January 10, 2018
Diary of a Midwife: Whenever Nature Comes Calling
In this installment of the Austin Expecting blog series, 'Diary of a Midwife,' we get up close and personal with an Austin-area Licensed Midwife. ...
Postpartum
November 14, 2017
4 Ways to Strengthen Your Support System During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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...
September 17, 2017
Austin Expecting Nominated for Best Parenting Resource
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!...
September 4, 2017
Hurricane Harvey Help for New and Expecting Families in Austin
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....
June 2, 2017
How My Preemie Turned Me Into a Milk Donor
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...
May 26, 2017
Baby Blues vs. Perinatal Depression and Anxiety
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...
April 26, 2017
April 2017: Texas’ First Maternal Mental Health Conference
The last day of the conference is open to the public and will include a full day of learning and self-care opportunities for parents and interested community members to help women and families better understand maternal mental health issues....
April 15, 2017
Diary of a Midwife: When Families Face Miscarriage
In this installment of the Austin Expecting blog series, 'Diary of a Midwife,' Austin area midwife, Heather Hilton talks to us about the reality of facing miscarriage. ...
April 14, 2017
PPHA co-sponsors Inaugural UT Maternal Mental Health and Wellness Conference
Spring 2017, the Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas (PPHA) is proud to co-sponsor the Inaugural UT Maternal Mental Health and Wellness Conference (#TXMMHCON) to educate both professionals and parents about maternal mental health issues....
March 28, 2017
MOD MAMA Wrap-Up: The First Austin Expecting Exclusive
At the very first Austin Expecting Exclusive — MOD MAMA — Austin moms-to-be to get the inside scoop from the birth pros about some seriously swoon-worthy ways to make your journey to motherhood extra special....