Prenatal: Preparing Little Sleepers
Hi, I am Emily Meindertsma. I am a pediatric sleep consultant and physical therapist and it is never too early to start supporting your baby’s sleep. A little education goes a LONG way.
Newborn sleep education and support through the newborn time.
I educate moms during pregnancy to know how to support their baby’s sleep from day one. Through daily routines and calming strategies, we get your baby sleeping longer stretches sooner. This way you have the space to rest, heal, and enjoy your little newborn.
Is this you???
You are so excited for your new baby to come but you’re semi-dreading the constant wake-ups at night and the lack of sleep you’ll get
You are someone who wants to be prepared and know you want a plan before the baby is born (Type A moms unite!)
You are planning to go back to work after maternity leave and you’ll need your baby to sleep more than 3 hours at a time
You know you’re someone who cannot function well without sleep
You struggled in the past with the newborn stage and want it to be different this time around
What if???
You came home from the hospital and had a step-by-step plan with what to do with your baby’s sleep.
You had a plan on how to develop good daily routines & habits.
You didn’t have to struggle with your baby’s sleep - you had a plan from the start.
You were able to get longer stretches of sleep SOONER at night.
You knew you could savor & enjoy the newborn experience because you and your partner actually were able to sleep at night.
You can do this all without sacrificing your attachment with your baby or leaving your baby alone to cry-it-out.
Here’s the Problem…
There is so much information out there. You keep hearing that you won’t be getting any sleep and this semi-terrifies you. You want to be prepared, so you might have bought a book or read a mom blog or two, but you aren’t sure what’s actually important to know.
Sadly, they did not cover sleep in your prenatal class. You are ready for the birth but want to be confident that when you bring your newborn home that you know what to be focusing on to get restful sleep.
You want to be a great mom but you’re scared you’ll be overwhelmed by everything. You don’t want to be sleep deprived during this exciting stage in motherhood.
Society has scared you into thinking that mom’s don’t sleep, but you know this doesn’t have to be your normal.
I want to tell you, IT CAN BE BETTER! You don’t have to struggle with sleep as a new mom!
Imagine if…
You didn’t have to doubt that you are doing the right thing for your new baby
You knew you could hold your baby or put them down and know they would fall asleep by themselves
You knew your baby was developing good sleep habits from the start which will set them up for a lifetime of good sleep
Your baby in a few short months could go to sleep at bedtime quickly and you could have your nights back with your husband
You knew you could go back to work and your baby could confidently sleep without you having to hold, rock or feed them to sleep.
Hi, I’m Emily, owner/founder of Sound of Sleeping. I am a physical therapist and pediatric sleep consultant. I was a mom just like you. I saw others around me having babies and wanted to be as prepared as possible when it came to my newborn. Before my son was born, I educated myself on ideal daytime routines and how to get longer stretches of sleep at night. And, once my son was born, I was so happy I decided to implement everything I had learned. Those stretches at night were EVERYTHING. My son caught on fairly quickly and the whole family was sleeping! We had such a peaceful newborn experience and I want other moms to have that as well.
Overtime, I realized sleep was a big passion of mine which led me down the path to become a sleep consultant. I was talking to everyone about my sleep tips and helping my friends get their little ones sleeping just like mine.
I wholeheartedly believe that a little education goes a long way. I strive to educate women during their pregnancy about newborn sleep before the exhaustion hits. Despite what the world says about being a parent and it being a badge of honor to be tired, YOUR MOTHERHOOD JOURNEY DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY.
IT CAN BE BETTER
Who I work with
Pregnant moms
Veteran moms
Working parents going back to work
Stay at home moms
Moms of Multiples
Type A moms who really want to plan
Some things we will work on together…
Creating good daily routines instead of schedules to help anticipate your baby’s needs. Including when it is appropriate to feed your baby, how long they should be awake, and when it is okay to wake your baby.
Creating positive sleep associations. These are steps you will take to let your baby know it is time to sleep.
Creating good sleep habits which will result in longer stretches of sleep during nighttime
Through combining daily routines, positive sleep associations and creating good sleep habits this will be setting the foundations for independent sleep.
How it works:
STEP 1
Book a discovery call - on this call, it will give me a chance to get to know you and your growing family. We can discuss your concerns and your sleep goals. I’ll share with you more about my prenatal program and see if what I offer is a good fit for you. If we both decide to move forward, then I'll send you the contract and invoice.
STEP 2
60 minute video call. We’ll set-up a time before the baby is born to go over everything newborn sleep and walk you through the nursery guidelines. If your nursery is ready to go, I will conduct a nursery assessment and provide you with any feedback around the safety of your child’s sleep space. If the nursery isn’t set-up yet, no problem, we will schedule another time for us to conduct this assessment.
STEP 3
Hooray!!!! Baby is here!!! You’ll be enjoying all the snuggles and new baby smells. It’s such a magical time for you and your family.
STEP 4
During the first 16 weeks of the baby's life, I will be supporting you with any questions you may have around sleep or motherhood. You won’t be alone. I will be there for you every step of the way.
What you’ll get:
16 weeks of support through your newborn experience
Newborn Educational Session - Video Call
Nursery Assessment
6 Newborn Quick Guides (PDF’s)
Biweekly check-in emails once the baby arrives. These emails provide additional information as baby is growing and how to adjust to support their sleep
(4) 15 minute phone calls (or we can always do a day of text/voice support, whatever you feel is easiest for your lifestyle) to be used within the first 16 weeks of life.
Sign me up, I am ready to take control of my baby’s sleep from the start!
INVESTMENT
$325 USD
Once you hit, book a free discovery call, you will go to my calendar and schedule your call.