Newborn Sleep Tips Rooted in Brain Development with Camilla Rae

What if your baby's sleep isn't a problem to fix—but a process to support?

Camilla Rae is the founder of Full Circle Baby—a full spectrum doula, newborn care specialist, and sleep consultant with 20+ years supporting more than 1,800 families. She's not here to "fix" your baby's sleep. She sees sleep as a developmental process rooted in nervous system regulation, attachment, and helping babies become fully embodied.

We get into what actually helps: what's happening during those 3am wake-ups, why "regressions" are signs of progress, and what you can do tonight that honors your baby's development.

We cover:

• The biggest misconception about newborn sleep
• What it means to support sleep rather than train it
• Practical strategies you can start using now

If you've ever spiraled down a sleep training rabbit hole at 2am—this one's for you.

BONUS: Camilla and I discuss her work collecting placentas for training search and rescue dogs! It's a beautiful and heart wrenching backstory.

Resources: 

• Free Consult with Camilla

  Donate your placenta

  Search & Rescue

  Portland Monthly Article!

• Oura Ring (10% off sleep and recovery tracking)
• Hatch Baby Sleep Lamp
• Ninni Co. Pacifier (code: BEWELLBABY for 10% off)
• Beyond Birth Blueprint 
• Parenting “Approaches”: RIE, Montessori, Waldorf

Topics: Topics: newborn sleep, 4 month sleep regression, sleep training, developmental sleep, responsive sleep, gentle sleep, nervous system regulation, infant attachment, Camilla Rae, Full Circle Baby, sleep consultant.

About Your Host

Emily Spaeth is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and founder of Be Well Baby™. She has expensive NICU experience and training in craniosacral therapy. Emily leads a team of professionals elevating perinatal healthcare in Portland, Oregon.

She also created an online birth and postpartum educational community available to families across the country—so no matter where you are, you have access to expert support, resources, education, and connection.

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