Send us Fan Mail Shopping Cart Safety: How to Keep Babies and Toddlers Safe While Shopping with Simon Hardie of SafeStrap How safe is your baby or toddler when riding in a shopping cart? In honor of Infant Safety Month, Kristin Revere talks with Simon Hardie, Vice President of SafeStrap, about shopping cart safety and child safety and the simple steps parents and caregivers can take to prevent shopping cart falls and injuries. In this episode of Ask the Doulas, we discuss baby shopping cart s...
Sep 22
27 min
Send us Fan Mail Bath-Time Safety and Caring for Newborn Skin with Stephanie Leshney of Dabble & Dollop How often should you bathe a newborn? What is the safest water temperature for a baby? What products are best for sensitive newborn skin? And which ingredients should parents look for when choosing baby bath and skincare products? In this episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere talks with Stephanie Ross Leshney, founder of Dabble & Dollop, about newborn bath safety, baby bath prod...
Sep 15
26 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere talks with Janelle Langford LeConte, founder of Matrimo, about why your relationship deserves to be a priority, especially during the busy and often overwhelming seasons of life. Janelle shares practical ways to strengthen your relationship, reconnect before you reach a crisis point, and build habits that support a healthy partnership. We talk about the importance of relationship wellness pillars, how to stay connected when li...
Sep 8
31 min
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
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