Welcome to Ask the Doulas! This podcast is tailored to expectant parents and those with newborns or toddlers at home. It is also great for those who are in the early stages of their fertility journeys. Gain insights and guidance from the experts themselves on becoming a parent no matter if this is your first baby or your fifth. The featured doulas offer trusted support, sharing effective self-care and early parenting approaches. Let them be your trusted coaches as you make optimal decisions for your well-being and your children's lives.Whether you're preparing for the arrival of your first child or seeking to improve upon past pregnancies, this show offers a comprehensive guide to alleviate your anxieties and concerns. Discover strategies for maintaining a nourishing diet, staying hydrated, and navigating the intricacies of maternity leave. When nurturing a new life within, rest assured that these experts have your back with their trusted, evidence-based resources.This show delves into effectively navigating the post-pregnancy phase. Tune in for insights from doulas who provide guidance on lactation support, newborn care, sleep consulting, and more...
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 3 days 19 hours 39 minutes
Supporting a Cesarean Birth with Gold Coast Doulas
Today Ashley, Certified Birth Doula with Gold Coast Doulas, talks about how a doula can support families when having a cesarean birth.
Lisa's Story about Postpartum Anxiety (Gold Coast Client)
Today's episode is sponsored by Cindy's Suds!Lisa shares how the support of a postpartum doula helped her through her postpartum anxiety. "It felt like sand running through my fingers."
Lisa's Postpartum Journey
Today one of our clients talks about her postpartum journey after moving her family across the country, an emergency c-section, 8 days in the NICU, and bringing baby home. Hear how the support of doulas helped her throughout.
What's all the Fuss about GBS?
This episode is sponsored by Cindy's Suds!Today we talk to Rebecca of Love Your Birth again, this time about GBS. What's all the fuss about? She dives into the details of the article that came out last year that rocked the encapsulation community.
How to Find a Babysitter That You Trust
This episode is sponsored by Cindy's Suds!Today we talk to Cindy about how to find a babysitter for your wee one that you trust. Let's face it we need a break, but you can't enjoy your time away if you don't trust who is caring for your child.
Other Methods of Placenta Encapsulation
Rebecca from Love Your Birth joins us again to go over some other methods of preparing a placenta. This is fascinating stuff! Everything from raw smoothies to tinctures. Who knew?Today's episode is sponsored by Cindy's Suds!
Why Would I Ever Encapsulate My Placenta?
In this episode we talk to Rebecca of Love Your Birth. Alyssa Veneklase asks her why anyone would encapsulate. They talk about the different methods, health benefits, and if there are any risks.Today's episode is sponsored by Cindy's Suds!
Grief
Today Cindy talks about two recent tragedies that happened to her, the grief she felt, how that affected her as a mother, friend, and business owner and what happened to help her find her fire and passion again.Today's episode is sponsored by Cindy's Suds!
Body Image and the Better Body Image Conference
Today we talk about the first Better Body Image Conference to be held in Grand Rapids on March 11, 2018 at the Wealthy Street Theater. There will be several workshops, a showing of the documentary 'The Illusionists', and a panel discussion to follow.
Fertility Struggles
Alyssa talks to a past postpartum client about her struggle with infertility and the journey and struggle to get pregnant with her son.