Sleep Consults for Babies and Mothers
At HBHM Inc., we are big fans of sleep! We know that things are much more difficult to deal with when you haven't had a good night sleep. This is true for both parents and infants.
The newborn period is fraught with sleep deprivation, and this is completely normal. New babies eat frequently and sleep a lot, but not as consistently or for the long periods of time that parents are used to. This phase eventually passes, and some normalcy will return to the chaos that a new baby creates. But for most families, there is a period of adjustment while both parents and baby figure things out!
Happy Babies Happy Moms believes that the best way to deal with sleep issues is to establish good sleep habits in the newborn period that support a baby's natural circadian rhythm. We are vehemently opposed to any advice that recommends enforcing a strict newborn sleep schedule. First, we encourage our clients to get breastfeeding off to a good start. Once that is accomplished, we can start addressing sleep. We recommend the book Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child, by Dr. Marc Weissbluth, to all moms. We find that most families who read this book and follow its advice have babies who sleep well and consistently through the night by about 4 months. For families having difficulty establishing a routine that supports their baby’s circadian rhythm, we offer sleep consults.
Newborn sleep consultations can be provided in person or over the phone, and include unlimited phone follow-up.* Our sleep consultants talk with the family to get an accurate history, learn what a typical day is like with respect to both sleeping and feeding, and make recommendations for changes that can improve the situation. Consultations are available to both breastfed and formula-fed babies.
We also offer a class to help get your baby sleeping through the night. Classes are held about once a month on Tuesday evenings, and while they are significantly less expensive than a consult, we are unable to address individual situations during group sessions. This class is ideal for parents with babies who are about a month or two old. It will help you establish some great habits, and learn how to address problems before they happen. Please check out our Newborn Sleep Class schedule to view upcoming sessions.
Please email our office manager, Mary Beth Waggoner, or call us at (401) 884-8273 if you would like to schedule a consult with Kathy Moren or sign up for the sleep class.
*Please note that the unlimited phone follow-up for the sleep consult is only for the child for whom you received the consult, and not subsequent children. Thanks for your understanding of this policy!