Aug. 5, 2025

From Birth Plans to Postpartum Power with Kristin Revere

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:✨ 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:If this episode resonated with you, leave a review, subscribe to The Running Wine Mom, and share it with a fellow mama who needs to hear it.Until next time — keep running, keep sipping, and keep embracing the joy of motherhood. Cheers!