Join us as we explore gentle sleep support—for both parents and babies—with Sierra Brooks, CAPPA Certified Postpartum Doula, Gentle Sleep Coach, and Certified Lactation Counselor. 

In this episode, Sierra shares insights into how helping parents understand the biological needs of their babies, and how to accommodate those needs while getting enough rest themselves, can reduce maternal mental health struggles. After years of “cry it out” being the norm, Sierra offers a fresh perspective on emerging, more compassionate, and evidence-based sleep strategies. 

By understanding these evolving approaches, we can better support the families we teach, treat, and care for. 

About Sierra 

Sierra Brooks is the owner and founder of Bud to Blossom, a Salt Lake City-based company dedicated to supporting the postpartum needs of new and growing families. As a CAPPA Certified Postpartum Doula, Gentle Sleep Coach, and Certified Lactation Counselor, Sierra helps families understand the cycles, rhythms, and cues of babies and guides parents as they implement sleep strategies tailored to their needs. 

She has expanded Bud to Blossom to offer services such as birth doula support, infant feeding guidance, photography, and more—with the ultimate goal of helping families feel supported, confident, and prepared on their parenting journey. 

Listen and Learn: 

  • How new families can maximize their sleep and rest 
  • How better sleep can help reduce mental health difficulties 
  • What families should look for when interviewing sleep counselors, coaches, or trainers 
  • How to teach parents about the baby’s biological needs for sleeping and eating 
  • The roles and philosophies of different sleep support professionals 
  • When it’s the right time to seek professional sleep help  
  • How to help families choose the practitioner that is right for them 
  • Why bringing the baby outside the house daily supports sleep cycles 
  • How “noticing” is different from “tracking” to reduce anxiety 
  • What the difference is between active sleep and deep sleep in babies 

Resources & Mentions: 

More Info on Sierra: 
Email: [email protected] (opens in a new tab) 
Website: Bud to Blossom (opens in a new tab) 
Instagram: @bud2blossomgram (opens in a new tab) 

Sleep Counseling Institute: 
Website: sleepcounselinginstitute.com/sci-certification (opens in a new tab) 
*Use code injoy for a discount 
Instagram: @thesleepwich (opens in a new tab) 

Sierra’s Favorite Baby Sleep Expert: 
Dr. Lyndsey Hookway 
Instagram: @lyndsey_hookway (opens in a new tab) 
Website: lyndseyhookway.com (opens in a new tab) 

Recommended Books: 
Let’s Talk About Your Family Sleep (for parents) 
Holistic Sleep Coaching (for professionals) 

Related Products from InJoy: 

Understanding Your Newborn Curriculum (opens in a new tab) 
Understanding Postpartum Health & Your Baby Curriculum (opens in a new tab) 
Understanding Infant & Child Safety Curriculum (opens in a new tab) 

Related Blogs and Podcasts from InJoy:  
Podcast: Making Safe Sleep Possible for all Families with Devon George of Cribs for Kids (opens in a new tab)