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 Hicks contractions. After a lull, her appetite has returned, and she reflects on whether that surge in hunger might signal labor approaching. Despite the intensity, her mindset remains calm and grounded, as she and her husband prepare for a home birth on their terms—even beyond 42 weeks if necessary—and she holds out hope for a meaningful 11/11 arrival.
Up Next in Growing with Hehe Season 1
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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.
