Tory W

Tory W

Accepts insurance
Newborn Care Specialist
Newport News, Virginia
8 years of experience
5.0
About me

Namaste! I’m Tory Whitney—creator of the Sacred Sleep Method™ and author of *Sacred Sleep: A Gentle Nervous System Guide for Babies and Parents*, available on Amazon. I am a birth and postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, infant sleep consultant, mindfulness and Hypnobabies educator, intuitive guide, and founder of Whispering Lullabies. I bring more than seven years of perinatal experience and over 30 years of hands-on childcare experience to every family I serve. Sacred Sleep is more than my approach to infant sleep—it is the philosophy that guides all of my care. I believe babies and parents thrive when they feel safe, understood, and supported. Whether I am assisting during birth, caring for a newborn overnight, supporting postpartum recovery, or helping a family establish healthy sleep rhythms, I begin with connection, nervous-system regulation, responsive care, and respect for each family’s individual needs. I do not believe in forcing babies into rigid schedules or asking parents to ignore their instincts. Instead, I observe each baby’s temperament, feeding patterns, developmental stage, sensory needs, sleep cues, and family rhythm. I help parents understand the “why” behind their baby’s behavior so they can make informed decisions and move forward with confidence. My approach blends evidence-based newborn care, infant physiology, mindfulness, intuitive attunement, and more than three decades of practical caregiving experience. I provide calm, dependable, and nonjudgmental support without cry-it-out, extinction, or one-size-fits-all methods. My goal is for every family I serve to feel seen, rested, informed, and more confident in their ability to understand their baby. Through in-home, overnight, travel, and virtual care, I help families soften, settle, and find their rhythm—one breath, one night, and one season at a time.

Education

B.S in Business (2024)

Doctorate in Metaphysics (2026)

Certification and training

Birth Doula DONA (2020)

Gentle Birth Baby Hypno Child Birth Certification (2020)

Wisdom Design Insitute - Certified Life Coach (2019)

Madriella Birth Doula Post Partum Certificate (2024)

NCTA Twins Certification (2023)

NCTA LGBTQ+ Certification (2023)

NCTA 24/7 Certificate (2023)

Renewed First Aid CPR (2023)

Pregnancy and Infant Lost Certificate (2023)

QC Wellness Sleep Training (2022)

Infant Massaging (2026)

Surrogacy Doula (2026)

Memberships and affiliations

Secretary of the Virginia Doula Association

A Brighter Birth Collective's Sleep Trainer

Specialties
Abortion Doula Care Abuse Anger Management Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Aromatherapy Assertiveness Attachment problems Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Baby and Toddler Sleep Coach Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Building Healthy Communication Career Counseling Caring for Special Needs Children Childbirth Education Child/family Therapy Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Processing Therapy Early Parenting Educator Grief and Loss Grief Counseling Home Birth Hypnobirthing Method Infant Care Labor Doula Lactation Consultation Lactation Home Visits Latch Issues Life Transitions Loss and Bereavement Doula Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Mental Health Mindfulness Mood Disorders Overnight Newborn Care Parenting Parenting Support Perinatal and Infant Loss Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Placenta Encapsulation Positive Thinking Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Pregnancy Loss Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapy Premature Infants Prenatal and Postpartum Massage Therapist Prenatal Life Self-Actualization Self-Compassion Self-Esteem Sibling Preparation Sleep Consultant Solution Focused Therapy Spirituality Stress Management Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Toddlers Well-Woman Care Massage
Languages

English

Accepted insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Cigna Medicaid Tricare Optima Health Optimum HealthCare Optum Health
Service introduction

I support families from bump to baby with personalized, regulation-first care from pregnancy through six months postpartum. From birth preparation and mindset coaching to newborn care, sleep setup, and discreet overnight support, my role is to help you feel calm, capable, and well-rested during this tender season. Whether in-person or virtual, Whispering Lullabies offers a thoughtfully designed care ecosystem that fills the gaps traditional support often misses—providing clarity, continuity, and empowered confidence so your family can truly thrive.

Packages
Sleep Direction Session
Not sure what is affecting your child’s sleep—or which type of support your family needs? The Sleep Direction Session gives you an opportunity to discuss your most pressing sleep concern directly with Ms. Tory. During this focused virtual session, Ms. Tory will listen to what your family is experiencing, identify important patterns, and offer professional direction based on the regulation-first Sacred Sleep Method. Your session includes: • One 30-minute private virtual consultation • Discussion of one primary sleep concern • Initial review of your child’s current sleep pattern • Practical recommendations you can begin using • Guidance on the appropriate next step for your family • A recommendation for additional Sacred Sleep support, when needed This session may be helpful for families experiencing: • Frequent night waking • Short or inconsistent naps • Contact sleep • Difficult crib transfers • Feeding-to-sleep associations • Bedtime resistance • Early-morning waking • Questions about age-appropriate sleep rhythms Ms. Tory is an experienced Infant Sleep Consultant, Newborn Care Specialist, author, and creator of the Sacred Sleep Method. Her approach supports regulation, rhythm, responsiveness, and connection—without cry-it-out or extinction methods. After purchasing, you will receive scheduling instructions and a brief questionnaire within one business day. This is a focused direction session and does not include a comprehensive written sleep plan, ongoing messaging, sleep-log analysis, or follow-up coaching. Families needing a complete assessment or implementation support may be referred to another Sacred Sleep service. Sacred Sleep provides educational sleep consulting and family support. It does not diagnose or treat medical conditions, replace care from your child’s pediatrician, or guarantee a particular sleep outcome.
$35.00
USD Flat rate
Gentle Birth One Day Intense Childbirth Education Session
One Day immersive preparing parents for a calm, regulated, and connected birth experience with a focus on utilizing sports psychology summered in mindfulness.
$150.00
USD Flat rate
Essential Newborn Care for Parents Instructional
A gentle parent coaching class teachg the essential of newborn care, cue, soothing feeding sleep basics and confident care giving
$150.00
USD Flat rate
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Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
21
5.0

We had the absolute best experience with Tory, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From the moment she walked into our home, she brought an immediate sense of calm and confidence that we desperately needed. After just one visit, our entire household felt more settled. She didn’t just care for our newborn—she taught me how to care for him with new techniques, hands-on guidance, and so much patience. She showed me how to soothe him, how to read his cues, and how to manage those fussy moments that had felt overwhelming before. Her approach was gentle, practical, and incredibly reassuring. On top of that, both the baby and I were coming down with a cold, and she handled the situation with so much compassion. She showed me how to help a congested newborn, helped me feel more confident in what to watch for, and even let me get much-needed rest. I truly felt cared for as a new mom, not just supported in caring for my baby. If you are looking for someone who brings expertise, calm energy, and genuine care into your home, Tory is absolutely exceptional. One visit made such a meaningful difference for us, and I am so grateful for her. I am excited to work with her again and ensure that I’ve really taken her lessons to heart.

- Huong T.

5.0

Latory & I connected through social media following a fatal birth injury that occurred with my baby boy and after i was ghosted by my birth doula. She supported me free of charge from a entirely different state. I’m in NC. Though my NICU journey was rough and sometimes there were no words to say, she always made herself available to me and offered me words of encouragement. She even surprised me and mailed me the most beautiful flowers ever around the time of my loss. What a kind hearted beautiful spirit. I thank God for sending me this beautiful stranger along the way. I highly recommend her and wish your business many many blessings.

- Brianna Adams

5.0

Tory helped my daughter who lives many miles from me. While I was able to be with her right after the birth, I cannot now easily return to help out in person. Her service was exactly what I was looking for as my daughter navigates the challenging newborn stage. She not only offered hands-on support with her newborn, she also gave my daughter the confidence, tools, and emotional support she needed. I genuinely believe she made a lasting impact. She was there when I couldn't be, and for that, I will always be grateful. - One happy mama and grandma- Jacki Case

- Jacki Case

5.0

My boyfriend and I are expecting our first son together and meeting with Tory was absolutely amazing . She gave us a lot of good tips for labor and also helped my partner out a lot with a hands on learning experience including bathing, feeding , diaper changing , changing clothes , and swaddling etc. This experience made up both more comfortable and prepared for our baby boy coming soon . She also provided us with a lot of good resources for labor support and postpartum support . We are truly grateful for our experience with Tory!

- Taylor Mullins

5.0

I absolutely love Ms. Toya ! I been thru a traumatic situation with my 23 week old baby and Ms. Toya is a god sent. She gave me so much advice and definitely fought for me ! She made this experience so worth it. Even tho my angel is in heaven she still Checks on me she is definitely my go to doula. She’s the mother bear for her tribe

- Kira King

5.0

Love this company!

- Jaila Turner

5.0

I hired LaTory to care for my baby overnight for three months. She exceeded our expectations in all areas. She listened to our wishes and also brought a huge wealth of knowledge. She’s very professional and always asked if I needed help with more. By the end of the three months our baby was basically sleeping through the night (he was around 4.5 months for reference). I would highly recommend LaTory to care for your newborns baby or assist with pre or postnatal concerns.

- Laura Santomauro

5.0

I had been trying to find someone to watch our newborn overnight for weeks and was truly struggling. I eventually got in contact with Tory and she was super friendly yet professional and very easy to talk to. She was home on a short break from another job, yet was willing to come to our house and help us that same weekend in order to give us the break we were needing. She came over and immediately made us feel confident that our baby was in great hands and the two of them had a great few nights together. We finally got to sleep all night and not feel so overwhelmed. It was the best weekend and we truly appreciate her taking the time out of her off days to help us.

- Kassie Hogeland

5.0

I took Latory's Gentle Birth class and I learned so much! I have been in birth work for almost 20 years and this class made such an impact on the way I will educate my doula clients. I recommend this class not only to expecting families but also birth workers. You will learn a lot! It connected so many dots for me and gave me insight on why some of the techniques I use actually works from a scientific and clinical insight.

- Nataki Hill

5.0

I participated in the gentle birth virtual meeting. It was so nice, educational, informative and I walked away knowing more than I expected. LaTory was very knowledgeable kind. I liked how she incorporated videos that was relatable.

- karena g.

5.0

I cannot express enough gratitude for Latory and the invaluable support she provided with her expertise and knowledge during the birth of my twins. From the moment I knew I would be delivering twins, I felt immense pressure and uncertainty, especially as doctors strongly encouraged a C-section. However, with the support received, I was able to advocate for myself and ultimately have the vaginal birth I deeply hoped for. Her knowledge, encouragement, and calming presence made all the difference. She guided me through my options, supplied me with a plethora of resources, reassured me when I needed it most, and empowered me to trust my body and my instincts. She not only supported me emotionally but also helped ensure that my voice was heard in the delivery room. Because of her, I felt confident, informed, and in control of my own birthing experience. I had the confidence I needed to stand strong. I truly could not have done it without her. If you are looking for a birthing experience where there is compassion, knowledge, and a fierce dedication to her clients, look no further. Her unwavering support turned what could have been a stressful experience into an empowering and beautiful birth story that I will cherish forever. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! ❤️

- Kayla Freeny

5.0

I could not have asked for a better Doula service during my pregnancy and postpartum period. Tory is very informative and guides her clients through the process. I am forever grateful for her support.

- Kendra Matthews

5.0

Great help so far! It was good to hear what I’m doing right and what I could improve. We had a good sleep the first night, and I’m hopeful that we will be able to establish a pattern.

- Sarah Reese

5.0

LaTory was amazing! She cared for our newborn daughter and went out of her way to come to us when we needed help the most. She is caring and knowledgeable about babies and gave us so many tips and tricks. She continues to check in on us after our care has ended and has just been a huge help and such a blessing! She Is a natural care taker and my husband and I were able to sleep peacefully knowing our child was in great hands. Could not recommend her enough!

- Jordan Kabase

5.0

Tory has been absolutely amazing and we haven’t even officially started yet! She has already given me great tips and advice and has checked in on me. You can tell she loves babies. I can’t wait to get started with her!

- Sharon Bui

5.0

LaTory came into our lives at the most vulnerable time, just 2 days after our daughter was born on 8/4/23. Months before that she went out of her way to meet us in person, get to know us and support me leading up to birth. Once we came home, she spent the first four nights guiding us every step of the way. As a first time Mom, I was overwhelmed, and sleep deprived. I struggled with breastfeeding and was so upset seeing how it affected my daughter. LaTory was not only attentive to my daughter’s needs but also to mine. She is one of the most genuine and caring people I know. Her presence will immediately put you at ease. LaTory cared for our daughter as if she were her own and we are forever grateful. She shared her opinions when asked and never pushed us to do anything we didn’t feel was right but helped us find our own rhythm. The greatest gift you can give your baby and your family would be to enlist her services and support. We stay in touch to this day and miss her

- Haley Farrar

5.0

Tory is the absolute biggest blessing to our family. She cares for my twins so well and has seamlessly joined our family dynamic. She is a wealth of knowledge and encourages me daily. She is a natural caretaker and a baby expert. I don’t know how we would manage without her. I get restorative sleep knowing my babies are in such caring hands. My husband and I cannot recommend her enough.

- Kelsey Devine

5.0

LaTory has been an incredible asset for our family since the day we got home from the hospital with our son Lachlan. She arrived right on time as soon as we got home from the hospital and has been with us every week since. She has a calm yet upbeat and optimistic demeanor, and she always puts my mind at ease. She follows my direction for how I want him to be fed, where and when I want him to sleep, what swaddles to use, etc but she also has very helpful suggestions when I need them as his needs are growing and changing every day. Our older kids love her too, she always has such a nice energy and a smile on her face. She is reliable and punctual, and very responsible. We are so lucky to have her!

- Janet A.

5.0

K. Murphy September 2023 till December Tory is the absolute biggest blessing to our family. She cares for my twins so well and has seamlessly joined our family dynamic. She is a wealth of knowledge and encourages me daily. She is a natural caretaker and a baby expert. I don’t know how we would manage without her. I get restorative sleep knowing my babies are in such caring hands. My husband and I cannot recommend her enough.

- Kelsey M.

5.0

I hired LaTory a month before giving birth in a panic because my 9-month-old was still waking up frequently at night. My goal was to get my baby settled in her room and sleeping through the night before his little brother arrived. With an open-ended arrangement, LaTory achieved this in less than a week! By the second night, my baby dropped her night feeding and was sleeping through, self-soothing back to sleep by the third night. I was amazed. I highly recommend LaTory for anyone seeking baby sleep training!

- Chrissy R.

5.0

LaTory has provided exceptional care for several of our clients over the past few years She’s passionate about her work and generosity cares for families that she serves

- Amy W.

Frequently asked questions
How to get my newborn to sleep at night
Why Does My Baby Sleep on My Shoulder Longer
How do I encourage labor and trust my baby's timeline
Consent: What if my provider is recommending something that doesn't feel right
How do you know its not the baby blues but PMAD
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