by Homegrown Families | Nov 20, 2018 | Blog, Social Justice and Activism, What's the 411?
Q: I want to be more active in social justice work and seeing your posts on social media inspires me to engage and do more but I feel like I am at the end of my rope most days. I literally have no energy and I feel like my nervous system is fried but yet my heart...
by Homegrown Families | Nov 20, 2018 | Blog, Social Justice and Activism
“Hope is what will make you stand when everyone else is sitting, hope is what will make you speak when everyone else is silent.” Bryan Stevenson It’s been a minute, or a to be truthful, a few months since I have written anything to you, but I honestly have...
by Homegrown Families | Jul 25, 2018 | Blog, Social Justice and Activism
“Stay where you are. Find your own Calcutta. Find the sick, the suffering, and the lonely right there where you are — in your own homes and in your own families, in your workplaces and in your schools.” Mother Teresa As I am writing my monthly letter, I am currently...
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...
by Homegrown Families | Mar 15, 2018 | Blog, Pregnancy, What's the 411?
Q: Dear Doulas and Team, I’m newly pregnant and wondering about folic acid and folate. What’s the difference? What should I be looking for? Also, I’ve heard a lot about MTHFR gene mutation. Is this something I should be tested for? First Trimester...
by Homegrown Families | Mar 8, 2018 | Blog, Parenting, Sleep
With the time change approaching, you may want a plan on how you can help your baby or toddler transition to the new time without upsetting their sleep. Starting Sunday, March 11, 2018 clocks will be set forward one hour, a.k.a. spring forward. You can help your child...
