KRISTIN REVERE- Choosing Doula Support
Today, I speak with, Kristin Revere, the owner and founder of Gold Coast Doulas in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is an Elite certified birth doula, a newborn care specialist, a childbirth educator, and an Elite certified postpartum doula. She is the co-author of “Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby” and host of Ask the Doulas podcast. She is a mom of two and bonus mom to one.
We Talk About:
-when your birth doesn’t go as planned
-you don’t know what you don’t know
-who can use a doula
-building your care team
-different types of doulas
-shift in public awareness
-what to look for in a doula
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
8:30 what it means to have a doula
12:04 when to find a doula
16:25 traits of a doula-friendly facility
18:53 how to find the right doula for you
23:09 pregnancy versus postpartum doula
27:20 increase in use of doulas
33:03 options when access is limited
38:24 top tips for working with a doula
41:12 Ask the Doulas podcast
42:03 Kristin’s book
44:31 rapid fire questions
CONNECT WITH CARRIE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/
Website: https://carriepagliano.com
CONNECT WITH KRISTIN
IG: https://www.instagram.com/goldcoastdoulas/
Website: www.goldcoastdoulas.com
Podcast: www.askthedoulas.com
Book: www.supportedbook.com
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