less back labor, and reduce the risk of tearing. In this episode, I am breaking down the science as to why your baby’s position is so important. I am also going to dive into the complications we sometimes see happen if babies are not in the right position when labor begins. The impacts of medical pain relief (especially epidurals) is always a big concern during this part of the birth planning process— how will we know if it’s too early? Will it slow down birth? I’m sharing what you want to consider when it comes to medical pain relief and the position of your baby during labor. I spit out some research articles in the episode and you can find those linked below!    HeHe’s Secret Sauce to Pushing: www.thebirthlounge.com/youridealbirth If you’re interested in joining The Birth Lounge: www.thebirthlounge.com   Epidural has potential to

Today’s episode is diving into postpartum pelvic floor! How’s that for alliteration?! Melissa Dessaulles, Founder of Mommy Berries, is joining me to share everything you need to know after having a baby. She is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist who is breaking it down as to what you can expect after a baby passes through there, how to restore your body post baby, and what’s the goal for postpartum pelvic floors. We also dive deep into the conversation of kegels or no kegels? Melissa shares how sometimes, in labor, we see pelvic floors not be able to “turn of” (relax) enough to allow a baby to be born. She also shares how to identify if your own pelvic floor might be too tight or too loose! This episode will force you to stop and pay attention to your body! Take a deep breath and join us for the transformative conversation!    Melissa Dessaulles: https://mommyberries.com   The Birth Lounge: www.thebirthlounge.com

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 the idea that birth trauma is normal is not only very dangerous, but also disregards mental health of new parents. I'm sharing my thoughts on a variety of traumatic birth situations and talking about nature's role in birth. Birth trauma is what you define it and everyone will define it differently. Providers and birth attendants can be traumatized by labor as well.I’m sharing about avoidable birth trauma, birth trauma caused by natural variations in labor (still something went wrong), and how to know they difference. Plus, I share helpful tips to navigating birth trauma and how to begin to move forward. Stop saying birth trauma is normal. You deserve better than that. Hugs to anyone out there who has experienced avoidable birth trauma. XO, HeHe *There is mention of maternal and infant mortality  To join The Birth Lounge click here: www.thebirthlounge.com To le

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 Live In Color and serves as an Inclusion Consultant that supports small businesses in being as inclusive as possible. You, as a consumer, have the same responsibility to be inclusive and Olivia shares how you can do this in your own life and with your menstrual cycle! She is also sharing about what it was like growing up in the south and experiencing several scary diagnoses so early in her life (26 years old). She is walking us through how to navigate hard emotions when it comes to your health. This conversation is going to venture into p*ssy journaling, crunchy period management, and how too listen to your body around your menstrual cycle! Don’t miss this candid convo!    Olivia: http://toliveincolor.com/about/   The Birth Lounge: TheBirthLounge.com

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 birth world due to this global pandemic. Not everything is doom and gloom. Matter of fact, somethings have really changed for the better and can be used to keep the momentum in changing women’s health in a permanent way. In today’s episode, I’m diving into the trends and protocol changes we have seen take place, what worked + what didn’t work, and how we can use the last few months as a stepping stone to bettering how we birth! This may be THE best episode I have recorded up to this point. This is a raw inside look at the critical thinking that we do behind the scenes at Tranquility by HeHe and The Birth Lounge to ensue we are taking very calculated steps to get you to your dream birth at each stage of the process. From the very beginning of Coronavirus, I have been on the lookout for positive changes and I’m happy to share the really big ones right here!    For

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 celebrity personality and stylist, Ali Levine, to discuss how to be an informed consumer when it comes to your birth goals. Ali shares how she navigated the journey of fear-based care around birth and seeking care from a VBAC supportive provider! She also shares the power in being intentional about the way you prepare for labor plus what she is doing to prepare for her VBAC! Join us as we dive into the mindset and preparation required to have the birth of your dreams!    Ali Levine: https://alilevine.com Stript Down Podcast: https://anchor.fm/ali-levine Instagram: @alilevinedesign   The Birth Lounge: www.thebirthlounge.com   Watch my FREE MASTERCLASS to have an informed and confident birth here: www.thebirthlounge.com/youridealbirth

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 be a game changer for so many women. It’s called Zulresso! But what if you aren’t eligible and approved for Zulresso infusions? Recently, Motherly released an article that shared news about the SNOO from Happiest Baby possibly being covered by insurance if approved by the FDA! Word on the street is that SNOO may be approved by the FDA as a necessity for new parents. This could be a game changer for so many women.  (1) Ko JY, Rockhill KM, Tong VT, Morrow B, Farr SL. Trends in postpartum depressive symptoms – 27 states, 2004, 2008, and 2012. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2017;66(6):153-158. (2) https://www.mother.ly/news/is-the-snoo-covered-by-health-insurance?rebelltitem=3#rebelltitem3 (3) https://www.happiestbaby.com/blogs/snoo/snoo-fda-approval   Watch my FREE MASTERCLASS here: www.thebirthlounge.com/youridealbirth To join The Birth Lounge, click here: www.th

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 birth? How can we protect ourselves against being manipulated by the medical system? Today’s guest, Olivia Friel, is a fellow doula and one of my closest birthy friend! She and I are sharing about confidently navigating conversations with your doctor. I share the biggest place I see medical manipulation happen in the labor rooms. Olivia dives into finding the right provider and exactly how to speak up for your goals.    Olivia Friel: https://healthybalancedbirth.com   Podcast: Healthy Balanced Birth & Beyond Podcast   Instagram: @healthybalancedbirth   Get $10 off your pair of Thinx Sleep Shorts!  shethinx.com/pages/leader-hehe-stewart

 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 the best tips to calming a fussy baby! I can’t take credit for the method, but I am sharing my take on things plus the science to why this method works! I’m breaking down why each of these steps matter and EXACTLY how to do them to calm any fussy baby! Bedtime is going to be a breeze once you master the 5 S’s to calming a fussy baby. I’m sharing this magic with you because postpartum doesn’t have to be this hard. It can be easier and simpler. There’s a village of folks ready to support you in all the things your baby throws your way right here on The Birth Lounge community!    Brought to you by: The Birth Lounge, www.TheBirthLounge.com

This episode is redefining beauty! Kimmay Caldwell is a self-love coach and Undergarment educator who supports people to say hurray inside, outside, and underneath™. She is an expert bra fitter with over 14 years of experience of getting intimate with people from cup sizes A to N. Based in NYC, she travels around the world to spread her empowering message of self-love, and how to use the everyday ritual of putting on a bra to uncover your confidence, stand in your power, and learn to love yourself. You may have seen her in one of over 100 press outlets, including The Martha Stewart Show, The Today Show, The Rachael Ray Show! Join HeHe and Kimmay to learn all about fitting your bra during pregnancy and how to find the right nursing bra for you! Plus Kimmay is sharing some hot tips on how to make your bras last longer!    Guest: Kimmay Caldwell, www.HurrayKimmay.com    Resource: hurraykimmay.com/resources-underneath    http://www.morethanmynumbers.com   Brought to you by: The Birth Lounge, www.TheBirthL

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 them would have chosen TO eat and drink during labor if they had been given the choice!Are you shocked? Honestly, I couldn’t imagine being asked to run a marathon without carb loading the night before or not being allowed to drink any water during the marathon! “Allowing” birthing people to eat and drink during labor is as controversial as it gets and some providers get really heated about this topic. The truth is, the research is clear that we should be able to have access to food and drink while birthing a child, yet so many hospital policies don’t match up with the evidence—what gives? There’s real risk associated with it like aspiration, but we know this “rule” came about in the 1940’s when most cesareans were done via general anesthesia. Now only 6% of c-sections are done using general anesthesia. Death by aspiration during labor happens in less than 1% of births

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 are. The decision to cloth diaper is on more people’s minds than ever before with the recent coronavirus outbreak. Bailey Bowman is an expert in all things cloth diaper. She is joining me today to share everything from the types of cloth diapers, sizing, inserts, and how to choose the right brand for your goals! Bailey breaks down the cost of cloth diapering vs. traditional, disposable diapers and she talks about how to handle the poop situation! This episode is the sh*t and I mean that!    Guest: Bailey Bowman, The Cloth Diaper Podcast  www.clothdiaperpodcast.com   Brought to you by: The Birth Lounge, www.TheBirthLounge.com   FREE training: How to stay in control during labor! https://www.thebirthlounge.com/MSE-Control

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 there is in having already given thought to how you want your birth to unfold. IF you have no clue how birth can unfold (other than what you’ve learned on TV or social media), then you *NEED* to listen to this.  If your birth has no plan, then your birth team is just moseying along with no guidance on where they are helping you get to and “have a baby” isn’t enough. We want to make sure that you are as specific as possible so you can have as much control as possible. The more you leave up for interpretation, the higher chance there is for things to stray from your plan. I'm is teaching you how you can stay in control from start to finish!    FREE masterclass: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/MS-evergreen-birth-plan    Brought to you by: The Birth Lounge, www.TheBirthLounge.com

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 respond to that message. She helps women relearn how to tap into their gut intuition…literally their gut. She talks about how your stomach plays a huge rule in your hormones and what to do if your hormones may be out of whack! You’re even going to learn what your poop can tell you about your hormones! This is your Hormone 101 with Dr. Maggie Luther.    Contact Dr. Maggie: yourwellnessexpert.com   About Dr. Maggie Luther: Dr. Maggie Luther works with women who have hormonal imbalances such as PMS, PCOS, infertility, endometriosis, heavy bleeding and more. They often feel exhausted, moody, bloated, anxious and overwhelmed. As a holistic doctor, medical intuitive and transformational health coach, Dr. Maggie works with women beyond typical doctors visits, which don't afford the time or space for true healing. Dr. Maggie guides women in not only healing their s