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...
Have you wondered what a postpartum doula actually does? People sometimes ask why we charge so much and how we spend our time. In this article, I am giving you a behind the scenes look at my typical day as a postpartum doula. (I enjoy working overnights....
New baby + holidays = A LOT. Right?! Over the years, clients have shared how “overwhelmed,” “overplanned,” and “exhausted” they are during this time of year. Family and social pressures are piled on thick, and you are still adjusting to life with your newborn. Here at...
As winter approaches, you might be thinking about how to keep your baby free from illnesses and viruses. Austin Baby Guru recommends the following 6 commonsense, easy to execute ways of protecting your baby's health during cold and flu season. 6 Easy Ways to Protect...
As both a doula and a trainer of doulas, I’m often asked, “How do you pick a doula?” In this article, you’ll find 8 steps to finding the best doula for you. Yes, the process can be somewhat tedious, but the outcome-- finding a support person who you feel 100%...
It's June, and vacation time is finally upon us! I have gotten several questions lately about flying with babies. Here are some of my top tips for making plane travel more comfortable for both baby and you, as well as those you're sharing the plane with! 1. When...
I have always enjoyed working with mothers and babies. At first, I worked as a Birth Doula, offering non-medical support for women in labor, primarily at hospital births. Later, I went on to work as a midwives’ assistant. I monitored the babies during and after labor...
Check out our favorite online resources & apps for new parents! Tracking apps help new parents to keep detailed notes of baby's feeding and sleeping schedules. This information can come in handy in the early days, when you're unsure if baby's getting enough to...
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Pregnancy is a big, transformational experience that requires extra energy and nourishment. If you are currently pregnant or trying to conceive, we’d like to offer some suggestions and ideas for staying nourished as you grow a baby (or babies). * This blog is not a...
After baby arrives, your world will look different. The ways you need and want to connect with others may change and transform as you navigate early parenthood. If you’re able to think about this a bit prenatally, you can generate some ideas (notice: ideas, not plans–...
