From Birth Plans to Postpartum Power with Kristin Revere
In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, host Samantha Cieslinski sits down with the incredible Kristin Revere — founder of Gold Coast Doulas, co-author of Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby, and a fierce advocate for maternal health.
Kristin shares her powerful journey from political fundraising to full-time doula work, building a values-driven business, and navigating the early parenting years with both compassion and grit. From birth plans and NICU surprises to pandemic pivots and postpartum advocacy, this conversation is both eye-opening and heartwarming.
Whether you’re a new mom, a mom-to-be, or just need to hear someone say “you’re doing better than you think,” this one’s for you.
🍷 Wine, Whine, and Win of the Week:
- Wine: Rosé season is here!
- Whine: Sports schedule chaos and last-minute kid logistics
- Win: A new doula joins the Gold Coast team—perfect timing for the overnight care boom!
💬 Topics We Cover:
- The surprising path from politics to doula care
- What a doula really does (and how it’s different from other birth professionals)
- The power of postpartum support and building your “village”
- Becoming a B Corp and supporting women in business
- Navigating parenthood with flexibility and intuition
- Fitness, mental health, and staying strong (literally and emotionally)
- How the pandemic reshaped the way doulas support families
- Writing Supported and launching the Becoming a Mother course
- Preventing burnout in caregiving careers
- Birth preference sheets vs. birth plans
- Hope for the future of accessible doula care
🛠️ Resources & Links:
- 💛 Gold Coast Doulas
- 📚 Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby – Available here
- 🎧 Ask the Doulas Podcast
- 💻 Becoming a Mother Course
- 📱 Follow Kristin: @goldcoastdoulas
- 🏃♀️ Follow Samantha: @therunningwinemom_
✨ Favorite Quote from the Episode:
"Preparation is important—but be flexible. That’s why we use a birth preference sheet, not a plan. Because birth can surprise you."
🔔 Don’t Forget:
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Until next time — keep running, keep sipping, and keep embracing the joy of motherhood. Cheers!
