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...
by Homegrown Families | Feb 28, 2019 | Blog, Homegrown Picks, Parenting
If you’re a mama-to-be and stressing about how to make room for baby – rest easy! The truth is, babies don’t need a lot of stuff. You can accommodate your little one in almost any space. Don’t feel pressured to convert a whole room – especially if...
by Homegrown Families | Feb 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Q: Anyone here try belly binding? I’m one week postpartum after my second cesarean and am wondering if this would be a good thing? Any insight would be great! Signed, Tied Up A: What is Bengkung? Bengkung is a traditional Malaysian belly binding method....
by Homegrown Families | Feb 25, 2019 | Homegrown Picks, Parenting
So many things about becoming a parent are mysterious and uncertain…but one is not: when you have a baby, you (or somebody supporting you) will be carrying that baby around A LOT. It’s likely you’ll want some kind of baby carrier, or even a couple of different...
by Homegrown Families | Feb 21, 2019 | Blog, Homegrown Picks, Parenting
Black History is celebrated year round but let’s go in a little extra for Black History Month! And what better way to honor the history of Black leaders with your children then to read together. Children are little sponges for information from the moment they...
by Homegrown Families | Jan 29, 2019 | Blog, Newborns, Parenting, Postpartum
In 2013 I found myself in an infant craniosacral training in Portland, Oregon with Carol Gray, a leader in the field of pediatric bodywork. Prior to this training, I thought I knew a lot about the basics of baby care and development having been a busy birth doula and...
by Homegrown Families | Dec 18, 2018 | Blog, Parenting, Postpartum, What's the 411?
Q: I am currently pregnant and all I am hearing a lot about postpartum depression and I am so worried that I will have it too. Do you have any advice for avoiding depression after the baby is born? A: This is an important and scary question and one that deserves so...
by Homegrown Families | Dec 9, 2018 | Homegrown Picks
Want to get the ultimate gifts for your doula buddies? We’ve got you covered!!! Check out Homegrown’s picks for the awesome doulas in your life! This post contains affiliate links. Income earned from these referrals allows us to keep offering free services to the...
