by Homegrown Families | Feb 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dear Doulas, Q: Ugh. I’m having such a hard time being at home in this new body of mine. Squishy, stretch marks, loss of muscle tone? I’m proud of my body for the work it was able to do growing and birthing my baby but I find that I’m in a state of...
by Homegrown Families | Oct 10, 2019 | Blog, NICU/Loss, What's the 411?
Dear Doulas, Q: My dearest friend just went through miscarriage and I’m at a loss on how to support her. I have a young child myself and feel like my bandwidth is small in ways to show up for her. Do you have any thoughts on what I can say or do to be there for her?...
by Homegrown Families | May 27, 2019 | Infertility, What's the 411?
Q: I got pregnant with my first child without even trying. My partner and I are trying for another baby and not having success. I didn’t know women could suffer infertility after successfully and easily conceiving a first child. Any support is appreciated!...
by Homegrown Families | May 27, 2019 | Doula Training, Social Justice and Activism, Uncategorized
“The only reason the birthing person needs someone in the room is so if something goes wrong, they know it was the mother’s fault.” – Nurse in Belize Sitting here on a white sand beach overlooking the turquoise Caribbean Sea, I am winding up my last day on Caye...
by Homegrown Families | Apr 17, 2019 | Parenting, What's the 411?
Q: Gah, my baby is fine during the day but once the sun starts to set my baby turns into a completely different person. Is this what they call “the witching hour”?Why does may baby do this? What can I do? Signed, When the Sun Goes Down A: Colic or the...
