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 when her water broke at 6:30 AM—confirming labor had quietly begun overnight. Her contractions are now powerful yet irregular, feeling more manageable when she stays upright and moves, reinforcing her instinct that positioning plays a key role. With her home birth space fully prepared and her routines already shifting toward rest and stretching, she describes the experience as surreal and deeply special, meeting the moment with calm excitement and curiosity about what the day will bring.
Up Next in Growing with Hehe Season 1
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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.
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Episode 33 - Growing with HeHe
In this episode, HeHe reflects on how her carefully planned vision for a peaceful postpartum shifted unexpectedly when her newborn became critically ill just days after birth. She shares why she no longer recommends following the 5-5-5 postpartum recovery rule rigidly, the importance of listening...
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Episode 34 - Growing with Hehe
HeHe reflects on the emotional aftermath of an unexpected postpartum medical emergency and the lasting impact it had on her mental health. She opens up about postpartum anxiety, processing trauma through EMDR therapy, and learning to trust her intuition after her newborn's critical illness. Toget...
