Ask The Doulas

What do tongue ties, lip ties, oral aversions, and picky eaters have in common? Everything! Listen as two experts talk about how pediatric dentistry and speech therapy are both helping parents discover ways to help their children.

We've all heard of a speech therapist but what do they actually do? In this episode, Courtney Joesel of Building Blocks Therapy Services tells us how speech and language services can benefit a child and why, if you notice signs of speech delay, it's important to have your child seen earlier than later. She gives us some things to watch out for as well as some tips to help our children with language development.

What is birth trauma and do all babies experience it? How can you remedy it? Dr. Annie and Dr. Rachel of Rise Wellness Chiropractic give us several examples of common birth traumas, what they mean, and how chiropractic care can help.

Dr. Erica of Root Functional Medicine gives Moms some tips about staying healthy through pregnancy and into the postpartum period. We also talk about her upcoming Postpartum Wellness class on March 7.

Doctor Janna Hibler, ND talks to Alyssa and Kristin about how a naturopathic doctor treats pregnant and postpartum women body and mind.

Laura from Real Food Wellness talks with us today about how she helps women through preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum with healthy living, mind and body.

Gentle Sleep Consultant, Alyssa Veneklase, talks about the most common misconceptions around sleep training. If your baby sleeps through the night will your milk supply dry up? Can a baby really self-soothe? Will my baby feel abandoned?

Today we talk to Gold Coast Doulas sleep consultant, Alyssa Veneklase about sleep consultations. She talks about some common misconceptions and why her consultations are different. She says each sleep plan is unique and based on the individual family's goals. Who knew you could still breastfeed and co-sleep if you want, all while getting a full night's rest?

Will a postpartum doula travel? Yes, at Gold Coast they do! We talk to Kelsey Dean, a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, about her experience in California and in Michigan traveling with families as a postpartum doula and what that looks like.

What sets Gold Coast Doulas apart? Today Dr. Rachel of Rise Wellness asks us why she should refer her clients to us. She already knows she loves us. but why should everyone else?

Today Alyssa Veneklase and Kristin Revere talk to Dr. Rachel of Rise Wellness Chiropractic about what she packed in her birth bag. It's one of the most common questions we are asked by birth clients. Find out what to bring and what you can leave at home!

Today Ashley Forton, Certified Birth Doula and HypnoBirthing Instructor with Gold Coast Doulas, talks about why she became a doula and different ways a doula can support a pregnancy. She tells us what a gentle cesarean looks like and why she, as a doula herself, hired a doula for her third child.

Ever wondered about all those meal delivery services? Are they worth the money? Will they save you time and money? Today we talk to Carrie, a client who uses a local meal delivery service, and Genevieve, the owner of Life Fuel.

One of our clients describes her pregnancy, labor, and delivery and how having birth and postpartum doula support saved her sanity.

Today Katie Kimball of Kitchen Stewardship and Kids Cook Real Food tells us how to start our babies and get our toddlers eating healthy food. Don't forget her free download - 10 Snacks your Preschooler Can Make Today!

Do babies really need a chiropractic adjustment? Listen to Dr. Annie of Rise Wellness explain what happens to a baby's body during pregnancy and delivery and how gentle methods can be extremely effective.

In this episode our dear friend, Bri Luginbill of BetterBodyImageConference.com tell us about her struggle with depression and anxiety before, during, and after pregnancy.

Alyssa and Cindy have a thoughtful conversation about what it's really like to be mother and entrepreneur. Setting realistic expectations and learning to be intentional with your time as a business owner and a mom is important. Listen to see if they have tips for you!

Today we talk to Kristi Artz, the Medical Director for Lifestyle Medicine at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. She is also the lead Physician of the Culinary Medicine Program and talks to us today about what a plant based diet is and how it can work for your family.

What are the best baby carriers and wraps? Can you wear twins? Today we talk to babywearing expert Marissa Berghorst, owner of EcoBuns Baby + Co in Holland, Michigan.