Fashion for Breastfeeding: Podcast Episode #170

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Kristin discusses challenges of the professional mother with Magda Lasota Morales, founder of MLM Brand.  Magda created a timeless line of dresses for breastfeeding and pumping moms.  You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Ask The Doulas Podcast · Fashion for Breastfeeding Moms Welcome.  You’re […]

Baby Registry Trends: Podcast Episode #169

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Kristin chats with Lexi Tabor of Hatchling CLE about the latest baby trends and services.  You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Welcome.  You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we talk to experts from all over the country about topics related to […]

Medicaid for Doulas with Doulas Diversified: Podcast Episode #168

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Kristin chats with Erica about the Medicaid coverage for doulas in Michigan and how this improves maternal and infant health outcomes.  You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts.   Ask The Doulas Podcast · Medicaid for Doulas with Erica Guthaus of Doulas Diversified Welcome.  You’re […]

Meet our new Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist (NCS), Sarah!

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We hope you enjoy getting to know Sarah in our Q&A blog! Sarah serves families in West Michigan as a certified Newborn Care Specialist. She offers day and overnight newborn support.   1) What did you do before you became a newborn care specialist? I have worked in the field of Early Childhood for 20 […]

Postpartum Support with Carrie Kolehouse of MomsBloom: Podcast Episode #167

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Carrie Kolehouse, Executive Director of MomsBloom chats with Kristin about why MomsBloom is focused on supporting mothers in West Michigan and beyond.  You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Welcome.  You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we talk to experts from all […]

Meet Mya, Our Newest Postpartum Doula!

Mya from Gold Coast Doulas sits inside a floating circle in front of a Kitchen + Kocktale wall wearing a headband, scarf, and crossbody fanny pack.

Meet Mya, Our Newest Postpartum Doula! As you know, when we bring a new person onto the Gold Coast team, we love to find out more about them and share that with you! Let’s find out more about Mya. 1) What did you do before you became a postpartum doula? Before becoming a doula, I […]

Connection and Compassion Are Key

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I’ve said it a lot; there is no one-size-fits-all solution to sleep, but this applies to parenting in general as well. Many parents will read about certain techniques, and even follow specific scripts with older children, but if they don’t work, parents feel like they have failed or there is something wrong with their kid. […]

2022 Reflections

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2022 Reflections: Whew! Our word of the year for 2022 was changed. Gold Coast announced an expansion for day and overnight postpartum support to Northern and Southwest Michigan in April. Alyssa Veneklase transitioned from co-owner to subcontractor at Gold Coast in August. She still leads the Becoming A Mother course with Kristin and teaches at […]

Why You Should Take a Breastfeeding Class: Podcast Episode #166

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Kristin chats with Kelly Emery of Baby Beloved about why moms should take a breastfeeding class during pregnancy.  You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Welcome.  You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we talk to experts from all over the country about […]