Posts tagged "newborn and sleep"
The first six weeks of your newborn’s life are a very special time and a transformative time for both mother and baby. If you are feeling a little unsure about what to expect when you bring your new baby home...
Caring for your newborn brings indescribable joy and contentment but with it also comes sleep deprivation. Newborn babies simply can’t sleep through the night and unfortunately this means neither can you. Thankfully, by the time your baby is three to six months old they will most likely develop a regular sleep pattern and can stay asleep until dawn. As your baby’s brain develops over these first few months, you’ll probably see a sleep pattern start to emerge - though it may be a problematic pattern which does not align with your own routine. In this blog, I will talk you through some strategic methods which will help your newborn establish healthy sleep habits that will continue on as they get older.
Unfortunately for both parents and babies, reflux can have a dramatic effect on a baby's ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to keep your baby safe and secure whilst improving their sleep habits. In this blog we will explore the main signs of reflux, how reflux correlates with your baby’s development and some safe and useful practices you can implement into your baby’s sleep routine.
When you’re a new mom, practicing self-care is challenging, but it’s also important. Your self-care needs are high, and you’re busy with a new born and major life changes. Ironically, just when you need self-care most is when it’s most difficult to achieve! Here’s why self-care is important for new mothers, what self-care really means, and how to get what you need.
Giving birth is a life-changing event that should be openly discussed. There are innumerable articles about what to bring in your hospital bag, what soaps to use, what formula to use, and even which burp cloths to use, but often times, we are so focused on the baby that we forget about the mom who has just gone through a traumatic event and needs time to heal.
