2021 is here, and while the end is in sight and a lot of hope is in the air, we are still living with COVID as a major factor in our lives. Here at ABG, we value the health and safety of our clients and our doulas. Since March, we’ve made various shifts and changes,...
What Do I Buy for the Baby?! This holiday season and beyond, you might be wondering, "What do I buy for the baby?!" Family and friends might also be asking what they can gift you for baby. This guide offers 18 of our tried and true toy recommendations. While babies...
You may be wondering what the deal is. Your sweet baby is spitting up all the time now- is it a bad thing? Maybe they are acting uncomfortable and grumpy and you just can't figure out why. You have heard so much about “reflux-y” babies and how hard they are! Is your...
Plan to Do Less Our society has done a good job of convincing expectant parents that they can do it all. New parents ARE amazing and incredible people, AND this is simply too much pressure, highly unsustainable, and, quite frankly, unrealistic. When we try to do it...
One of the things that causes new parents so much stress is lack of sleep. It can contribute to postpartum mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression. It can make parents question if they are doing a good job. I am sure you are, but in big life transitions (such...
As postpartum doulas and educators, we support families in feeding their babies in the ways that work best for their unique needs and circumstances. This article will address exclusive pumping, which is one method of feeding baby. Why Would I Choose Exclusive Pumping?...
This month, instead of our more typical informational blog, I wanted to slow down and check-in with my community. How are you holding up? What is feeling so hard? What is feeling “normal”? What is feeling surprisingly easy? Personally, I’ve had a lot on my mind. In...
So much of what you have read and planned for in preparation for your immediate postpartum period may be starting to feel irrelevant or even impossible due to COVID-19. The postpartum period is about bonding with baby, healing after birthing, and adjusting to life...
Why Should Create a Postpartum Plan? As a birthing person, you and your family spend so much time preparing for labor and birth. And this is time well spent! That said, the postpartum period deserves time, energy, and attention too. A lot of new parents share with us...
Are You Called to Work With Babies and Families? It makes me happy to see new parents feeling confident! As a postpartum doula, I have the honor of supporting growing families as they adjust to and celebrate their new “normal.” Postpartum doulas are so needed-- and...
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We get it! Figuring out how to pay for doula care can be tough! The list of purchases and expenses can be so looooong when you are preparing for baby. When it comes to paying for birth and postpartum care, we are passionate about people getting what they need. The...
We often find that newly postpartum parents don’t have a whole lot of clarity around what the first several weeks might look and feel like. Additionally, they don’t always have clear information about what recovery and healing will be like and when they can increase...
