Ep 247: Getting the Support You Need with Doula HeHe Stewart

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 27 February 2024

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

If you’ve been listening to this show for a while, you’ll know that I’m a big proponent of doulas. What you might not know is that doulas can assist at all kinds of births - even planned cesareans!

Today’s guest, Hehe Stewart, is the founder of Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge and is a doula herself. Finding the right support for your birth can be overwhelming and there is a ton of good information in here to help you make informed and empowered choices.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

What kinds of births are doulas appropriate for
How doula support differs based on the type of birth
What you can expect from a doula during pregnancy
How doulas can provide partner support
What advocacy looks like in different scenarios
When your doula should meet you at the hospital
What you can expect from your birth doula postpartum

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Are doulas appropriate for every type of birth? How might doula support differ based on the type of birth you have?
0:09.4	How can doulas facilitate informed and respectful discussions in the hospital?
0:15.3	We get into all that and more in this episode with Dula He He Stewart.
0:28.9	Welcome to the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast.
0:34.1	If you're having a baby in the hospital, you are giving birth in a system that too often takes away power from women over what happens in their own bodies. I'm Dr. Nicole
0:38.8	Calloway Rankins, a practicing board certified OBGYN, who's had the privilege of helping
0:43.4	well over a thousand babies into this world. I've been a doctor for over 20 years, and I'm here
0:48.2	to help you take back your power, advocate for yourself, and have the beautiful pregnancy
0:53.7	and birth that you deserve.
0:55.6	This podcast is for educational purposes only and it's not a substitute for medical advice.
1:00.3	Check out the full disclaimer at Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash disclaimer.
1:04.6	Now let's get to it.
1:07.2	Want to feel more calm and confident about giving birth?
1:11.5	The Birth with Power Brief is my free weekly email that gives you a fun pregnancy
1:18.5	fact, one mind set shift, and one small step to prepare without the overwhelm.
1:27.1	It's like having me in your corner cheering you on
1:30.7	every Thursday. Don't miss it. Head to Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash email to sign up today.
1:39.1	Hello there. Welcome to another episode of the podcast. This is episode number 247, whether this is your first time listening or you have been here before. I am so glad you're spending some time with me today.
1:54.2	He Hei Stewart is the founder of Tranquility by He He He Maternity Concierge. She's the creator of the birth lounge and dad days of birth prep course for fathers.
2:05.3	With a master's degree in human development and family studies in 10 years in the family
2:10.2	life education field, Hei helps women prepare for childbirth with research-backed education
2:16.1	and expert support to have a
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