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Ep. 329: Eczema: The Gut-Health Connection with Dr. Nina-Marie Rueda
In this episode, HeHe interviews Dr. Nina-Marie, an expert on gut health and pediatric wellness. They discuss the foundational importance of gut health, connections between gut microbiome and conditions such as eczema, cancer, and sleep disorders, as well as the impact of heavy metals and environmental factors. Dr. Nina-Marie emphasizes a holistic approach to addressing health concerns, advocating for thorough testing such as GI maps and HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis). The conversation also covers vaccination concerns, especially related to aluminum and mercury, as well as safe and effective alternative approaches to managing pediatric health issues. Dr. Nina-Marie provides practical advice for parents on how to address their children’s health concerns through diet, lifestyle changes, and appropriate testing and supplements.
From Nina:
I love reading, hiking, sitting outside in the sun, and spending undistracted time with my husband and 3 children.
As a traditionally trained Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on perinatal and pediatric health, I help your family grow without Big Pharma.
Whether you’re coming to me for help getting and staying pregnant, or because your child is dealing with chronic eczema, constipation, ADHD, or autism - you can be sure that I will not be giving you the same one-size symptom-suppressing approach your typical doc gives you.
Instead, I make sure your care is tailored to your specific body’s needs with functional testing so we can tackle the root cause of your/your child’s health issues.
My areas of expertise are :
Pediatric Health:
Eczema
ADHD
Constipation
Autism/ASD
Behavioral concerns
Picky eating
Women’s Health:
Preconception
Pregnancy
Postpartum
Breastfeeding
Thyroid disorders
PCOS/Endometriosis
TIMESTAMPS
01:24 Free Class to Avoid C-Section
03:10 Understanding Eczema in Children
07:16 The Importance of Gut Health
24:40 Heavy Metals and Their Impact
34:21 Vaccination Concerns and Alternatives
41:23 Discussing Aluminum and Metals in Vaccinations
42:04 Understanding the Immune System and Vaccination Impact
47:05 Gut Health and Eczema Connection
47:59 Exploring Causes and Treatments for Eczema
50:49 Direct-to-Consumer Testing and Its Implications
01:00:30 Probiotics: To Use or Not to Use?
01:06:26 Steroid Creams for Eczema: Pros and Cons
01:14:24 Final Thoughts and Practical Advice
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Connect with Dr. Nina Marie on IG
BIRTH EDUCATION:
Download The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!
Join The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!
Attend our free class to help you avoid a c-section!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Connect with Dr. Nina-Marie here!
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Ep. 327: Protein in Pregnancy: What you should eat, how much and why with Amanda Howell
In this episode, Amanda joins HeHe to discuss the critical importance of protein intake for women, specifically regarding overall health, pregnancy, and fertility. Key topics include basic protein requirements, potential deficiencies, the role of protein during pregnancy trimesters, and protein's impact on fetal growth and postpartum recovery. Amanda emphasizes the need for intentional eating, recommending strategies for protein intake through diet and supplements while debunking popular myths about nutrition trends such as collagen and soy. This episode offers practical advice for women at various stages of their reproductive journey, highlighting the broad-reaching benefits of adequate protein consumption.
Guest Bio:
Amanda Howell is a dedicated public health professional and current Master of Science in Nursing student specializing in women's health, with a focus on pre and postnatal nutrition and fitness. She is committed to providing evidence-based insights that empower women to make informed decisions. Amanda emphasizes the vital connection between proper nutrition during pregnancy and improved health outcomes, striving to support women through education, advocacy, and accessible resources.
03:10 Introducing the Birth Lounge App
04:24 Today's Topic: Protein in Pregnancy
06:34 Special Guest: Amanda Howell
07:48 The Importance of Protein in Pregnancy
21:04 Understanding Protein Sources
27:27 Debunking Soy Myths
34:53 Navigating Shift Work and Sleep
42:21 Navigating the Wild West of Supplements
42:39 Choosing Safe and Reputable Protein Brands
42:50 Importance of Protein During Pregnancy
43:19 Third-Party Testing for Supplements
43:35 Avoiding Unsafe Ingredients in Supplements
44:02 Artificial Sweeteners and Personal Preferences
44:48 Recommended Protein Brands
48:02 Protein's Role in Conception and Pregnancy
51:00 Protein Deficiency and Fertility Issues
52:09 Protein's Impact on Hormones and Stress
55:56 Optimizing Protein Intake for Pregnancy
01:05:05 Postpartum Protein Needs and Recovery
01:07:16 Quick and Easy Protein Snacks for New Moms
01:11:23 The Importance of Protein for Overall Health
01:14:15 Stress and Its Impact on Pregnancy
01:16:48 Final Thoughts and Resources
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Connect with HeHe on IG
Connect with HeHe on YouTube
Connect with Amanda on IG
BIRTH EDUCATION:
Download The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!
Join The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!
Watch the Avoid a C-Section webinar here!
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Connect with Amanda here!
Get HeHe’s favorite protein powder from Just Ingredients, here!
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Ep 326: Advice from Your Big Sister with Jessie & Amanda
In this episode of the Birth Lounge podcast, host HeHe welcomes Jessie and Amanda, hosts of the Pregnant Bitches podcast, to discuss a variety of topics crucial for expecting and new parents. The discussion covers candid birth stories, navigating the medical system, mental health, postpartum experiences, and the complexities of relationships after having children. Jessie and Amanda share personal anecdotes about hospital vs. natural births, partner involvement, overcoming fears, and the reality of motherhood, including sex after birth. They emphasize the importance of community, informed choices, and embracing each phase of parenting.
01:24 Free Class to Avoid C-Section
03:10 Introduction to Today's Episode
04:32 Big Sister Advice with Jesse and Amanda
07:20 Birth Stories: Hospital vs. Natural Birth
13:29 NICU Experience and Postpartum Recovery
30:08 Partner Support During Labor
34:12 Navigating Labor with a Doula
35:13 The Role of Partners During Childbirth
38:53 Postpartum Relationship Dynamics
40:22 Adjusting to Life with Multiple Children
44:59 Considering a Third Child
47:29 Balancing Personal Freedom and Parenthood
56:13 Sex After Baby: What to Expect
Guest Bio:
Jessie and Amanda are 2 moms, each to 2 boys, that struggled through their pregnancy & postpartum journey, feeling like there was so much they didn't know and that no one told them. Fast forward to today, and they share the real, raw and relatable side of motherhood.
INSTAGRAM:
Connect with HeHe on YouTube
Connect with HeHe on IG
Connect with Pregnant Bitchez on IG
BIRTH EDUCATION:
Check out the free class: How to avoid a c-section and reduce your chance of tearing in labor!
Join The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!
Download The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Connect with Jessie and Amanda here!
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Ep. 325 Conscious & Confident: Making the Decision to Choose Something Different with Kayla Grove
In this episode, Kayla Grove, an ICU nurse, joins the podcast to talk about the importance of patient autonomy and informed consent in healthcare. Kayla shares her journey of following her intuition over strictly adhering to medical guidelines, highlighting her respectful approach to patient choices. The discussion includes practical advice for making healthcare decisions, the role of intuition, and how medical professionals can better support patient autonomy. Kayla also discusses her personal birth plan choices and the importance of choosing the right healthcare provider.
TIMESTAMPS
01:24 Free Class to Avoid C-Section
03:10 Empowering Birth Choices
05:18 Meet Kayla Grove: Advocate and Doula
06:24 Kayla's Journey Through Loss and Advocacy
09:52 Patient Autonomy and Medical Decisions
14:57 Humanizing Healthcare
20:40 Challenging Medical Norms
27:25 Maintaining Your Power in Medical Decisions
28:05 Alternative Birth Plan Choices
29:10 Deciding Against Hepatitis B Shot and Eye Ointment
30:41 Addressing Postpartum Hemorrhage Fears
32:36 The Controversy of Declining an IV
38:18 The Importance of Choosing the Right Provider
46:19 Trusting Your Intuition and Making Empowered Decisions
49:51 Final Thoughts and Connecting with the Community
Guest Bio:
Kayla is a naturally minded certified ICU nurse with over 12 years of experience, a board-certified integrative nurse coach, holistic doula, and mom of two.
Her passion is helping women feel informed and empowered throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Her mission is to advocate for women to receive the care they deserve—aiming to reduce maternal mortality rates, postpartum mood disorders, and help women truly enjoy their pregnancy and postpartum journey.
Kayla's personal experiences have shaped her path. She endured the loss of her best friend due to medical negligence just weeks before having her first baby—a catalyst for her fierce advocacy. She also navigated a difficult birth, followed by postpartum anxiety and OCD and internal tremors. In 2022 she had a missed miscarriage that led her deeper down her path of education and training, and then she had her rainbow baby in 2023. She opened up her coaching business in Nov 2023 and then her doula business in May 2024. Her positive second birth experience, paired with a healing postpartum, drives her to support other women on their journey so they can have the same.
INSTAGRAM:
Connect with HeHe on YouTube
Connect with HeHe on IG
Connect with Kayla on IG
BIRTH EDUCATION:
Check out our free class on how to avoid a c-section and reduce tearing in labor here!
Join The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!
Download The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Connect with Kayla here!
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Ep. 324 Debunking VBAC Myths: What You Really Need to Prepare for a Hospital Birth with Trish Ware
In this episode, HeHe interviews Trish, aka Labor Nurse Mama, discussing her extensive experience as a high-risk labor and delivery nurse specializing in VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). They explore the challenges and misconceptions surrounding VBAC, the importance of advocacy and informed decision-making, and the support systems available through Trish's VBAC Lab and other resources. They also address the impact of hospital policies, doctor-patient dynamics, and provide actionable tips for navigating the medical system to achieve a VBAC safely and confidently.
01:24 Free Class to Avoid C-Sections
01:59 Understanding the U.S. Birth System
03:10 Navigating VBAC in Hospitals
05:28 Introducing Trish Ware: The VBAC Expert
06:20 Empowering Women Through Evidence-Based Education
08:13 Challenges and Misconceptions About VBAC
09:09 Advice for VBAC Mamas
09:47 The Reality of Hospital Policies
13:21 The VBAC Lab: Supporting Moms
14:42 The Importance of Informed Decisions
20:26 The Role of Providers in Birth Experiences
27:48 Advocating for Your Birth Plan
28:23 The Role of Labor Nurse Mama
29:13 Empowering Mothers Through Education
32:07 The Importance of Support and Community
34:28 Navigating Medical Recommendations
42:44 Induction and VBAC: What You Need to Know
45:50 Final Thoughts and Resources
Guest Bio:
Meet Trish, a mama to 7, a seasoned labor and delivery nurse with 16 years of experience, and the visionary behind Labor Nurse Mama and her online birth classes Calm Labor Confident Birth and The VBAC Lab. Since 2017, she's been on a mission to empower women through evidence-based education, aiming to change the birth culture to one that celebrates the natural process of birth and grants women the autonomy they deserve. Trish's small dream has blossomed, now serving thousands of women,and has expanded to mentoring women in business.
INSTAGRAM:
Connect with HeHe on IG
Connect with HeHe on YouTube
Connect with Trish on IG
BIRTH EDUCATION:
Check out our free class on how to avoid a c-section and reduce tearing in labor here!
Join The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!
Download The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Connect with Trish here!
Check out Trish's courses here!
Check out Trish's memberships here
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We’re exploring option from conception to childhood to help women take control of their fertility, birth experience, postpartum healing, and motherhood journey! This is a safe space for all parents to hear what the experts have to say and to hear from influencer parents and their take on parenthood! Join us for all things birth and parenthood for an empowering and educational walk with a birth and newborn expert and the found of Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge, HeHe Stewart.