Gold Coast’s 2021 Year-End Review
Whew. We made it through 2021. Our word of the year is resilient. We have mad respect and love for healthcare professionals that have gone through two years of a pandemic. Our clients are so strong and determined. Our team was able to adapt to changes quickly with the focus on serving and attuning to […]
Pubic Symphysis Pain In Pregnancy
What is it? Pain in the groin or pubic region. In pregnancy, your ligaments increase in laxity to allow more movement of the pelvis in preparation for childbirth. Add the increased weight from the growing baby and you can end up with pain in the pubic region! What to do: Avoid activities that cause your […]
Talking About Tricky Topics With Your Caregivers: Podcast Episode #133
Today we discuss the importance of having difficult conversations with your nanny or caregiver. Joining us is Carol Kramer Arsenault of Boston Baby Nurse & Nanny. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we talk […]
Cord Blood Banking: Podcast Episode #132
Today, we sit down with Kathryn Cross, CEO & Founder of Anja Health to discuss the importance and practical uses of umbilical cord blood. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we talk to experts […]
My Personal Journey with Stem Cells | Why Parents Should Bank Umbilical Cord Stem Cells
By Marty Hubbard at Anja Health It all began in college while on a 19-mile run. I was an avid long-distance runner, and deep into my training I began to feel pain in my right knee. Over several months that pain grew to be a daily problem which hindered me from participating in the sport […]
Meet our new birth and postpartum doula, Angel!
What did you do before you became a doula? I have been working in health care since I graduated high school. I started off as a CNA working with geriatric populations in a facility. I then because a nursing assistant in adult acute care in the hospital while I went to nursing school. I have […]
Pelvic Floor: Managing Pain with Intercourse – Podcast Episode #131
Joining us 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 speaking up among those who are impacted. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, Spotify, or SoundCloud. Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a […]
6th Annual Diaper Drive Results Are In!
The final numbers are in for the Gold Coast Doulas LLC diaper drive for Nestlings | Diaper Bank of West Michigan. We collected 8,601 disposable diapers and 74 wipes. These diapers are packed in groups of ten to impact families in need. We are thankful to all of our clients and community members who donated from September 1st […]
Managing a High-Risk Pregnancy: Podcast Episode #130
Kristin and Alyssa 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 to get your first month of Expectful for just $1. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud. Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where […]
6th Annual Diaper Drive to Benefit Local Families in Need
Gold Coast Doulas is holding our 6th annual Diaper Drive from September 1st to October 3rd, 2021. Giving back is an important foundation of our business as a Certified B Corporation; clean diapers make a significant impact on the health of new families and our giving focus is on supporting low-income women and children. One in […]
Depression, Depletion, and Mourning Our Previous Life: Podcast Episode #129
Alyssa talks with Maranda Bower, Postpartum Bliss Coach, about the difference between depression, depletion, and mourning our previous life. How do our bodies change during pregnancy and how can we best support healing? You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud. Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where […]
5 Tips to Build a Low EMF Emissions Home for Your Baby
Guest blog post by Andrew from Bebcare Low Emissions Baby Monitor Parents are deeply concerned about the safety of their baby. Why wouldn’t they be? Your baby is your bundle of joy and the most precious. With the abundance of wireless devices these days, EMF radiation is a hot topic amongst parents. In this blog […]
Birth Coach Method: Podcast Episode #128
Kristin 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 talk about transforming birthing person’s expectations from the “perfect natural birth” to a “positive birth experience.” You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes […]
Postpartum Physical Therapy: Podcast Episode #127
Alyssa talks with Amanda and Katie, Women’s Health Physical Therapists at Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy, about postpartum physical therapy and what pelvic floor physical therapy looks like after having a baby. We talk about incontinence, diastasis recti, symphysis pubic dysfunction, constipation, and so much more! You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes […]
Meet Alyssa Zapata, Certified Birth Doula!
Alyssa used to work with us as a placenta encapsulator and is now back with Gold Coast, this time as a birth doula! What did you do before you became a doula? I worked in the hospitality industry at restaurants, B&B’s, and assisting wedding planners. I also became a momma to my oldest who will […]
Becoming a Mother: Sarah’s Story – Podcast Episode #126
Kristin 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 birth doula as well as invest the time in a 6-week online course. Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we talk […]
Meet our new postpartum doula, Olivia!
Let’s learn a bit more about Olivia, our newest postpartum doula! What did you do before you became a doula? Before becoming a doula I worked as a nanny with a few different families over the span of 6 years. I loved learning the ebbs and flows of each family. What inspired you to become […]
The BECOMING Course: Amber’s Story – Podcast Episode #125
Kristin & Alyssa 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 she took this course. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud. Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast […]
The Lymph System and MLD Therapy: Podcast Episode #124
Kristin talks with Megan Michelotti CD (DONA) about the lymph system and manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) and how it can be helpful prenatally as well as postpartum. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud. Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we talk to experts from all […]
Natural Hospital Birth: Podcast Episode #123
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, supporting natural hospital births. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud. Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we […]
How to get my baby to sleep through the night.
This is probably the most commonly asked sleep question for parents, and unfortunately there isn’t an easy answer! There are many factors involved when attempting to answer this question. It can depend on things like: How old is your baby? How much do they eat? How often do they eat? Were they premature? Do they […]
What is Art Therapy? Podcast Episode #122
Alyssa 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 conception to pregnancy and postpartum, can use art therapy to heal. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud. Welcome. You’re listening […]
Welcome to Fatherhood: Podcast Episode #121
Kristin talks with David Arrell, author of Welcome to Fatherhood. He talks about why he wrote the book then gets into some great tips for Dads and how to best support Mom! This one is a must listen! You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud. Welcome. You’re listening to Ask […]
Urinary Incontinence: Podcast Episode #120
Amber and Katie from Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy talk with Alyssa again about women’s health pelvic floor rehab with a focus on urinary incontinence. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes or SoundCloud. Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we talk to experts from all over the country […]