# Ask the Doulas Podcast Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402.md RSS feed: https://rss.buzzsprout.com/1866593.rss Official site: http://www.goldcoastdoulas.com Author: Gold Coast Doulas Episodes: 349 ## Resource Ask the Doulas is a leading pregnancy podcast, birth podcast, and postpartum podcast for expecting families and birth professionals. Since 2017, this trusted doula podcast has delivered expert, evidence-based education on pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and early parenting. Hosted by Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase of Gold Coast Doulas, Ask the Doulas features interviews with top doulas, childbirth educators, lactation consultants, sleep consultants, newborn care specialists, fertility experts, and perinatal mental health professionals . This podcast is designed for both parents and professionals looking for trusted guidance, continuing education, and real-world strategies. Whether you are trying to conceive, navigating pregnancy, preparing for labor and delivery, recovering postpartum, or caring for a newborn, this pregnancy and parenting podcast offers practical tips and expert insights. It is also a valuable resource for doulas, birth workers, and baby professionals growing their knowledge and business. Topics include: pregnancy tips, birth preparation, labor support, doula support, natural birth, hospital birth, birth planning, postpartum recove… ## Machine-readable JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402 Markdown: https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402.md ## Episodes - [Vitamin K, Birth Myths, and Informed Choices with Dr. Jennifer Lincoln](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/vitamin-k-birth-myths-and-informed-choices-with-dr-jennifer-lincoln) — 2026-07-21T11:00:00+00:00 - [Motherhood and the Mental Load with Christy Shannon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/motherhood-and-the-mental-load-with-christy-shannon) — 2026-07-14T10:00:00+00:00 - [Pumping and Supply with Chelsea Anderson, CLC of BabyBuddha](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/pumping-and-supply-with-chelsea-anderson-clc-of-babybuddha) — 2026-07-07T10:00:00+00:00 - [Childbirth Education's Real Competition with Ashley Brichter, CEO of Birthsmarter.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/childbirth-education-s-real-competition-with-ashley-brichter-ceo-of-birthsmarter) — 2026-06-29T10:00:00+00:00 - [How to Build Your Postpartum Support Plan Before Baby Arrives with Kristin Revere](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/how-to-build-your-postpartum-support-plan-before-baby-arrives-with-kristin-revere) — 2026-06-23T10:00:00+00:00 - [Why the Blue Dot Matters: A Conversation on Maternal Mental Health with Katie Crenshaw](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/why-the-blue-dot-matters-a-conversation-on-maternal-mental-health-with-katie-crenshaw) — 2026-06-16T10:00:00+00:00 - [What does it take to make birth safer with Dr. Vandana Arcot, MD.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/what-does-it-take-to-make-birth-safer-with-dr-vandana-arcot-md) — 2026-06-09T10:00:00+00:00 - [What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag: Essentials for Birth, Recovery, and Baby with Kristin Revere.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/what-to-pack-in-your-hospital-bag-essentials-for-birth-recovery-and-baby-with-kristin-revere) — 2026-06-02T10:00:00+00:00 - [Measles Outbreak: Vaccine Protection and What Parents Should Know With Dr. Michael T. Myers Jr.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/rising-measles-cases-and-your-family-s-health-with-dr-michael-t-myers-jr) — 2026-05-26T11:00:00+00:00 - [How to Calm a Crying Baby: The Science of Soothing Newborns With Dr. Harvey Karp](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/how-to-effectively-calm-crying-and-boost-sleep-with-dr-harvey-karp) — 2026-05-19T11:00:00+00:00 - [Postpartum Sleep Deprivation: How It Affects Mental Health With Mariana Yancik](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/sleep-deprivation-perinatal-mood-disorders-with-mariana-yancik) — 2026-05-12T10:00:00+00:00 - [Postpartum Care: What Happens After You Leave the Hospital With Ciara Lyons](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/beyond-the-discharge-papers-the-real-postpartum-experience-with-ciara-lyons) — 2026-05-05T10:00:00+00:00 - [Cost of Having a Baby: What You Actually Need to Budget For With Kristin Revere](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/budgeting-for-birth-and-baby-with-kristin-revere) — 2026-04-28T10:00:00+00:00 - [How to Improve Newborn Sleep: What Actually Works for Exhausted Parents With Mariana Yancik](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/exhausted-with-a-newborn-sleep-solutions-that-actually-work-with-mariana-yancik) — 2026-04-21T11:00:00+00:00 - [Daycare Sleep: How to Fix Baby and Toddler Nap Problems With Allison Egidi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/daycare-sleep-made-simple-preparing-your-baby-for-success-with-allison-egidi) — 2026-04-14T10:00:00+00:00 - [Birth Center Care: Expanding Access to Midwifery-Led Birth With Lauren McCullough](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/the-rise-of-birth-centers-expanding-access-to-midwifery-led-care-with-lauren-mccullough) — 2026-04-07T12:00:00+00:00 - [Dog and Baby Safety: How to Introduce Your Dog to a Newborn With Dominika Knossalla-Pado](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/dog-meets-baby-and-doula-with-dominika-knossalla-pado) — 2026-03-31T10:00:00+00:00 - [Baby Sleep Training Methods Explained with Sleep Consultant Mariana Yancik](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/gentle-sleep-training-vs-cry-it-out-with-mariana-yancik) — 2026-03-24T10:00:00+00:00 - [Perinatal Mental Health Tips for Pregnancy Brain Fog with Becky Gleed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/perinatal-mental-health-tips-for-pregnancy-brain-fog-with-becky-gleed) — 2026-03-17T10:00:00+00:00 - [How to Find the Right Doula on Social Media with Doula Darcy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/how-to-find-the-right-doula-on-social-media-with-doula-darcy) — 2026-03-10T10:00:00+00:00 - [How to Care for Newborns with Eczema and Dry Skin with Andrea Faulkner Williams](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/how-to-care-for-newborns-with-eczema-and-dry-skin-with-andrea-faulkner-williams) — 2026-03-03T11:00:00+00:00 - [How Mom Communities Boost Confidence and Reduce Isolation with Sarah Greidanus](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/how-mom-communities-boost-confidence-and-reduce-isolation-with-sarah-greidanus) — 2026-02-24T10:00:00+00:00 - [Baby Formula Tips and Guidance for New Parents with Mallory Whitmore of The Formula Mom](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/baby-formula-tips-and-guidance-for-new-parents-with-mallory-whitmore-of-the-formula-mom) — 2026-02-17T11:00:00+00:00 - [Newborn Prep Class Benefits Every Parent Should Know with Alyssa Veneklase](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/newborn-prep-class-benefits-every-parent-should-know-with-alyssa-veneklase) — 2026-02-10T11:00:00+00:00 - [What a Sibling Doula Does During Birth and Postpartum with Kristin Revere](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/what-a-sibling-doula-does-during-birth-and-postpartum-with-kristin-revere) — 2026-02-03T11:00:00+00:00 - [How to Choose the Right Sleep Support for Your Child with Alyssa Veneklase](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/how-to-choose-the-right-sleep-support-for-your-child-with-alyssa-veneklase) — 2026-01-27T10:00:00+00:00 - [How Age Affects Egg Health and Fertility with Dr. Katie Wood](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/how-age-affects-egg-health-and-fertility-with-dr-katie-wood) — 2026-01-20T11:00:00+00:00 - [What a Daytime Postpartum Doula Actually Does for New Parents](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/what-a-daytime-postpartum-doula-actually-does-for-new-parents) — 2026-01-13T11:00:00+00:00 - [How to Celebrate Pregnancy Without a Traditional Shower with Kristin Revere](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/how-to-celebrate-pregnancy-without-a-traditional-shower-with-kristin-revere) — 2026-01-06T11:00:00+00:00 - [What to Expect When You’re Induced and How Doulas Help with Kristin Revere](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/what-to-expect-when-you-re-induced-and-how-doulas-help-with-kristin-revere) — 2025-12-30T11:00:00+00:00 - [Doula Business Structures Explained: What Families and Professionals Should Know with Kristin Revere](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/doula-business-structures-explained-what-families-and-professionals-should-know-with-kristin-revere) — 2025-12-23T11:00:00+00:00 - [Doulas and Partner Roles During Birth and Postpartum with Kristin Revere](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/doulas-and-partner-roles-during-birth-and-postpartum-with-kristin-revere) — 2025-12-16T13:00:00+00:00 - [Should Doulas Experience Doula Support Firsthand with Kristin Revere](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-the-doulas-podcast-9402/should-doulas-experience-doula-support-firsthand-with-kristin-revere) — 2025-12-09T12:00:00+00:00 ## Actions Episode pages expose an explicit `request_transcript` action. 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