Rosy Dreamers Sleep and Doula Services
604 Winchester Crescent N7S4P5 Sarnia, ON, Canada

2021 was a doozy. Let’s show some appreciation for the moms and dads that helped us survive the sleepless nights, covid lock downs, lactation struggles, preschooler meltdowns, love and losses, ups and downs. ... So much love to all my wonderful friends, family and clients as we ring in the new year. #happynewyear #goodriddance2021 #momssupportingmoms #ittakesavillage #gratitude #ivegotyourback #covidchristmas #sleeplessnights #toddlermom #newbornmom #postpartumsupport #holisticsleepcoach #mentalhealthadvocate #doula #sleepdoula See more

I have been incredibly silent over here! Third pregnancy has been HARD. Work has been BUSY. I have the best husband, clients and support system and am happy to be feeling healthy and free of morning sickness at last. Working remotely means I have been able to continue helping families sleep better and have turned nights around for a dozen families these past few months. On average going down from waking hourly or more to 8-12 hour stretches of sleep (where developmentally a...ppropriate) Stay tuned for more big announcements and partnerships as we head into 2022! Drop me a line if you have a sleep question, need to vent or can relate to the 24/7 fatigue pregnancy bringseven with an 8pm bedtime! #holisticsleepcoach #sleepconsultant #healthysleephabits #moresleepplease #tiredmama #babynumber3 #pregnancyannouncement #imback See more

Myself and The Radiant Doula will be hosting a lactation support group on Wednesday. Bring all your questions regarding infant feeding (and sleep!) and share your struggles and wins with other parents in the same boat. We will be offering support on site and Covid protocols are in place. https://fb.me/e/145zeAW1z

I am PUMPED (pardon the pun ) to announce that a lactation support group here in #sarniaontario at Centennial Park while weather permits. This group will be a chance for you to connect with other breastfeeding/chestfeeding parents in an inclusive and non judgemental space. Myself and @theradiantdoula will be onsite to facilitate the group, offer lactation support and answer any questions. WHEN: ... Wednesday, September 15th at 10am WHERE: Centennial Park, Sarnia WHO: All lactating parents and their support persons are welcome. This is a safe space for 2SLGBTQ+ families and expectant parents who are thinking of/planning to breastfeed or chestfeed are welcome to attend. HOW: Pre-registration is required and payment is on a pay-what-you-can basis $5-$20 To register email: [email protected] Plan on attending? Know a new or expectant parent that could benefit? Comment/tag them below. See you tomorrow at the park! #breastfeeding #chestfeeding #lactation #breastfeedingsupport #sarniamoms #sarnia #sarnialambton #groupsupport #meetup #parenting #doula #infantfeeding #chestfeedingeducation #lactationsupport #pregnancy #baby #fourthtrimester #pumpingmom #breastfeedinghelp #momlife #postpartum #normalizebreastfeeding #breastfeedingjourney

Reading stories to your baby is a great way to connect and promote literacy - but did you know it can also improve their sleep? Babies, toddlers and young children make sense of their world through pictures. They love to see themselves, it makes them feel important. Creating a bespoke bedtime story when making changes at bedtime can help your young child understand and feel safe. They can learn the bedtime routine and predict the next steps, giving them confidence in changes ...you are making. Here’s how I create bedtime stories for my kiddos: Take photos (or draw if you are creative) of your child at each step of their bedtime routine i.e. brushing teeth, putting on pj’s, singing songs, etc. The last picture is of baby asleep in their bed Put them together in a book with simple explanations of how great your child is during their bedtime routine Read together before the bedtime routine every night Did you try this? Let me know how it goes! #readaloud #holisticsleep #babysleepconsultant #sleepcoach #motherhood #londonontariomoms #tiredmom #night #sleepdeprivedmommy #sarniamoms #bedtimestories #childhoodunplugged #toddlermoments #sleepwithoutsleeptraining #bedtimeroutine #babiesofinstagram #separationanxiety #torontomoms #normaliseinfantsleep #toddlersleep #moresleepneeded #motherhoodunplugged #postpartum #doula #infantsleepeducation

If someone wants to cheer me on for staying in my own bed all night, that’s fine too. #babysleep #healthysleep ... #babysleephelp #toddlerlife #babysleeping #infantsleep #lifewithatoddler #newborn #parentingtips #sleepcoach #sleepcoaching #sleephelp #toddlersleep #tiredaf #sleepconsultant #tiredmom #gentlesleepcoach #toddler #sleepdeprived #sleeptraining #toddlermomlife #toddlersleepcoach #toddlersleepexperts #toddlersleephelp #toddlersleeptips #holisticsleepcoach #torontoparents #sarniamoms #canadiancoach See more

Coming back from a much needed #socialmediabreak Social media has been so awesome in many ways connecting us throughout this pandemic. But the constant comparisons and pressure to post every day can cause us to avoid living in the present and actually increase loneliness. But I’m BACK BABY bringing you judgement free, evidence based and inclusive support around sleep and postpartum wellness.... Stay tuned for big things coming up both virtually and in person this fall that will help you rock your postpartum and sleep soundly. #parentingtips #motherhoodunplugged #parenting #ittakesavillage #gentlesleep #babyledsleep #secureattachment #infantsleepeducation #infantfeeding #parenthood #sleepconsultant #motherhood #holisticsleep #breastfeeding #babysleeptips #bodyfeeding #firsttimemom #babysleephelp #sleepcoach #evidencebased #postpartum #toddlersleep #normalizeinfantsleep #responsiveparenting #sleeptraining #bedsharingfamily #postpartumjourney

I want to know! Are you a Lark or and Owl? In sleep, Lark and Owl are used to describe the two sleep chronotypes.... Larks do best with an early bedtime and function well in the morning. Owls stay up late and are groggy for most of the morning, functioning best mid day. For me - I was an Owl pre kids, working in bars and going out until all hours and needing to sleep in until 9 or 10. But I am absolutely a lark now and panic when I am awake after 11! So tell me this - are you a night owl or crave your bed once the sun goes down? #sleepymom #tiredasamother #sleepdeprivedparents #earlytobed #upallnight #sleepingin #alarmset #babywontsleep #earlyrising #itsstilldarkout #lark #owl #holisticsleepcommunity #sleepscience #sleepcoach #postpartumdoula #iwanttoknow #areyoualarkoranowl #sleepconsultant #torontoparents #sleepybaby #timetosleep #lullaby #infantsleep #toddlersleep #familysleep

Dreamfeeds are a strategy I often suggest to parents whose babies: wake up closely after the parents regular bedtime would like to work on reducing nightfeeds ... whose baby isn’t very interested in the morning feed from eating to closely to wake up So how do you do a dreamfeed? Pick up your baby from their sleep space while they are still asleep. Babies under 4 months may need a little help by stroking their cheek, or waiting until they are in a lighter sleep cycle to accept the breast/bottle. Offer them the feed and hopefully they will stay asleep the whole time. If they don’t, no worries, you can simply comfort them back to sleep (or use the same sleep coaching method you were using at bedtime, if you are working on a plan at the moment) Do/did you use dreamfeeds? What did you like or not like about them? Comment below or ask questions and I would be happy to answer! #breastfeeding #dreamfeed #nightfeeds #gentleparenting #dreamfeedworks #sleeplikeababy #attachmentparenting #sleeptraining #parenting #sleepdeprived #holisticsleepcoaching #newborn #bedsharing #exhaustedmommy #bedtimeroutine #parentingtips #tiredmom #dreamfeedmethod #sleepingbaby #healthysleep #babysleepcoach #nocryitout #sleepcoaching #babysleepexpert #responsiveparenting #torontomoms #sarniaontario #sleepexpert

This is one of my fave sleep AND feeding tips! How many times has your baby fallen asleep peacefully in your arms only to wake immediately when you put them down? You were convinced they were in a deep sleep but they had you fooled again.... Next time, try the Limp Arm Test. Once your baby is asleep, gently pick up their arm. If you are met with any resistance they are likely still in light or REM sleep. If their arm flops back down, they are likely in deeper sleep and will be easier to transfer. Many new parents worry about baby falling asleep at the while feeding in the early days, in case they haven’t gotten enough milk. If you are feeding your baby and they fall asleep, take a look at their fist. If it is relaxed, they probably fell asleep because they are full and content. If their fist is tight and closed, they may have fallen asleep out of frustration from the flow of the feed or before they were full. #infantsleep #newbornsleep #cribtransition #newmama #newparent #babysleeptips #breastfeedingtips #sleepybaby #lactationhelp #fourthtrimester #normalizebreastfeeding #normalinfantsleep #cosleeping #familybed #cosleepingmama #lactationsupport #sleepybaby #tiredmom #motherhoodunplugged #momsofinstagram #newparentproblems #chestfeeding #bodyfeeding #attachmentparenting #babysleep #bedtime #evidencebased #gentleparenting #gentlesleepcoach #parentingtips #responsiveparenting

Did you know that I provide one of a kind in home lactation support in Lambton County? Most people know me as a Holistic Sleep Coach and Doula but I am also a certified Lactation Educator. When I moved to Sarnia last year I was shocked to find out there are no private IBCLC’s practicing here. This is something our community desperately needs because breastfeeding challenges can be isolating and demoralizing. Having the support of a professional in the early days can make the ...difference with whether or not a breastfeeding relationship continues. I am beyond fortunate to call @nurturelactationconsultant Caitlin Black-Allen my sister. She SAVED my breastfeeding relationship with my son and now, at 2.5 years, I’m wondering how I will ever wean him Caitlin and I have teamed up to offer an incredible service to local parents. It’s an in home visit with a Breastfeeding Educator (me!) and the virtual zoom skills of an IBCLC (Caitlin!) Sessions are about 1.5 hours and include text follow up support and a written plan. We are non judgemental and support ALL types of families and ALL types of feeding goals (absolutely NO formula shaming!) I am a doula and a mother of two and I know all too well how hard these early days can be. As a sleep coach I have seen many clients babies sleep improve once feeding is properly addressed. The two go hand in hand and I’m thrilled to offer this new service in our community. #sarniamoms #oneonone #lactationsupport #lambtoncounty #ibclc #sarniadoula #breastfeeding #bodyfeeding #newbaby #fourthtrimester #weaning #nightweaning #colickybaby #tandemnursing #tonguetie #latching #postpartum #supplementing #blw #holisticsleepcoaching #sarniaontario #doula #inhomesupport #feedingbaby #skintoskin #kangaroocare #sleepcoach #endmomguilt

There is a lot of confusion when it comes to daytime sleep, how much is necessary and how long babies should be awake between naps. Every baby’s needs are different so learning their sleepy signals is key and then using wake windows as a guide can be very helpful. Wake windows get longer as babies grow older. But a lot of the time, children are kept awake much longer than they should be, because their parents are following standard wake windows alone.... What is REALLY important to note is that your baby is unlikely to make it through their next wake window if they had a cat nap that was less than a full sleep cycle of 45 minutes. Moving their next nap or bedtime earlier will avoid them becoming overtired and lead to longer stretches of sleep. . . . . . #baby #babyboy #babylove #babysleep #babysleepconsultant #babysleepexpert #babysleephelp #babysleeping #babysleeptips #bedtimeroutine #honestmotherhood #infantsleep #momlife #motherhood #mumlife #newborn #newbornsleep #newmama #parenting #sleepcoach #sleepconsultant #sleepconsulting #sleepexpert #sleepingbaby #sleeptips #sleeptraining #sleeptrainingsuccess #tiredmama #tiredmom #toddlersleep

To the new parents raising their children without any of the support they imagined, I see you. To those who have strained relationships with their family, I see you. To those who are mourning a loss and are unable to be together, I see you.... To those navigating a separation or divorce, I see you. To those struggling with fertility, who have yet to create the family they envisioned, I see you. To those isolated from their family because of the pandemic, having yet another video call instead of a hug, I see you. Today on #familyday I am taking pause to be grateful for the family I have. But I’m also dealing with some complicated feelings of sadness and anger over losing my dad. I send all my love to those of you who may be struggling today, navigating love and loss at the same time. #familyday2021 #chosenfamily #missingfamily #loveandloss #pandemicparenting #ittakesavillage #grief #infertility #missingmydad #lovecarrieson #doula #holisticsleep #rosydreamersdoula See more

It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 5 years since I began my Sleep Consultant and Doula journey. There were a few moments/people that really helped me decide this was the path for me: Becoming a mom. Especially a mom who had a traumatic birth and a child who basically hated sleep The encouragement of @biancasprague and @aknuge of @bebomiainc - These folx helped me process my experiences and turn these self perceived flaws into some of my greatest strengths. ... The mentorship, collaboration and support of @kate.sissons.doula and Andrea Strang @kindersleep - you are both my peers but also role models as doulas,sleep consultants and women in business. There were many other people who helped along the way, especially my husband @ryanmbrownlee who could get a zillion posts of his own). Now, 5 years, 5 certifications and one more on the way. I share this with you because I am proud and LUCKY to do what I love. I also post this to show you that when you work with me, you are not just getting an overnight doula/coach. You are getting compassion, nonjudgmental support and the experience to back it up. #tbt pic of my beautiful daughter who is almost 5... and still hates sleep. #motherhood #parenthood #babysleeping #breastfeeding #postpartumdoula #sleepexpert #sleepconsultant #babysleep #gentleparenting #holisticsleepcoaching #doulalife #doulasupport #birthdoula #responsiveparenting #gratitude #perserverance #livethelifeyoulove #smallbusiness #supportingfamilies #canadianmoms #torontomoms #sarniamoms

3 ACCOUNTS I LEARN FROM EVERYDAY: You might know me as a dashing Doula and Sleep Consultant and I feel lucky to love what I do... but behind the scenes, I'm always learning too. Here are 3 accounts that I follow here on Instagram that teach or entertain me everyday: @psychedmommy @alexandrawellnessdoula @azurainfantfeeding... I'm sharing this because: a) their content is awesome and b) I believe it's important to hire someone who's always learning - not just staying static. Follow them too for awesome content on pregnancy and parenting #womensupportingwomen #alwayslearning #buildingeachotherup #rosydreamers #doula #sleepconsultant #sleepdoula #parenting #mentalhealth #infantsleep #gentlesleep #breastfeedinghelp #holistic #homebirth #motherhoodunplugged #momsofinstagram See more

Want to make some changes to your baby’s sleep but not sure where to start? Feeling overwhelmed by sleep coaching or concerned about short term effects on your baby or family? Tune in and I’ll tell you the best place to start that will make things easier on you and your baby. ... #holisticsleepcoaching #gentlesleep #sleeptips #sleeptraining #nocryitout #sleepconsultant #sleepcoach #sleepplan #tiredmama #getmoresleep #babysleep #sleepingbaby #baby #toddlersleep #sleepdoula See more