Ep. 342: From Doula to Mom: HeHe's Surprising Pregnancy Announcement
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Show Notes
Have you ever wondered how a doula prepares for birth and pregnancy?! In this episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe shares some exciting news!! After a decade-long journey of helping women through their pregnancies, HeHe vulnerably shares her emotional reactions, initial symptoms, and peculiar cravings. She addresses unexpected symptoms, details her experience with pregnancy dreams, and shares all about the moment she and Mr. HeHe discovered the pregnancy. In case you’ve ever wondered how a doula chooses her birth team, HeHe also outlines her carefully chosen care team for a planned home birth and hospital-based support. We hope to see you in The Birth Lounge to walk through pregnancy at the same time as HeHe!
00:00 Exciting Announcement
02:12 Emotional Reactions and Gratitude
04:11 Navigating Pregnancy Symptoms
17:45 Unexpected Pregnancy Cravings
20:26 Intensified Senses and Crazy Dreams
26:01 How We Found Out We Were Pregnant
29:38 Missed Period and Initial Concerns
30:58 Realization and Pregnancy Anxiety
32:36 Taking the Pregnancy Test
36:03 Confirming the Pregnancy
40:56 Emotional Reactions and Adjustments
43:49 Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy
48:26 Choosing the Right Care Team
57:05 Final Thoughts and Announcements
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LINKS MENTIONED:
Temp Drop: http://www.tempdrop.com/discount/AFHEHE
Needed Prenatals: Use code HEHESAMPLE for $10 off a sample pack or code HEHE for 20% off your first order: https://thisisneeded.com/
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