New parenthood is a major life transition that ripples change into every aspect of our lives. It can strain partnerships, alter friendships, modify roles, shift finances, and overall transform the norms we are used to living. Here are a few ways to build yourself a...
Austin Expecting is honored to have been nominated for the second consecutive year for ‘BEST PARENTING RESOURCE,’ and we hope you’ll take a moment to vote for us and all your favorite birth and pregnancy providers!...
For evacuees in Austin who are pregnant or have new babies to care for, there are numerous organizations, small businesses and providers that are offering essential services. Here's a list....
“IS THE BABY SLEEPING THROUGH THE NIGHT YET?” There's clearly a mismatch between societal expectations for infant sleep and normal biological infant development. Having an awareness of realistic expectations for infant sleep before baby arrives is crucial for helping new parents recognize that there is...
Research, clinical studies and clinical observations all support the many physical, psychological and emotional benefits of infant massage. Beyond the benefits to the infant, familial relationships are positively impacted which may well contribute to the betterment of society as a whole. ...
My son, Alexander, was born early at 35 weeks and six days, too early for my milk to come in. As a mother, I felt like a failure because the one thing I needed to be able to do for my son, I wasn’t able...
Being pregnant or having a new baby, also called the perinatal period, is a time full of emotional ups and downs. Many factors can influence your mood including lack of sleep, hormone fluctuations and day-to-day stressors. Usually, these mood swings are normal, but many women...
Owner of Austin Babyproofing Comopany, Jennifer Murray, makes the case for securing your furniture at home, even if you think you don't need to....
Join Austin Expecting, Parenters, and Jennifer Najvar Photography for a free parent resource fair focused on pregnancy and parenting in west Austin....
Every day, approximately 8,000 children are treated in U.S. emergency rooms for fall-related injuries, forty percent of which are to children ages three years and younger. Infant House Baby Proofing recommends these nine safety tips to help protect your child....