WELCOME TO THE HEY SLEEPY BABY BLOG, WHERE YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO

Help Your Baby “Sleep Through The Night”

…orrrrr the closest we can get, because let’s be real:
 none of us actually sleep through the night.

  Episode 12: Let’s Normalize Caring For Your Pelvic Floor with Sara Reardon of @the.vagina.whisperer Disclaimer: This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please seek immediate care from your physician if you have any concerns about your health. Join Rachael and Dr. Sara Reardon as they talk […]

  Episode 11: Making Healthy Eating Fun for Kids with Katie Marston, Chief Marketing Officer at Once Upon A Farm Disclaimer: This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please seek immediate care from your physician if you have any concerns about your baby or child’s health. Join […]

  Episode 10: Perspective Is Everything with Hunter & Cam Premo of @hunterpremo & @cameronpremo owners of Premonition Goods This week on the podcast Rachael has well known Instagram husband and wife duo, Hunter & Cam Premo, as guests! They talk all about the parenting transition from 1 to 2, why they co sleep and […]

  Episode 9: Toddler Sleep Can Get Worse? Solo Episode with your host Rachael Shepard-Ohta (of Hey, Sleepy Baby) Are you struggling with bedtime battles, nap refusals, or other struggles with your toddler or preschooler? SAME. In this episode Rachael gets real about what she’s currently dealing with having a three year old with some […]

  Episode 8: How Hard Breastfeeding Can Be with Kelly Kendall of @thebalancedboob Have you ever heard that it’s normal for breastfeeding to hurt? Spoiler- it’s not. This week on the podcast Rachael and Kelly bust lots of myths about breastfeeding, mastitis, clogged ducts, and more. They talk about how to source good quality information […]

Episode 7: How To Keep Kids Healthy with Dr. Anjuli Gans of @resilientrascals Disclaimer: This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please seek immediate care from your physician if you have any concerns about your baby or child’s health. Join Rachael and Dr. Anjuli Gans as they […]

  Episode 6: We Have Good Reason to be Angry with Yara Heary of @lifeafterbirthpsychology Did you feel totally unprepared for how ANGRY you’d sometimes feel after having a baby? Maybe you did all the baby prep classes or prepared yourself for labor as much as you could or read all the “how-to” books on […]

Choosing the right time to leave your baby is a super personal choice. Some babies and moms feel comfortable at a much earlier stage than others and finding the right time for you is important. These are my tips for prepping to leave your baby overnight.

Episode 5: How Your Relationship Changes After a Baby with Rachael’s Husband, Marley! Join Rachael and her husband Marley as they get real and personal and talk about what they miss most about life before kids and the biggest ways they think things have changed since becoming parents. In this episode we discuss: planning for […]

Episode 4: It’s OK to Change your Mind with Bekah Martinez of @bekah Join Rachael and Bekah Martinez to talk about all things pregnancy, birth, social media pressure, and parenting. In this episode we discuss: previous birth experiences and plans for her next birth breastfeeding, cosleeping, & being touched out newborn sleep struggles her sleep […]

Hey, I’m Rachael— Mom of 3 & Baby Sleep Expert with Big Sis Energy

& I’VE DONE ALL THE RESEARCH FOR YOU ALREADY.

MEET YOUR BABY SLEEP CONSULTANT

You’re wayyy too busy to spend hours researching biologically normal infant sleep, and circadian rhythms of babies, and the best wake windows. So, I’ve done it for you. 

If you’ve been looking for a supportive, realistic alternative to the “just sleep train them!” advice you’re so sick of hearing, HI 👋🏼 

I’m a Certified Sleep Consultant obsessed with infant sleep research, infant-parent mental health, and helping your babies and bigger kids get better sleep (so you can, too).

THE “NO ONE TOLD US” PODCAST

Parenthood is a wild ride, full of surprises no one prepares you for — but that’s where the No One Told Us podcast comes in, sharing the real, unfiltered stories of parenthood.  

From postpartum struggles to navigating toddler tantrums, each episode blends expert advice with candid, relatable conversations. If you’ve ever thought, *WHYYY didn’t anyone tell me about this?* — this is the podcast for you. 

What No One Tells You About Parenthood (But Should!)

Wish you could help your baby sleep better without resorting to sleep training? Download my FREE guide to a good night’s sleep and learn 8 simple, science-backed tips for supporting your child’s needs.

Traditional sleep training methods don’t have to be your solution to better sleep.

SLEEP TRAINING ISN’T THE ONLY WAY TO GET GOOD SLEEP