The Parents Village Ltd

Hi Alka, just wanted to let you know weve had 2 nights of FULL SLEEP Hes been doing amazing we had to tweak the routine etc slightly to fit around Archie as well. But he has been doing amazing and waking properly 1 time in the night would still only have a small amount of milk then sleep till 6! But the last 2 nights has been all night long. Cant thank you enough Im a new woman xxx
May 18th, 2022

I was initially very nervous about sleep training. My daughter has slept with me (on me) most nights her entire life. She was breastfeeding around 5 or 6 times a night and if I tried to put her in the cot at the side of my bed I was up and down ALL NIGHT. After 11 months of this I was completely exhausted. I knew at this point that I desperately needed to make a change but I was terrified that in doing so, I would somehow damage my baby or the bond that we have. After my initial consultation with Alka (who was absolutely lovely - kind, patient and empathetic!), I felt somewhat reassured... but still a little terrified! I then completed the sleep questionnaire and after reading this, Alka clearly picked up on my anxiety and gave me another call to talk things through some more. Her understanding, honesty and kindness helped me to feel a bit better again... but I was still a little scared! She then wrote the sleep plan and the night before I began the programme we had another (90 minute!) consultation in which Alka talked me though it all. I felt determined and supported... but could still not completely shake my anxiety. The next night I sat in my chair next to my daughter's cot, after following all the steps of the plan, and I kind of hated myself. I hated myself for not immediately jumping up and offering cuddles, milk, a dummy, a lullaby and all the other things I usually did all night long as soon as my baby started to cry. But then... she settled... SO much quicker than I could ever had imagined. She was actually asleep on that first night within half an hour. And it got better! She went on to sleep through the entire night! No breastfeeds, no dummy, no rocking, pacing or cuddling! And in her own room!!! She did wake a few times but I just watched on the monitor as she took a few minutes to resettle herself. Unbelievably she has gone on to sleep through every night since for 11-12 hours. Alka and I continued over the next couple of weeks to tweak her routine and schedule in order to bring her settling times down and to work on naps too - which were a little trickier - but have still been a great success. I cannot thank Alka enough. I have been in constant contact with her throughout this process, she has held my hand every step of the way - which was exactly what I needed! My daughter and I still have our strong bond, in fact the cuddles that we have shared during these last couple of weeks have been better than ever! She still seems her happy, beautiful, lovely, funny little self and I am finally beginning to feel that I can start piecing myself back together! It is no exaggeration to say that this process has been life changing for us as a family.
Apr 10th, 2022

So I was recommended to Alka by a close friend and after weeks of being so undecided I am so glad that we decided do the hypnobirthing classes with Alka. She has enlightened us into the world of birthing well and has made me feel so much more calmer with what to expect and what my partner can help me with through birth rather then feeling like he has to just sit and wait for the baby to make their appearance. Along with her dedication and passion for hypnobirthing, she really takes the time to get to know each of you as a couple as well as individuals within the birthing bubble that we are creating together. Thank you so much for teaching us all of the information Alka I will definitely be recommending my friends and family to Alka in the future.
Mar 16th, 2022

Before working with Alka my bedtime was 7:30pm. When my daughter Matilda wanted to go to bed it meant that we both had to go to bed. She would be breastfeeding non-stop all night long and wake every 45 minutes to one hour. We were both so exhausted most days and it made the days hard at times. Due to Matilda feeding to sleep and all night, I developed inflamed shoulder joints and had to start seeing a physiotherapist as I would wake every morning in a horrible amount of pain. I was so nervous about starting to sleep train Matilda as I had had a previous negative experience, however from the outset Alka was so understanding. She made me feel validated, empowered and most of all heard. She understood that when it comes to sleep training not one size fits all and she understood that due to Matildas health issues I did in fact want to feed her during the night and feeding once in the night was, for me and Matilda, ok for us and our needs. Well, I am so shocked that now, midway in, Matilda is already self-settling at both bed and nap time. Matildas reflux also seems to be more under control too which is amazing and whats more my shoulders are so much better and the pain is almost all gone! I couldnt have done it without the help, knowledge and most of all patience that Alka has! I am so grateful for all the support that she has given us and could not recommend anyone better than her!
Jan 2nd, 2022

Within days of starting the program my 13 month old was falling asleep OK his own without me having to rock him. Since birth he had slept through the night maybe 10 times - maximum. He slept through the night from day 2 or 3. I kept putting off the sleep training as I did not want my son to have to 'cry it out' but it just never happened. There were protests and a bit of moaning on day 1 but other than that he took to it better than I could have hoped! It works! On a personal note Alka is so eager to help and I feel like she went above and beyond and I would happily recommend her to anyone. Two weeks ago if someone would have told me where my sons sleep progress would be at i would have laughed and said no way. Thank you so much Alka from two formally very tired parents!!!
Nov 30th, 2021