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
Trust Your Gut
Today Cindy shares a personal story about trusting your gut as a mother.Today's episode is sponsored by Cindy's Suds!
Dealing with Modern Medicine and your Mother in Law
As a Physician's Assistant by trade, Cindy talks about her past work in the medical field and how she dealt with meddling family members.Today's episode is sponsored by Cindy's Suds!
How to Handle a 6 Week NICU Stay with Tricia from Gold Coast Doulas
Tricia, Birth & Postpartum Doula and our Multiples Expert, talks about her twin daughter's 6 week stay in the NICU.
Kristin's experience with the NICU
Kristin expands on her birth story from a previous episode to talk about her daughter's time spend in the NICU after birth.
Cold and Flu Season
Alyssa Veneklase and Cindy from Cindy talk about tips and tricks to avoid germs this cold and flu season. Added bonus, Cindy's Suds has products that can help! Check out her hand soap and germ guard.Today's episode is sponsored by Cindy's Suds!
The Goddess Myth with Ashley Forton of Gold Coast Doulas
Ashley Forton, Certified Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, and HypnoBirthing Instructor, talks to Alyssa about the Time Magazine article, The Goddess Myth. Why do women have unrealistic expectations about pregnancy and birth, and how do we combat mom-shaming?
Why Choose Natural Products for your Baby's Body
Today's episode is sponsored by Cindy's Suds, a 100% natural bath and body line for families. We talk about how she started her company and why she is passionate about all natural products for babies.
When to Hire a Doula and Why a Team Works with Gold Coast Doulas
Ashley Forton - Certified Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, and HypnoBirthing Insturctor - talks about the ideal time to hire a birth doula and why parents should hire a team!
You can do anything but that! Tiffany's Birth Story
Tiffany Townsend, CLC and Birth Doula, shares the story of having five children, starting at a very young age. She talks about wanting natural births and the internal struggle she had with friends and family telling her she couldn't do it. Listen to how her perspective and confidence changed between her first baby to her fifth! Tiffany is a birth doula with Gold Coast Doulas.
Having kids later in life. Kristin Revere's Birth Journey
This week we talk to Kristin Revere, birth and postpartum doula and owner of Gold Coast Doulas, about her birth journey, having children later in life, and why she became a doula.