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As a certified postpartum doula and sleep consultant, I believe support can change everything in the early days of parenthood. Mothers deserve to be nurtured, families deserve to feel held, and no one should have to figure it all out while running on empty. My work is rooted in the belief that postpartum care should feel personal, compassionate, and realistic. I support families in a way that helps them feel more confident, more rested, and more at ease in their new rhythm. With my background in sleep consulting, I value gentle structure, responsive support, and creating foundations that help the whole family thrive.
For the family who wants consistent support and help building rhythm, confidence, and breathing room. What’s included 1 prenatal prep call 4 in-home postpartum support visits newborn care education feeding and burping support help reading baby’s cues support creating a simple daily rhythm recovery-focused support for mom light baby-related household reset priority text support between visits for 2 weeks personalized recap and recommendations after visits Best for families who want more than a one-time reset moms recovering physically and emotionally parents who want someone to guide them, not just show up once
For the family who wants high-touch support, ongoing guidance, and the smoothest possible transition into postpartum life. What’s included 1 prenatal planning call 6 in-home postpartum support visits full newborn care and adjustment support feeding, soothing, and settling support routine and rhythm guidance mom-centered recovery support sibling adjustment guidance if needed light baby-related household support during visits priority text support for 4 weeks 1 bonus phone check-in customized postpartum success plan preferred booking on your calendar Best for families who want more hands-on guidance moms who know they’ll need steady support clients who want a more concierge experience
I’m the founder of Sleepyhead Solutions, where I support families with both postpartum doula services and sleep consulting designed to bring more calm, confidence, and rest into the home. I know how overwhelming early parenthood and sleep struggles can feel. When you’re exhausted, running on empty, and trying to figure out what your baby or child needs, it can start to feel like nothing is working. That’s where I come in. My approach is supportive, practical, and focused on real solutions that make life feel easier, not more stressful. I work closely with families to help them feel less alone and more equipped. Whether you need postpartum support during those early transitions, guidance creating better routines, or a clear plan to improve sleep, I’m here to help you move from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to feeling supported and confident. I believe every family deserves care that is personalized, compassionate, and realistic for real life. What sets my support apart is that I don’t just hand you generic advice and send you on your way. I take the time to understand your family, your challenges, and your goals so we can find solutions that truly fit. I’m here to problem-solve with you, encourage you, and help you put simple, effective strategies into place. My goal is always the same: to help families create more peace at home. That might look like helping a new mom feel cared for and supported during postpartum recovery, helping parents understand their baby’s needs, or helping a tired family finally get the sleep they’ve been missing. No matter the situation, I want you to feel like you have someone in your corner who understands, listens, and knows how to help. If you’re looking for support that is warm, knowledgeable, and solution-focused, I’d love to connect with you. You don’t have to keep guessing your way through it alone.
Michelle was a lifesaver for our little one! We went from multiple night waking and only contact naps to sleeping through the night and crib naps all day! Highly recommend her help and expertise! It was so comforting to have her constant support when helping our little one sleep independently!
— Michelle Mupo
So thankful for Michelle!! My 7 month old went from co-sleeping and waking up 4-6 times a night to sleeping in her crib for 10+ hours uninterrupted.
— Jasmine Burns
I found Michelle when my son was a few weeks old & not sleeping well at all. Right off the bat I felt so comfortable with her. She came up with an age appropriate schedule, feeding schedule & taught us ways to improve his sleep right from the start. She even helped us navigate some health issues that were effecting his quality of sleep. She was so supportive and available to us whenever we needed it during our time together. I would recommend Michelle to anyone having a baby to be prepared & educated on sleep and techniques to help everyone get more rest!
— Nicole Pariseau
I cannot recommend Sleepyhead Solutions enough! As a new parent, I was overwhelmed with trying to get my newborn to sleep, and I felt like I was constantly on edge from the lack of rest. That's when I found Sleepyhead Solutions, and it was a game-changer. Their sleep consultant was kind, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. After just a few sessions, my little one started sleeping better, and I finally got some much-needed rest. The advice was tailored to our unique situation, and I felt supported every step of the way. If you're struggling with your baby's sleep, do yourself a favor and reach out to them. Best decision ever!
— Samantha Champagne
We started working with Michelle when our son turned one. We had been co-sleeping and nursing throughout the night, up 5-8 times a night and it was a disaster. Within two days he was sleeping through the night and I even had to wake him in the morning! He even started to nap independently which he had never done before. Unfortunately we went through multiple illnesses throughout the winter, a surgery, a move, so his sleep was all over the place once again. We did a regression package with Michelle around 16 months and he fell right back into it within one night. Michelle tailored our sleep and feeding schedule based on our son’s needs and our sleep expectations for him. I couldn’t recommend Michelle more!
— Heather Malone
Michelle is a DREAM. I couldn’t figure out a way to get our nearly one year old to sleep through the night, and I REALLY wanted him sleep trained by one. She was patient through all of our illnesses, was with us every step of the way, and made sure she was available when we went for our training week to coax us through when it was hard. Not only that, but she knew we had some special days coming up and gave us advisement for those as well. Can’t thank her enough.
— Allison DeMattia
Do you like sleep? More free time? A happier baby? If your answer is "yes" to any of the above, Michelle is your gal! Michelle worked wonders with us and I would recommend her to any parent looking to fast-track their baby's healthy sleep habits! Our 11 month old daughter had a solid sleep routine, but was still being fed to sleep and was room-sharing. Within 2 weeks of us starting our program, our daughter was falling asleep when placed in her crib and was sleeping through the night. Michelle went at our pace, and developed a program that was sensitive to the fact that we wanted to have a gradual, stress-free transition for our daughter. Since working with Michelle, bed time is faster, less stressful, and more consistent. Again, Michelle is a magician and I HIGHLY recommend her for any of your sleepy baby needs.
— Michael Curtin
Michelle was so helpful when working with us on our toddler’s sleep. She was compassionate, attentive, and knowledgeable and really helped us get our daughter’s sleep back on track. Highly recommend!
— Beth Moore
Michelle was the best investment we've made since our little guy came along. Her support and expertise made the tough nights a little easier and was the single most helpful part of the process. It's hard to know the right thing to do and her guidance reassured us every step of the way. We can't thank you enough Michelle!!!!
— Kathryn Ardell
Michelle is amazing. She is so sweet and kind. Gave me a detailed sleep plan for my son that we went through detail by detail to really make it fit what we needed. Not only is my son sleeping 9 hours over night (he’s 3 months old) he’s getting consistent good naps during the day. She checked in daily and always answered my random questions. Highly recommend!!
— Alessandra Lyons Pignataro
My baby was 2 months and for some reason she was waking up every 1-2 hrs in middle of night making us tired whole day. Me being working mom it was hard to work with 2 other kids at home. I contacted sleepyhead solutions she was very quick with responding and then she analyzed situation and gave her awake windows to be followed accordingly and in a week it worked like charm. In just 2 weeks she is sleeping through night. I highly recommend her
— L Yamuna Sri
Michelle is a life changer! Our daughter was in our bed and still waking up numerous times a night. The first night of her help we got 8 hours of sleep with our daughter in her own bed. The following nights 12 hours. She is very supportive and knowledgeable. She was always there and was quick to answer the many questions I had. Highly recommend her assistance if you have sleep trouble with your littles.
— Chelsea Angle
As an expecting first time mom, I was scared of all the parents who told me to “sleep now before the baby comes, because you’ll never sleep again!”. I value my sleep and found that Michelle had a newborn program to help coach parents to set up baby for success before those pesky bad habits start! Michelle provided a newborn guide that outlined what I should expect of my baby in the first couple of weeks and months, suggestions on how to set up our house for the upcoming arrival of our new baby, and checked in with me daily once our baby came home from the hospital. We really struggled with getting our baby to fall asleep and bedtime was taking 3-5 hours every night. My lactation consultant and pediatrician couldn’t figure it out so having Michelle there to text pictures and videos was soooo helpful as she told us some talking points to bring to our next pediatrician visit since our baby wasn’t sleeping as expected. My baby was diagnosed with a dairy allergy and once it was discovered and handled, we quickly got back on track. Even the pediatrician was surprised that we figured it out so quickly as first time parents! I’m proud to say that my baby sleeps from 9pm - 9am every night and has learned important foundational skills needed to be a good sleeper! In our house we call Michelle “the sand man” since she truly helps get these babies back to bed - and more importantly has helped us and lots of other parents enjoy their new baby and new lives as a family together. I highly recommend Michelle’s newborn program!
— Allison Barkauskas
So grateful for Michelle’s help! Michelle took the time to think through my situation and ask thoughtful questions to develop a plan. She helped me create a bedtime routine for my child. Bedtime is now so much easier! My husband and I are so proud of our son’s independence putting himself to sleep after following the bedtime routine. Sometimes structure, familiarity, and predictability is all a baby needs to have an easier time with bedtime. Thank you so much!
— Courtney P
Michelle is an answered prayer and a life saver!! We have my 13 month old sleeping 12 hours at night and putting herself back to sleep. Michelle would check in every morning and multiple times throughout the day to see how things were going. I never felt alone or that I couldn't text her with issues, questions, or concerns. She's just SO supportive and just THR BEST!!!! Michelle came up with many custom plans for us to figure out exactly what my baby girl needed to be able to be an independent sleeper!! I can't recommend and thank her enough!
— Brittany Osterhus
Michelle was recommended to me by my daughter’s pediatrician after our toddler had a severe sleep regression after our newborn was born. She took the time to listen to all our concerns and discussed a step by step approach to address all the sleep concerns we were having. She went above and beyond her job as a sleep consultant and became more of a friend who took the time to check in on me and reassured me I was doing a good job while I adjusted to having a toddler and newborn. Michelle truly cares about the families she works with and I am so glad I had the opportunity to work with her.
— Monisha Parikh
Michelle is truly a miracle worker!! My son was around 14months old and was waking up 1-3x a night. I was exhausted and I was really struggling mentally due to my lack of sleep. Michelle worked with me and was so helpful and took the time to listen to my concerns and challenges I had with my son’s sleeping concerns. Everything was virtual since I did not live close, but I never felt alone and felt so supported! She talked through options and plans that worked best for myself, my son, and my family! Once figuring out a plan, we got started and THREE nights later, my son was sleeping ALL NIGHT! Michelle checked in every day with me for 2 weeks to make sure I was doing well and our plan was continuing to work well for us all. I truly never felt alone and I felt like I had the support I needed to keep going! Those three days were challenging but so worth it to get my son to sleep through the night. He is now about to be 2 years old and loves his sleep and knows how to sooth himself and sleep independently. Michelle is absolutely amazing and I’m so lucky that I was able to use her skills and guidance to get myself, my son, and family sleeping again! If you are looking for ways to have your child to improve their sleep or you are like me and are at a lost on how your child is going to sleep all night, please reach out to Michelle! She will truly change your sleep and your child’s sleep for the better! I would recommend Michelle to anyone! She truly wants the best for your child, best for your family, and the best for you as a mama!
— Malarie Chant
Michelle has completely changed my family's life. We struggled with our toddler's sleep for well over a year and in under two weeks she was able to get us to a place we never thought we would be. She was supportive, knowledgeable, flexible, and always available for anything we needed. We were so impressed with her services, that we are currently working with her again to set up a sleep plan for my youngest. I am not one to typically write reviews, but I cannot speak highly enough or recommend Michelle enough to anyone willing to listen!
— Kristina Vessa
What a relief!! Michelle was amazing in guiding, answering all of my questions and simply just being there for me!! She is so kind, patient and understanding. I’m so glad I chose to sleep train my little through her. Michelle always checked in on me and my family and seemed like a friend while reassuring me that I was always doing a good job which was so special to me!! I couldn’t thank her enough for the time she poured into me!!
— Megan Van Esch
10/10 reccomend! Michelle was beyond helpful when it came to figuring out my sons sleep needs. I have used her services more than once. She is wonderful to work with, knowledgeable and makes the sleep training process as painless as possible.
— Marisa Solan
Michelle has given me my life back. My son went from waking up 2-3 times a night to sleeping all night long! This is the first time in over a year that I’ve slept 8+ hours straight. Not only did she help fix my son’s sleep, she also helped me with pumping too. She was super knowledgeable, prompt with her responses, and ultra friendly. I can honestly not thank her enough.
— Lexi Alder
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