(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 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 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...
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...
We often find that newly postpartum parents don’t have a whole lot of clarity around what the first several weeks might look and feel like. Additionally, they don’t always have clear information about what recovery and healing will be like and when they can increase...
This blog was originally published on 12/1/21. We have edited and updated this piece and are excited to share some ideas for building holiday traditions with your growing family. Last month, we republished 4 tips for holiday decision-making with a new baby, and this...
