Lauren Harvey
Category
Newborn Care Specialist
Average star rating
5.0
Experience
7 years
Lauren Harvey
Newborn Care Specialist
7 years of experience
5.0
Atlanta, Georgia
Lauren Harvey
Newborn Care Specialist
Atlanta, Georgia
7 years of experience
5.0
About me
Hi, I’m Lauren, a certified pediatric sleep consultant and experienced newborn care specialist based in North Metro Atlanta. I support families both in-home and virtually, offering overnight care for newborns and sleep coaching for babies and young children. My approach is calm, practical, and responsive to each family’s needs. I focus on creating healthy, sustainable sleep habits while respecting your unique values and parenting style. Helping families feel more rested and confident during the early years is truly my passion!
Certification and training
Newborn Care Specialist Training, Newborn Care Training Academy (2021)
Breast Milk Handling and Storage, NCTA (2021)
Sleep Conditioning For The Newborn Care Professional, NCTA (2021)
Car Seat Safety, NCTA (2021)
Safe Sleep Practices, NCTA (2021)
Basics of Lactation Management For Doulas, Lactation Education Resources (2020)
Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Center For Pediatric Sleep Management (2021)
Memberships and affiliations
Newborn Care Specialist Association (NCSA)
Specialties
Baby and Toddler Sleep Coach
Breastfeeding Assistance and Support
Breastfeeding Support
Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding
Infant Care
Newborn Care
Newborn Prep
Overnight Newborn Care
Premature Infants
Sleep Consultant
Toddlers
Languages
English
Service introduction
I offer a range of in-home and virtual services to support families during the newborn stage and beyond. As a certified pediatric sleep consultant and experienced newborn care specialist, I provide overnight care for newborns, including singletons and twins, focusing on establishing healthy sleep foundations, supporting feeding routines, and helping parents get the rest they need. Most families hire me with sleep goals in mind, and we work together as a team so that by the end of our time together, their baby is sleeping long, consistent stretches, ideally 12 hours overnight. In addition to hands-on support, I offer virtual sleep consulting for children ages 3 months to 5 years, including customized two-week coaching packages and one-time sleep audit calls. For newborns, I provide gentle virtual guidance that helps ease babies into independent sleep using respectful, developmentally appropriate methods. Whether you're looking for overnight help, guidance through a sleep regression, or a full sleep plan, I’m here to walk alongside your family every step of the way.
Packages
Overnight Newborn Care
My overnight care package is designed to give families restful nights and peace of mind during the early postpartum period. I provide in-home, hands-on support throughout the night, caring for your baby while you sleep, supporting feeding routines, soothing, diapering, and monitoring sleep patterns. Most importantly, I help lay the foundation for healthy, independent sleep by following gentle, developmentally appropriate strategies based on your family's goals.
In addition to newborn care, I also take care of baby-related tasks such as washing bottles and pump parts, storing breast milk, and doing baby laundry as needed. Whether you're breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or doing a combination, I work alongside you to support your preferences while gradually encouraging longer stretches of sleep. Most families I work with see their baby sleeping 10–12 hours overnight by the end of our time together.
$35.00
USD Per hour
2-Week Virtual Sleep Consulting (Ages 3 Months – 5 Years)
This package is designed for families who are ready to make meaningful changes to their child’s sleep from the comfort of their own home, with expert support every step of the way. After a detailed intake process, I’ll create a customized sleep plan based on your child’s age, temperament, sleep history, and your parenting style
Once the plan is in place, we’ll begin two weeks of daily support. You'll have access to me via voice/text messaging (Monday–Friday) for real-time guidance, troubleshooting, and encouragement as we work through the process together. I’ll monitor progress closely and make adjustments as needed to help your child reach independent, restorative sleep, often achieving 10–12 hour stretches overnight and improved naps.
This package is ideal for families struggling with frequent night wakings, short naps, early morning wake-ups, or the need to be rocked, fed, or held to sleep.
$500.00
USD Flat rate
In-Home Sleep Training Add-On- 10 Hour Shift
For families who prefer extra hands-on support, I offer in-home sleep training as an optional add-on to the 2-week virtual package. This is a great way to kick off the sleep plan with in-person guidance and reassurance. Depending on my availability, I can support your family for just the first night to help implement the plan and establish a strong foundation, or stay for the first few nights to help guide the process more closely. During these 10-hour overnight shifts, I’ll be there to support your child through the sleep training method outlined in your personalized plan while offering encouragement and updates along the way. This add-on helps many families feel more confident and supported as they begin making big sleep changes. *Must be booked with the 2-week virtual consulting package ($500)
$400.00
USD Flat rate
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Overnight Newborn Care
My overnight care package is designed to give families restful nights and peace of mind during the early postpartum period. I provide in-home, hands-on support throughout the night, caring for your baby while you sleep, supporting feeding routines, soothing, diapering, and monitoring sleep patterns. Most importantly, I help lay the foundation for healthy, independent sleep by following gentle, developmentally appropriate strategies based on your family's goals.
In addition to newborn care, I also take care of baby-related tasks such as washing bottles and pump parts, storing breast milk, and doing baby laundry as needed. Whether you're breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or doing a combination, I work alongside you to support your preferences while gradually encouraging longer stretches of sleep. Most families I work with see their baby sleeping 10–12 hours overnight by the end of our time together.
$35.00
USD Per hour
2-Week Virtual Sleep Consulting (Ages 3 Months – 5 Years)
This package is designed for families who are ready to make meaningful changes to their child’s sleep from the comfort of their own home, with expert support every step of the way. After a detailed intake process, I’ll create a customized sleep plan based on your child’s age, temperament, sleep history, and your parenting style
Once the plan is in place, we’ll begin two weeks of daily support. You'll have access to me via voice/text messaging (Monday–Friday) for real-time guidance, troubleshooting, and encouragement as we work through the process together. I’ll monitor progress closely and make adjustments as needed to help your child reach independent, restorative sleep, often achieving 10–12 hour stretches overnight and improved naps.
This package is ideal for families struggling with frequent night wakings, short naps, early morning wake-ups, or the need to be rocked, fed, or held to sleep.
$500.00
USD Flat rate
In-Home Sleep Training Add-On- 10 Hour Shift
For families who prefer extra hands-on support, I offer in-home sleep training as an optional add-on to the 2-week virtual package. This is a great way to kick off the sleep plan with in-person guidance and reassurance. Depending on my availability, I can support your family for just the first night to help implement the plan and establish a strong foundation, or stay for the first few nights to help guide the process more closely. During these 10-hour overnight shifts, I’ll be there to support your child through the sleep training method outlined in your personalized plan while offering encouragement and updates along the way. This add-on helps many families feel more confident and supported as they begin making big sleep changes. *Must be booked with the 2-week virtual consulting package ($500)
$400.00
USD Flat rate
Sleep Audit Call (1 Hour)
This one-time phone consultation is ideal for families who have one specific sleep issue they’d like to address, something a little more straightforward that may not require the full 2-week package. Whether it's early wakings, short naps, bedtime resistance, or transitions like moving to a crib or dropping a nap, this call offers focused, actionable support.
Prior to our call, you’ll complete a brief intake questionnaire so I can review your child’s sleep history and current routine ahead of time. That way, we can jump right into coaching and problem-solving during our session, making the most of our time together. You’ll leave with clear, personalized strategies you can begin implementing right away.
$125.00
USD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0
Lauren has worked with our baby on good sleep habits, sleep conditioning and sleep training from the newborn phase up to 17 months. She worked with us through multiple sleep regressions, including the 4-mo. and 16-mo. regressions. Her methods are wonderfully effective. I highly recommend Lauren for her experience and the sleep results she achieves. In addition, she is an excellent communicator, truly listens to the family's needs and preferences, and is empathetic to boot. Can't recommend her highly enough!
- Anonymous A.
Frequently asked questions
How many weeks do families usually book you for overnight newborn support?
It really varies! I’ve supported families as frequently as six nights a week for a full year, and as occasionally as once a week. That said, to take full advantage of everything I offer, I typically recommend booking 12–16 weeks of overnight care. By that point, assuming baby is full term, we’ll likely have worked through key milestones like independent sleep, night weaning, and swaddle transition. Families who book this length of support often find their baby is sleeping through the night by the end of our time together and doesn’t require formal sleep training down the road.
How early should we book you for overnight support?
As early as you can! Some families reach out as soon as they find out they’re expecting to secure care in advance. I do recommend waiting until after your first ultrasound to finalize booking, but spots fill quickly, especially since most families book me for 12–16 weeks at a time. The earlier you reach out, the more likely I’ll have availability for your preferred dates.
Do you help with multiples?
Yes! I have experience working with twins and can support feeding coordination, sleep routines, and overnight care for both babies.
What if my baby is already a few weeks old—can I still book overnight support?
Possibly! I occasionally have gaps in my schedule and may be able to offer a night here or there. However, consistent overnight support is unlikely to be available on short notice, as most families book me in advance for multi-week contracts. It never hurts to ask, if I have an opening, I’m happy to help however I can.
Do you offer daytime support or just overnights?
I only work nights for in-home care. However, if you hire me as your virtual sleep coach, one major advantage is my night shift schedule, I’ll be available to you in the middle of the night when most others aren’t! This means quicker responses when you need them most.
Do you sleep when the baby sleeps? Do you provide awake care?
As a sleep specialist, and someone passionate about my own rest, I don’t take on any daytime work. This allows me to prioritize my own sleep(7-8 hours) and ensures I arrive at your home well-rested, focused, and ready for the night ahead. During my overnight shifts, I’m typically awake and engaged, keeping myself busy with quiet activities like reading, working on my laptop, or watching a show with headphones.
After working exclusively overnight for the past seven years, I’m basically nocturnal! It's likely I’ll naturally stay awake all night. That said, if your baby is sleeping soundly and all care tasks are complete, I may briefly rest my eyes, usually around 4–5 AM, if time allows. If a family requires me to stay fully awake for the entire shift without the option to rest, an additional fee will be added to the hourly rate.
Can you be here the night we get home from the hospital?
Sometimes! Babies come on their own schedule, and because I book families back-to-back, flexibility can be limited. If you have a scheduled induction or C-section, there’s a good chance I can be there the night you arrive home.
If you're planning to deliver naturally, I typically recommend booking my first night for 5–7 days after your due date to allow for some wiggle room and avoid scheduling conflicts.
If it’s important to have me there the night you come home, and your delivery date is uncertain, I can reserve those early nights just for you. However, since I’ll be turning down other work and holding those nights exclusively, they’ll be billed as full 8-hour shifts at my standard hourly rate, regardless of whether baby arrives that day.
What sleep training method do you use?
I primarily use a gentle, structured method called graduated extinction, which is often confused with "cry it out" but is actually quite different. With this approach, we allow your child time to self-soothe and fall asleep independently, while checking in at timed intervals to offer brief reassurance. It provides consistency and space for learning, but you're never ignoring your baby, we're supporting them as they build a new skill.
That said, sleep is not one-size-fits-all. If a family isn't comfortable with this method, or if we're working with a toddler or older child, I’ll adjust the plan using other evidence-based approaches that align with the child’s age, temperament, and your parenting style. My goal is always to find a respectful, sustainable solution that works for your whole family.
Do you offer payment plans?
At this time, I do not offer payment plans.
What happens after the 2-week virtual package ends?
By the end of the two weeks, most children are either sleeping through the night or well on their way, and families typically feel confident continuing on their own. If your child is still making progress and you'd like continued support, I offer the option to extend coaching on a week-by-week basis.
Do you provide a refund if my child isn’t sleeping through the night by the time we’re done?
Because each plan is customized to your child and family, and includes dedicated time, support, and coaching, I do not offer refunds. I depend on parents to provide consistent feedback and follow the plan closely so I can track progress and make adjustments as needed well before our time together ends. That said, my goal is always for you to feel supported and satisfied with the results, and I’m committed to working closely with you to help your child make meaningful progress.
What if I still want to breastfeed overnight? Can I still sleep train?
Yes! Night weaning and sleep training are not exclusive, you can absolutely sleep train while continuing to breastfeed overnight. It’s very possible to have a baby who is a confident, independent sleeper and still wakes to nurse when needed. If your goal is to continue breastfeeding until your baby naturally drops night feeds, I’ll fully support that. And if you'd like to gradually reduce or eliminate night feeds, we can work a gentle, gradual weaning process into your sleep plan.
What does a night of support look like if I’m breastfeeding?
Overnight support can be incredibly helpful even if you’re exclusively breastfeeding. I’ll keep your baby with me in the nursery or separate space so you’re not disturbed by every grunt or wiggle. When it’s time for a feeding, I’ll bring your baby to you and either assist with latching or give you space and wait in the other room. Once feeding is complete, I’ll handle diapering, re-swaddling, and settling your baby back to sleep so you can return to bed right away. Most breastfeeding parents are only awake 15–20 minutes every few hours and can still get a solid 2.5–3 hours of rest between feeds.
If you’d like to combo feed,with me giving 1–2 bottle feeds overnight and you breastfeeding for one, we’ll come up with a schedule that helps optimize your rest. Prefer to pump while I feed? I’ll make sure pump parts are clean and ready, and I’ll collect and store the milk for you so you don’t even have to get out of bed. The goal is to keep you as rested and supported as possible while still meeting your breastfeeding goals.
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