Ep. 342: From Doula to Mom: HeHe's Surprising Pregnancy Announcement

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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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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