How to Find the Right Doula for Your Birth: Questions, Red Flags & Support That Fits — with KRISTIN REVERE

Send us Fan MailToday, I’m chatting with Kristin Revere, founder of Gold Coast Doulas and host of the Ask the Doulas podcast. Kristin is an Elite certified birth and postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, childbirth educator, and co-author of Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby. We dive into everything doulas—what they do, who they help, and why more people are using them.If you’ve ever wondered whether a doula could make a difference in your birth or postpartum experience, this one’s for you!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 doulaTime Stamps1:00 Introduction8:30 what it means to have a doula12:04 when to find a doula16:25 traits of a doula-friendly facility 18:53 how to find the right doula for you23:09 pregnancy versus postpartum doula27:20 increase in use of doulas33:03 options when access is limited38:24 top tips for working with a doula41:12 Ask the Doulas podcast 42:03 Kristin’s book44:31 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH KRISTINIG: https://www.instagram.com/goldcoastdoulas/Website: www.goldcoastdoulas.comPodcast: www.askthedoulas.comBook: www.supportedbook.comThe Active Mom Podcast — a real mom's guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond, for active moms and the professionals who help them get there.Quick-hit conversations with moms, providers, and researchers... because you don't have a lot of free time (you're probably listening at 1.5x right now).Follow so you don't miss an episode. Rate & review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — it's how the next mom searching for these answers actually finds them. Share it with the friend who needs it.Questions or topic requests? DM me 💌