Local Community Resources

(Austin Baby Guru recommends these local and internet resources to help your family get off to a comfortable start. General help Team Mom Squad our Moms can do shopping and in home meal prep (among other things).   Prepared Food Service Snap KitchenDinner Elf (in...

Daytime Postpartum Care

Daytime doulas generally work 3-5 hours a day, 2-5 days a week. Your doula will help the family adjust to having a new baby in the house. She is a specialist in newborn care. The time when baby is first brought home is a time of adjustment for the family.  Whether...

Overnight Postpartum Care

Overnight doulas generally work an eight hour shift,  1-5 nights a week. We can provide 7 nights a week care with advanced notice, though you will work with multiple doulas. An overnight doula allows the family to get the sleep that they need. Our overnight...

Allison Coleman, Owner

I am Allison Coleman. I own and operate Austin Baby Guru. I am a mom to four great kids, all older now. I was led to this work  having had severe postpartum depression after one of my pregnancies. I know that new moms can become lost in the lack of sleep, struggles...

Newborn Care Class

This class focuses on the care of the newborn. We will cover surviving the first few weeks, crying/how to calm baby, bathing, feeding, swaddling, diapering, and sleep. This class is perfect for expectant parents and grandparents. Our class meet the requirements for...