Welcome to Growing with HeHe, a bold new series from Informed Pregnancy Media. You may know HeHe Stewart as a doula, educator, and advocate for trauma-informed birth, but this time, she's turning the spotlight inward.

From her roots in a small Mississippi town, to founding The Birth Lounge, HeHe...

HeHe Stewart opens up about her roots in rural Mississippi, where life and birth intertwined daily. She reflects on growing up in a conservative home, her bond with her sister, and the early caregiving that earned her the nickname "Baby Whisperer". Through college and beyond, HeHe's journey from ...

This episode follows HeHe’s shift from early childhood education to doula work. Witnessing the stress new parents faced leaving infants at childcare, she realized many challenges began with traumatic births. Disappointed by the lack of depth and mentorship in traditional doula training, she chose...

This episode explores HeHe’s love story with her husband Nick, from their unexpected grad school meeting to a decade of growth before marriage. She reflects on their long-distance years, career pivots, and shared dreams of starting a family. But when HeHe discovered she was pregnant earlier than ...

In this episode, HeHe reflects on the surprise of an unplanned but welcome pregnancy and the early physical changes that followed, like showing a small bump by just 7 to 8 weeks. While she processed the news emotionally, Nick immediately shifted into planning mode, building spreadsheets within ho...

HeHe shares early pregnancy surprises and challenges including leg and foot cramps and how magnesium helped, plus early constipation despite staying active and hydrated. Sensory changes were intense with heightened smell and taste, and cravings consisted of fish tacos, chocolate milk, and cold ce...

At 10 weeks, HeHe has an early ultrasound, seeing the baby move and possibly suck its thumb with visible limbs, heartbeat, and brain hemispheres. She also discovers she has an anterior placenta which excites her given what she knows from being a doula: it’s linked to easier labor. It’s confirmed ...

In this episode, we meet HeHe’s husband Nick. He shares his EMT and healthcare background, how they met, and their reactions to the surprise pregnancy. The conversation highlights their contrasting personalities, HeHe’s planning versus Nick’s spontaneity, and how his crisis training helped him su...

Nick and HeHe share why they waited to announce their pregnancy and how they planned a playful, unforgettable reveal for their families. From crafting a “baby-themed” dinner menu to unveiling the news through a clever dessert, they walk through each behind-the-scenes moment—including dodging HeHe...