by Leslie Lytle | Nov 5, 2015 | Community, First Person, Nonprofit Development
I started teaching prenatal yoga 15 years ago, before it was a “thing.” Having worked with pregnant women as a massage therapist and a doula, I was able to integrate some pregnancy-related information into my classes. But I was so focused on poses that most of this...
by Leslie Lytle | Oct 28, 2015 | Community, First Person, Perinatal Loss, Pregnancy
That Monday in September 2014 started out like any other. I was 13 weeks pregnant, “in the clear” as far as pregnancies go, and relieved to finally start feeling better. Everything was right on time based on my two previous pregnancies (and not a day too soon, with...
by Leslie Lytle | Oct 22, 2015 | Community, Nonprofit Development
Nurture is seeking board and committee members to join us in our vision of establishing RVA’s first nonprofit resource center for childbearing families. If you have a passion for birth, maternal and infant health, social justice, and healing the health...
by Leslie Lytle | Sep 22, 2015 | Birth, Community, Early Parenting, Five Questions, Perinatal Loss, Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum, Uncategorized
What drew you to the field you’re in? As as young child I knew I wanted to help people when I grew up and decided to become a licensed clinical social worker to fulfill this passion. I chose social work because of its core values of service, social justice, dignity...
by Leslie Lytle | Sep 18, 2015 | Community, Nonprofit Development
To the many people who donated, posted, tweeted, or otherwise supported our efforts during yesterday’s Amazing Raise – THANK YOU!!! What an AMAZING day yesterday was. We are truly humbled by your support and generosity. Starting a nonprofit, like parenting...
by Leslie Lytle | Sep 14, 2015 | Birth, Breastfeeding, Community, Nonprofit Development, Postpartum, Pregnancy
When I speak with pregnant or postpartum women about Nurture’s goal of opening a nonprofit resource center to support RVA’s childbearing families, they typically nod their heads in agreement saying “Oh yeah!” Their relief at the idea of a “home of their own” is...
by Leslie Lytle | Aug 24, 2015 | Community, Nonprofit Development
We have a lot to celebrate as summer 2015 comes to a close at Nurture. We can’t thank you enough for spreading the word about RVA Breastfeeds, the social media campaign we supported along with other members of the Richmond Health Action Alliance. During this...
by Leslie Lytle | Aug 18, 2015 | Breastfeeding, Community, Early Parenting, Nutrition, Postpartum
You’ve probably heard of WIC (the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) — but do you know how it works and if you’re eligible? To qualify for WIC, which provides supplemental foods such as formula, baby food, produce, dairy and...
by Leslie Lytle | Jun 26, 2015 | Breastfeeding, Community
When Cordelia Miller, 91, was a young mother working in the rural fields of Texas, she didn’t think twice about how to feed her baby. “You went and got the baby from under the shade of the wagon, breastfed it when it was hungry, put the baby back under the wagon and...
by Leslie Lytle | Jun 19, 2015 | Community, Early Parenting
When I was first handed my son, I was surprised by how dark his eyes were. By what a distinct nose he had. He wasn’t as loud as I thought he would be. I don’t necessarily remember my feelings — just that when he finally came out, I thought “Oh! There he is!” His...