Sleep Support

Why Choose Joyful Birthing & Beyond?

Sleep isn’t one-size-fits-all—and neither is my approach.

Over the past seven years, I’ve helped more than 2,000 families navigate newborn, infant, and early childhood sleep. In addition to leading Joyful Birthing & Beyond, I work as a Sleep Specialist with Cleo, where I support dozens of families each week toward the goal of improved sleep. As a Birth Doula, Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Certified Lactation Counselor, and Childbirth Educator, I bring a unique perspective that allows me to support families from pregnancy through early childhood.

As a mother of three, I understand firsthand just how exhausting sleep deprivation can be. I also know that every child—and every family—is different. That’s why I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, I partner with families to create individualized, evidence-based sleep plans that align with their parenting values and help everyone get the rest they deserve.

Unlike programs that rely on rigid methods, every recommendation I make is personalized to your child, your goals, and your parenting style.

✔ Over 2,000 families supported

✔ Sleep Specialist with Cleo, supporting dozens of families every week

✔ Birth Doula, Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Certified Lactation Counselor & Childbirth Educator

✔ Personalized, evidence-based recommendations—never one-size-fits-all

✔ Support from pregnancy through early childhood

Every child is unique, and so is every family’s approach to sleep. Whether you’re looking for answers to a few questions or comprehensive, ongoing support, I’m here to meet you where you are.

My goal isn’t simply to help your child sleep better—it’s to help your entire family feel more rested, confident, and supported through evidence-based guidance that aligns with your parenting values.

ASK ME ANYTHING (ALL AGES)

$150 | 45 Minutes

Perfect for families who have a few questions and want expert guidance without committing to a comprehensive sleep consultation.

Not every family needs a complete sleep plan. Sometimes you simply want reassurance, a second opinion, or personalized advice about your child’s sleep.

Whether you’re navigating a sleep regression, wondering if your baby’s schedule is age-appropriate, preparing for daycare, transitioning to one nap, or simply unsure what to do next, this session is designed around your questions.

This consultation includes:

45-minute virtual consultation

Personalized recommendations tailored to your family

Follow-up email summarizing key recommendations and next steps

Common topics include:

Frequent night waking

Short naps

Early morning waking

Sleep regressions

Bedtime struggles

Schedule adjustments

Transition to childcare

Travel and time zone changes

Pacifier transitions

Toddler sleep challenges

NEWBORN SLEEP CONSULTATION

$175 | 60 Minutes

For expecting parents and families with babies from birth through 12 weeks.

The newborn period is filled with questions—and often conflicting advice. This consultation provides practical, realistic guidance to help you understand newborn sleep, establish healthy habits from the very beginning, and feel confident navigating those first months.

We’ll discuss what is developmentally normal, how feeding and sleep work together, and simple strategies that can encourage healthy sleep without unrealistic expectations.

This consultation includes:

60-minute virtual consultation

Personalized recommendations

Newborn sleep education

Feeding and wake window guidance

Safe sleep recommendations

Tips for establishing healthy sleep habits from day one

Perfect for:

Expecting parents

Babies 0–12 weeks

Parents looking to prevent future sleep challenges

Families wanting confidence during the newborn stage

PERSONALIZED SLEEP ASSESSMENT & PLAN

$395

For families who want a customized roadmap and feel confident implementing it independently.

This option is ideal if you’re looking for expert guidance and a detailed plan but don’t anticipate needing ongoing coaching.

We’ll take a deep dive into your child’s sleep history, temperament, routines, medical considerations, developmental stage, and your family’s parenting philosophy. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan designed specifically for your child—because there is no one-size-fits-all approach to sleep.

Includes:

Comprehensive intake questionnaire

Thorough sleep assessment

60-minute consultation

Personalized written sleep plan

Age-appropriate schedule

Step-by-step recommendations tailored to your family’s goals and parenting style

Best for families who enjoy implementing a plan independently.

⭐ COMPREHENSIVE SLEEP COACHING (Most Popular)

$695

For families who want expert guidance every step of the way.

Sleep changes rarely follow a perfectly predictable path, and adjustments are often necessary as we work toward the goal of improved sleep.

That’s why ongoing coaching can make all the difference.

In addition to receiving your personalized sleep plan, you’ll have direct access to me for two full weeks as we work together to troubleshoot challenges, celebrate progress, and make personalized adjustments along the way.

You’ll never have to wonder, “Is this normal?” or “What should I do next?”

Includes everything in the Personalized Sleep Assessment & Plan, plus:

Two weeks of unlimited email support

Unlimited text support (9:00 AM–9:00 PM EST)

One 15-minute follow-up phone call

Personalized schedule adjustments

Troubleshooting as your child progresses

Ongoing encouragement and accountability

Recommended for most families.

VIP SLEEP COACHING

$995

The highest level of personalized support for families seeking an experienced partner throughout their sleep journey.

Some families benefit from additional time and ongoing collaboration—particularly when navigating complex sleep challenges, multiple transitions, travel, daycare, regressions, or simply wanting more reassurance throughout the process.

With six weeks of personalized coaching, we’ll continue refining your child’s sleep plan as their needs evolve.

Includes everything in Comprehensive Sleep Coaching, plus:

Six weeks of unlimited email and text support

Two additional 30-minute follow-up consultations

Priority response times

Ongoing schedule adjustments

Travel, daycare, and transition planning

Regression support

Continued coaching through changing developmental needs

WHY IS MY BABY/CHILD STRUGGLING TO SLEEP?

There are several factors that can cause either short-term or long-term sleep troubles. These include: being overtired or under-tired, overstimulated, a dependency on a caregiver to fall asleep (via feeding, rocking, holding, etc), having an inappropriate sleep schedule, suboptimal sleeping environments, lacking effective sleep associations, development milestones, illness, teething, and/or as children get older, behavioral issues. In working together with Boston Sleep Consultant, Ellie will assess the causes of your child’s sleep issues and will provide you with a specific action plan for improvement

WHEN CAN I SLEEP TRAIN MY BABY?

While we can work to instill healthy sleep habits from day 1, babies are not developmentally ready for sleep training until they are at least 16 weeks old. The first few months of a baby’s life are essential for attachment formation, brain development, and the establishment of bio-behavioral synchrony between caregivers and infants. Sleep interventions that focus on rigid schedules or parent-led sleep independence before 16 weeks may disrupt these essential processes. Boston Sleep Consultant, Ellie Lindenmayer, supports the development of early attachment and research-based recommendations to promote the health and well-being of your baby and strongly recommends waiting to sleep train until your baby is developmentally ready, which is typically between 4-6 months (signs of readiness include: having transitioned out of the swaddle, bringing hands to mouth, and the ability to roll from the back to the tummy). 

WHAT EXACTLY IS “SLEEP TRAINING”?

Sleep training attempts to optimize restorative and consistent sleep. The ultimate goal of sleep training is to facilitate a baby’s natural sleep development and help them develop sleep habits that are sustainable for the whole family. It can be helpful to think of a baby’s sleep as a puzzle with many pieces supporting each other and fitting together just so. If we can line up all of the pieces, we can often achieve our sleep-related goals. There are a variety of methods for teaching babies and children the gift of independent sleep- some include much parental involvement while others include providing children with gradually increasing intervals of time on their own until they fall asleep. Boston Sleep Consultant, Ellie Lindenmayer, believes that sleep training is an involved, individualized process that will look different for each family based on their unique baby and parenting styles. 

I AM HESITANT TO LET MY BABY CRY.

I get it. No parent likes to hear their baby cry. It feels counter-intuitive to allow your baby to cry and many parents worry that the crying involved in many sleep training methods will harm their baby. However, many parents find themselves in an unsustainable sleep situation due to lack of sleep from nighttime parenting, which can have a deleterious effect on maternal mental health. With buzzing social media feeds, endless Google searches, and conflicting research studies, it can be overwhelming and difficult to know how to best navigate sleep training while keeping your baby’s well-being and safety a top priority. As such, I wrote a comprehensive article addressing this common concern which includes a meta-analysis of the current research on sleep training. You can read the full article here: Will Sleep Training Harm My Baby? 

Cancellation policy: Services can be canceled for a credit for any Joyful Birthing & Beyond service if cancellation is received with at least a 24-hour notice. Services canceled with less than 24-hour notice will not be credited or refunded.