Maternity Sleep Consultant Training

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In our newest course you will learn how to support women during two of the most important periods in their life-pregnancy and postpartum. As a maternity and postpartum sleep consultant you will have the experience and knowledge to lead women to better and more restful sleep through one-on-one coaching and beyond! Our course is one of the only certifications programs available that works with this demographic and teaches students how to support women in these stages.

Offered as both a self-paced and live program, this 10-12 week program includes 8 in-depth modules, a hands-on learning component, and on-going mentorship!

Is this for me?

  1. You are an existing sleep consultant looking to expand your knowledge and expertise. If you are an existing pediatric or adult sleep consultant, this could be a great opportunity to work with an additional demographic and support women in pregnancy and postpartum!
  2. You are just embarking on the world of sleep consultant and don't yet have a certification. You are not required to have a background in sleep consulting in order to take this course. In fact, you may only have an interest in working with p

The details:

+ 8 modules that can be completed at your own pace and on your own timeline

+ Hands on experience offered through practicum hours facilitated by Sweet Sleep Academy

+ The knowledge and training to be able to support women during pregnancy and postpartum with a holistic and natural approach

+ Certification that reads "certified maternity and postpartum sleep consultant"

What is the investment?

The total cost for the live training is $2800 and the total cost for the self-paced training is $2200. There is a discount when paid in full and the ability to enroll in a payment plan

Existing students or graduates can take $500 with the code STUDENT500 (all students using this code will need to be verified as existing SSA students or graduates)


Your Instructor


Rachel Mitchell
Rachel Mitchell

Rachel Mitchell is the founder of My Sweet Sleeper, a certified Pediatric and Maternity Sleep Specialist, former night nanny, and mom of seven (soon to be eight). Rachel launched My Sweet Sleeper shortly after having her first son in 2010, once she realized how little support was offered to families struggling with sleep deprivation.

Since starting My Sweet Sleeper, Rachel has worked with thousands of families all over the world and gained the rewarding experience of helping their children sleep better. Her company has grown from offering in-home individual sleep consultations, to creating online courses, an online certification program, writing for major publications such as Motherly, The Bump, The Wall Street Journal, and The Huffington Post, as well as becoming a published author.

In addition to her professional experience she has a Bachelor's degree in Human and Child Development from The University of Massachusetts, and is constantly pursuing a higher education to ensure she is an expert in her field.

She resides just outside of Boston with her husband and children. Rachel enjoys running, cooking, and exploring new ways to manage the chaos that comes with a large family.

"This is truly is one of the most wonderful professions, and I genuinely look forward to each new family I get to be a part of".



Frequently Asked Questions


How long do I have access to the course?
You will have access to this course for up to 1 year, however you can download all of the materials to keep for your own use forever. If it takes you longer than one year to complete the curriculum of this course you will be required to renew for $250 and restart the curriculum.
Can I do this while working another job?
Yes absolutely! Many of our graduates have other jobs that they continue working until they gain further experience and feel comfortable pursuing this work full-time. Some choose to use this certification to further their experience and expertise in their current field. You are free to use this certification how you wish to further your career/education.
Am I required to renew each year to keep my certification active?
You are required to take a refresher course 3 years after receiving your certification program in order to stay active in our network, which reviews changes within the industry and updated standards. This cost for this course is $250 and is completely online with no live portion. If you go more than 1 year without practicing we will also require that you complete this course. We do also recommend that you keep up-to-date on recommendations and research within the field such as the AAP safety recommendations and CPR certification.
Can I take this course if I am not an existing sleep consultant?
Yes! Whether you are a current sleep consultant or are just interested in starting your journey, this course is for you! This is a great course to add to your existing certification if you have one, but it is also a great place to start!
Is the course refundable?
Because you have full access to the course materials, this course is only refundable for up to 48 hours after enrollment. If you are on a payment plan and decide to un-enroll before the 48 hour period, your first payment is non-refundable as it serves as a registration fee for the payment plan. We are confident you will love the course and will want to continue!

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