Send us Fan Mail Car seat safety is one of the most important parts of preparing for a new baby, but choosing the right car seat and installing it correctly can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere talks with Kristin Morter, a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) with Gold Coast Doulas, about everything parents need to know about car seat safety and proper car seat installation. From choosing a newborn car seat to understanding rear-facing and for...
Sep 1
45 min
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to truly support parents through pregnancy, birth, and the early years of parenthood? In this episode of Ask the Doulas, we’re joined by Heidi Murkoff, bestselling author of the What to Expect books, creator of the What to Expect app, and founder of the What to Expect Project. Heidi has spent decades helping parents navigate pregnancy and parenthood, and her work has grown far beyond the books that became a trusted resource for millions of families. We talk ...
Aug 25
33 min
Send us Fan Mail Access to fertility care is changing rapidly, but who gets access to these technologies is a growing concern. On this episode of Ask the Doulas, we speak with Professor Leonard M. Lopoo, author of Wanting Children, about the intersection of fertility, technology, economics, and inequality. We explore how IVF and other reproductive technologies are increasingly shaping who can become a parent, why access is far from equal, and how income, race, geography, insurance coverage, a...
Aug 21
29 min
Send us Fan Mail What does it really look like to nourish yourself during pregnancy when you’re tired, busy, dealing with food aversions, or simply trying to make it through the day? In this episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere sits down with Nina Spears, founder and CEO of Baby Chick®, to talk about realistic, practical nourishment during pregnancy and the postpartum recovery period. Nina shares some of the key nutrients that are especially important during pregnancy, why they matter fo...
Aug 11
26 min
Send us Fan Mail Becoming a parent is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. From endless online advice to well-meaning opinions from family and friends, it's easy to question every decision. In this episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere sits down with Dr. Mona Amin, a board-certified pediatrician, IBCLC, and mom, to discuss how parents can move from feeling overwhelmed to empowered during the newborn stage. Dr. Mona shares why the first weeks with a baby can feel so challenging and...
Aug 4
34 min
Send us Fan Mail Join host Kristin Revere for a special solo episode celebrating 350 published episodes of Ask the Doulas! Since launching the podcast in 2017 around a conference table at the Gold Coast Doulas office in Grand Rapids, Ask the Doulas has grown into a trusted resource for expecting families, new parents, and birth and baby professionals around the world. In this milestone episode, Kristin reflects on the journey from recording local interviews to hosting nationally recognized ex...
Jul 28
47 min
Send us Fan Mail How much do you really know about the Vitamin K shot for newborns? What does the evidence say, why is the Vitamin K injection recommended shortly after birth, and what should parents consider when making an informed decision? In this episode of the Ask the Doulas Podcast, Kristin Revere sits down with board-certified OB-GYN, educator, and bestselling author Dr. Jennifer Lincoln to explore the evidence, common myths, and informed decision-making surrounding Vitamin K. Dr. Linc...
Jul 21
25 min
Send us Fan Mail How can you reduce the mental load of motherhood and feel less overwhelmed by everything you have to remember, plan, and manage? In this episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere sits down with Christy Shannon, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Ollie AI, to explore the invisible mental load of motherhood and how technology can help lighten it. From managing family schedules and meal planning to keeping track of appointments and the never-ending to-do list, mothers oft...
Jul 14
27 min
Send us Fan Mail How can you increase milk supply with pumping, build an effective pumping routine, and continue breastfeeding when life gets busy? Whether you're exclusively pumping, building a freezer stash, returning to work, or trying to increase your milk production, knowing how to pump effectively can make feeding feel more manageable. In this episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere talks with Chelsea Anderson, CLC from BabyBuddha, about pumping, milk supply, and combining breastfeedi...
Jul 7
23 min
Send us Fan Mail How can busy parents find time to prepare for childbirth? With packed schedules and endless pregnancy information online, many expecting parents struggle to fit childbirth classes and birth preparation into their lives. The challenge is not always finding the right class. It is finding an approach to childbirth education that fits the realities of modern family life. In this episode of the Ask the Doulas Podcast, Kristin Revere talks with Ashley Brichter, founder and CEO of B...
Jun 29
35 min
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