“Vanessa was amazing to work with. We were hesitant to sleep train for the longest time, as traditional Cry It Out methods weren’t right for our family. When my son experienced severe sleep regression, we were desperate for help and another family (through a local moms group) recommended Vanessa and Graceful Beginnings. Vanessa worked with us to use a more gentle approach that we were comfortable with, and she tailored the plan specifically for our child’s needs. She was incredibly thoughtful and responsive, and made adjustments to the plan based on his behavior. With Vanessa’s help, our child went from needing 1-2.5 hours to fall asleep and waking every hour, to a 20 minute bedtime routine and sleeping 12 hours straight. He is happier during the day, there are way less tears, and we can sleep again! We are so grateful.”
“Vanessa was so incredibly helpful for sleep training our toddler. She gave us a plan and the confidence we needed to put that plan into action. I can’t recommend her enough! Eternally grateful.”
“I reached out to Vanessa for a lactation consultation and within an hour she responded and within 2 days she was sitting at our kitchen table. Vanessa is warm, non judgmental and highly knowledgeable. I walked away from our meeting feeling confident with new information and a plan, tailored to me and my baby. Highly recommend!”
Hello New Mom. I see you.
Your baby isn’t sleeping well and you are worried. You are beyond tired and need solutions.
You’ve read about sleeping methods, but you don’t know what to try. There are so many options and it’s confusing.
You’ve watched videos and talked to friends and family, but you want specific ideas for your child.
Your concerns and questions are all valid.
You are somewhere in the breastfeeding journey and you need support.
You might be expecting and not started at all yet, you might be in pain, the baby isn’t latching, you aren’t sure they are getting enough milk, you aren’t producing enough milk, your nursing sessions are taking over your life, you have to go back to the office or begin pumping or maybe you are weaning the baby off of breastfeeding.
You don’t want to look online and read tons of articles. You want to work with someone directly that can be a support system and a friend.
You want to make the right decisions for your family and not feel any judgement for what those might be.
“Vanessa is such a wonderful sleep consultant! She is caring, passionate and extremely knowledgeable! After using these techniques my daughter learned to fall asleep and stay asleep on her own. That is a gift! Vanessa brings a unique approach because of her own experience with her 3 children. She goes above and beyond and continues to check on the progress of your child as they get older. I feel so much calmer knowing that Vanessa is there to support me and my daughter.”
My name is Vanessa…
Mom of three, and I have been the new mom, the tired mom, the scared mom, the worried mom. I am now a more knowledge mom, as well as a pediatric sleep consultant and lactation counselor. Whether you need help in one or both of those areas, I am here for you.
This might be your first child or it might be your fourth, we know all situations, and all babies, are different and something that worked well for one baby, might not work well for another.
We work together, either in-person or virtually, and I guide you in a positive and calming environment. It’s time to feel less stressed and find ways to bring more joy to you and your families lives.
“Pure magic! Not really - it’s Vanessa’s thoughtful and skillful personalized approach that led our family out of the dark. I had severe PPD with my first born, who was also colicky and refused to sleep (even during the day). I learned that sleep is a SKILL, we have to teach our babies. My son turned into a different child as a result of Vanessa’s help. She gave us a plan of attack that was appropriate for our family. She followed up each morning as we implemented the plan. She really understands babies and mothers and I know she really cares. Subsequently, I went on to have 2 more babies and with Vanessa’s help, was able to have both sleeping 12 hours by 12 weeks yet again. It’s not magic - it is her approach that has given our family the gift of peace. To this day, my children are incredible sleepers, not because they were born that way, but because they were taught! Couldn’t recommend her highly enough, ”
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