Ask the Doulas Podcast

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  How to Prepare for a C-Section and Recover After Cesarean Birth with Kristin Revere 29.09.2026 17mnt

  Send us Fan Mail 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 for birth and postpartum recovery. In this episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere discusses cesarean birth preparation, including what happens in the operating room, how to create a gentle or family-centered cesarean plan, skin-to-s...
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  How to Keep Your Baby Safe in a Shopping Cart with Simon Hardie of SafeStrap 22.09.2026 27mnt

  Send us Fan Mail 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 and caregivers can take to prevent shopping cart falls and injuries. In this episode of Ask the Doulas, we discuss baby shopping cart safety, toddler safety, shopping cart accidents, safety restraints, and common mistakes parents make when pu...
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  How to Bathe a Newborn Safely and Care for Sensitive Baby Skin with Stephanie Leshney 15.09.2026 26mnt

  Send us Fan Mail 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 episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere talks with Stephanie Ross Leshney, founder of Dabble & Dollop, about newborn bath safety, baby bath products, newborn skin care, and creating a safe and enjoyable bath routine. Stephanie shares p...
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  How to Prioritize Your Relationship After Having a Baby with Janelle Langford LeConte 08.09.2026 31mnt

  Send us Fan Mail 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 the back burner. In this episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere talks with Janelle Langford LeConte, founder of Matrimo, about why your relationship deserves to be a priority, and how intentional connection can support couples throug...
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  How to Install a Car Seat Safely and Avoid Common Mistakes with Kristin Morter 01.09.2026 45mnt

  Send us Fan Mail 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 transition to the next stage can be confusing. In this episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere talks with Kristin Morter, a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) with Gold Coast Doulas, about everything parents need to know...
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  How to Support Parents Through Pregnancy and Parenthood with Heidi Murkoff 25.08.2026 33mnt

  Send us Fan Mail 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 What to Expect books, creator of the What to Expect app, and founder of the What to Expect Project. Heidi has spent decades helping parents navigate pregnancy and parenthood, and her work has grown far beyond the books that became a trusted resource for millions ...
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  IVF and Fertility Treatment Access: How Inequality Shapes Family Building with Professor Leonard M. Lopoo 21.08.2026 29mnt

  Send us Fan Mail 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 people exploring their paths to parenthood. On this episode of Ask the Doulas, we speak with Professor Leonard M. Lopoo, author of Wanting Children, about the intersection of fertility, technology, economics, and inequality. We expl...
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  What to Eat During Pregnancy and Postpartum Recovery with Nina Spears 11.08.2026 26mnt

  Send us Fan Mail 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 Baby Chick®, to talk about realistic, practical nourishment during pregnancy and the postpartum recovery period. Nina shares some of the key nutrients that are especially important during pregnancy, why they matter for both mom and baby, and simp...
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  Feeling Overwhelmed as a New Parent? How to Build Confidence & Trust Yourself with Dr. Mona 04.08.2026 34mnt

  Send us Fan Mail 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, Kristin Revere sits down with Dr. Mona Amin, a board-certified pediatrician, IBCLC, and mom, to discuss how parents can move from feeling overwhelmed to empowered during the newborn stage. Dr. Mona explains why the newborn stage can feel s...
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  Celebrating 350 Episodes of Ask the Doulas with Kristin Revere | The Journey Since 2017 28.07.2026 47mnt

  Send us Fan Mail 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, Ask the Doulas has grown into a trusted resource for expecting families, new parents, and birth and baby professionals around the world. In this milestone episode, Kristin reflects on the journey from recording local interviews to hosting nationally recognized ex...
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  What the Evidence Says About the Vitamin K Shot for Newborns with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln 21.07.2026 25mnt

  Send us Fan Mail 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 episode of the Ask the Doulas Podcast, Kristin Revere sits down with board-certified OB-GYN, educator, and bestselling author Dr. Jennifer Lincoln to explore the evidence, common myths, and informed decision-making surrounding Vitamin K. Dr. Linc...
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  How AI Can Help Reduce the Mental Load of Motherhood with Christy Shannon 14.07.2026 27mnt

  Send us Fan Mail 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 and Chief Marketing Officer of Ollie AI, to explore the invisible mental load of motherhood and how technology can help lighten it. From managing family schedules and meal planning to keeping track of appointments and the never-ending to-do list, mothers oft...
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  Breast Pumping Tips for Increasing Milk Supply with Chelsea Anderson, CLC of BabyBuddha 07.07.2026 23mnt

  Send us Fan Mail 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 production, knowing how to pump effectively can make feeding feel more manageable. In this episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere talks with Chelsea Anderson, CLC from BabyBuddha, about pumping, milk supply, and combining breastfeedi...
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  How Busy Parents Can Prepare for Childbirth with Ashley Brichter of Birthsmarter 29.06.2026 35mnt

  Send us Fan Mail 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 always finding the right class. It is finding an approach to childbirth education that fits the realities of modern family life. In this episode of the Ask the Doulas Podcast, Kristin Revere talks with Ashley Brichter, founder and CEO of B...
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  How to Prepare for Postpartum Before Your Baby Arrives with Kristin Revere 23.06.2026 22mnt

  Send us Fan Mail 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 support plan gives expecting parents a chance to think through what they will need, who can help, and how responsibilities will be handled once the baby comes home. In this solo episode of the Ask the Doulas Podcast, Kristin Revere share...
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  How to Support Perinatal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum with Katie Crenshaw 16.06.2026 15mnt

  Send us Fan Mail 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 can make it difficult to know when to seek help or where to turn. In this episode of the Ask the Doulas Podcast, Kristin Revere sits down with Katie Crenshaw, Brand and Integrated Marketing Manager at Postpartum Support Internati...
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  How Can Birth Be Made Safer Through Better Maternal Healthcare Systems with Dr. Vandana Arcot, MD 09.06.2026 37mnt

  Send us Fan Mail 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, emergency services, and trained healthcare providers all play an important role in improving maternal health and birth outcomes. In this episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere speaks with Dr. Vandana Arcot, MD, a philanthropist and global...
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  What Should I Pack in My Hospital Bag? Birth, Recovery and Newborn Essentials with Kristin Revere 02.06.2026 27mnt

  Send us Fan Mail 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. In this solo episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere shares her guidance on what to pack in a hospital bag for birth and postpartum recovery. She covers hospital bag essentials for birthing parents, partners, and newborns, including la...
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  Measles Outbreak: Vaccine Protection and What Parents Should Know With Dr. Michael T. Myers Jr. 26.05.2026 20mnt

  Send us Fan Mail 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 Doulas, Kristin sits down with Dr. Michael T. Myers Jr., a pediatrician with more than 35 years of experience in pediatrics, public health, and healthcare consulting, and former Chief of Primary Care, Pediatrics, and Practice Transformation ...
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  How to Calm a Crying Baby: The Science of Soothing Newborns With Dr. Harvey Karp 19.05.2026 31mnt

  Send us Fan Mail 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? In this episode of Ask the Doulas, Kristin Revere is joined by Dr. Harvey Karp, renowned pediatrician, bestselling author of The Happiest Baby on the Block, and founder and CEO of Happiest Baby, to share practical, science-backed strat...