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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Kristin Revere chats with Mark about how he came to write his book, Emergency, and why it's important for expecting moms and dads to start thinking about safety issues about 8 weeks bef…
Kristin Revere & Catherine O'Brien discuss the challenges of moving from partner to parent and how that can throw you for a loop.
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Kristin Revere and Deb Flashenberg discuss how to prepare for birth when working through fear. Deb is the director of the Prenatal Yoga Center.
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Kristin Revere chats with Sabrina of OSSO Safe about preventing violence in a relationship and how OSSO Safe can protect families.
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Kristin Revere chats with Gold Coast client Amber Shaw about her postpartum recovery. She shares the challenges she faced and discusses how she advocated for her needs.
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Kristin Revere and Kaitlin McGreyes of Be Her Village discuss the importance of registering for services vs. things and her groundbreaking new gift registry platform.
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Kristin Revere and Kelly Emery discuss the formula shortage and share resources to help families during this stressful time.
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Kristin Revere chats with Helen Thompson about the benefits of baby massage and the bonding that it provides for parents and the newborn.
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Amanda Tice, Model and Author, talks about becoming a new mom with Kristin Revere.
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Juliet Meyer shares her personal preeclampsia story with Kristin Revere, which led to her work with the Preeclampsia Foundation.
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Elizabeth King, Fertility Coach, shares helpful tips and resources with Kristin Revere for those who are struggling with conception and loss.
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Kristin Revere chats with Gold Coast client, Amber Shaw, about her VBAC birth story and the preparation she had for her birth. Photo Credit: Dana Walsh.
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Kristin Revere talks with Dr. Elham Raker about telemedicine in times of COVID and offers parenting tips for mothers. Dr. Elham is the official “Ask Dr. Mom” who has leveraged her exper…
Dave Howlett, Founder of Real Human Being, talks to Kristin Revere about how elite athletes prepare mentally and physically, and so should parents before birth.
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Today we discuss the importance of having difficult conversations with your nanny or caregiver. Joining Alyssa Veneklase is Carol Kramer Arsenault of Boston Baby Nurse & Nanny.
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Today, Alyssa Veneklase sits down with Kathryn Cross, CEO & Founder of Anja Health to discuss the importance and practical uses of umbilical cord blood.
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Joining Alyssa Veneklase today is Amanda Seymour and Katie Thomas from Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy. We discuss the issue of painful intercourse, its causes, and the importance of spea…
Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase talk with Nathalie Walton, CEO of the Expectful App about managing a high-risk pregnancy. Go to www.expectful.com/ask-the-doulas promocode ASKDOULAS …
Alyssa Veneklase talks with Maranda Bower, Postpartum Bliss Coach, about the difference between depression, depletion, and mourning our previous life. How do our bodies change during pr…
Kristin Revere talks with Neri Life Choma, Author and Founder of Birth Coach Method. They discuss the difference between a Childbirth Educator, Birth Doula, and a Birth Coach. They also…