How Sleep Coaches Helps Families and Why Doulas Should Consider Becoming One

About this episode

This episode discusses the role of sleep coaches in supporting families and the potential for doulas to expand their services into sleep consulting.

Sleep can be one of the biggest stressors for new and growing families—but many parents don’t realize there is professional support available beyond simply “waiting it out.” In this episode, I’m joined by Jayne Havens, a pediatric sleep consultant and founder of Center for Pediatric Sleep Management to talk about what sleep consultants actually do, how they support families, and when it may be time to seek help. We break down common misconceptions about infant and child sleep, what sleep coaching can look like, and how support can be personalized to match a family’s values and goals. We also explore why pediatric sleep consulting can be a powerful add-on service for doulas, postpartum professionals, and anyone already supporting families. If you love helping parents but want another way to make a meaningful impact (while creating additional income streams), this conversation is packed with insight. Whether you’re a tired parent or a doula looking to expand your offerings, this episode will help you understand the value of sleep support. Jayne is a certified pediatric sleep consultant through the Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting and Center for Pediatric Sleep Management…

People in this episode

Guest: Jayne Havens

Topics covered

• sleep coaching
• pediatric sleep consulting
• support for families
• doulas
• parenting
• infant sleep

Keywords

• sleep consultants
• pediatric sleep
• family support
• doulas
• infant sleep coaching

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Center for Pediatric Sleep Management, Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting

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