Rachel Gorton

Rachel is the Motherly Sleep Expert, a certified infant and Toddler Sleep Specialist and Motherly's Sales Partnerships Manager. She is passionate about educating families on the importance of rest and providing the encouragement to overcome sleep challenges. She lives outside of Boston with her husband and children. Follow her on Instagram.

Birth Stories

My birth story: I was induced at 39 weeks

I am a proud mom of five, two of whom I have given birth to.

Baby Sleep Tips

Are contact naps safe? A pediatric sleep consultant weighs in

Ready to maximize those sweet snuggles? Here's how to make sure you're doing contact naps safely.

Baby

How to tell when your baby should sleep in their own room, according to a sleep expert

Several factors should be considered in this decision, mama.

Baby Sleep Tips

Here’s how to know when it’s time to drop a nap

Our resident sleep expert shares the signs to watch out for.

Baby

10 safe sleep guidelines every parent, grandparent and caregiver should know

So you can rest a little easier, mama.

Child Sleep

How to ‘fall back’ with kids and not lose (too much) sleep

Here's what you need to know to be prepared for daylight saving time.

Baby Sleep Tips

When can your baby sleep with a blanket?

It's older than you think.

Parenting

When can you sleep train a baby? There’s only one hard-and-fast rule, according to experts

A baby sleep consultant breaks down how old your baby should be before starting.

Parenting

Parenting during the coronavirus is a completely new level of burnout

I am being consumed, not only by pandemic fatigue, but also by decision fatigue with no end in sight.

Mental Health

I miss having personal space

My once quiet area, free of distraction and interruption, is now the communal space for all child activities.

Life

Getting enough sleep is more important than ever

Being quarantined and unexpectedly homeschooling is adding even more to the mental load of motherhood. Here's how to get rest, mama.

Baby Sleep Tips

Spring forward without losing sleep: 5 tricks to adjusting to Daylight Saving Time with kids

DST is around the corner, and sadly, there are no exemptions for the already-sleep-deprived.