How Moms Can Mobilize Their Village: Podcast Episode #286

Kristin Revere and Kimberly Jolasun, CEO of Villie, discuss how moms can mobilize their village to get support in the early days of motherhood.  They also chatted about the Villie State of the Village report where they learned that moms need help asking for help.   Hello, hello!  This is Kristin Revere with Ask the […]

Map Out Your Birth with a Doula-Approved Birth Plan Checklist

Man kissing his partner after she gave birth while holding a newborn

Alright, here’s the truth—creating a birth plan isn’t about controlling every little thing. It’s more about preparing yourself and your birth team for what matters most to you. And making a birth plan checklist gives you a chance to think through your preferences and make sure everyone is on the same page. It also gives […]

One Way or a Mother: Podcast Episode #285

Ask the Doulas is proud to present One Way or a Mother to our listeners. One Way or a Mother is a brand new long-form narrative podcast from Dr. Elliot Berlin, DC, host of The popular Informed Pregnancy Podcast. Each ten-episode season follows one pregnancy and all the decisions, emotions, preparations, and history that goes […]

How to Prepare for Twins [6 Tried-and-True Tips]

Postpartum Doula with twins

Getting ready for twins? There’s nothing more helpful than solid advice from baby experts who’ve been there and done that. Truly, taking care of twins is a whole new ballgame. “I took a multiples training class several years ago, and there was a section about becoming an octopus. Honestly, with twins or triplets, you’ll literally […]

What Does a Postpartum Doula Cost?

Postpartum Doula swaddling a baby

A postpartum doula typically costs between $30 and $60 per hour, with overnight care ranging from $35 to $75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and services provided. At Gold Coast Doulas, we understand that navigating life with a newborn is a beautiful but challenging transition—and having the right support can make all the difference. […]

Introducing Solids with Kim of Solid Starts: Podcast Episode #284

Kristin Revere and Kim Grenawitzke discuss baby feeding in the latest episode of Ask the Doulas.  They cover everything from breastfeeding to bottle-feeding transitions to solids.  Kim is the Managing Director of Content & Editorial and Senior Feeding & Swallowing Specialist at Solid Starts.  Her book, “Solid Starts for Babies” is found online or in […]