by Homegrown Families | Jul 22, 2018 | Birth, Blog, What's the 411?
Dear Doulas, Q: “Can you tell me about the benefits of clitoral stimulation and orgasm during labor and childbirth? I’m curious to learn more but am embarrassed to ask around. Thanks!” Signed, Hands-On Mama A: Thanks for your amazing question!! The saying “what gets...
by Homegrown Families | Jun 19, 2018 | Birth, What's the 411?
Dear Doulas, Q: What is the best natural oil to use to do perineal massage? When do you begin in pregnancy and how often do you do it? How do you do it? Thanks. Signed, Touchy Feely A: Perineal massage is an evidence based exercise that you can begin doing in...
by Homegrown Families | Jun 18, 2018 | Homegrown Picks, Social Justice and Activism
Stories are a big deal for little kids. The narratives and images that we share with young ones (especially before age 5) help them develop values, empathy, a sense of themselves, their imaginations, and an understanding of the world they live in. Our children...
by Homegrown Families | Apr 20, 2018 | Blog, Pregnancy, What's the 411?
Q: Help! I am newly pregnant and I am overwhelmed with prenatal vitamin choices… I eat fairly healthy so I am not sure how much money I should be spending on a vitamin supplement and what the differences are. How do I choose? Signed, Choosy Moms Choose WHAT? A:...
by Homegrown Families | Apr 5, 2018 | Doula Training, Homegrown Picks
Yay! You’re doing a DONA birth doula training! Choosing to become a birth doula is one of the best decisions you can make for yourself, your future clients, your career, and the state of maternal healthcare (okay, maybe we’re a little biased). Truly, thank you for...
