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 | 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?...
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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
