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
360 episodes
Nutrition, Hypertension & Preeclampsia in Pregnancy with Lily Nichols, RDN
High blood pressure during pregnancy can be concerning, particularly when it develops into gestational hypertension or preeclampsia. But what role can nutrition play in supporting maternal health?In this episode of Ask the Doulas
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How to Prepare for a C-Section and Recover After Cesarean Birth with Kristin Revere
What should you know when preparing for a C-section? Whether you are planning a cesarean birth or facing an unexpected C-section during labor, knowing what to expect before, during, and after surgery can help you feel more informed and prepared...
How to Keep Your Baby Safe in a Shopping Cart with Simon Hardie of SafeStrap
How can you keep your baby or toddler safe 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...
How to Bathe a Newborn Safely and Care for Sensitive Baby Skin with Stephanie Leshney
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...
How to Prioritize Your Relationship After Having a Baby with Janelle Langford LeConte
How do you stay connected to your partner after having a baby and make your relationship a priority when life gets busy? Pregnancy, new parenthood, and other demanding seasons of life can make it easy for couples to put their relationship on th...
How to Install a Car Seat Safely and Avoid Common Mistakes with Kristin Morter
How do you choose the right car seat and make sure it is installed correctly? Car seat safety and proper car seat installation are essential when preparing for a new baby, but knowing which seat to choose, how to fit the harness, and when to tr...
How to Support Parents Through Pregnancy and Parenthood with Heidi Murkoff
What do parents need to feel informed, supported, and empowered 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 W...
IVF and Fertility Treatment Access: How Inequality Shapes Family Building with Professor Leonard M. Lopoo
Who has access to IVF and fertility treatment, and what factors shape the ability to use reproductive technology to build a family? As fertility technology continues to evolve, questions about equality are becoming increasingly important for pe...
What to Eat During Pregnancy and Postpartum Recovery with Nina Spears
What should you eat during pregnancy when you are 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 B...
Feeling Overwhelmed as a New Parent? How to Build Confidence & Trust Yourself with Dr. Mona
How can you build confidence as a new parent and learn to trust your parenting instincts? The newborn stage can bring anxiety, self-doubt, conflicting advice, and pressure to make every decision perfectly. In this episode of Ask the Doulas<...
Celebrating 350 Episodes of Ask the Doulas with Kristin Revere | The Journey Since 2017
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, A...
What the Evidence Says About the Vitamin K Shot for Newborns with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln
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 epis...
How AI Can Help Reduce the Mental Load of Motherhood with Christy Shannon
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 ...
Breast Pumping Tips for Increasing Milk Supply with Chelsea Anderson, CLC of BabyBuddha
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 ...
How Busy Parents Can Prepare for Childbirth with Ashley Brichter of Birthsmarter
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 alw...
How to Prepare for Postpartum Before Your Baby Arrives with Kristin Revere
How do you prepare for postpartum before your baby arrives? Planning for recovery, sleep, meals, feeding support, mental health, household help, and visitors can make the transition into the fourth trimester feel more manageable. A postpartum s...
How to Support Perinatal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum with Katie Crenshaw
How can you get support for your mental health during pregnancy and after having a baby? Perinatal mental health challenges, including depression and anxiety, can affect parents during pregnancy and postpartum, yet stigma and lack of awareness ...
How Can Birth Be Made Safer Through Better Maternal Healthcare Systems with Dr. Vandana Arcot, MD
What makes birth safer, and what role does healthcare infrastructure play in maternal and newborn health? Safe birth depends on more than medical care alone. Reliable transportation, hospitals and clinics, electricity, medication storage, emerg...
What Should I Pack in My Hospital Bag? Birth, Recovery and Newborn Essentials with Kristin Revere
What should you pack in your hospital bag for labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, and your baby? If you are searching for a hospital bag checklist, it can be difficult to know which essentials you really need and what you can leave at home.
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Measles Outbreak: Vaccine Protection and What Parents Should Know With Dr. Michael T. Myers Jr.
Measles outbreaks and vaccine protection are becoming a growing concern for parents as cases rise again across the U.S. What do families actually need to know, and what steps are recommended if exposure happens?In this episode of Ask the...
How to Calm a Crying Baby: The Science of Soothing Newborns With Dr. Harvey Karp
Baby soothing techniques, newborn sleep help, and how to calm a crying baby are some of the most searched concerns for new parents in the early postpartum weeks. But what actually works when your baby is inconsolable and sleep feels impossible?...
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Postpartum Sleep Deprivation: How It Affects Mental Health With Mariana Yancik
Sleep deprivation, postpartum mental health, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are often dismissed as a normal part of new parenthood, but chronic exhaustion can affect the brain and body in ways that go well beyond tiredness.
Postpartum Care: What Happens After You Leave the Hospital With Ciara Lyons
Postpartum recovery and fourth trimester support are often the most overwhelming parts of having a baby, especially when families are sent home from the hospital without a clear roadmap for what comes next. But what actually happens during this...
Cost of Having a Baby: What You Actually Need to Budget For With Kristin Revere
The cost of having a baby, from pregnancy and birth to postpartum care, adds up faster than most families expect. And even with insurance, out-of-pocket expenses can catch you off guard.In this solo episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Rev...
How to Improve Newborn Sleep: What Actually Works for Exhausted Parents With Mariana Yancik
Newborn sleep is unpredictable, frequent wake-ups are normal, and exhaustion in those early weeks is common. The key is understanding what newborn sleep actually looks like, and how to work with it rather than against it.In this episode ...
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