Swaddling is something that we highly recommend. Swaddling calms the Moro reflex (that startle reflex that wakes some babies up). It lowers the risk of SIDS. It helps calm babies. It helps them sleep better. I will usually suggest to parents that babies stay swaddled...
Popular New Year's resolutions include weight loss and fitness goals. This is often a goal for new moms as well. As postpartum doulas, we are often asked: “how do I get my pre-baby body back?” You might be surprised at how much weight you lose through the process of...
Wow. I tried a new wrap recently. I have been wearing it with clients. I have even loaned it out a couple of times. I love this wrap! My clients have loved this wrap and have ordered their own. This is a wrap, simular to the Moby or Boba (both other brands I use)....
[printfriendly] Studies about sleep rhythms are based on age. If your baby was born premature, then you should use the estimated due date (EDD) of your baby to correctly figure out "age." This is important to keep in mind when trying to determine what type of...
Austin Baby Guru is known for providing families with skilled, experienced, comprehensive, caring support after the arrival of a new baby. Our team also offers popular classes that support early parenting. Our doulas focus on postpartum care. When an Austin Baby Guru...
This award-winning class covers safe sleep, SIDS reduction, car seat safety, infant CPR, how to deal with choking, and baby proofing. This class is great for expectant parents, parents with an infant, grandparents, and caregivers. This class meets the requirements of...
(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...
In light of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, we are sitting with the complexities of parenting during a disaster. As an agency that supports growing families, we acknowledge the unique challenges that occur when life transitions overlap with crisis and disaster....
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...
