SEPTEMBER 2026 · 5 HAMPTON ROADS SLEEP CONSULTANTS · CHECKED ONE BY ONE
Baby Sleep Consultants in Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads, VA
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Dawn Pereira
Mothers and Babies in Bloom · Williamsburg, VA
A BSN-prepared Registered Nurse and professional postpartum doula. Her DoulaMatch profile lists “Licensed Registered Nurse, BSN…The only registered nurse among the Hampton Roads consultants. Her DoulaMatch profile lists “Sleep educator” and “Sleep support consulting” among her special…
Myasia Holloway
Coelta Co. · Hampton, VA
“Myasia is a DONA International trained doula and a trained newborn care specialist with over ten years of experience.” She is…A newborn care specialist with more than ten years' experience who runs overnight shifts on the Peninsula so parents can sleep. Her site reads “Proudly serving…
Tina Bein
Tina the Postpartum Doula · Chesapeake, VA
“My credentials include being a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and a Postpartum Doula.”Co-owner of The Juniper House, which she describes as “the first Postpartum Wellness Center in the Hampton Roads area, located right here in Chesapeake.” Her…
Laurie Ann Finn
LAF Doula Postpartum Services · Virginia Beach, VA
DONA International Certified Postpartum Doula, PCD, and Certified Lactation Educator, CLE, with an M.A. in Organizational…A mother-and-daughter practice offering in-person care in Hampton Roads and virtual support nationally: “We love that we are able to offer something unique to…
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Whispering Lullabies · Newport News, VA
Her site's masthead reads “Executive Newborn Care Specialist • Infant Sleep Consultant • Author” and “Creator of the Sacred…The only consultant in Hampton Roads who sells stand-alone infant sleep coaching, from a $45 single session to a six-week programme, alongside overnight…
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Chesapeake sleep consultants (1)
- Tina Bein Tina the Postpartum Doula · Chesapeake, VA
The Peninsula sleep consultants (3)
- Dawn Pereira Mothers and Babies in Bloom · Williamsburg, VA
- Myasia Holloway Coelta Co. · Hampton, VA
- Tory Whitney Whispering Lullabies · Newport News, VA
Virginia Beach sleep consultants (1)
- Laurie Ann Finn LAF Doula Postpartum Services · Virginia Beach, VA
How Hampton Roads 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 Hampton Roads 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 Hampton Roads parents ask
How much does a Hampton Roads sleep consultant cost?
Virtual packages from Hampton Roads 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 Hampton Roads 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 Hampton Roads consultants are also licensed clinicians (LCSW, MFT, RN, IBCLC) who added sleep training to their existing scope.
What’s the youngest age a Hampton Roads 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 Hampton Roads 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 Hampton Roads sleep consultants offer virtual support?
Yes. Almost every Hampton Roads 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 Hampton Roads. 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:
- Dawn Pereira · https://www.mothersandbabiesinbloom.com/
- Laurie Ann Finn · https://www.lafdoula.com/
- Myasia Holloway · https://www.coeltaco.com/
- Tina Bein · https://www.tinathedoula.com/
- Tory Whitney · https://www.whisperinglullabies.com/
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