Gentle Giraffes Team ~ Jenasa

Jenasa Prudhomme,

Sleep Consultant

Jenasa, our Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, has walked in your shoes. The first year of her younger son’s life she struggled with sleep deprivation as her son would only fall asleep nursing, bouncing on an exercise ball, and only took naps in the car seat waking every hour to use her as a pacifier to go back to sleep. By the time her son turned one, he would only go to sleep in her bed with Jenasa by his side. Jenasa was exhausted and started to become physically sick. She was starting her days nauseous and lightheaded, feeling like she couldn’t take care of her son. She and her husband were desperate for sleep! Sound familiar?

At the suggestion of a few friends, they hired a sleep consultant. Jenasa told her husband that if the sleep consultant can get their son sleeping 11-12 hours through the night, it would be a miracle and she would consider becoming a sleep consultant to help others. Well, it was the best decision! Her son now sleeps 11-12 hours at night and takes age-appropriate naps in his crib. She followed through and became a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant.

Jenasa believes sleep is vital for everyone’s optimal living! According to research, adults who continuously do not get enough sleep every night have their immune systems begin to weaken which results in more serious illnesses over time. Lack of sleep in adults, especially mothers, has also been shown to effect mental health negatively. When it comes to sleep for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, research has shown to play a positive role in their physical and cognitive development.
 

Jenasa’s philosophy as a sleep consultant is to meet parents where they are and guide them step by step the rest of the way. Her expertise is in sleep training 6-month-olds to 7-year-olds. She creates the best personalized sleep plans suited for the whole family. Her goal is to help parents teach their children to sleep better and as a result, they will have more freedom and wellness!

In her free time, Jenasa enjoys going for walks, spending time with her family at the beach, going to church, and on a really good day, playing disc golf or doing archery. She also looks forward to vacations with her husband!

Education:

Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Bachelor’s degree in health science.