by Homegrown Families | Nov 15, 2017 | Breastfeeding, Feeding and Nutrition, Parenting, What's the 411?
Q: “I have a two week old and my milk supply is dwindling quickly despite pumping every three hours. We are supplementing with formula, and will likely, despite many tears, be needing to switch to formula full time. I need help and would love the download on formula!...
by Homegrown Families | Oct 18, 2017 | Blog, Postpartum, What's the 411?
Q: What actually happens after you give birth? Everyone just says, good luck not sleeping. But what does life really look like with newborns in the first month? What should I expect from my healing body and newborns body? – New Mama A: Hey mama, thanks for the...
by Homegrown Families | Sep 15, 2017 | Blog, What's the 411?
“MEAL PLANNING…what’s a busy mom to do? Between working, school, pick up/drop off, dietary restrictions and picky babies and children…I’m struggling to find an easy rhythm in our daily meals. I get frustrated and overwhelmed and dread the...
by Homegrown Families | Aug 22, 2017 | Social Justice and Activism, What's the 411?
Dear Doulas, How do you intervene at family events when you’re a witness to racist or misogynist conversations happening? This has been very challenging for me and I want to approach it in a way that models positive activism for my children without compromising the...
by Homegrown Families | Jul 12, 2017 | Blog, What's the 411?
Dear Doulas and Team, My son is 18 months old and my husband and I are both non smokers and feel very strongly about not having smoke around our child. Unfortunately, most members on both sides of our family smoke cigarettes, particularly my mother who is around him...
by Homegrown Families | Jun 8, 2017 | Blog, Breastfeeding, What's the 411?
This 411 question came in through our Homegrown Babies Community Facebook page: Q: “I’m wondering if anyone in here did led weaning with their babies and have any insight to it? I’ve been reading online about it, I’d just like to hear about some personal...
