A Candid Conversation About Doulas, Birth Advocacy, and Birth Interventions | 147

Trish welcomes Kristin Revere, a newborn care specialist and the founder of Gold Coast Doulas. Kristin shares her journey from a career in advertising to becoming a dedicated childbirth educator and doula. They explore topics like the significance of having a doula, the power of informed decision-making, and the importance of creating a judgment-free birthing plan. Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!The episode also highlights Kristin's new book, 'Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby,' which offers inclusive and evidence-based advice for new parents.Tune into this episode for a candid conversation between childbirth educators and how their passions led them to supporting women in birth and beyond.00:53 Guest Introduction: Kristin Revere01:47 Kristin's Journey to Becoming a Doula02:23 Empowering Women in Childbirth05:49 The Role of Doulas and Birth Plans10:03 Navigating Medical Interventions17:43 The Importance of Birth Education25:19 Kristin's Book and Resources27:53 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Kristin Revere:Gold Coast Doulas Listen to her podcast: Ask the Doulas podcastGrab her book: Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby bookResources: First Trimester Secret Podcast🎙 FREE Birth Workshop: 3 Secrets to a Confident Birth! 🎙Want to feel prepared and in control? Watch my free workshop now!Connect w/ Trish: On InstagramOn FacebookOn YouTubeOn Pinterest On TikTokFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast ServicesNext Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience. If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.