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Listen "Do I Really Need a Doula? Birth Support, Informed Consent & Advocacy with HeHe Stewart"
Episode Synopsis
Assumptive language robs women of autonomy. True informed consent gives it back. This conversation with HeHe Stewart, doula and childbirth educator, dives into how to recognize coercion in both prenatal appointments and the birth room, why doulas are critical for first-time moms (and their partners), and the exact scripts you can use to pause, decline, or request. If you’ve ever wondered whether you “need” a doula, this episode will show you why support, advocacy, and choice aren’t luxuries—they’re essential.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to spot assumptive language and shift the conversation
Why true informed consent is more than just saying “yes”
The real role of a doula (and why your partner benefits, too)
Key questions to ask OBs, midwives, and doulas before birth
Simple scripts to pause, decline, or request care without confrontation
Resources & Links
Find a doula near you: DoulaMatch
Follow HeHe on Instagram: @tranquilitybyhehe
HeHe’s website: TranquilityByHehe
Free resource—Instinctual Birth Plan Blueprint
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to spot assumptive language and shift the conversation
Why true informed consent is more than just saying “yes”
The real role of a doula (and why your partner benefits, too)
Key questions to ask OBs, midwives, and doulas before birth
Simple scripts to pause, decline, or request care without confrontation
Resources & Links
Find a doula near you: DoulaMatch
Follow HeHe on Instagram: @tranquilitybyhehe
HeHe’s website: TranquilityByHehe
Free resource—Instinctual Birth Plan Blueprint
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