Sleep is a hot topic in the postpartum world, but honestly most doula training is woefully lacking in biological norms for newborns! If we, as doulas, are functioning from a place of ignorance, if we are recommending sleep strategies that are not supporting newborn biological norms or, even worse, dangerous for the age we’re working with! Today’s special guest is a sleep coach and my first call and constant referral to my clients.
Kim Hawley has a background in public health and is a genius at gentle sleep strategies. My clients have found that her classes help tremendously in setting realistic expectations as well as her group program being a wonderful ongoing education and support for families.
OUR GUEST:
Kim Hawley, MA, MPH, IBCLC is a Holistic Sleep Coach, Lactation Consultant, Peaceful Parenting Educator, and the owner of Intuitive Parenting. She helps tired parents bring together developmental knowledge, sleep science, and their intuition to improve family sleep. Her specialty is holistic, responsive sleep support for babies, toddlers, and nursing families. Kim lives in Capitol Hill, Washington DC with her husband, 2 kids, guide dog, and cat. She loves running, listening to audio books, coffee, chocolate, and wine.
CONNECT with Kim:
Website: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dc
Facebook: www.facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdc
Blog post on developmental sleep norms: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2018/7/6/developmentally-appropriate-sleep-expectations-birth-to-age-5
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Kaely Daily is produced by Kaely Harrod of Harrod Doula Services
It is sponsored by The Birth Prep Blueprint Childbirth Class
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