My Philosophy
At Bay & Beyond Sleepy Time Solutions, I believe in providing personalized, compassionate care that helps families thrive during their postpartum period and/or through sleep transitions. I offer a family-centered, evidence-based approach. I believe in the benefits of nurturing strong parent-child bonds, fostering positive family dynamics, and promoting more restful nights. I understand the importance of treating families with compassion, respect, and understanding while creating an environment that fosters trust, confidence, and connection.
As a postpartum doula, I believe the early days and months of parenthood should be a time of connection, healing, and confidence-building. My approach is rooted in compassion, understanding, and respect for each family’s unique journey. I provide a nurturing presence to support both parents and their little ones, offering practical help, emotional reassurance, and evidence-based guidance tailored to your needs. My goal is to create a peaceful, empowering environment where families can focus on bonding, rest, and adjusting to their new roles with confidence. Whether it’s helping with newborn care, offering tips for self-care, or simply being a supportive presence, I’m here to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.
Postpartum Doula Support
Sleep plays a vital role in your family’s overall well-being. Adequate sleep influences emotional regulation, behavior, attention span, learning, memory, immune function, physical growth, and so much more. I provide gentle, personalized sleep solutions to help your family get the rest you deserve. I understand that every family is different, and I work closely with families to create sleep solutions that are respectful of your child’s temperament and family values. Drawing on my years of experience, education, and a passion for continued learning, I focus on methods that are both effective and rooted in research. I believe in giving parents the control they deserve while offering tailored recommendations and lasting benefits. My goal is to provide the knowledge and tools you need to help your family reach its individual sleep goals and ensure that you feel confident as you move forward in your parenting journey.
Sleep consulting
In my 15 years of working with littles, I’ve seen firsthand how they naturally want to learn the important life skill of falling asleep, without relying on outside assistance. Sleep training is about empowering little ones to develop healthy sleep habits, which can make all the difference for both the child and the family. However, there is still a stigma surrounding sleep training, often viewed as a harsh or controversial approach. In reality, it’s a compassionate, evidence-based process that helps families thrive.
The prevalence of mom shaming has reached alarming levels, leaving countless mothers feeling isolated, anxious, and uncertain. The constant scrutiny and criticism can be overwhelming, causing many to hide their struggles rather than seeking the help they desperately need. Parenting is inherently challenging, and the "mom shaming" mentality that discourages mothers from seeking help is not only harmful, but it also disregards the crucial role of a supportive community. It truly takes a village, and asking for help—whether it’s for sleep training, or any other parenting challenge—is a strength, not a weakness. We all deserve the support and care needed to raise healthy, happy families.
The prevalence of mom shaming has reached alarming levels, leaving countless mothers feeling isolated, anxious, and uncertain. The constant scrutiny and criticism can be overwhelming, causing many to hide their struggles rather than seeking the help they desperately need. Parenting is inherently challenging, and the "mom shaming" mentality that discourages mothers from seeking help is not only harmful, but it also disregards the crucial role of a supportive community. It truly takes a village, and asking for help—whether it’s for sleep training, or any other parenting challenge—is a strength, not a weakness. We all deserve the support and care needed to raise healthy, happy families.
Breaking the Sleep Training Stigma & The Reality of Mom Shaming
By breaking free from the shackles of mom shaming, we can foster a more compassionate and empowering environment where mothers feel encouraged to ask for help, share their struggles, and celebrate their successes.
I am so glad we found Vanessa! This was our first time hiring a night doula, and we were initially anxious, but Vanessa made the entire experience seamless and reassuring. Thanks to her, I was able to get enough rest after delivery, which was invaluable during my recovery. Vanessa is incredibly knowledgeable about newborn care and brought materials to educate us on sleep shaping, drawing from her expertise as a sleep consultant.
-Sakura
“Vanessa helped us immensely, using her expertise and support to empower us to tackle our 4-year-old's
sleep challenges with confidence. We transformed bedtime into something we all enjoyed, and by the
fourth night, he was sleeping for 11 hours straight. Do yourself and your child a favor and hire her now!
You will not regret it.”
-Allison
“She has a way of making everything fun for him, and she even gives us great tips on how to handle difficult situations when we ask. She is super respectful of our wishes. She is very experienced both in time and in early childhood education. We really just can't rave about her enough. She is a must-hire, hands down!”
-Mona
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