For folks who are planning to breastfeed, one of your to-do’s will be: order breast pump. This task can bring up lots of questions! We hope that this article will offer some ideas for getting started on your feeding journey. *This blog post contains affiliate links...
When you are planning to welcome a baby into your family, your support system will want to celebrate and support you. All of this attention and energy can be exciting, as well as overwhelming. That said, we encourage growing families to be strategic in their...
We love talking all about babies! One of our specialties is offering education surrounding newborn care. We do this in our group classes, as well as organically and as needed during 1:1 postpartum visits. This blog is an introduction to our top newborn care topics. We...
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–...
Across the years, ABG has had the honor of working with families who have birthed in a range of different environments, including hospitals, birth centers, and homes. Each of these settings is important, and we will always respect your families needs, wishes, and...
As you are preparing for baby, one of the important decisions on your plate is which pediatrician your family will work with. Clients often ask for suggestions on how to get started with this process, and after years of experience, we have tips! ABG’s Top Tips for...
Last month, we posted about some of our favorite date night ideas for folks with new babies. This month, we want to dial it in a little more and explore ways to connect with your partner after you welcome baby into your family and why this is so important. Major Life...
As we shift into the winter holiday season, there can be a lot going on; we get it! This blog is meant to serve as a reminder of some of our top safety tips for people who are pregnant and/or parenting. If you are pregnant, you are likely anticipating soooo much– not...
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...
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...
There are lots of concerns and questions about infant sleep, and that's okay and very normal. One of the things that we are asked about all of the time is: “Will my baby EVER sleep through the night?” Of course they will, AND it may take a while before this is a...
