Doula Support for Adoptive Families

Two babies holding hands while being held by their parents

Most parents probably don’t think about hiring a doula if they aren’t pregnant. They think of a birth doula only supporting a laboring mother, but that couldn’t be farther from reality. Birth doulas can support any parent. Postpartum doulas can support adoptive families by helping them to prepare for baby’s arrival and in-home after baby […]

Podcast Episode #9: How to Handle a Six-Week NICU Stay

Tricia Buschert Doula

On this episode of Ask the Doulas, Tricia talks about her experience with her twins staying in the NICU for six weeks.  You can also listen to this podcast on iTunes. Alyssa:            Hi, welcome to another episode of Ask the Doulas with Gold Coast Doulas.  I am Alyssa, co-owner and postpartum doula, and today we’re […]

Meet our new doula, Tricia!

Tricia Buschert Doula

Meet Tricia Buschert, our newest birth and postpartum doula. She is also our new multiples expert! Let’s learn a little more about her. 1) What did you do before you became a doula? I’ve been a stay at home mom for the last four and a half years. 2) What inspired you to become a […]

[un]common sense: Buy them what they asked for

Baby Shower Gifts

[un]common sense is a blog about navigating through everyday life, using some common sense tips to make it just a bit easier, and sometimes a little more fun. Alyssa is a wife, mother, and postpartum doula who has some tricks up her sleeve and wants to share them with the world. Well now, don’t you […]