by Homegrown Families | Jul 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
I climbed a mountain…. by myself for 11 hours and over the 18 miles I traversed a winding path, along a lake, through forests, along contours that crisscrossed the mountains, up steep treacherous scree, to ridge line precipices, I climbed close to 6000 feet to a total...
by Homegrown Families | Apr 6, 2021 | Birth, Blog, Pregnancy, Social Justice and Activism
But where are we now? This is my question for the doula profession. During this World Doula Week celebration, I have been grateful to see all of the honoring and celebration of our work, resiliency and gratitude for our presence in birthing and postpartum spaces. And...
by Homegrown Families | Feb 13, 2021 | Emotional Health
When we ask a well intentioned question like this, it often puts the emotional labor on the person you’re asking which can cause more stress. Also, it is not uncommon for many of us to not know and then have to figure not out to answer. Here are some ideas from...
by Homegrown Families | Jan 26, 2016 | Birth, Blog, Breastfeeding, Postpartum
Asheville Birth and Postpartum doula, Jen Chandlee, advises to “Do Nothing” in the postpartum. (Photo by Helen Joy George) Throughout my Postpartum and Breastfeeding class, as we weave through the many little things that are involved in taking care of new...
by Homegrown Families | Jan 12, 2016 | Blog, Breastfeeding, Postpartum
Who knew a bra could cause such a lack of self-esteem? It’s not like it’s your favorite pair of jeans that suddenly feel snug or shrunk in the dryer or got a stain on them and they just don’t feel right all of a sudden. It’s a bra. Worn UNDER clothing. Who cares? But...
