The Birth Lounge Podcast HeHe Stewart

In this episode, HeHe welcomes Jami Reyes, owner of Hip Baby Gear, to discuss essential baby gear. They delve into topics like how to choose car seats and strollers, considerations for different lifestyles, safety tips, and practical advice for parents. Additionally, they cover the pros and cons of popular brands and offer insights into making informed decisions to meet individual needs.
In this episode, we’re diving into the following questions:
What should people be thinking about in terms of the weight and durability of strollers?
What are we actually looking for in a car seat?
What type of car seats are out there and who they might be best appropriate for from newborn all the way up to big kids in car seats? 
What do we need to consider when it comes to thinking about the usage of our car seat and our stroller system and multiple cars? 
What’s the installation process like for car seats? 
I want to add a mirror and I want to have a camera and I want to have the window covers but are mirrors, cameras, toys, and window covers safe for Baby? 
How to dress baby in car seats safely. 
Take a listen to learn about…
 Choosing the Right Stroller
 Considering Your Terrain
 The Weight and Durability of Strollers
 Car Seat Safety and Installation
 Types of Car Seats
 The Importance of Proper Installation
 Dealing with Accessories and Clothing
 Most Frequently Asked Questions including is the Nuna and the Vista stroller systems really worth it and is the Doona safe? 
 
Guest Bio:
Jami Reyes is the owner of Hip Baby Gear, in the Marblehead Old Town District. Jami and her husband took over the store in 2016. They had been living in Marblehead for a few years and had their son and loved the idea of not only working locally but being a part of the community in a larger way. HBG has been such an integral partner to local families not only in education but as a way for families to connect. HBG provides an experience unlike any in the area. You can let the little ones play in the back while you grab a coffee or sometimes mimosa and chat! If you are expecting they help with registries, baby must-haves or even offer a little guidance or support.
 
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BIRTH EDUCATION:
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LINKS MENTIONED:
Hipbabygear.com
https://www.luvbugcompany.com/collections/all-towels
https://www.amazon.com/Luv-Bug-Company-Sunscreen-Towel/dp/B08XPVPSR2
Buckle me baby coats: https://www.bucklemecoats.com/

Heather is a professional architect, entrepreneur, and mother of two three and under. Her passion for sustainability and frustration with traditionally potty training her oldest led her to try Elimination Communication with her second baby. With her youngest using the potty at 5 weeks and able to take HERSELF by 12 months, Heather is now on a mission to show new and expecting parents everywhere what is possible and how they too can naturally potty train their babies from as early as birth. 
As the host of the Ready From Birth Community, she brings together EC parents from all over the world so they can relax and enjoy the journey to early toilet independence without ever having to navigate the roadblocks alone.
The Ready From Birth Course launched in May 2024, so new and expecting parents can get all the information they need to start EC and have their baby toilet independent as early as walking!
Birth Education:
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! 
Instagram: 
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Links:
Heather’s Community: community.readyfrombirth.com 
Heather’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@readyfrombirth
The Huckleberry app is mentioned as a tool to track your baby’s elimination schedule

HeHe is joined by a Labor & Employment Lawyer and CEO of Centurion Trial Attorney to discuss maternity leave laws in the United States. Ryan shares what rights pregnant people have, when to share the big news with your boss & what's the minimum lawful amount of time off you're entitled to when you have a baby? We also cover what to do if you experience retaliation and how to protect your job while you are on maternity leave. 
 
In this episode, we’re diving into the following questions:
How am I supposed to leave work? 
How early do I tell them? 
When am I supposed to tell them? 
What legal rights do I have? 
What if they say I don't get paid? 
How am I supposed to make this work financially? 
What do I do about the insurance?
 
Take a listen to learn all about the Family Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ), what questions your employer can and can’t ask you, your rights in the workplace as a pregnant person, your rights in the workplace as a pumping mom, and more! 
Guest Bio:
Ryan is a former firefighter who spent four years battling California's wildfires. 
 
Ryan is recognized as a leading voice in the field of Labor & Employment law. He has gained a massive following on TikTok as @AttorneyRyan aka "The Labor Lawyer." Through his videos, Ryan empowers employees and small businesses by educating them about the law and worker's rights.
 
Ryan is a recognized thought-leader in the field of criminal procedure and civil trial practice. He has authored multiple books on the subjects of law, civil trial procedure, and wealth-creating strategies. In his spare time, Ryan also writes crime fiction for adults and educational fiction for children. Ryan graduated Magna Cum Laude from California Western School of Law in San Diego, California. 
 
Instagram:
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Ryan's Website
 
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BIRTH EDUCATION:
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:
https://edd.ca.gov/paidfamilyleave
https://www.eeoc.gov/
https://www.dol.gov/
https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/disability/jobaccommodations
https://www.centuriontrialattorneys.com/lawyer-exposes-classic-hr-trap-that-destroys-harassment-cases
https://www.centuriontrialattorneys.com/ryan-stygar-helps-pregnant-women-protect-themselves-from-discrimination
 
YOUTUBE LINKS:
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HeHe and Birth Injury Lawyer, Marlie, dive deep into how legality intersects with maternity care. Join this conversation to hear about your rights as a patient, what you can and can't say 'no' to in labor and what leaving 'AMA' really means! Marlie also breaks down what type of allegations are most commonly brought against OB's and how top down pressure from insurance companies and hospital systems impact patient care and outcomes! This is such an amazing episode! 
 
Bio:
Marlie H. Willer is an experienced trial lawyer that has dedicated her practice to 100% litigation. Marlie focuses her practice on medical malpractice, with a particular emphasis in obstetric negligence. She has successfully litigated hundreds of brachial plexus cases across the country.
 
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Is a membrane sweep the right move for you? Is it a form of induction? In this episode, HeHe dives into what a membrane sweep is, why you might consider one, the risks & benefits plus what you can expect to feel during and after the procedure! If you are worried about going past your due date or considering an induction, this episode is a must-listen! 
 
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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!

Dive into the history of ultrasounds in maternity care, the various types of ultrasounds and how to know if they are right for you! Eyla and HeHe will talk about when you typically get ultrasounds in pregnancy and how to navigate the conversation of declining them if they are not aligned with your birth goals! 
 
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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!