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Rachel Mitchell

Pediatric and Maternity Sleep Consultant

Rachel Mitchell is a certified maternity and pediatric sleep specialist, parent educator, and mom of six. Her mission is to help parents and families thrive. She gives parents the skills to get their children the rest they need. Over the past ten years, she’s helped thousands of families get sweeter sleep with her unique approach, based on understanding your child’s temperament and unique sleep profile.

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