Infant Sleep Coaching | DC Birth Doulas

Infant Sleep Support

Feel prepared for your baby’s first nights—not surprised by them.

Schedule your consultation before or after your baby is born.

Before Baby Arrives

This 45-minute 1:1 telehealth consultation is designed for expectant families who want to understand newborn sleep before their baby arrives. You’ll learn what newborn sleep typically looks like, why babies wake frequently, how sleep changes during the first weeks, and what you can realistically expect.

During your consultation, we’ll cover:

Typical newborn sleep patterns and sleep needs
Why frequent waking is normal and developmentally expected
Day–night patterns and how they gradually develop
How to recognize newborn sleep cues
What to expect with naps, bedtime, and nighttime waking
Common newborn sleep questions and concerns
Practical ways to prepare yourself and your home for the early weeks

The goal is simple: replace uncertainty with knowledge, realistic expectations, and confidence as you prepare to welcome your baby.

Once your baby is born, additional 1:1 telehealth sessions are available as needed or requested. These follow-up sessions focus on your baby’s current sleep patterns and specific challenges, such as frequent waking, short naps, difficulty settling, changing sleep patterns, or questions about routines.

Each session provides an opportunity to review what is happening, understand your baby’s developmental stage, explore possible approaches, and identify practical next steps based on your family’s needs.

After Baby Has Arrived

Your baby’s sleep changes rapidly during their first few months. This 45-minute 1:1 telehealth consultation gives you personalized support to understand those changes, address your current concerns, and develop practical strategies that fit your baby and your family.

During your consultation, we'll discuss your newborn's current stage of development. Together, we will:

Review your baby’s current sleep patterns—including naps, nighttime sleep, wake periods, bedtime, and night waking.
Identify what may be influencing sleep, such as developmental changes, sleep cues, routines, feeding, environment, or changing schedules.
Identify your goals and priorities for your family, including what is and isn’t working right now.
Explore practical options together rather than following a rigid, one-size-fits-all method.
Create an individualized plan with realistic steps you can try between sessions.
Troubleshoot challenges such as frequent waking, short naps, bedtime struggles, early waking, or changing sleep patterns.
Adjust the plan as your baby develops, and make a plan for future changes.
Ask questions and talk through decisions in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.

Your baby's sleep is not a problem to “fix.” It is a developmental process that changes over time. 1:1 coaching helps you understand what is happening, why it may be happening, and what options you have at each stage.

"What to Expect" Sleep Preparation at Monthly Pregnancy Peer Support Circles

This 45-minute educational session helps expectant families understand newborn sleep and feel more prepared for the early weeks with their baby. Led monthly by Sleep Consultant, Sujata Gami.

15-Minute Educational Presentation

Learn the basics of newborn sleep, including:

Typical newborn sleep patterns and sleep needs
Why newborns wake frequently, including overnight
Day–night patterns and how they develop
Newborn sleep cues and signs of tiredness
What to realistically expect during the first weeks

30-Minute Questions & Discussion
Bring your questions and concerns! We’ll have an open, supportive discussion about newborn sleep, common concerns, and what families can expect as they transition into life with a new baby.

The goal: Replace the uncertainty of “What will newborn sleep be like?” with knowledge, realistic expectations, and confidence.