by Homegrown Families | Oct 12, 2020 | Blog, Doula Training
Calling all newly trained and certified doulas! Here is the current DONA book list for birth doulas. This list offers extensive reading in the field of birth, birth justice, caring for families, and running your doula business. It has been updated in recent years to...
by Homegrown Families | May 22, 2020 | Blog, NICU/Loss, Pregnancy
Today (May 22) is World Preeclampsia Awareness Day. Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most often the liver and kidneys. Left untreated, complications can be serious and...
by Homegrown Families | May 15, 2020 | Blog
When thinking about herbs for women, there are a few questions that come to mind. I wonder, is this herb easily accessible and not endangered? Is this herb ever contraindicated, meaning not recommended? Is it safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding? Is this for women...
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 | Mar 18, 2020 | Blog
Update April 7 Mother With Courage is now Parent With Courage and open to all parents! If your kids are 2 or 22 you are welcome to join us! Parent with Courage is offered online via Zoom each Monday 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Participants need to email MaryKate Bashaw to...
by Homegrown Families | Mar 12, 2020 | Blog
Homegrown Families places a high priority on the health and well-being of our families that we serve. We are monitoring and evaluating the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and we will follow guidance form the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), as well as from...
