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Rachel Gorton Mitchell

By Brett Collins Updated Sep. 12, 2023

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Rachel Gorton Mitchell is a certified pediatric and maternity sleep consultant and the founder of My Sweet Sleeper. Rachel is passionate about educating families on the importance of rest and providing the encouragement to overcome sleep challenges.

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