How To Get The Moolah to Pay for Your Birth or Postpartum Doula: Podcast Episode #207
Kristin Revere of Gold Coast Doulas chats about how to get the funds to pay for your birth or postpartum doula. This includes insurance, gifting support, payment plans, packages, and more. Ask The Doulas Podcast · How to Get the Moolah to Pay for Your Birth or Postpartum Doula with Kristin Revere. This is Kristin […]
Your Options for Birth and Postpartum Doula support with Kristin Revere: Podcast Episode #206
Kristin Revere of Gold Coast Doulas talks about the types of birth and postpartum doula business models. She also talks about the role of a newborn care specialist. Ask The Doulas Podcast · Your Options for Birth and Postpartum Doula support with Kristin Revere Hello! This is Kristin Revere with Ask the Doulas, and today […]
How to Tell the Difference Between a Tight and Weak Pelvic Floor with Emma Bromley: Podcast Episode #205
Kristin Revere chats with Emma Bromley of the Bromley Method about how to tell the difference between a tight and weak pelvic floor. Emma is also the author of The Pelvic Floor: Everything You Needed To Know Sooner. Ask The Doulas Podcast · How to Tell the Difference Between a Tight and Weak Pelvic Floor […]
Comfort Measures Tools for Labor with Katie Bertsch of Gold Coast Doulas: Podcast Episode #204
Katie Bertsch and Kristin Revere chat about the tools we use as birth doulas during labor and delivery. Some of these include hands-on support, birthing balls, birth stools, and more. Ask The Doulas Podcast · Comfort Measures Tools for Labor with Katie Bertsch of Gold Coast Doulas This is Kristin Revere with Ask the Doulas. […]
VBAC Tips from VBAC Academy with Jenni Froment: Podcast Episode #203
Kristin Revere chats with Jenni Froment of VBAC Academy on the latest episode of Ask the Doulas. Jenni offers VBAC tips and information. VBAC is defined as Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Ask The Doulas Podcast · VBAC […]
The Benefits of Taking a Childbirth Class: Podcast Episode #197
Kristin Revere chats with Lisa Newhouse of Gold Coast Doulas about the benefits of taking a childbirth class. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Ask The Doulas Podcast · The Benefits of Taking a Childbirth Class with Lisa Newhouse of Gold Coast Doulas Welcome. […]
Using Visualizations and Affirmations in Labor with Lisa Newhouse: Podcast Episode #196
Kristin Revere chats with Lisa Newhouse of Gold Coast Doulas about the benefits of using affirmations in labor. Lisa is a birth doula and HypnoBirthing educator with Gold Coast Doulas. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Ask The Doulas Podcast · Using Visualization and […]
Processing Birth Trauma: Podcast Episode #189
Kristin chats about processing birth trauma with Angela Mancini of La Luna Counseling and Wellness. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you find your podcasts. Ask The Doulas Podcast · Processing Birth Trauma Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we talk to experts from […]
Informed Pregnancy with Dr. Berlin: Podcast Episode #178
Kristin chats with Dr. Berlin about the Informed Pregnancy Project. The Project aims to utilize multiple forms of media to compile and deliver unbiased information about pregnancy and childbirth to empower new and expectant parents to make informed choices regarding their pregnancy and parenting journey. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, […]
NICU and Preemie Mom Support with Jodi Klaristenfeld: Podcast Episode #161
We chat with Jodi Klaristenfeld, founder of FLRRiSH, about navigating the NICU and supporting moms of preemies. 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 […]
Simplifying Motherhood: Podcast Episode #157
Krista Lockwood, founder of Motherhood Simplified, shares her top decluttering tips for new moms to prep for the arrival of a new baby. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or anywhere you find your podcasts. Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we talk to experts from […]
Pregnancy Loss
Remember the story of Pandora’s Box? In Greek mythology, the story goes something like this: Pandora, told she could not open the lid of a box given to her or her husband from Zeus, finally lets curiosity get the best of her and opens the box. Immediately, out comes all the troubles that humanity would […]
Top 3 Yoga Poses for 3rd Trimester
Cervical checks aren’t quite the crystal ball some providers make them out to be. The truth is, we don’t know how your birth will unfold. But by preparing your body you are creating balance in your pelvis and enhancing your baby’s chances of a smoother, more efficient birth! As a labor doula and prenatal yoga […]
The Ultimate Birth Experience: Podcast Episode #149
Kristin chats with Gail Janicola about what it means to have the ultimate birth experience. Gail is a birth expert, author of “The Ultimate Birth Experience,” and a mommy mentor. 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 […]
Dancing with Fear: Podcast Episode #145
Kristin and Deb discuss how to prepare for birth when working through fear. Deb is the director of the Prenatal Yoga Center. 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 our new birth doula, Lisa.
What did you do before you became a doula/consultant? I had a 20+ year career as an Occupational Therapist. Much of my career as a therapist, was at Mary Free Bed Hospital working in the wheelchair and custom seating department. Approximately 7 years ago, I completed my master’s degree and became an academic advisor. I […]
Harnessing the Power of Stem Cells Through Cord Blood Banking
Stem cells are special human cells that have the potential to become many different types of cells, such as brain cells, muscles cells, and more. These cells have the potential to treat, or even sometimes reverse diseases that have left patients of the past without effective options. Umbilical cord blood banking provides potential treatments for […]
Juliet’s Personal Preeclampsia Story: Podcast Episode #138
Juliet Meyer shares her personal preeclampsia story with Kristin that led to her work with the Preeclampsia Foundation. You can listen to this complete podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. Welcome. You’re listening to Ask the Doulas, a podcast where we talk to experts from all over the country about […]
Amber’s VBAC Story: Podcast Episode #136
Kristin chats with Gold Coast client Amber Shaw about her VBAC birth story and the preparation she had for her birth. 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 […]
Preventing Preeclampsia with Proper Nutrition
Preeclampsia is a prenatal and postpartum condition that is hallmarked by gestational hypertension and the presence of protein in the urine. It occurs in approximately 5-8% of pregnant women and can be life-threatening. Women who have had preeclampsia with a previous pregnancy are at a higher risk of developing it again. The symptoms of preeclampsia […]
Train for birth the way you would for an Ironman: Podcast Episode #134
Dave Howlett, founder of Real Human Being, talks to us about how elite athletes prepare mentally and physically and so should parents before birth. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]