Navigating parenthood is big, big work. If you’re in it, you know. New parents, especially in the first few years of life, find themselves reflecting on the ways they were parented (or not) and working to process the impacts. Simultaneously, they are trying to create...
We all need support sometimes. Local moms' groups are a great way to build community and know that you are not alone! This is a sampling of the local groups available. Black Mamas ATX Black Mamas ATX is a group for Black mothers in Travis County to share resources...
One thing we talk about on a daily basis is swaddling! Truly, it’s one of our favorite topics and tools to share with growing families. In this blog, we’ll share information about why swaddling works for lots of babies, a few tips and tricks, and some of our product...
There is SO. MUCH. CONTENT. out there for new parents. It’s amazing, AND it’s overwhelming. Parents often share with us that it’s difficult to choose where to start, especially as they are mindful of selecting content that aligns with and uplifts their values. Many...
Austin Baby Guru’s signature services for years has been in-home, overnight postpartum care. As our team and services have grown, we’ve been offering daytime care, as well– yay! In this blog, we will describe the ways a daytime postpartum doula can be a crucial part...
As you are preparing for birth, the to-do list can be quite long– we know. Building your support team is one of these to-dos, and, in fact, is one that we recommend prioritizing! Beyond your medical provider (your OB or midwife), some of the other providers you might...
Parents often ask what my go-to products are for the first year of life. In this article, you’ll find a number of products that Austin Baby Guru clients use and love. These items will support you and your baby in finding comfort in baby’s first months life because you...
There are lots of busy elements in the getting-ready-for-baby process. There are classes to take, baby and postpartum items to obtain, birth preferences to consider, emotional and physical changes to work through, and then some. During this process, it’s important to...
"What do I need to pack in my birth bags?!" Expectant parents have so many things on their mind-- changes happening in the body and mind, the birth plan, when to stop working, the nursery, and so on. In the midst of all of this preparation and anticipation, parents...
The journey of becoming a parent is a massive one. We don’t say this to scare you, but, instead, to support you in honoring and normalizing the bigness of this transition. We all come to parenting in different ways, but one thing that I have observed to be true for...
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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...
At Austin & Asheville Baby Guru, we take pride in working with families of all types, and this very much includes single parents. This blog speaks directly to some of the unique needs single parents may face in the newborn days, as well as ways that postpartum...
