sleep consulting
Do you need to sleep better?
Would you like to drop night feeds but don't know how to do it in a gentle way?
Would you like your baby to sleep better without needing to breastfeed every time he wakes up?
Would you like to go from co-sleeping to a crib? Or vice versa?
Yes It’s possible, and I am here to support you all the way!
We will assess your specific situation to determine the best plan for you. Before choosing the right plan for you, we will make a comprehensive assessment and rule out possible causes of frequent nighttime awakenings or sleep disorders.
Sleep consultations are offered virtually. Book an appointment today and let's work together!
what to expect in a sleep consultation
health history taking
Prior to your initial consultation, we'll ask questions about pregnancy, birth, medical history and baby's wellbeing including baby's feeding, sleep and growth. This will be made via an online questionnaire through a secure online system to keep all of your information confidential and safe.
oral exam
Sleep consultations are offered by a board certified lactation consultant with additional training in oral habilitation and tethered oral tissues. Therefore, an oral exam is included in these consultation, which will be performed to assess oral function, possible presence of tethered oral tissues (tongue, lip and buccal ties), suck coordination and strength, and to identify any signs of oral dysfunction, as this could impact your baby's sleep. We'll also do a weight check if you're visiting us in the clinic.
education and support
We will assess your baby's sleep and feed logs, previously sent by you after filling out your intake form (we'll send you instructions after booking your appointment). We'll talk about normal sleep patterns and any red flags founded in our assessment. We'll discuss changes that could be made and strategies to help your family sleep better. We'll talk about sleep hygiene, sleep environment and your baby's wellbeing. We will make any necessary referrals depending on our findings.
sleep plan and resources
We will send you a personalized sleep plan with all the strategies we talked about during the consultation, this will be a guide that you will use to start making changes and that we might change as we see how your baby responds to it.
We might include some feeding recommendations and referrals, as well as some recommended products that you might need, and we'll send some helpful resources!
You'll feel supported at all times. Follow up consultations are available in-clinic, at home and virtually.