For many families with a newborn, it seems like time flies in the first few weeks and months. Suddenly, it is time to go back to work. We recognize and honor the fact that this can be scary, exciting, heartbreaking, freeing, and a total roller coaster of emotions. Not...
Nourishment is an important part of postpartum healing. You will enter the postpartum period in a state of depletion, regardless of whether you birthed vaginally or surgically. Birth is a full-body experience that, quite frankly, is hard on the body. Additionally,...
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...
Last month, we wrote about how partners can support during labor and birth, and this month, we are discussing partner support during postpartum. We love for partners to feel empowered in their role. We also acknowledge that this transition is a big one, which means...
No matter where or how your family is birthing, there are many ways that partners can provide invaluable support during labor and birth. This article is meant to offer ideas, encouragement, and options for you to explore with your partner (ideally, before labor), so...
