New parents often share with us that they are searching for their community. Entering parenthood is a MASSIVE transition, and some people feel uncertain or anchorless in this new identity. Finding folks that you feel a sense of belonging with is crucial to your...
One thing about babies is that they are constantly growing and changing! This demands vast amounts of flexibility from parents and caregivers. One thing we have observed frequently with families we support is that it’s (almost) always worth trying something more than...
As a postpartum professional, I have had hundreds, if not thousands, of conversations with parents about their wishes for their babies. Often, parents express fear or anxiety around the possibility of their child crying. As a mother, I get it! We want to see and feel...
What do date nights look like once baby is here?! Maybe you’ve given this a ton of thought or maybe it hasn’t crossed your mind. In any case, we’d like to offer some of our favorite date ideas because connecting with your partner is important. While dates may be a...
I have always enjoyed working with parents and babies, for as long as I can remember. When I first entered this field professionally, I worked as a birth doula, offering non-medical support for people in labor, primarily at hospital births. From there, I went on to...
Pregnant families are inundated with information, AND we know that you can still feel uncertain about what type of support you want and need as you prepare to welcome baby into your home. Some of the professionals you might hear about and consider having on your...
There are lots of concerns and questions about infant sleep, and that's okay and very normal. One of the things that we are asked about all of the time is: “Will my baby EVER sleep through the night?” Of course they will, AND it may take a while before this is a...
Each feeding journey will have its own unique twists and turns, and oftentimes, parents of newborns who are using bottles (whether with formula, breastmilk, or a combination) are recommended to utilize a method called paced feeding. But what is paced bottle feeding?!...
It feels really important to explicitly name who we are here to support, and at Austin and Asheville Baby Guru, that very much includes LGBTQIA+ families. We offer affirming, inclusive care for families who fall under the queer umbrella. In this article, we share our...
Postpartum care is for families of all types, circumstances, and scenarios! In our time serving families, we’ve had the honor of working with families who have experienced surrogacy, adoption, and loss, and we feel strongly that everyone who wants and needs postpartum...
New parents often share with us that they are searching for their community. Entering parenthood is a MASSIVE transition, and some people feel uncertain or anchorless in this new identity. Finding folks that you feel a sense of belonging with is crucial to your...
One thing about babies is that they are constantly growing and changing! This demands vast amounts of flexibility from parents and caregivers. One thing we have observed frequently with families we support is that it’s (almost) always worth trying something more than...
