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 | 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 | 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 | Feb 14, 2018 | Blog, Parenting, What's the 411?
Q: Dear Doulas and Team, To tell it simply I’m struggling. My three year old and I have almost daily (if not multiple times a day) showdowns. I am struggling when she freaks out over any little thing and it turns into a power struggle. Then I find myself getting angry...
by Homegrown Families | Jan 15, 2018 | Blog, Homegrown Picks, Newborns, Parenting, What's the 411?
Q: I had my baby last month and I’m really curious about elimination communication. I’ve read about it and I’m totally intrigued but skeptical! Can it really be done? I feel like my baby poops all the time, can I really teach my newborn how to potty...
