confidence from your first cuddle
One on one, personalized RN expertise in your home (or virtual) and at your fingertips to help bridge the gap from hospital to home and give you confidence from your first cuddle.
In-Home (DFW) or Virtual Foundations Packages with Ongoing Support | Virtual Sleep Consulting | Lactation Consulting Coming Soon
Newborn Foundations
RN-led, hands-on guidance for a confident start and better sleep from day 1:
Feeding cues & basics (breast or bottle)
Safe sleep setup (AAP-aligned)
Swaddling: how to do it safely & when to stop
Soothing strategies for fussiness
Diapering, bathing & daily care
Support for moms in the transition to motherhood
Ongoing virtual support after our sessions, always with Danielle, RN and Pediatric Sleep Consultant.
Personalized Sleep Consulting
Gentle, age-appropriate support to help your baby (and you) rest better:
Healthy nap & bedtime routines
Night waking solutions
Creating consistent day/night rhythms
Personalized sleep plan + 2 weeks of follow-up support
Lactation Consulting
COMING SOON
Breastfeeding positions
Understanding latch and recognizing effective feeding
Pumping basics and safe breastmilk storage
Troubleshooting common concerns (engorgement, sore nipples, supply worries)
Planning for returning to work and maintaining breastfeeding
Knowing when to reach out for additional support
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Mothergood’s Downloadable Comprehensive First Year Sleep Guide
A Clear, Evidence-Based Road Map to Baby Sleep (0–12 Months)
If you’re overwhelmed by conflicting sleep advice, endless Googling at 2am, and wondering if you’re accidentally creating “bad habits,’ this guide gives you clarity, confidence, and a proven plan without the cost of Personalized Sleep Consulting, which costs $550-$650 on average.
The Once Upon a Sleep Guide is a comprehensive, downloadable sleep roadmap designed for parents who want structure without the cost of Personalized Sleep Consulting. It walks you step-by-step through exactly what your baby needs at every stage of the first year so you can build healthy sleep foundations from the very beginning.
Created by a NICU Registered Nurse, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, and mom of two, this guide blends medical understanding, developmental science, and real-world practicality into one easy reference you’ll use again and again.
Think of it as your personal sleep coach in an instant, downloadable PDF!
What You’ll Learn
How infant sleep actually works
How to create healthy sleep foundations from day 1
How to build routines that support independent sleep without rigid schedules
How wake windows, naps, feeding, and bedtime work together
How to respond confidently without over-intervening
How to navigate your baby’s development each month to ensure they are reaching their maximum sleep potential
What regressions really mean and how to navigate them calmly
What’s Inside the Guide
Part I: Foundations for Healthy Sleep
This section gives you the '“why” behind sleep so everything else makes sense.
Chapter 1: How Baby Sleep Actually Works
Chapter 2: Creating the Ideal Sleep Environment
Chapter 3: Soothing Your Baby
Chapter 4: Feeding & Sleep
Chapter 5: Sleep Regressions and Developmental Leaps
These chapters set the foundation so everything else feels clearer and lighter.
Part II: Month-by-Month Sleep Guidance (0–12 Months)
This is where parents love to return again and again.
Each age range includes:
Quick-reference sleep guidance (wake windows, naps, daytime sleep, bedtime)
What’s happening developmentally at that stage
Common sleep challenges you may notice
Practical ways to support sleep during that phase
The monthly chapters are designed to be easy to reference without feeling repetitive or overwhelming.
Who This Guide is Perfect For:
Parents who want a clear plan instead of conflicting internet advice
Type-A planners who love structure and knowing what’s coming next
Families who want to confidently implement sleep routines themselves
Expecting parents who want to prevent sleep struggles early
Parents with babies under 12 months who want age-appropriate guidance
Want More Personalized Support?
If you find yourself wanting guidance tailored specifically to your baby, your home, and your goals, personalized sleep consulting is available through Mothergood.
Why This Guide is Such a Smart Investment:
The average cost of Personalized Sleep Consulting is $550-$650+.
This guide gives you the same foundational framework and strategy for only $79, allowing you to implement independently and upgrade to personalized support only if needed.
You’ll get:
Lifetime access
Immediate download
A full year of sleep guidance
All for a one-time purchase
“She offers so much more than any other class or book you can find online. With her expertise as a former NICU nurse, and also a loving mother of two herself, she has made me feel so much more prepared, confident, and empowered to be a mom!”
— Sydney D.-
The Fairytale
Three 90-minute Newborn Foundations sessions, Personalized Sleep Consulting, and 12 weeks of follow-up support. The most comprehensive package, designed to support families through their entire fourth trimester.
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The Storybook
Two 90-minute Newborn Foundations sessions and 6 weeks of follow-up support. Ideal for families who want extra connection through multiple visits: one prior to baby’s arrvial to prepare before you are in the thick of it, and one session after baby is here to help you through your specific challenges and get all your questions answered.
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The Lullaby
One 90-minute Newborn Foundations session plus 2 weeks of follow-up support by phone, text, or voice note. Perfect for families who want to learn everything covered in a Newborn Foundations session with continued access for questions as they settle into life with baby.
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Sleep Consultation
A 90-minute consultation, personalized sleep plan, and two weeks of follow-up support. Danielle will create age-appropriate routines, introduce gentle evidence-based strategies, and ensure a safe sleep environment. You’ll receive the strategies and support to build healthy sleep habits for your baby.
This service is available a la carte or is included in our comprhensive fourth trimester package: The Fairytale.
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Newborn Foundations Session
The bread and butter of Mothergood. Our 90-minute Newborn Foundations education session teaches you everything you need to know to feel confident in caring for your newborn. From feeding, diapering, bathing, soothing, and everything in between, you’ll have Danielle, an RN, in your home to teach you all things baby.
Mission: Mothergood
My name is Danielle Crissman, BSN, RN, and soon-to-be CLC. I am the founder of Mothergood, but more importantly, I am a mom to two sweet girls who have taught me more about love, patience, and resilience than any textbook ever could.
Before starting Mothergood, I worked as a Registered Nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit caring for the tiniest and most vulnerable babies. When I became a mother myself, I realized just how much support new parents need. Support that goes beyond the hospital walls. That’s why I created Mothergood. Read more
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