Last month we shared some of our go-to tips for finding a daycare for your family. While child care centers can be excellent options, we know that some families want to explore in-home care. In-Home Childcare Options Many of our clients choose to use a nanny or au...
Life is busy! (That’s an understatement, right?!) We know that many families will transition to childcare outside of the home before their child is school-age. This can be a challenging search and an emotional process. In this article we are sharing some of our top...
As postpartum doulas, we not only support the birthing person and the growing family in adjusting to life with their newborn, but also in navigating and developing their identity as parents. The internet is a great tool! It’s how we are able to reach you and connect...
Last month, we shared 4 tips for holiday decision-making with new baby. Believe us, we know this is a process! This month, we’d like to expand on these practices and offer some ideas for building family traditions with your growing family. These are not quick fixes....
As the winter holidays approach, you may find yourself thinking (or… stressing) about how to navigate your needs with a new baby, especially when it comes to family. We are here to validate your feelings and needs and to normalize the fact that this can be difficult!...
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...
If you think that postpartum doulas offer support to the birthing person and baby, you are correct! AND we offer support to the entire family and household systems. This includes partners, siblings, and some foundational household logistics. Nighttime doulas support...
One crucial part of postpartum planning is considering your physical healing and wellbeing in the days and weeks after birth. Of course, we know that all of our systems are connect and work together. Thus, the ways you tend to your physical healing can impact your...
As a postpartum doula, I used to work with clients who reported that they couldn’t find classes for the things that they needed. Or more often, they signed up for classes their care providers said they “needed”, only to find that the classes were really fear and...
As you are preparing for baby, it can feel like there are sooooo many things to get ready and so many plans to make. There are classes, new furniture, baby clothes, feeding supplies, and on and on. We hear you; we understand how and why these things feel important....
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At Austin Baby Guru, we strive to offer a balance of practical and emotional support. We focus on providing information that helps you make choices that feel good and right to your family, while also holding space for all the feelings. As the holiday season...
While a lot of our services are focused on immediate postpartum, the weeks and months after birth, we also work with families with infants and young children. Our sleep consultants work with families with babies who are four months old through age four! We work...
