Jami Yaeger

Parenting Specialist

Jami Yaeger is a Parenting Specialist, Doula, and the Owner of AustinBorn, an online community offering comprehensive and modern education to growing families. With 10 years of experience, Jami specializes in whole family support for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting. Jami earned her BA in Theatre Performance from San Diego State University and earned her Certification as a Lactation Education Counselor from the University of California, San Diego. She is a Certified Infant and Child CPR Instructor, Birth and Postpartum Doula, and Childbirth Educator.

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Co-authored Articles (13)

How to Use a Belly Bandit

Do abdominal binders help after C-sections? Can you wear them while you sleep? Your questions, answeredFor many new moms, wearing a Belly Bandit (or belly band) can help strengthen the mid-section in the postpartum peri...

Signs You’re Not Bonding With Your Baby (& What to Do About It)

How to feel more emotionally connected to your newbornNot every parent feels a connection to their newborn right away, and that’s nothing to be ashamed of! Building a kinship with your child is a long journey, not an ...

How to

Pack for a Water Park

When you’re planning for a trip to the water park, the most important thing to do is familiarize yourself with its regulations ''before'' you start packing. Read the park’s rules on their website – such as those re...

How to

Take Care of a Newborn

So you've brought home your little bundle of joy -- now what? Though taking care of your newborn can be one of the most special and rewarding experiences of your life, you may feel at a loss for what to do and will need ...

How to

Prepare a Child for Their First Flight

If you’ve never flown with your child and they’re still too young to fully understand the process, you may be anxious about getting them ready for the air. Take a deep breath. Other parents have been through this and...

How to

Change an Extremely Dirty Diaper

Changing diapers is something you will just have to get used to if you have a baby. Some diapers are easy to change, but others are extremely messy. If you're changing an extremely dirty diaper, be sure to use the proper...

How to

Train Baby Hair

Baby hair can range from almost non-existent to a full head of hair. Babies who have lots of hair may have sections that stand straight up or that fall into their eyes, while babies with long hair may end up with tangles...

How to

Change a Baby's Diaper at Night with Minimal Disruption

Babies often cry during a diaper change. If you're trying to keep your baby happy and comfortable, you still need to change them when their diapers are soaked through or soiled. This How.com.vn will help you tackle a nightt...

How to

Put a Newborn in a Car Seat

Securing a newborn in a car seat can be intimidating, especially if you’ve never done it before. It’s important to get the proper seat positioning and level of snugness in the straps to keep your newborn safe. Luckil...

How to

Interact with Children

Whether you are babysitting, volunteering to watch a child or just want to play with a young person, you'll need to know how to interact with them. Exactly how you interact with a child will depend largely upon how old ...

How to

Clean a Baby's Belly Button

Cleaning your baby’s belly button can be easily managed at home. Depending on whether their umbilical cord has fallen off or not, the cleaning process is a little different. Babies with intact umbilical stumps can get ...

How to

Childproof a Bedroom

There are so many things to think about when a new child comes into your home, but setting up a childproof bedroom is one of the most important. Children spend most of their unsupervised time in their cribs or their bedr...

How to

Prepare a Baby for a Flight

If you have a new baby and you’re worried about air travel, you’re not alone! Figuring out what to pack, how to keep your baby occupied, and how to calm them down during a flight can be daunting. Fortunately, prepari...