Do Nothing!

Asheville Birth and Postpartum doula, Jen Chandlee, advises to “Do Nothing” in the postpartum. (Photo by Helen Joy George) Throughout my Postpartum and Breastfeeding class, as we weave through the many little things that are involved in taking care of new...

Upcoming Events at Homegrown Babies

Homegrown Babies is kicking the year off with a BANG! We have a lot going on and many new classes and offerings. Be sure to check our website often so you don’t miss out on what’s happening. Here is a brief run down of upcoming classes. Childbirth Education Series –...

Out and About with Baby

As the season changes and the days shorten, it can be challenging to get ourselves out and about, especially after a baby arrives. While it is so very important to rest and recover for the first several weeks postpartum, it is also deeply nourishing to interact with...

Trust Your Gut

Intuitively you know it. You sometimes ignore it thinking you must be wrong or it’s nothing to worry about. I encourage you to trust yourself. Listen to that inner voice. I’m a third time mom, a doula, and a childbirth educator. I knew better than to suffer in...

Saying Yes in the Postpartum Period

Learning to say yes to receiving support is often a difficult task for many women. Learning to say no to extra requests and commitments can be equally as difficult. We are people pleasers, do-gooders, mothers saying yes to our children, helpers, volunteers, workers,...

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