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...
For many folks, the immediate postpartum period can feel very repetitive. Change diaper. Feed. Nap. Repeat. And repeat. And So on. This is normal, and we can totally understand how it can be draining for day after day to look and/or feel quite similar. There’s a ton...
Across the years, many clients have asked about collecting colostrum, so I decided to write an introductory article about it. As a postpartum doula, I can help families access information and resources, as well as do some triaging and problem-solving questions they...
At Austin Baby Guru, we like to be direct, honest, and realistic. This means, we are not going to force a bunch of toxic positivity on you, but you’ve probably already noticed this. 🙂 That said, we are so honored to support pregnant and postpartum folks in...
If you’re preparing to bring a new sibling into the family, an important part of your postpartum planning will be centered on the older children’s needs. Furthermore, your adjustment home with the new baby will involve navigating a range of different needs and...
It’s summertime! How do we keep our kiddos safe AND comfortable in the heat?! This article includes Austin Baby's Guru's top tips for summer safety for families with infants and young children. Additionally, this blog includes affiliate links for products that we...
Preparing for baby involves many considerations and many questions. In this blog, we are addressing some of our Frequently Asked Questions about in-home postpartum care. While these answers are unique to Austin Baby Guru (located in Austin, Texas), some of these ideas...
Did you know that the doula profession is unregulated and that licensing and certification are not required? This means that folks come to this work from all walks of life and with a wide range of lived experience and training. Generally speaking, people who become...
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...
