Rachael Shepard-Ohta is a leading voice in biologically normal, attachment-focused infant sleep and parenting, known for translating research, lived experience, and global parenting practices into practical guidance for modern families. She is the forthcoming Hay House author of Cradle Culture (2027), exploring the history, science, and cross-cultural approaches to infant sleep and caregiving.
Rachael is the founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby, an online platform offering gentle, attachment-centered baby and toddler sleep support. A former special education teacher and mom of three living in San Francisco, she launched her brand in 2020 after navigating her own child’s sleep challenges.
She also hosts two podcasts: No One Told Us, where she has honest, nuanced conversations about the realities of pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood, and You’re So Right!
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