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 rule-follower to independent thinker shaped the advocate she is today.
Up Next in Growing with Hehe Season 1
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Ep 3: Discovering Birth Work - Growin...
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...
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Ep 4: HeHe & Nick: Love, Life & an Un...
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 ...
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Ep 5: Early Pregnancy Begins - Growin...
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...