The Birth Lounge Blog

Just Say No... Even To Your Visitors [This is also an episode of Friday Free Talk on The Tranquility Tribe Podcast on iTunes. Listen  here .] For some, this may sounds like an insane idea and for others they are sitting there nodding their heads like "yup, this is my jam." If you couldn't imagine having your baby and not having visitors.. I hear you, I respect that, too. This is an exciting time and sharing it with friends and family is so important to some people. Equally, though, some people feel more comfortable adjusting to life with a newborn before they allow visitors to come in. For me, I don't have a preference because it isn't my baby. I know what I want for my own children, but what does that matter for this conversation?  I'm going to dive into the benefits of waiting to have visitors. Obviously, these are general benefits that we see on average. There will always be outliers and unpredictable cases that no one could have seen coming. H

Become a Milk Bath Goddess  [This is also an episode of Friday Free Talk on The Tranquility Tribe Podcast on iTunes. Listen  here .] Thanks for joining us for this week’s episode of the Tranquility Tribe Podcast, Villagers!  In this episode, Hehe talked to business owner and self-care guru, Carli Ambrose.  Whether you practice self-care regularly or are just starting to discover what self-care means to you, you will definitely want to hear about the methods of indulgence that Carli has to offer! Although the idea of self-care has become a major trend recently, it is far more than just a buzzword.   Making sure to take time to check in and spend time with yourself on a regular basis, regardless of what that looks like for you, is an important part of a healthy lifestyle as well as a great way to relax and express yourself!   Self-care is especially useful during and after pregnancy, when setting aside time for yourself can help you learn about your changing

Becoming a Podcast Influencer with Bryn Huntpalmer [This is also an episode of Friday Free Talk on The Tranquility Tribe Podcast on iTunes. Listen  here .] Hey, Tranquility Tribe!   In this episode, Hehe talked to Bryn Hunt Palmer, an inspirational mom and business owner.   If you’re thinking about starting a business but aren’t sure how to do it, this is the episode for you – Bryn has some super helpful tips for growing your passion into a business while finding that illusive balance between your work and the rest of your life! Bryn’s Background Bryn Hunt Palmer is the host of The Birth Hour, a podcast dedicated to enabling parents and families to share, learn from, and connect through each other’s birth stories.   Bryn is also the mother of 6-year-old Adelaide and 4-year-old Darwin and lives in Austin, Texas, with her kids and her husband, Richard.   Bryn got involved in the birth world during her first pregnancy.   Eager to learn about what to expect thro