The Importance of Support in the Pre and Postpartum Period with Kristin Revere

"It's all about knowing options and building your own dream team of professionals based on however you choose to birth your baby and parent your baby."

Kristin Revere, owner of Gold Coast Doulas, discusses the importance of having a comprehensive support system during the pre and postpartum period. She highlights the various services offered by Gold Coast Doulas, including birth and postpartum doula support, lactation consulting, and sleep consulting. She also discusses the need for accessible resources and expert referrals to help parents navigate the challenges of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Kristin’s new book, Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby, provides a wealth of information and options for parents, as well as valuable insights for birth and baby professionals.

About Kristin Revere:

Kristin Revere owns Gold Coast Doulas birth and postpartum doula agency. She is an elite certified birth and postpartum doula and also a childbirth educator. She is the co-host of the Ask the Doulas Podcast. Kristin lives in Grand Rapids with her husband and their three kids.

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Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby (releases on Mother's Day)

Episode Timestamps:

• The locations and services provided by Gold Coast Doulas {01:00}
• Kristin’s motivation for writing the book "Supported" {04:35}
• Becoming A Mother course {08:00}
• The challenges of finding support and overcoming resistance to alternative therapies {10:35} 
• Postnatal recovery and the importance of a support team {12:30}
• Importance of knowing your referrals very well {16:40}
• The need for affordable or pro bono services {20:40}
• Understanding that you can’t do everything on your own; taking a team approach {24:00}
  
  

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