Restful Nights
Calmer Days
A More Connected Motherhood
Holistic sleep counseling for families who want evidence-based guidance without losing their intuition. Because rest in the early years shouldn’t feel out of reach.
Does this sound familiar?
Your 8-month-old is best described as a “terrible sleeper”—waking every 60–90 minutes, needing to be fed or rocked back or both to get back to sleep each time. By morning, you are feeling exhausted, frustrated, and already starting to dread bedtime.
or maybe…
Your 2-year-old fights bedtime every night. The crying, stalling, and taking over an hour to fall asleep is seriously draining you. When you finaly leave the room you feel defeated and anxious, convinced something is horribly wrong with your child’s sleep.
You start to think that this is just a season…
& it won’t be like this forever…
because this is normal.
Can I tell you something?
This doesn’t HAVE to be your normal!
Upcoming Classes
August 26th, 2026 at 5pm (HST)
Live via Google Meet (Includes playback recording)
“Newborn days are beautiful—and exhausting. The Newborn Sleep Foundations class gives you clear, practical knowledge and gentle strategies to reduce stress, protect your baby’s safety, and build healthy sleep routines that support your whole family.”
Newborn days are beautiful—and exhausting. The Newborn Sleep Foundations class gives you clear, practical knowledge and gentle strategies to reduce stress, protect your baby’s safety, and build healthy sleep routines that support your whole family.
Why this class matters now
Sleep is different for newborns: Understanding newborn sleep physiology helps you interpret waking patterns, feeding cues, and growth-driven sleep regressions so you respond calmly and confidently instead of guessing or spinning into anxiety.
Safety is non-negotiable: Clear guidance on safe sleep environments reduces risk and gives you straightforward, evidence-based actions to protect your baby while you rest.
Clarify co-sleeping choices: Many parents struggle to choose ONE sleep space for their newborn at night. This class explains the difference between co-sleeping (room-sharing) and bed-sharing, the safety implications of each, and how to make informed decisions that match your values and circumstances.
Nutrition and sleep are linked: Learn how feeding patterns, breastfeeding logistics, and early introduction of solids influence sleep development. Practical advice helps you align feeding with healthy sleep rhythms without feeling pressured to follow rigid “rules.”
Build healthy habits from day one: Small, consistent practices in the newborn period set the tone for later months. This class teaches gentle, developmentally appropriate ways to encourage sleep organization that respect your baby’s needs and your parenting style.
What you’ll walk away with
A clear, science-informed understanding of newborn sleep stages and why newborns wake frequently
Actionable steps to create a safe sleep space at home for naps and nights
Practical comparisons of room-sharing vs. bed-sharing, including when each might be safer or riskier, and how to minimize hazards if you choose close sleeping
Feeding-to-sleep guidance tailored to breastfeeding and bottle-feeding families, and strategies for supporting healthy feeding-sleep relationships
Simple routines and soothing techniques that encourage consolidated sleep over time without harsh methods
Confidence to make decisions that match your values, circumstances, and baby’s temperament
Who benefits most
New mothers feeling overwhelmed by round-the-clock care
Parents wanting evidence-based guidance on sleep safety and infant physiology
Families considering co-sleeping or navigating mixed feeding
Caregivers who want compassionate, practical tools to establish healthy sleep foundations
Takeaway
Investing a few hours in the Newborn Sleep Foundations class gives you clarity, safety, and practical tools to navigate the newborn period with less fear and more confidence. It’s not about quick fixes—it’s about understanding your baby and building humane, sustainable sleep habits that protect health, bonding, and family wellbeing.
Holistic Sleep Counseling
I help you understand your child’s sleep through a developmental lens—honoring temperament, nervous system regulation, feeding needs, and maternal mental health.
No harsh methods. No generic programs. Just sustainable, aligned support rooted in attachment and evidence.
Common concerns I support:
Frequent night wakings
Short naps + inconsistent schedules
Newborn sleep foundations
Sleep regressions
Bedtime battles
Transitioning out of contact sleep
Bed-sharing challenges
Supporting a parent’s return to work
Evidence-Based | Ancestrally Guided |
Evidence-Based | Ancestrally Guided |
When I say evidence-based education and ancestrally guided wisdom, I’m talking about the sweet spot where modern developmental science meets the practices that have supported mothers for generations. It’s an approach that honors what research shows while still respecting the intuition, slowness, and connection our bodies and babies naturally crave.
Hi, I’m Gretchen!
Your Holistic Sleep Counselor
Hey Mama, I am so glad that you are here! I am a trained birth doula, and childbirth/lactation educator, as well as a certified Perinatal Behavioral Health Coach, Newborn Sleep Specialist and pediatric Sleep Counselor. After the traumatic pregnancy and birth of my first son I became a passionate advocate for mothers navigating the beautiful, messy, and powerful journey of motherhood.
With a background in mental health and a master's degree in developmental psychology, I offer holistic, evidence-based support for women during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. My mission is to help mothers feel seen, supported, and empowered—emotionally, mentally, and physically—every step of the way.
As a military spouse and "natural mama" supporting both the military community and families who want to birth and raise their children with as little noise from our modern world as possible is incredibly important to me.
If you ask me anything about pregnancy, birth, or postpartum I'm likely to talk your ear off for hours. Whether you're preparing for your first baby or building resilience through multiple transitions, I provide compassionate education and support that honors your values, strengthens your confidence, and supports your mental wellness. I love helping mothers navigate the first years with a blend of evidence-based education and gentle, ancestrally guided wisdom. My approach isn’t about rigid rules or “perfect” parenting—it’s about support that honors your values, your baby’s unique needs, and your family’s wellbeing.
But more importantly—my work is grounded in compassion. I’m here to help you feel capable, informed, and never alone.
-Gretchen
What Past Mothers Are Saying!
Where are you now?
I am pregnant/have a newborn!
I have a tricky sleeper under 5!
Schedule a free clarity call!
Schedule a free 15-minute clarity call with Gretchen to get started and receive a personalized plan tailored to your family's unique needs.
If you already know this is right for you book your package today and take the first step toward a more harmonious home environment!
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