Join us in this solo-cast of the Birth Lounge podcast where HeHe dives into a Q&A from her instagram community! In this episode, she is addressing some of your most pressing questions about pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Topics covered include the differences between 'on paper' and actual pregnancy weeks, the nuances of cervical checks and how to decline them, navigating anxiety and nutrition during early pregnancy, how to handle airport security while pregnant, and the intricacies of declining certain medical procedures like membrane sweeps and scheduled C-sections. HeHe also shares essential tips on dealing with family visits to newborns and addressing the impact of GBS testing and breech births. Don't miss this episode to help ensure a healthy and autonomous pregnancy and birthing experience.

00:00 Introduction and Zero Tolerance Policy

00:56 Welcome to the Birth Lounge Podcast

01:24 How to Get Your Questions Answered

03:15 Understanding Pregnancy Weeks

05:59 Declining Cervical Checks

11:42 Coping with Pregnancy Anxiety and Weight Loss

14:14 Traveling While Pregnant

18:11 Declining a Scheduled C-Section for Breech Baby

22:44 Managing Weight Monitoring During Prenatal Visits

26:57 Group B Strep Testing Concerns

30:57 Membrane Sweeps: Risks and Benefits

32:04 Setting Boundaries for Newborn Visits

36:05 Addressing Concerns About VBAC

45:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Pushing Freebie: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/pushing

Secret Sauce to Pushing Course: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/secretsaucetopushing

GBS information: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/groupbstrep/

Membrane Sweep, Ep. 268: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5V41R8PDhH2Kia48mdqdub?si=kz6gtEh6SJGIGOz_pT1j6w&nd=1&dlsi=7b03c32c4cd24188

Radiation when Flying:

• https://www.cdc.gov/radiation-health/data-research/facts-stats/air-travel.html
• https://www.tsa.gov/videos/travel-tips-pregnant-travelers
• https://www.epa.gov/radtown/radiation-and-airport-security-scanning
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC153688/
• https://www.arpansa.gov.au/understanding-radiation/radiation-sources/more-radiation-sources/flying-and-health
• https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/air-travel-exposes-you-to-radiation-how-much-health-risk-comes-with-it/

Don't weigh me cards:

https://more-love.org/product/dont-weigh-me-cards-postage/