Growing With Hehe
32 Episodes
Growing with HeHe is an intimate and inspiring short-form video series that follows HeHe Stewart’s real-time pregnancy journey through the eyes of a doula, childbirth educator, and first-time mom. Known for her work empowering birthing people through The Birth Lounge and The Birth Lounge Podcast, HeHe is now stepping into pregnancy herself—bringing curiosity, vulnerability, and her professional insights to every stage of the experience.
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11:52Episode 25Episode 25 - Growing with HeHe
Episode 25
In Episode 25 of Growing with HeHe (Week 32, 34 on paper), HeHe shares meaningful milestones and major transitions. Baby experiences hiccups for the first time—a rhythmic, belly-jiggling moment that brings reassurance and joy as they practice breathing and swallowing. After finally trying bright ...
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14:57Episode 26Episode 26 - Growing with HeHe
Episode 26
In Episode 26 of Growing with HeHe (Weeks 34-35 on paper) HeHe reflects on the transition into maternity leave, while navigating the final weeks of pregnancy, amid home construction chaos. She shares the mental challenge of “trust falling” from her business—and adjusting to the unusual quiet of n...
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17:31Episode 27Episode 27 - Growing with HeHe
Episode 27
HeHe moves firmly into the birth window, sharing the mix of excitement and physical discomfort that marks late pregnancy. As maternity leave continues, she focuses on gentle labor prep with red raspberry leaf tea, dates, and other rituals. Conversations with Dr. Berlin cover intimacy in late preg...
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16:49Episode 28Episode 28 - Growing with HeHe
Episode 28
This week, HeHe navigates the emotional highs and lows of late pregnancy—from tears over Instagram posts and missing comfort foods to intense pelvic and urethral pressure that feels like something is pressing on her urethra. Braxton Hicks contractions are increasing day and night, with magnesium ...
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10:36Episode 29Episode 29 - Growing with HeHe
Episode 29
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...
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10:15Episode 30Episode 30 - Growing with HeHe
Episode 30
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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18:19Episode 31Episode 31 - Growing with HeHe
Episode 31
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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55:25Episode 32Episode 32 - Growing with HeHe
Episode 32
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.