Full term has arrived, and HeHe is feeling every moment. Her TNF-alpha levels are in range, and she’s awaiting GBS results—while experimenting with garlic, probiotics, and even roasted garlic discussions. Urethral pain finally eases thanks to baby repositioning, chiropractic care, inversions, and the belly band. Milestones this week include touring a childcare center, washing baby clothes, interviewing pediatricians, and finalizing her home birth supply kit with tubing, towels, and placenta bowls. Early mornings bring frequent bathroom trips followed by strong contractions, and with the birth tub in place and supplies ready, emotions running high, it’s officially go-time.
Up Next in Growing with Hehe Season 1
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Episode 30 - Growing with HeHe
In Episode 30, HeHe reaches her due date (week 40 “on paper”) and shares that things are officially “getting real” as her body ramps up with late-pregnancy changes. She describes a wave of physical symptoms, including significant pelvic pressure, along with stronger, lower, and earlier Braxton Hi...
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Episode 31 - Growing with HeHe
In Episode 31, HeHe shares a special, real-time glimpse into the very early stages of labor as her body shifts from days of mounting pressure into active change. After a week of intense heaviness, daily Braxton Hicks, and a growing sense that the baby was extremely low, the defining moment came w...
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Episode 32 - Growing with HeHe
HeHe Stewart recounts her intense, transformative 41-hour home birth—a two-day journey that challenged her expectations and deepened her trust in her body. Supported by her husband and birth team, her thoughtful preparation culminates in a powerful and emotional first birth experience.
