Ask The Doulas

Dr. Gaynel Nave of Hormonal Balance talks to us about hormones and how they affect our mental health, including the Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression.Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasKeywords: Mental Health Awareness Month | Dr. Gaynel Nave | Hormonal Balance | Baby Blues | Postpartum Depression | Emotional Health | Hormones and Mental Health | Understanding Postpartum Changes | Women’s Health | Mental Well-Being | Support for Mothers | Coping Mechanisms | Emotional Support | Maternal Mental Health | Empowering Conversations | Community Awareness | Understanding Challenges | Resources for Parents | Family Dynamics | Reproductive Health | Nurturing Well-Being | Holistic Approaches | Preventative Care | Coping with Stress | Building Resilience | Education and Awareness |

Today we talk with Laine Lipsky, parenting coach, about some best practices for parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic. She gives us all some great tips on how to manage stress and deal with out children no matter what age!Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasKeywords: Parenting | COVID-19 | Laine Lipsky | Parenting Coach | Stress Management | Emotional Well-Being | Family Support | Best Practices | Managing Stress | Parenting Tips | Child Development | Family Dynamics | Coping Strategies | Supportive Parenting | Navigating Uncertainty | Healthy Routines | Communication Skills | Resilience Building | Virtual Parenting | Online Resources | Educational Activities | Mindfulness | Family Engagement | Emotional Resilience | Positive Parenting | Coping with Change | Family Health |

Sam & Justin recently had their baby boy, Judah, in the hospital in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. They describe their experience in the hospital as well as how beneficial birth doula support was throughout pregnancy and then during labor and delivery, even though support was virtual instead of in-person.Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasKeywords: Virtual Birth Support | Sam Veneklase | Justin | COVID-19 | Birth Doula | Labor Support | Pregnancy Experience | Childbirth | Emotional Support | Virtual Doula Services | Hospital Birth | New Parents | Birth Stories | Coping During COVID-19 | Parenting Journey | Communication with Doula | Childbirth Preparation | Family Wellness | Birth Experience | Navigating Change | Remote Support | Community Connection | Emotional Wel

Liz Hilton, founder of Swaddlini, tells Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase about the unique process she uses to create her amazing swaddles and why her swaddles are different.Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasKeywords: The Swaddelini | Liz Hilton | Swaddling | Newborn Care | Kristin Revere | Alyssa Veneklase | Quality Products | Baby Swaddles | Parenting Essentials | Infant Comfort | Sleep Solutions | Baby Products | Unique Design | Benefits of Swaddling | Infant Safety | Parenting Tips | Postpartum Support | Baby Sleep | Early Parenting | Emotional Support | Family Wellness | Nurturing Techniques | Parenting Resources | Child Development | Understanding Baby Needs | Healthy Habits | Positive Parenting | Holistic Approaches | Swaddling Techniques | Comfort for Newborns |

Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase of Gold Coast Doulas, give an update on doulas and the coronavirus. How is this affecting birth doulas in the hospital and postpartum doulas in the home? They also talk about virtual classes such as Mama Natural Online to help new parents stay prepared while social distancing.Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasKeywords: Coronavirus Update | Doulas | Kristin Revere | Alyssa Veneklase | COVID-19 Impact | Birth Doulas | Postpartum Doulas | Hospital Policies | Virtual Support | Social Distancing | Mama Natural Online | New Parent Resources | Parenting During Pandemic | Emotional Support | Family Wellness | Community Engagement | Adapting Services | Health and Safety | Preparing for Birth | Parenting Education | Coping Strategies | Emotional Re

Kris and Autumn of The People Picture Company answer questions about what a photographer actually does in the delivery room and how the process works for hiring a photographer and talking about birth plans.Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasKeywords: Birth Photography | Kris | Autumn | The People Picture Company | Delivery Room | Birth Photographer | Birth Plan | Photography Process | Emotional Support | Capturing Memories | Childbirth Experience | Family Wellness | New Parent Resources | Communication Skills | Understanding Needs | Positive Birth Experience | Documenting Birth | Celebrating Milestones | Supporting Families | Empowering Conversations | Personal Experiences | Professional Services | Photography Tips | Navigating Change | Parenting Insights | Visual Storytelli

Today we talk with Elsa, a therapist at Mindful Counseling in Grand Rapids, Michigan who specializes in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Learn what postpartum anxiety and depression look like, how they are different, and signs to look out for.Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasKeywords: Perinatal Mood Disorders | Elsa | Mindful Counseling | Postpartum Anxiety | Postpartum Depression | Mental Health Support | Emotional Well-Being | New Parents | Signs to Look For | Parenting Challenges | Coping Mechanisms | Family Dynamics | Understanding Mental Health | Therapy Options | Empowering Conversations | Community Support | Parenting Insights | Building Resilience | Nurturing Well-Being | Education and Awareness | Emotional Support | Parenting Resources | Holistic Approaches |

Dr. Annie and Dr. Rachel talk to Alyssa about Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD), how to prevent it, how to treat it, and things every pregnant and postpartum woman should be doing!Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasKeywords: SPD | Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction | Dr. Annie | Dr. Rachel | Rise Wellness Chiropractic | Alyssa Veneklase | Pregnancy Health | Postpartum Care | Pain Management | Effective Treatments | Prevention Strategies | Empowering Conversations | Physical Therapy | Nurturing Well-Being | Family Health | Understanding Needs | Education and Awareness | Support for Women | Holistic Approaches | Body Mechanics | Comfort Techniques | Coping Mechanisms | Building Resilience | Understanding Symptoms | Community Support | Family Wellness | Prenatal Care | Parenting Insig

Today we speak with Katie and Becky from Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids about what it means to be a designated Baby Friendly hospital.Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasKeywords: Baby Friendly Hospital | Katie | Becky | Spectrum Health | Grand Rapids | Breastfeeding Support | Infant Health | Hospital Practices | Designated Baby Friendly | Parenting Resources | Nurturing Well-Being | Family Support | Community Engagement | Empowering Conversations | Understanding Policies | Education and Awareness | Promoting Health | Family Wellness | Coping Mechanisms | Building Resilience | Positive Birth Experience | Parenting Insights | Holistic Approaches | Postpartum Care | Supporting Families |

Kristin talks to Paige, The Millennial Guru, again today about how to financially prepare for growing your family!Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasKeywords: Saving for Baby | Kristin Revere | Paige | The Millennial Guru | Financial Preparation | Budgeting | Saving Strategies | Financial Planning | Parenting Resources | New Parent Tips | Growing Your Family | Managing Expenses | Understanding Costs | Building a Family | Nurturing Well-Being | Emotional Support | Community Engagement | Empowering Conversations | Personal Finance | Coping Mechanisms | Financial Literacy | Parenting Insights | Future Planning | Supporting Families |

Paige, The Millennial Guru, shares some savvy saving tips with Kristin Revere to help you think about priorities, wants, and needs and how to budget for them.Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasKeywords: Savvy Saving Tips | Paige | The Millennial Guru | Kristin Revere | Budgeting Effectively | Priorities | Wants and Needs | Practical Strategies | Managing Finances | Maximizing Savings | Financial Literacy | Community Support | Understanding Needs | Educational Resources | Building Resilience | Emergency Fund | Cost Management | Family Budget | Parenting Insights | Creating a Safety Net | Navigating Change | Resource Allocation | Financial Planning | Childcare Costs | Baby Necessities | Wealth Management | Self-Care | Preparing for Future | Sustainable Budgeting | Investing |

Today Kristin Revere talks to Hanna from Local First about what it means to be Certified B Corporation and how it impacts our community. Gold Coast Doulas is the area's most recent B Corp!Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasKeywords: B Corp | Certified B Corporation | Local First | Kristin Revere | Community Impact | Social Responsibility | Gold Coast Doulas | Business Practices | Sustainable Development | Environmental Impact | Ethical Business | Community Engagement | Positive Change | Corporate Responsibility | Social Enterprise | Consumer Awareness | Supporting Local | Small Business | Accountability | Impact Investing | Nurturing Community | Purpose-Driven Business | Economic Development | Local Economy | Empowering Communities | Building Trust | Connecting Communit

Deb Timmerman, RN, DAIS, CSME speaks with us today about her new certification in Stress Mastery. What does that mean you ask? It's all about learning positive ways to handle stress and actually master it, instead of letting stress take over. Listen to see how this can help parents throughout pregnancy and postpartum.Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasKeywords: Stress Mastery | Deb Timmerman | RN | CSME | Positive Stress Management | Mastering Stress | Pregnancy Support | Postpartum Support | Emotional Health | Coping Strategies | Stress Reduction Techniques | Mental Health | Parenting Insights | Resilience Building | Self-Care Practices | Mindfulness | Understanding Stress | Family Wellness | Health Education | Emotional Resilience | Practical Strategies | Holistic App

We talk to Dr. Nave again from Health for Life in Grand Rapids, this time about how a woman can prepare her body for pregnancy.Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasKeywords: Preparing for Pregnancy | Dr. Nave | Health for Life | Nutrition | Exercise | Lifestyle Changes | Reproductive Health | Enhancing Fertility | Healthy Conception | Pregnancy Journey | Women’s Health | Holistic Approaches | Emotional Support | Family Wellness | Health Education | Building Resilience | Empowering Conversations | Understanding Needs | Community Resources | Prenatal Wellness | Self-Care Practices | Building Trust | Family Planning | Prenatal Nutrition | Understanding Cycles | Supporting Families | Health Awareness | Professional Guidance | Managing Stress | Health and Well-Being | Body Awarenes

Our listeners love hearing positive birth stories. Today Maddie, a previous HypnoBirthing and Birth client, tells us all about her labor and delivery as well as her experience in the hospital right after having her baby.Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasKeywords: Maddie’s Birth Story | HypnoBirthing | Gold Coast Client | Labor and Delivery | Positive Birth Experience | Hospital Experience | Childbirth Insights | Emotional Support | Prenatal Education | Empowering Conversations | Family Wellness | Parenting Journey | Newborn Care | Preparing for Birth | Understanding Options | Coping Strategies | Support Networks | Building Resilience | Positive Parenting | Sharing Stories | Nurturing Environments | Community Engagement | Communication Skills | Birth Preparation | Emotional

Dr. Nave, Naturopathic Doctor, talks with us today about a woman's monthly cycle. "What's "normal"? What if you don't get a period at all? Is PMS a real thing?"Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasKeywords: Understanding Your Cycle | Dr. Nave | Naturopathic Doctor | Menstrual Health | Monthly Cycle | Normal Menstrual Patterns | Irregular Periods | PMS | Women’s Health | Hormonal Balance | Health Education | Emotional Wellness | Coping with Symptoms | Family Wellness | Community Engagement | Positive Conversations | Empowering Women | Understanding Needs | Building Resilience | Holistic Approaches | Support Networks | Nutrition and Cycle | Individualized Care | Resources for Health | Managing Expectations | Communication Skills | Education and

Today our former birth client and HypnoBirthing student, Maddie Kioski, tells us her personal pregnancy journey using HypnoBirthing and how it helped her feel excited about labor and delivery instead of scared.Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasKeywords: Maddie’s HypnoBirthing Story | Gold Coast Client | HypnoBirthing | Personal Journey | Labor and Delivery | Positive Mindset | Childbirth Preparation | Emotional Support | Family Wellness | Empowering Conversations | New Parent Resources | Coping Strategies | Building Resilience | Understanding Needs | Family Dynamics | Support Networks | Professional Guidance | Sharing Experiences | Creating Comfort | Nurturing Environments | Knowledge and Education | Mental Well-Being | Navigating Challenges | Self-Care Practices | Resource

Megan Kretz, one of Alyssa's sleep clients, tells us about her sleep training journey with her daughter at 9 months and again at 19 months. She says that as a working mom, it meant spending a little less time with her daughter, but that it was all worth it because the quality of the time spent together improved drastically. Everyone was happier and healthier!Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasKeywords: Megan’s Sleep Story | Sleep Training | Megan Kretz | Working Mom | Quality Time | Parenting Journey | Child Sleep Patterns | Emotional Support | Family Wellness | Coping Strategies | Building Resilience | Understanding Needs | Professional Guidance | Support Networks | Sharing Experiences | Creating Comfort | Navigating Challenges | Positive Parenting | Mental Well-Being

Elsa Lockman, LMSW talks to us about how partners, family members, and other caregivers can support a mother during those critical postpartum weeks to ensure she seeks help if needed. How do you approach a new mother and what are her best options for care?Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasKeywords: Supporting Postpartum Mothers | Elsa Lockman | LMSW | Caregiver Support | Emotional Support | Family Dynamics | Building Relationships | New Mother Care | Community Resources | Understanding Needs | Coping Strategies | Education and Awareness | Self-Care Practices | Positive Conversations | Mental Well-Being | Encouraging Support | Professional Guidance | Sharing Experiences | Nurturing Environments | Creating Comfort | Navigating Challenges | Building Resilience | Understanding

Today Gaby talks to Alyssa Venekelase about the pros and cons of running a family business and how, as a mother, she managers her time and finds like-minded entrepreneurs with similar schedules. She also tells us how her bridal shop caters to the "minority bride" whether it's a last minute dress, the perfect dress while pregnant, or making a LGBTQ couple feel comfortable with their attire.Please leave a review on our podcast if you enjoyed this episode, so we can reach more listeners like you!Subscribe to our newsletter, check out Kristin’s birth and baby book, and see more about our Doula services & online courses below:https://linktr.ee/goldcoastdoulasKeywords: Minority Bride | Gaby | Family Business | Entrepreneurial Insights | Managing Time | Supporting Families | Bridal Shop | Last-Minute Dress | LGBTQ Couples | Inclusive Attire | Building Relationships | Community Engagement | Empowering Women | Understanding Needs | Holistic Approaches | Celebrating Diversity | Family Dynamics | Prof