Ask the Doulas Podcast
Ask the Doulas is a leading pregnancy podcast, birth podcast, and postpartum podcast for expecting families and birth professionals. Since 2017, this trusted doula podcast has delivered expert, evidence-based education on pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and early parenting.
Hosted by Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase of Gold Coast Doulas, Ask the Doulas features interviews with top doulas, childbirth educators, lactation consultants, sleep consultants, newborn care specialists, fertility experts, and perinatal mental health professionals. This podcast is designed for both parents and professionals looking for trusted guidance, continuing education, and real-world strategies.
Whether you are trying to conceive, navigating pregnancy, preparing for labor and delivery, recovering postpartum, or caring for a newborn, this pregnancy and parenting podcast offers practical tips and expert insights. It is also a valuable resource for doulas, birth workers, and baby professionals growing their knowledge and business.
Topics include:
pregnancy tips, birth preparation, labor support, doula support, natural birth, hospital birth, birth planning, postpartum recovery, fourth trimester care, breastfeeding and lactation, newborn sleep, baby care, maternal mental health, postpartum depression, perinatal anxiety, nutrition for pregnancy and postpartum, self-care for moms, and work-life balance after baby
You will also find episodes focused on doula business, marketing for doulas, growing a doula agency, and building a sustainable birth and baby career.
Why listeners love Ask the Doulas:
• Expert interviews with trusted voices in pregnancy and postpartum care
• Actionable tips for pregnancy, birth, and newborn stages
• Judgment-free, supportive education for families and professionals
• A long-standing, trusted podcast in the birth and baby space since 2017
If you are searching for a pregnancy podcast, postpartum podcast, doula podcast, birth education podcast, or newborn care podcast, Ask the Doulas is your go-to resource for support, education, and confidence.
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Episodes
339 episodes
Sleep Deprivation & Perinatal Mood Disorders with Mariana Yancik
Sleep deprivation is more than just part of new parenthood. It can have a serious impact on mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. In this episode of Ask the Doulas Podcast, we’re joined by Mariana Yancik of Gold Coast Doulas t...
Beyond the Discharge Papers: The Real Postpartum Experience with Ciara Lyons
What happens after you leave the hospital with your newborn—and no real roadmap? In this episode, we dive into the reality that no discharge paper can truly prepare you for the postpartum experience. Kristin is joined by Ciara Lyons, MSN, RN, P...
Budgeting for Birth and Baby with Kristin Revere
Planning for a baby isn’t just about choosing the perfect registry items—it’s about preparing financially for pregnancy, birth, and life with a newborn. In this solo episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere of Gold Coast Doulas breaks...
Exhausted with a Newborn? Sleep Solutions That Actually Work with Mariana Yancik
In this episode of Ask the Doulas podcast, we’re diving into newborn sleep with certified sleep consultant Mariana Yancik of Gold Coast Doulas. If you’re navigating those early weeks of unpredictable sleep, frequent wake-ups, and total exhausti...
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Daycare Sleep Made Simple: Preparing Your Baby for Success with Allison Egidi
If you’re preparing your baby for daycare—or already navigating unpredictable naps—you are not alone.In this episode, we’re joined by certified pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi, founder of Sleep and Wellness Coach, who has helped over...
The Rise of Birth Centers: Expanding Access to Midwifery-Led Care with Lauren McCullough.
In this episode of Ask the Doulas, we’re joined by Lauren McCullough, a labor and delivery nurse turned birth center strategist and founder behind multiple national initiatives transforming maternal health.Lauren shares the vision behind...
Dog Meets Baby and Doula with Dominika Knossalla-Pado
Bringing home a new baby is a major transition for the entire family, including your dog. In this episode, we sit down with Dominika Knossalla-Pado, certified dog trainer and founder of Dog Meets Baby, to talk about safely preparing your dog fo...
Gentle Sleep Training vs. Cry it out with Mariana Yancik
Sleep struggles are one of the most common challenges new parents face—but with so much conflicting advice, how do you know what approach is right for your baby and your family?In this episode of Ask the Doulas, we’re joined by ...
Perinatal Mental Health Tips for Pregnancy Brain Fog with Becky Gleed
Is “pregnancy brain” real—or is there more going on beneath the surface?In this episode, we’re joined by Becky Gleed of the Perinatal & Reproductive Wellness Group to unpack the very real experience of brain fog during pregnancy and ...
How to Find the Right Doula on Social Media with Doula Darcy
In this episode of Ask the Doulas, we’re talking all about social media and doulas with Doula Darcy. Social media has become one of the most powerful ways for families to discover support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, but it can also...
How to Care for Newborns with Eczema and Dry Skin with Andrea Faulkner Williams
Sensitive skin and newborns often go hand in hand, leaving parents overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure of what products are truly safe and effective. In this episode, we sit down with Andrea Faulkner Williams, co-founder of Tubby Todd Bath Co., ...
How Mom Communities Boost Confidence and Reduce Isolation with Sarah Greidanus
Mom groups have been making headlines lately, and not always in a positive way. While stories about mom group drama and social tension can get attention, they don’t reflect what supportive communities are truly about. The right mom group can be...
Baby Formula Tips and Guidance for New Parents with Mallory Whitmore of The Formula Mom
Choosing a baby formula can feel overwhelming, especially in a world full of strong opinions and fear-based messaging. In this episode, I’m joined by Mallory Whitmore, known as The Formula Mom, to have an honest, judgment-free conversation abou...
Newborn Prep Class Benefits Every Parent Should Know with Alyssa Veneklase
In this episode of Ask the Doulas, host Kristin Revere is joined by Alyssa Veneklase, pediatric sleep consultant and co-host of the podcast, to talk all about Newborn Survival and why a baby prep class can be one of the m...
What a Sibling Doula Does During Birth and Postpartum with Kristin Revere
When families prepare for birth, so much focus is placed on supporting the birthing parent and partner. But what about older siblings?In this solo episode with Kristin Revere, co-host of Ask the Doulas and founder of Gold Coast Doulas, ...
How to Choose the Right Sleep Support for Your Child with Alyssa Veneklase
In this episode of Ask the Doulas, we sit down with Alyssa Veneklase, pediatric sleep consultant and co-host of Ask the Doulas, to break down the difference between taking an infant or toddler sleep class and working one-on-one ...
How Age Affects Egg Health and Fertility with Dr. Katie Wood
In this episode of Ask the Doulas, host Kristin Revere sits down with Dr. Katie Wood, Doctor of Pharmacy and CEO of Happy Nourished Motherhood, to discuss advanced maternal age and egg quality. Dr. Wood shares what tru...
What a Daytime Postpartum Doula Actually Does for New Parents
Ever wonder what a daytime postpartum doula actually does? From helping you rest and recover to supporting feeding, soothing, and household routines, this episode breaks down what a typical daytime shift looks like...
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How to Celebrate Pregnancy Without a Traditional Shower with Kristin Revere
In this episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere of Gold Coast Doulas explores creative ways families and friends can celebrate pregnancy, honor expecting parents, and offer support without the typical party format. F...
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What to Expect When You’re Induced and How Doulas Help with Kristin Revere
In this solo episode of Ask the Doulas, host Kristin Revere, founder and CEO of Gold Coast Doulas, explores how doulas can offer calm, confident support during labor inductions. Kristin breaks down what to expect when ...
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Doula Business Structures Explained: What Families and Professionals Should Know with Kristin Revere
In this solo episode of Ask the Doulas, Gold Coast Doulas founder Kristin Revere explores the different ways birth and postpartum doulas structure their businesses, including solo practices, partnerships, collectives, and agencies. This epis...
Doulas and Partner Roles During Birth and Postpartum with Kristin Revere
In this solo episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere addresses one of the most common misconceptions about doula care — that hiring a doula might replace the partner during birth or postpartum. Whether you’re a...
Should Doulas Experience Doula Support Firsthand with Kristin Revere
Should doulas have hired a doula before becoming one? In this solo episode, host Kristin Revere of Gold Coast Doulas explores whether firsthand experience receiving doula support shapes empathy, perspective, and ...
Practical Guidance for Infant Sleep and Parent Mental Health with Jackie Viscusi
In this insightful episode of Ask the Doulas, we sit down with Jackie Viscusi, an experienced pediatric sleep consultant with Gold Coast Doulas, to explore the intersection of infant sleep and maternal mental health. Jackie shares comp...
How to Preserve Breast Milk Through Freeze-Drying with Tirza Jova of Milk by Mom
In this episode of the Ask the Doulas podcast, Kristin Revere sits down with Tirza Jova, CEO and founder of Milk by Mom, to explore the growing trend of freeze-drying breast milk. Tirza shares how her innovative service helps fa...
