Welcome to Ask the Doulas! This podcast is tailored to expectant parents and those with newborns or toddlers at home. It is also great for those who are in the early stages of their fertility journeys. Gain insights and guidance from the experts themselves on becoming a parent no matter if this is your first baby or your fifth. The featured doulas offer trusted support, sharing effective self-care and early parenting approaches. Let them be your trusted coaches as you make optimal decisions for your well-being and your children's lives.
Whether you're preparing for the arrival of your first child or seeking to improve upon past pregnancies, this show offers a comprehensive guide to alleviate your anxieties and concerns. Discover strategies for maintaining a nourishing diet, staying hydrated, and navigating the intricacies of maternity leave. When nurturing a new life within, rest assured that these experts have your back with their trusted, evidence-based resources.
This show delves into effectively navigating the post-pregnancy phase. Tune in for insights from doulas who provide guidance on lactation support, newborn care, sleep consulting, and more. A crucial topic addressed is postpartum depression, a challenging period for many mothers. Hear valuable advice from therapists and other experts on managing this situation with grace, empowering you to become an even stronger and more resilient mother.
Kristin Revere, birth doula, newborn care specialist, childbirth educator, and postpartum doula, is the delightful co-host of the podcast. With a fervent dedication to supporting fellow women, Kristin's journey began in 2011 after the birth of her daughter. Immersed in the realm of pregnancies, her exploration propelled her to engage doulas for guidance during her second pregnancy. The profound experience inspired her to establish Gold Coast Doulas, her own company specializing in this invaluable profession. Kristin and her team offer judgment-free support from conception through the first year.
Co-host Alyssa Veneklase is a sleep consultant, bed rest doula, parent educator, and postpartum doula with Gold Coast Doulas. Alyssa expanded her expertise to support expectant mothers during pregnancy and newborn care, teaching them the art of restful sleep even while caring for their precious infants. While she has also ventured into the world of real estate, her passion as a doula continues to burn brightly.
With a collective 21 years of experience as doulas, Kristin and Alyssa boast advanced certifications across various areas of their field. With their unmatched expertise, they bring a wealth of invaluable advice to every mother out there. Guiding each conversation effortlessly, just like friends chatting over coffee, they provide the insights you need in an engaging and entertaining manner. Prepare to be captivated and enlightened!
Pregnancy, maternity, and fertility encompass profound and intricate aspects of a mother's journey. However, no parent has to face these experiences alone. Alongside supportive partners and fellow moms, seeking guidance from doulas is a valuable resource. Kristin and Alyssa are here to share their exceptional expertise and the wisdom of esteemed professionals in this field. Learn from the top experts in the birth and baby industry when you choose Ask the Doulas! Listen to the podcast on your favorite podcast player. Check out their birth and baby prep course at www.thebecomingcourse.com/join/. Read their book "Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby at www.supportedbook.com. Supported is available in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, or audiobook format.
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Alyssa Veneklase talks with Amanda and Katie, Women's Health Physical Therapists at Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy, about what pelvic floor physical therapy looks like after having a bab…
Kristin Revere talks with Sarah Baker, a current client and student in our BECOMING a Mother course, about her concerns with her second pregnancy/delivery and why she chose to hire a bi…
Kristin Revere & Alyssa Veneklase talk with Amber Shaw, a recent student in The BECOMING a Mother online series of classes, about some fears she had with her second pregnancy and why sh…
Kristin Revere talks with Megan Michelotti CD (DONA) about manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) and how it can be helpful prenatally as well as postpartum.
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Kristin Revere, co-owner of Gold Coast Doulas talks with Cynthia Gabriel, author of Natural Hospital Birth, about her experience as a doula and health care provider for women, supportin…
Alyssa Veneklase talks with Janna VanderBand, an art therapist in West Michigan. We learn what art therapy is and how mothers, in any stage of their journey from fertility and conceptio…
Amanda and Katie from Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy talk with Alyssa Veneklase about women's health pelvic floor rehab with a focus on urinary incontinence.
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What is eco postnatal care? Valerie Lynn, author of The Mommy Plan, tells us how to nourish and heal a postpartum body.
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Jaren Soloff RD, IBCLC talks to Kristin Revere about her new book The Postnatal Cookbook and the importance of nutrition during pregnancy and especially postpartum.
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Amanda and Katie, women's health physical therapists at Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy, give us an intro into pelvic floor PT. What is it, what does an internal vs external pelvic floor …
Kristin Revere talks with Dr. Annie of Rise Wellness Chiropractic about how to keep yourself and your family healthy during pregnancy and a pandemic! If you are pregnant, check out our …
Author Lily Nichols talks to Kristin Revere about gestational diabetes during pregnancy and how eating has such a profound impact on our health and energy levels. If you are pregnant, c…
Today Amber Brant of The Coziness Consultant talks with Alyssa Veneklase about how new moms can create a calm space in their homes in the midst of chaos. If you are pregnant, check out …
Today Kristin Revere talks to Jenn Gavin, owner of A Pleasant Dog in Grand Rapids, MI about when to prepare your pets for the arrival of a new baby. If you are pregnant, check out our o…
Today Alyssa Veneklase, a sleep consultant at Gold Coast Doulas, speaks with Lisa, a Building Biologist at Well Abode, and Brian, an engineer at Bebcare. Bebcare has the lowest EMF baby…
Alyssa Veneklase talks with Kelsey, a dietician at Root Farmacy, about convenient ways to eat healthy and promote healing after having a baby. If you are pregnant, check out our online …
Alyssa Veneklase and Jessica Kupres of Gold Coast Doulas talk with Dr. Walker Ladd, author of Transformed by Postpartum Depression: Women's Stories of Trauma and Growth. They talk about…
Kristin Revere talks with Jennifer Hoekstra, one of the owners of Secure Quest, about car seat safety for our babies and toddlers. You'll be astonished at how many of us install our car…
Today Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase talk about some interesting, funny, and gross things that happened to their bodies during pregnancy and birth that were a bit unexpected!
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Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase talk about the struggle to get kids to sleep during virtual school at home. Is it important to have a set bedtime? Can kids stay up late? We answer t…