SEPTEMBER 2026 · 11 RICHMOND SLEEP CONSULTANTS · CHECKED ONE BY ONE
Baby Sleep Consultants in Richmond, VA
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Christina Carpenter
Everyone Is Sleeping · Richmond, VA
“I received my sleep consultant certification in 2024 through The Cradle Coach Academy, which included more than 200 hours of…The only consultant in the metro whose whole practice is infant and toddler sleep and nothing else , her site's masthead reads “PEDIATRIC SLEEP COACH CHRISTINA…
Jennifer Payson
The Night Shift RVA · Richmond, VA
“Jennifer Payson, CPD”. Her own account of her background: “I've always had a passion for caring for children and was a…Eight years of overnight work in Richmond on top of 32 years as an infant and multiples nanny , the deepest hands-on newborn experience in this directory. “The…
Leslie Gupta
Bedtime Blueprints · Richmond, VA
“Hi, I'm Leslie Gupta! I'm a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant with over 2 years of expert taught, scientific, evidence-based…Covers 0 to 7 years, wider than anyone else on this page , “Do you have a child between the ages 0 to 7 years old who is struggling to sleep?” , and names the…
Olivia Stevens
Olivia Cares · Richmond, VA
“Hi! I'm Olivia Stevens, an experienced Postpartum Doula living and working in Richmond, VA.” DoulaMatch lists her as a solo…Sells a written sleep plan and overnight care as separate line items, so families can take the plan without booking nights. Her site's title is “Postpartum…
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Ruth Green
Graceful Birth Doulas of Virginia · Powhatan, VA
Her Meet Ruth page lists “Infant Sleep Training and Certification – January 2017” and a “Green Living Eco-Baby Certification”.…The longest-serving doula in this directory , attending births since 1992 , and one of only two consultants here selling a standalone, priced sleep-training…
Autumn Dubois
Rooted Womb RVA · Midlothian, VA
Her bornbir profile carries two dated certifications: “Postpartum doula” and “Infant sleep specialist”. She holds an NPI…The most recently certified infant sleep specialist in the metro , she added the sleep credential in 2025 on top of her 2023 postpartum doula certification.…
Erinn
Napology · Richmond, VA
“Hello, I'm Erinn—founder of Napology and your sleep consultant—focused on helping your family achieve better rest.” She…A three-step ladder that lets parents buy as little as one conversation: a free discovery call, a 45-minute “Ask Me Anything” call (“A 45 minute call to answer…
Jessica Argenzio
RoseMoon Birth Services LLC · Richmond, VA
Her masthead reads “Jessica Argenzio CD/CPD Certified Birth/Postpartum Doula & Gentle Sleep Coach/Consultant”, and her services…A DONA-certified birth and postpartum doula who folds gentle sleep coaching into overnight care, so families get the plan and the person implementing it in the…
Juanita Mines
Baby Sleep Goals · Richmond, VA
Her professional profile lists “Pediatric Sleep Consultant” and two memberships: the Association of Professional Sleep…THE LINK ABOVE GOES TO HER FACEBOOK PAGE, NOT A WEBSITE. Baby Sleep Goals no longer runs a site of its own, so her Facebook business page , 1,096 followers,…
Kristi Ramey
Richmond Birth and Baby · Henrico, VA
DoulaMatch lists her as “Kristi Ramey IBCLC, CST”, currently certified, and records Sleep educator and Sleep support consulting…The one multi-practitioner agency on this page: “As professional Doulas, Lactation Consultants (including IBCLCs), Newborn Care Specialists, and Nighttime…
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I AM Nurse Melinda / The BabieLadie · Midlothian, VA
“I am a Virginia Certified Doula, Lactation Specialist, Birth Educator, and Registered Nurse.” Her dated certifications are…The only registered nurse on this page, and the only consultant here with a dedicated, separately branded sleep-training page rather than sleep folded into…
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Chesterfield and Midlothian sleep consultants (2)
- Autumn Dubois Rooted Womb RVA · Midlothian, VA
- Melinda Nicole King I AM Nurse Melinda / The BabieLadie · Midlothian, VA
Henrico and the West End sleep consultants (1)
- Kristi Ramey Richmond Birth and Baby · Henrico, VA
Powhatan and the western counties sleep consultants (1)
- Ruth Green Graceful Birth Doulas of Virginia · Powhatan, VA
Richmond sleep consultants (7)
- Christina Carpenter Everyone Is Sleeping · Richmond, VA
- Erinn Napology · Richmond, VA
- Jennifer Payson The Night Shift RVA · Richmond, VA
- Jessica Argenzio RoseMoon Birth Services LLC · Richmond, VA
- Juanita Mines Baby Sleep Goals · Richmond, VA
- Leslie Gupta Bedtime Blueprints · Richmond, VA
- Olivia Stevens Olivia Cares · Richmond, VA
How Richmond parents pick a consultant
- Where they trained matters. Sleep consulting is unlicensed, so the program is the closest thing to a credential. The well-known ones are Family Sleep Institute, IPSP, Cradle Coach Academy, and Sleep Sense. RNs and IBCLCs who added sleep training also count.
- Format follows your situation. Most Richmond consultants now offer virtual visits at lower price points. In-home and overnight packages cost considerably more. Choose in-home for complex situations like twins, reflux, or special needs, or simply if you learn better hands-on.
- Methodology fit. Some practitioners run a gentle and responsive style, others run more structured programs like Sleep Sense or Cradle Coach. Two paragraphs on a consultant’s site is usually enough to tell which camp they’re in.
- Insurance and cost. Sleep consulting is rarely covered by insurance. Plan for $300 to $1,500 for a structured virtual package, several thousand for full overnight in-home support.
- Read recent reviews. Five recent Yelp, Google, or Instagram reviews tells you a lot. Look for parents whose situation sounds like yours: same age, same sleep issue, same parenting style.
When you might not need a consultant yet
Babies under 4 months are still building their circadian rhythm, and most “sleep problems” before that point sort themselves out. If your baby is younger than 4 months and feeding is going well, a postpartum doula or lactation consultant may be the better starting point. The free Betteroo screen can help you decide whether your situation is age-appropriate before you book a paid call.
Common questions Richmond parents ask
How much does a Richmond sleep consultant cost?
Virtual packages from Richmond sleep consultants usually land between $300 and $1,500. In-home day visits start around $500 to $800 per session. Overnight Newborn Care Specialists and full postpartum agencies run $4,000 to $12,000 depending on the length of the package. Premium and high-cost-of-living neighborhoods tend to sit at the top of the range.
Are Richmond sleep consultants regulated or licensed?
No. “Sleep consultant” is not a licensed role, and the older term “sleep coach” isn’t either. The certifying program is the closest thing. Family Sleep Institute, IPSP, Cradle Coach Academy, Sleep Sense, and the Gentle Sleep Coach program by Kim West are the most common. Several Richmond consultants are also licensed clinicians (LCSW, MFT, RN, IBCLC) who added sleep training to their existing scope.
What’s the youngest age a Richmond sleep consultant will work with?
Most structured sleep training starts at 4 to 6 months. For 0 to 4-month support, look for Newborn Care Specialists or Postpartum Doulas. That’s the Richmond market for “newborn sleep shaping” rather than sleep training. Several consultants on this page (the newborn-specialist coaches in this directory) specialize in the newborn window.
Do most Richmond sleep consultants offer virtual support?
Yes. Almost every Richmond consultant now runs at least a virtual track over Zoom, with text or voice follow-up over one to two weeks. Several (the virtual-first practitioners in this directory) work primarily virtually and serve clients far beyond Richmond. Filter the directory by “Virtual” if that’s the format you want.
How is a sleep consultant different from a postpartum doula?
A postpartum doula supports the whole family in the first weeks: feeding, recovery, light housework, overnight care, sometimes sleep shaping. A sleep consultant is narrower. They build a sleep plan, walk you through it, and follow up. many practitioners in this directory wear both hats. If you also want broader postpartum help, hire someone with both credentials.
Can I trust the consultants in this directory?
Every entry here was independently checked against the consultant’s own website, Yelp profile, and where applicable the certifying body’s graduate registry (FSI, IPSP, Cradle Coach, Sleep Sense). Listings where we couldn’t confirm a key claim were removed before this page went live. We re-check monthly. If you spot something stale, email hello@betteroo.ai.
How we checked this directory
Every consultant was checked against their own website, Yelp profile, and where applicable the certifying body’s graduate directory (Family Sleep Institute, IPSP, Cradle Coach Academy, Sleep Sense, Gentle Sleep Coach). We re-check monthly. A representative sample of our sources:
- Christina Carpenter · https://www.everyoneissleeping.com/
- Erinn · https://napologyconsulting.com/
- Jennifer Payson · https://www.thenightshiftdoula.com/
- Jessica Argenzio · https://rosemoonbirthservicesllc.com/
- Juanita Mines · https://www.facebook.com/babysleepgoals/
- Kristi Ramey · https://www.richmondbirthandbaby.com/
- Leslie Gupta · https://www.bedtimeblueprints.com/
- Melinda Nicole King · https://iamnursemelinda.com/
- Olivia Stevens · https://oliviacares.com/
- Ruth Green · https://gracefulbirthing.net/
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