Holistic baby sleep support for exhausted parents in Barcelona

Evidence-based sleep support for babies 0–18 months, with a birth-trauma-informed approach for families who need more than generic advice.

OCN Level 4 certified English-speaking support Barcelona-based WhatsApp follow-up
Ines Meylani, Baby Sleepician

You've tried the tips. Your baby still isn't sleeping.

If you're dealing with:

Then you do not need more generic advice. You need a plan that fits your baby, your capacity, and what your family has actually been through.

Book a free 20-minute call We'll talk through what's going on and see whether I'm the right fit.

Why my approach is different

Most sleep support starts with schedules and sleep logs. I also look at the wider story — including birth experience, parental stress, and your family's nervous system. Because these can shape how sleep challenges show up at home.

Other advice
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Looks at sleep, temperament, parental capacity, and birth experience
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Services

No judgement. Just science and support.

Founding Client Offer: limited-time pricing for the first 5 families, while I build my client base. Limited spots available.

Confidence Call

€36 founding rate

A one-off call for parents who want clarity, reassurance, and next steps.

  • 50-minute video call
  • Tailored recommendations
  • Written summary
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In-Home Sleep Visit

€59 founding rate

For Barcelona families who want practical support in their real sleep environment.

  • Home assessment
  • Routine observation
  • Follow-up video call
  • Written recommendations
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Barcelona only. Transportation fee may apply.

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A note on what this is: This is not psychotherapy and we do not provide medical advice. This is a supportive space where we build a sleep plan that works with your family's nervous system.

How It Works

1

Book a Free Call

A 20-minute chat to see if we're the right fit.

2

Share Your Story

We start with your birth experience. You're welcome to share as much or as little as you like.

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Get Your Plan

A sleep plan built around your family's capacity and your baby's temperament.

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Sleep Better

Six weeks of WhatsApp support while you put the plan into practice. I'm there for the hard nights too.

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Sleep tool

Know exactly when to put your baby down.

Enter when baby last woke up — the Sleepy Zone Calculator gives you the ideal window to start settling. Auto-calculated wake windows, a sleep diary, and daily insights. Works in Google Sheets and Excel. No app, no subscription.

Get the Sleep Tracker → One-time payment  ·  0–18 months
Ines Meylani

Meet Ines

I'm a Barcelona-based baby sleep consultant certified at OCN Level 4 through Babyem UK. My work is shaped by both professional training and lived experience: after my own traumatic birth and PTSD diagnosis, I became deeply aware that many families need sleep support that feels gentler, safer, and more realistic than standard advice.

OCN Level 4 Advanced Baby Sleep · Babyem UK
CPD Certified Birth Trauma Training · Make Birth Better

The Night Everything Changed

Auriane was born under the very bright lights of an operating theatre.

Like other first-time mothers, I had spent a great deal of time preparing for a calm, relaxed birth. From continuing to do sport, to hypnobirthing classes and daily breathwork. I was sure the birth of my daughter was going to be beautiful.

At week 38+4, my water broke but labour did not start naturally. Despite being admitted for observation, my husband and I remained positive, excited even. We knew that no matter what happened, we were going home with our baby.

After 24 hours of observation, the OB decided to induce me. First, they used prostaglandin to soften the cervix. Nine hours later, even breathing through contractions, I was still very excited. I even found a video of myself putting on makeup, getting ready to meet our first child.

Things were not progressing, and as a result I was given Pitocin. I had opted for a walking epidural because I wanted to keep some control during what was becoming a very long labour. The contractions I felt were painful and intense. I was reassured this was normal for a walking epidural.

26 hours after the start of the induction, my cervix had not dilated beyond 6cm. My baby's heart rate also decelerated three times. Each time the baby's heart rate tanked, a medical team would arrive looking very concerned, talking amongst themselves, repositioning my body again and again. Between the worried conversations and the constant noise of the fetal monitor, I tried very hard to breathe and stay calm.

I remember whispering (we didn't know yet she was a girl) "Stay with me. You can do it."

After the second deceleration, the team agreed the best course of action was a c-section. I happily signed the consent form. We just wanted to go home with our baby, safely.

"Thank you. We are going to prepare the surgery room. It will take around two hours, and in the meantime a team will stay here to monitor you and your baby," — one of the midwives

My husband went to get changed, preparing to accompany me during the surgery. And in that time, I sensed something was wrong. I asked the team to check my baby's heart rate. They were sure she was fine; but I insisted.

I was right. Her heart rate was decelerating again. This time, fast.

I was wheeled into the theatre. I caught a glimpse of my husband just stepping out of the changing room, as clueless as I was. Neither of us knew what was happening.

The theatre was very bright and very noisy. I had the impression of being in a rush hour. And then, I felt it. The incision. The light above me was blinding. I could feel the pressure, the heat, and then the pain; like a hot knife slowly drawn across my skin.

I was shaking uncontrollably. I screamed in Spanish: "Me duele mucho, por favor, ¿cuánto tiempo más?" — and I didn't even speak Spanish then.

"You are doing great, just hold on."

In the middle of all of it, someone else told me to stop shaking.

And then my husband pressed our baby's cheek against mine.

"My love, we have a baby girl." — my husband

The only reaction I could give was another wailing scream.

The Day After

The next day, an OB-GYN came to our room and apologised for how the c-section had to happen. She had tears in her eyes.

"I was there, and I could hear you in pain." — the OB-GYN

She told us there simply hadn't been enough time to ensure proper anaesthesia. They had to get our daughter out as quickly as possible.

The birth of my first daughter changed me as a person. I was later diagnosed with PTSD, and I went through EMDR therapy.

This is why I became a baby sleep consultant. If my story resonates with you, know that you are not alone — and that things can get better.

Book a free 20-minute call We'll talk through what's going on and see whether I'm the right fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who do you work with?

I support families with babies between 0 to 18 months old who are struggling with naps, bedtime, night waking, early rising, or sleep routines that no longer work.

Do I need to have experienced birth trauma to work with you?

No. My approach is birth-trauma-informed, but I work with any family looking for gentle, personalised sleep support.

Is this sleep training?

My work is evidence-based and tailored to your family. I do not use one rigid method for everyone.

Do you work only in Barcelona?

I offer online support more widely and in-home visits for Barcelona families only.

What happens on the free call?

We talk through your current sleep struggle, what you have already tried, and whether I am the right fit to support you.

Is this therapy or medical advice?

No. This is sleep support and parent guidance, not psychotherapy or medical care.

Ready to talk?

We'll talk through what's going on and see whether I'm the right fit.

Book a free 20-minute call