Helping families navigate feeding, sleep & early parenthood through holistic support.
Meet 
Dasha Degtyareva (also spelled Daria Degtyareva), founder of Mom’s Support, an online school for parents serving families throughout Russia and beyond. Since entering the profession in 2015, Dasha has dedicated her career to helping parents navigate breastfeeding, complementary feeding, infant and family sleep, and early parenting with confidence, empathy, and practical guidance.
As a graduate of the International Parenting & Health Institute’s Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification Program, Dasha integrates IPHI’s holistic philosophy into her work—helping families understand the why behind sleep challenges rather than relying on behavioral sleep training.
Dasha is the Founder of Mom’s Support (Mamina Opora), one of Russia’s leading online educational platforms for parents. She is an expert in:
- Breastfeeding
- Complementary feeding
- Family sleep
- Gentle weaning
- Parent education
She is also a member of RULACTA (Russian Association of Lactation Consultants), reflecting her commitment to maintaining high professional standards in lactation support.
As both a professional and the mother of two children with five years of personal breastfeeding experience, Dasha combines clinical knowledge with lived experience, helping families feel understood while providing practical, individualized solutions.
A Holistic Philosophy That Resonates with Families
One of the reasons Dasha’s work aligns so naturally with IPHI’s philosophy is her belief that sleep is never simply about behavior.
As she explains:
“We’re not sleep coaches; we don’t correct a child’s behavior. We identify the causes of sleep difficulties and help resolve them. This is the essence of a comprehensive, holistic approach. We also consider the needs of not only the child but also their family, and we care for everyone involved: mom, dad, and older children.”
This beautifully reflects the philosophy taught throughout IPHI’s Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification Program.
Supporting Families Beyond Sleep
Through Mom’s Support, Dasha has developed an extensive library of educational resources helping parents confidently navigate many aspects of early childhood, including:
- Breastfeeding support
- Family sleep
- Complementary feeding
- Gentle weaning
- Building healthy feeding relationships
- Child-led approaches to introducing solids
- Parent education and mentorship
She is also the author of multiple online courses, educational programs, and widely followed parenting blogs, reaching thousands of families through her educational platform and social media communities.
Lifelong Learning and Professional Development
Dasha’s dedication to continuing education is evident throughout her professional journey.
Her extensive training includes advanced education in:
- Breastfeeding counseling
- Complementary feeding
- Family sleep
- Pediatric education
- Maternal mental health
- Infant nutrition
- First aid
- Stanford University courses in Food & Health and Child Nutrition & Cooking
- The Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification Program at IPHI
Her commitment to ongoing professional growth allows her to continually bring current, evidence-informed knowledge to the families she serves.
Graduate Profile
Name: Dasha (Daria) Degtyareva
Country: Russia
Professional Title:
Founder, Mom’s Support (Mamina Opora)
Professional Focus:
- Breastfeeding
- Complementary Feeding
- Family Sleep
- Parent Education
- Gentle Weaning
Professional Highlights
- Founder of Mom’s Support Online School for Parents
- Member of RULACTA (Russian Association of Lactation Consultants)
- Graduate of IPHI’s Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification Program
- Author of educational blogs and online parenting courses
- Helping families since 2015
- Mother of two
- Five years of personal breastfeeding experience
Congratulations, Dasha!
Congratulations, Dasha, on your continued success and the meaningful impact you are making for families through your compassionate, holistic approach to breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and family sleep.
We are honored to have you as part of the International Parenting & Health Institute community and look forward to watching your continued growth as you empower parents to raise healthy, well-supported children.
Thank you for representing IPHI with such professionalism, heart, and dedication.
We are incredibly proud to celebrate you as an IPHI Graduate Spotlight.
