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...
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...
This class covers many things that will make your breastfeeding experience smoother: lactation physiology, proper latch/positioning, how much/how often to feed, engorgement, mastitis, cracked/sore nipples, milk supply, pumping, bottles, and infant weight gain. This...
We offer  the best infant care classes in Austin to get new families off to a safe and comfortable start. Our classes are often recommended to clients by their doula, midwife, OB,  pediatrician, and hospitals. Our classes are interactive and fast moving, keeping them...
Bringing a new baby into the family is a once in a lifetime event. You and your baby deserve a happy, healthy transition. Get the doula care you need to make it the best it can be. Getting the right start can be truly priceless. Quality postpartum support can have a...
As a parent, knowing CPR could save a life in your family. Are you trained to use CPR? If your child was choking...Would you know what to do? Are you a professional who needs to keep their CPR certification up to date? Is it time to renew yours? Classes can be taught...
Relationships change as a family grows. This change can be a healthy positive thing but can be scary to navigate as well. Here are some of our tips for how to support each other through the changes. Be patient with yourself and your partner. This is a wonderful and...
As a new Mom sometimes you just need a reminder. You can print these if it helps! My baby eats whenever he or she is hungry for as long as he or she wants. It may be every 1.5 to 3 hours, and adds up to be at least 8-12 feedings in a 24 hour period. My baby wets at...
One of your to-dos while anticipating the arrival of baby may be to create a registry. Many people do this somewhere around the middle of the second trimester, but, as always, do what works for your family. Some people can’t wait to tackle this task, while others...
For folks who are planning to breastfeed, one of your to-do’s will be: order breast pump. This task can bring up lots of questions! We hope that this article will offer some ideas for getting started on your feeding journey. *This blog post contains affiliate links...
