Trish welcomes HeHe, a dedicated doula, birth advocate, and host of The Birth Lounge podcast. They dive deep into the significant role that doulas play in empowering parents during childbirth through advocacy, education, and effective communication. HeHe shares her journey from working with children on the autism spectrum to becoming a doula, highlighting the recurring themes of birth trauma and anxiety among parents from a lack of education or support. This episode focuses on the doula’s role in birth, covering how to prepare for unexpected situations during labor, creating collaborative relationships in the birth room, and the importance of therapy for birth workers. Whether you're a doula, a pregnant mama, or simply interested in birth advocacy, this episode provides valuable insights into making informed birth decisions and fostering a supportive birth environment.00:54 Meet HeHe: Doula and Birth Advocate04:30 Empowering Parents in the Birth Room08:56 Balancing Advocacy and Professionalism11:18 The Role of Doulas in Birth Decisions19:38 The Importance of Birth Planning24:37 Tips for Doulas in Hospital Settings26:22 Creating a Comfortable Birth Environment38:00 Polite Communication and Hospital Culture39:38 The Role of a Doula as an AdvocateConnect with HeHe:Follow her on Instagram: @tranquilitybyhehe & @the.birth.loungeListen to The Birth Lounge PodcastTheBirthLounge.com Listen to Episode 324: Debunking VBAC Myths: What You Really Need to Prepare for a Hospital Birth with Trish WareResources: Join our 5 Days to A Fearless Birth Experience and watch 5 Online Birth Classes!!Connect w/ Trish: On InstagramOn FacebookOn YouTubeOn Pinterest On TikTokFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast ServicesNext Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or