New Dads Blog Posts from Austin Birthing Center

Once you’ve got your little one home in your arms, every moment you can spend watching them experience their new world is a wonder. But—as you may be well aware—their tiny bodies need a lot of sleep! After all, growing into a person with hopes, personality, and control of a few more of their reflexes is a pretty exhausting job. Of course, considering their 18-20 hours of dozing are spread out in what we’ll call a “charmingly erratic” fashion, we want to do our best to make sure that they get off to work with as little interference as possible. And what better to get their atmosphere perfectly in tune with their needs than a little mood-setting music?

We put together a playlist of over an hour’s worth of sleep-inducing melodies to help set the mood for a serious nap. And once they’re peacefully resting, who knows? You might even get to punch your card for a few minutes yourself.

Austin Area Birthing Center is always looking for new ways to better serve their community of parents. In May 2014, we created Baby Love for Dads, another way for parents to learn about their infants while forming bonds with one another.

DeLora Frederickson and Jeremy Sexton are now conducting monthly Baby Love for Dads at the South Center. Watch the calendar (link here) and our Facebook page (link here) for future classes.

At Baby Love, dads learn baby massage for health and wellness as well as relaxation techniques for themselves and their infant. The instructors convey interesting tidbits about the enormous task of keeping your baby safe and healthy, but also rely on the Dads to share their experiences as new fathers. There’s conversation about the relationship between mom and dad and siblings.

Nursing moms are encouraged to come along so they can be available downstairs in the event baby gets hungry. However, if your little one bottle feeds, dads are always encouraged to let mom stay home and have some alone time.

DeLora has been working with families for over 20 years. Her classes provide a space to explore your new role as a dad, gather information, and have a good time! Her sense of humor and gentle approach to teaching will give you the opportunity to learn about yourself and your baby – as well as meet other AABC dads.

Jeremy Sexton (and his wife) birthed their son Fancher at AABC South last year. He has been exploring this new role as father with ease and curiosity. He loves to spend time with Fancher, helping to support his development while surrounding him with lots of love.

Don’t miss your chance to meet other dads who are also finding their way through early parenthood. Check the AABC calendar today for the next Baby Love for Dads.