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In this episode of 'I Heal Kids', Dr. Ellie speaks with Mary Kate Bashaw, the executive director of Homegrown Families, about the importance of holistic pediatric care and community support for families. They discuss Mary Kate's journey into doula work, the significance of prenatal, birth, and postpartum support, and the mission of Homegrown Families to provide accessible care. The conversation also touches on trauma-informed care, the challenges of balancing work and family life, and the various services offered by Homegrown Families, including childbirth classes and postpartum support.
Mary Kate is the Executive Director of Homegrown Families, she is in charge of engaging new and growing families by being a source of informational and emotional support as well as connecting folks to get birth & postpartum support if they need it. MaryKate is an intuitive powerhouse that loves to help parents thrive in their parenting journey instead of simply surviving it. She understands the power of creating a nourishing community, so parents have the confidence and support they deserve. MaryKate is a DONA International certified birth and postpartum doula that specializes in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She was trained through Postpartum Support International as a perinatal mental health professional in order to support parents in finding their inner strength with trauma-informed coping techniques. MaryKate has also studied to be a Lamaze childbirth educator, lactation educator, holistic infant sleep, as well as sibling & animal integration. She has served hundreds of families in the Western North Carolina with her large skill set that allows parents to make informed decisions when it comes to their birth intentions and postpartum journey.
To learn more about Home Grown Families visit ashevillehomegrownfamilies.com
For support and questions, reach out to Mary Kate at [email protected]
Takeaways
Holistic pediatric care encompasses a wide range of services for families.
Community support is crucial for new parents navigating the challenges of parenthood.
Trauma-informed care is essential in supporting families during birth and postpartum.
Flexibility is key in parenting; routines should adapt to the family's needs.
Education and continuous learning are vital for parents to feel empowered.
Breathing techniques can help manage pain during labor but may only bring someone to baseline if they have trauma.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to parenting; each family has unique needs.
Homegrown Families aims to provide accessible care regardless of financial circumstances.
Building relationships with local healthcare providers enhances community support.
Spinning Babies techniques can help optimize the baby's position for birth.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Holistic Pediatric Care
02:57 Mary-Kate's Journey into Doula Work
06:00 The Importance of Community Support
09:47 Merging Doula Services with Homegrown Families
12:58 Creating Accessible Care for All Families
16:01 Mission of Homegrown Families
18:43 Balancing Work and Family Life
20:35 The Role of Education in Doula Work
25:18 Navigating Research in Holistic Practices
28:55 Common Questions from New Parents
32:57 Top Tips for New Parents
36:44 Personalized Parenting Approaches
42:13 Integrating Trauma-Informed Care

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