The Eden Sleep Method • Fourth Trimester

The First 30 Days With Your Baby

Those early weeks can feel tender and intense — your baby is adjusting to the world, and you’re learning how to care for them while caring for yourself.

This hub is a calm starting point: what’s normal, what helps, and how to create gentle rhythm without Cry-It-Out, rigid schedules, or pressure.

Support is available virtually and locally throughout West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C.
Support is intentionally limited to protect quality of care.

What’s Normal (Even If It’s Hard)

Newborn sleep isn’t broken — it’s developing. When you know what’s normal, you can respond with steadiness and stop second-guessing yourself.

  • Short naps & frequent waking Newborn sleep cycles are short. Many babies need support moving between them.
  • Fussy evenings Evening intensity is common — often tied to stimulation and timing, not “bad habits.”
  • Wanting contact Needing to be held is regulation and attachment — not a failure, not a mistake.
  • Day–night confusion We gently shape cues (light, sound, rhythm) so nights organize over time.
“Most of what parents call ‘sleep problems’ in the newborn stage is actually a nervous system asking for softer input.”

What Helps (Gently)

If you only do a few things, do these. They’re simple, realistic, and make your home feel calmer fast.

  • Dim the world earlier Lower light and stimulation before your baby hits a spiral — earlier is kinder.
  • Reduce transitions Fewer hand-offs, fewer “new scenes,” more consistency in the evening hours.
  • Create one repeatable downshift Same order: feed → hold → gentle movement → stillness. Repeatability builds security.
  • Support the parent nervous system Your baby reads you. Calm doesn’t need to be perfect — just present.

When You Want a Tailored Plan

If you’re tired of guessing, we’ll map your baby’s patterns, your home environment, and your values — and build a gentle path forward.

Work With Me (Limited Availability)

Choose the level of support that matches what you need right now. You’ll never be pushed into harsh methods — the goal is calmer rhythm and steadier days.

*HSA/FSA may be used for certain sleep support services. Check your plan administrator for eligibility.*

Is this sleep training?

No. This is attachment-supportive rhythm building and sensory support — never Cry-It-Out.

Can we do this virtually?

Yes. Virtual support works beautifully for many families because we focus on cues, environment, and repeatable rhythms.

Is it too early if I’m still pregnant?

Not at all. Pregnancy is one of the best times to create a calm plan for the first weeks home.

Serving families virtually and locally across Northern Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.