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
352 episodes
Realistic Nourishment During Pregnancy and Postpartum Recovery with Nina Spears
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...
From Overwhelmed to Empowered Building Trust As A New Parent with Dr. Mona.
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...
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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Daycare Sleep: How to Fix Baby and Toddler Nap Problems With Allison Egidi
Daycare sleep problems are one of the most common challenges parents face, especially when baby and toddler naps suddenly become inconsistent outside the home. But what’s actually driving these changes, and how can parents approach it?In...
Birth Center Care: Expanding Access to Midwifery-Led Birth With Lauren McCullough
Birth center access, midwifery care in the US, and finding birth center options are becoming increasingly important for families trying to navigate maternity care. But why is access still so limited, and what is being done to change it?I...
Dog and Baby Safety: How to Introduce Your Dog to a Newborn With Dominika Knossalla-Pado
Bringing a dog and newborn home together, preparing your dog for a baby, and managing pet behaviour after birth are some of the biggest concerns for expecting parents. But how do you actually make that transition safe, calm, and predictable whe...
Baby Sleep Training Methods Explained with Sleep Consultant Mariana Yancik
Sleep struggles are one of the most common challenges new parents face, especially when navigating conflicting advice about gentle methods versus the cry it out approach. So how do you find what's right for your baby and your family?In t...
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...
