by Homegrown Families | Oct 12, 2020 | Feeding and Nutrition, Newborns
Did you know it’s totally normal for infants to hold out on pooping for up to TWO WEEKS?! Even though it’s natural, and actually more common in breastfed babies, it can be really uncomfortable for you and your little one. Why does this happen? Babies go through phases...
by Homegrown Families | Sep 22, 2020 | Birth, Postpartum
Waiting to poop after giving birth is like anticipating the birth all over again. And the idea of pushing when everything is swollen, sore, and tender can cause some serious anxiety. Sometimes it can take a day or so, and for others, it can be several days before the...
by Homegrown Families | Aug 20, 2020 | Breastfeeding, Feeding and Nutrition
When Chama asked me to write this post, in her text, she wrote “low glandular tissue.” For several hours I have been reflecting on how differently that sits with me than what is commonly referred to as insufficient glandular tissue or IGT. There is something about...
by Homegrown Families | May 22, 2020 | Blog, NICU/Loss, Pregnancy
Today (May 22) is World Preeclampsia Awareness Day. Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most often the liver and kidneys. Left untreated, complications can be serious and...
by Homegrown Families | May 15, 2020 | Blog
When thinking about herbs for women, there are a few questions that come to mind. I wonder, is this herb easily accessible and not endangered? Is this herb ever contraindicated, meaning not recommended? Is it safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding? Is this for women...
by Homegrown Families | Mar 25, 2020 | Blog, What's the 411?
Q: Dear Doulas: What are things we can do to build and sustain our immunity, reduce anxiety and stay in a state of physical and emotional health long-term? This is a question we are receiving a lot right now. Whether you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or in your...
by Homegrown Families | Mar 18, 2020 | Blog
Update April 7 Mother With Courage is now Parent With Courage and open to all parents! If your kids are 2 or 22 you are welcome to join us! Parent with Courage is offered online via Zoom each Monday 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Participants need to email MaryKate Bashaw to...
by Homegrown Families | Mar 12, 2020 | Blog
Homegrown Families places a high priority on the health and well-being of our families that we serve. We are monitoring and evaluating the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and we will follow guidance form the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), as well as from...
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?...
