Many of the classes and services we offer at Austin Area Birthing Center are directed toward moms – we are, after all, “midwife led, mom focused,” but that doesn’t mean that we neglect dads! Moms may do most of the heavy lifting during pregnancy, but parenthood is a big transition for dads too. Dads are invited to several of our classes, including Breastfeeding, New Trends Childbirth, Newborn Care, Cloth Diapering, and Birth in Nutshell – but we actually have a special class specifically for dads! Baby Love for Dads teaches dads baby massage, relaxation techniques and new dad tips!
Baby Massage for Dads
We’ve talked about the benefits of baby massage before, but in case you need a reminder, infant massage helps relax your baby by stimulating hormones, aids in your baby’s digestion and helps you and your baby bond through physical touch.
Male Pattern Bonding
Baby Love for dads isn’t just about dad/baby bonding, it also provides new dads with a supporting group of other men who know exactly what they’re going through. Baby Love for Dads offers dads the same community support that we’ve been cultivating for moms for more than 25 years.
New Dad Tips
You’d think that after being on Earth for so long, Humans would have fatherhood figured out by now, but every dad’s situation is unique and everyone needs a little help sometimes. Baby Love for Dads will teach you important fatherhood techniques that we’ve picked up from years of training and decades of caring for babies. It’s also a safe space to ask questions that you may have or express fears and doubts. Baby Love for Dads is all about helping you be a better dad!
Meet Delora
Baby Love for Dads is taught by DeLora Frederickson with help from one of our AABC dads. DeLora is a yoga instructor, sleep coach and all-around parenting pro. DeLora will help you navigate your new world of fatherhood and provide guidance on creating harmony between you, your partner, your new baby and your other children.
Baby Love for Dads class is held once a month at our south location. Check the calendar to see when the next class is coming up!
