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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Audra Geyer, Gold Coast's newest birth doula, shares her birth story and how birth support from her doula was a game changer. She also took HypnoBirthing classes and transitioned from b…
Kristin Revere, Co-Owner of Gold Coast Doulas talks with Vikki Nestico of Grand Wellness about acupuncture to help relieve stress, tension, and anxiety.
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Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase of Gold Coast Doulas, talk about the things they wish they had known before having a baby. Listen to this fun episode packed with lots of little gold…
Dr. Carrie Dennie, ND speaks with Alyssa Veneklase about the benefits of acupuncture during pregnancy and postpartum.
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Kristin Revere, Kelly Emery, and Alyssa Veneklase of Gold Coast Doulas talk about their Saturday Series of Classes offered through Gold Coast Doulas. Each goes in to detail about what t…
Today Kristin Revere talks to Vikki Nestico, R.Ac of Grand Wellness Acupuncture. We learn alot about fertility and how acupuncture supports the nervous system, reduces stress, and incre…
It's the 100th episode! Alyssa Veneklase and Kristin Revere talk about what the past 2 1/2 years of podcasting has looked like, how the podcast has changed, how the business has changed…
On this episode, Alyssa Veneklase and Laine begin by talking about the distance that parents can sometimes feel as their babies and children grow and seem to need them less. The convers…
Laine Lipsky, Parenting Coach, talks with Alyssa Veneklase today about the negative effects of sleep deprivation on children and parents.
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Dr. Gaynel Nave of Hormonal Balance talks to us about hormones and how they affect our mental health, including the Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression.
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Today we talk with Laine Lipsky, parenting coach, about some best practices for parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic. She gives us all some great tips on how to manage stress and deal…
Sam & Justin recently had their baby boy, Judah, in the hospital in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. They describe their experience in the hospital as well as how beneficial birth do…
Liz Hilton, founder of Swaddlini, tells Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase about the unique process she uses to create her amazing swaddles and why her swaddles are different.
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Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase of Gold Coast Doulas, give an update on doulas and the coronavirus. How is this affecting birth doulas in the hospital and postpartum doulas in the h…
Kris and Autumn of The People Picture Company answer questions about what a photographer actually does in the delivery room and how the process works for hiring a photographer and talki…
Today we talk with Elsa, a therapist at Mindful Counseling in Grand Rapids, Michigan who specializes in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Learn what postpartum anxiety and depressio…
Dr. Annie and Dr. Rachel talk to Alyssa about Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD), how to prevent it, how to treat it, and things every pregnant and postpartum woman should be doing!
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Today we speak with Katie and Becky from Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids about what it means to be a designated Baby Friendly hospital.
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Kristin talks to Paige, The Millennial Guru, again today about how to financially prepare for growing your family!
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Paige, The Millennial Guru, shares some savvy saving tips with Kristin Revere to help you think about priorities, wants, and needs and how to budget for them.
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