Allison is a parenting coach, specializing in the very early days of parenting. Our goal is to support parents to feel confident in caring for and communicating with their babies in the first days and moving forward. ...
Gentle Sleep
Virtual Sleep Consults
– Ages birth through 4 years
1-1 virtual guidance to teach you the basics of safe and effective sleep habits. This service will help to shape positive sleep habits early on.
- 15-minute initial chat
– Easy to understand, personalized schedule emailed to you for reference
– 1 hour FT/Zoom to discuss schedule and expectations
– Two 30-minute phone calls
– Unlimited text support for two weeks
Investment – $500
Newborn Care Classes
Infant Safety/CPR class- safe sleep, SIDS reduction, infant CPR & how to deal with choking, car seat safety, baby proofing
Newborn Care class - care of the newborn. We will cover surviving the first few weeks, crying/how to calm baby, bathing, feeding, swaddling, diapering, and sleep.
Breastfeeding basics - make your breastfeeding experience smoother: lactation physiology, proper latch/positioning, how much/how often to feed, engorgement
Each class is $175 Class bundle (all 3 classes) is $500
Newborn Care Classes
VIRTUAL POSTPARTUM VISITS ARE A FABULOUS OPTION FOR WHEN IN-HOME POSTPARTUM SUPPORT IS OUT OF THE BUDGET OR NOT AVAILABLE.
During these visits, we answer your questions about baby’s patterns and your needs, guide you through questions about feeding, give recommendations and referrals to other trusted professionals, and we monitor how you’re doing with postpartum moods. We are here to support you as you prepare for and adjust to life with baby
CONSULTS - "PICK ALLISON'S BRAIN" - $100 : – 1-hour Zoom or FaceTime or phone virtual visit – Customized follow-up email with relevant handouts POSTPARTUM PACKAGE - $1500 (PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE) Regular phone calls, texts, downloads, and virtual visits to guide you through the first 6 weeks of parenting. PRENATAL PREP (ADD-ON) - $350, for parents-to-be or for additional time. Get Ready classes & 45 min zoom.
Postpartum Doulas
We offer overnight support and daytime as well.
All of our doulas are trained under the ABG Postpartum Certification program, are CPR certified and are background checked.
We provide your personal primary doula but with a whole team to back them up including team oversight of our clients to ensure that they get the best care possible.
We also offer get-ready classes and virtual support.
We do take a limited number of clients & book early!
Our Premier Postpartum Doula support is $60 per hour.
Bio
Allison is a parenting coach, specializing in the very early days of parenting. Our goal is to support parents to feel confident in caring for and communicating with their babies in the first days and moving forward. Austin Baby Guru’s doulas bring a variety of skills and experience to the job with them. All of the doulas chosen to work with Austin Baby Guru have a background in supporting growing families and have received ABG’s exclusive training program offered by Allison & Austin Baby Guru
What locations or areas do you serve?
We serve the greater Austin area, including south as far as Kyle and north as far as Georgetown, Lakeway, Bee Cave, and of course downtown.
What's your top piece of advice for an expectant mom?
1 learn which voice in your head is yours and trust that one! 2 read at least 3 parenting books - when you read only one, it often undermines your trusting yourself. when you read 3 you realize that all of the experts disagree!