Ask the Doulas Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Breastfeeding Support Immediately After Delivery with Kelly Emery, RN, MSN, IBCLC. Kristin Revere and Kelly Emery discuss ways to seek support from lactation consultants and postpartum nurses after delivery in the hospital. Kelly also offered tips on how to seek support after you return home.  Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about...

Send us Fan Mail How to Prep Your Body for Pregnancy, even if you are on birth control with Vanda Aubrey, CEO of Wellness by Vanda. Kristin Revere and Vanda Aubrey discuss secondary infertility and pre-conception strategies on the latest episode of Ask the Doulas Podcast.  The secret podcast link mentioned in the episode, Hormones 101 link: https://wellnesswithvanda.thrivecart.com/hormones-101/  ...

Send us Fan Mail Kristin Revere and Shenandoah discuss the importance of asking intentional questions when interviewing nanny candidates. They also chatted about her new book, “Adventure Nannies: Tales of Wonder, Wildness and Wisdom” and the important work Adventure Nannies is doing to support families in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas.     Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s bi...

Send us Fan Mail Kris Hapgood and Kristin Revere discuss Feeding and NICU babies on the latest episode of Ask the Doulas Podcast. Kris Hapgood, BSN, RN is the CEO of Essential Health Solutions. Kris is a bestselling author of The Gifts of Pain, Volume 3, and a global speaker. She has been a nurse for over 30 years. Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more...

Send us Fan Mail Kristin Revere and Barbara Nelson, CLC discuss bottle-feeding pitfalls on the latest episode of Ask the Doulas Podcast. Barbara is a Pediatric Speech and Language Pathologist and Certified Lactation Counselor who specializes in infant feeding. She creates educational content to help parents feel confident in feeding their babies and recognize red flags early. She is the host of th...

Send us Fan Mail Finding the Right Provider with Stephanie King, CEO of My Essential Birth. Stephanie King and Kristin Revere discuss the importance of finding a provider who is on board with your birth preferences on the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. They also discuss questions to ask during a prenatal visit to help discover potential red flags.  Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin...

Send us Fan Mail The importance of core strength for everyday mom life and how to find time to stay consistent with exercise in the chaos of motherhood with Dr. Jena Bradley of Live Core Strong. Dr. Jena is a physical therapist with Jena Bradley, LLC, Live Core Strong, and The Fit Postpartum Mom Podcast. She also discusses why traditional workouts don’t work for postpartum moms.  Subscribe to our...

Send us Fan Mail Top 5 Travel Sleep Tips with Erin Junker, CEO of The Happy Sleep Company. Kristin Revere and Erin Junker discuss everything from hotel stays to schedules on the latest episode of Ask the Doulas Podcast.    Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our doula services & online courses below: https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulas Keyword...

Send us Fan Mail Headline: Pacifier safety with Lindsay DeOliveira, CEO of Soothe Beginnings. Kristin and Lindsey chat about how she came to start Soothe Beginnings after she struggled to find the perfect pacifier for her daughter. They also discussed her focus on safety and evidence-based design. Lindsay is also a baby registry consultant with Gold Coast Doulas.   Pacifer Weaning Freebie Link Sub...

Send us Fan Mail Kristin Revere and Dr. Elliot Berlin discuss the importance of reading or listening to birth stories and why it is valuable to share or record your own birth stories in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. Dr. Berlin hosts a narrative podcast on birth stories called "One Way or a Mother" and "Informed Pregnancy Podcast".   Subscribe to our newsletter, check ou...

Send us Fan Mail Kristin Revere and Emily Richett discuss Preparedness for Moms during pregnancy and early parenting in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas podcast . Emily is the author of "Mama Bear Survival: Raising Strong Families in an Uncertain World- A Guide to Preparedness, Resilience & Self-Reliance".   She is also the host of Mama Bear Survival podcast.  Subscribe to our ne...

Send us Fan Mail Kristin Revere and Dr. Karen Molano discuss the importance of pregnancy and the first five years of parenting on a child's development in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. Dr. Karen Molano is a child psychologist and infant, family, and early childhood specialist. She utilizes her LumiTot Method to guide families through pregnancy and the first five years, providing them...

Send us Fan Mail  Kristin Revere and Sarah Trott discuss how technology helps parents simplify and find evidence-based scientific information to better prepare for the postpartum phase. Sarah is also the founder and host of the Fourth Trimester Podcast.   Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our doula services & online courses below: https://...

Send us Fan Mail Kaili  Ets and Kristin Revere discuss why tongue-tie release is just one piece of the puzzle regarding tongue function. Kaili is the founder of Kaili Ets Family Wellness.   Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our doula services & online courses below: https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulas Keywords: Kaili Ets | Family Wellness |...

Send us Fan Mail How moms can mobilize their village to get support in the early days of motherhood with Kimberly Jolasun, CEO of Villie. Kristin Revere and Kimberly Jolasun also discussed the findings of the Villie State of the Village report where they learned that moms need help asking for help.   Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our doula...

Send us Fan Mail Ask the Doulas is proud to present One Way or a Mother to our listeners. One Way or a Mother is a brand new long-form narrative podcast from Dr. Elliot Berlin, DC, host of The popular Informed Pregnancy Podcast. Each ten-episode season follows one pregnancy and all the decisions, emotions, preparations, and history that goes along with it. Interviews feature the expectant mother a...

Send us Fan Mail  Kristin Revere and Kim Grenawitzke discuss infant feeding in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. They cover everything from breastfeeding to bottle-feeding transitions to solids. Kim is the Managing Director of Content & Editorial and Senior Feeding & Swallowing Specialist at Solid Starts. Her book, “Solid Starts for Babies” is found online or in stores.    Solid Starts...

Send us Fan Mail Kristin Revere and Dana Sherrod discuss the role of doulas in Black Maternal Health in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas Podcast.   Dana Sherrod, MPH, is Co-Founder and Executive Director of the California Coalition for Black Birth Justice.  Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our doula services & online courses below: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Kristin Revere and Zach Watson discuss invisible labor and partner communication in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas.  Zach is a Certified Fair Play Facilitator and invisible labor coach with Zach Think Share Creative.      Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our doula services & online courses below: https://linktr.ee/g...

Send us Fan Mail The importance of doula benefits with Cynthia McEwen Head of DE&I and VP of People at Progyny. Cynthia and Kristin discussed how doula benefits can help close maternal care gaps, reduce healthcare costs, and promote inclusivity.   Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our doula services & online courses below: https://link...

Send us Fan Mail Juliana shares insights into how purposeful play fosters growth, and speech and language development in children in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas podcast. Juliana is CEO and co-founder of 2MamaBees, a company specializing in eco-friendly, high-quality playhouses and children’s products.  Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more abou...

Send us Fan Mail Kristin and Taylor talk about maternity and employment rights in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. He covers tips on everything from navigating return from leave to when to tell your employer you are pregnant. Taylor is an Employment Rights Attorney with Crabill Law Firm.  Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our doula servic...

Send us Fan Mail NICU 101: What Every Pregnant Person should know about the NICU with Mary Farrelly, CEO of The NICU Translator.  Mary gives expert advice on navigating the NICU on the latest episode of Ask the Doulas Podcast.  Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our doula services & online courses below: https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulas Ke...

Send us Fan Mail Intuitive Mothering with Dr. Gertrude Lyons, author of Rewrite the Mother Code. She also hosts a podcast with the same name and offers coaching services. Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our doula services & online courses below: https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulas Keywords: Intuitive Mothering | Dr. Gertrude Lyons | Kristi...

Send us Fan Mail Many of our listeners want to know when it is safe to return to activity in the postpartum phase, so Kristin sat down with Dr. Carrie J. Pagliano to discuss this topic and so much more. Carrie is the owner of Carrie Pagliano Physical Therapy.   Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our doula services & online courses below: ht...