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147: How To Protect Your Postpartum Sleep (Even When Baby Isn't Sleeping Through the Night)
Manage episode 499980902 series 2362918
If you’re in the postpartum season, you already know...sleep deprivation is A BEAST. It affects everything: your mood, your relationships, your health, and your ability to feel present with your baby.
In this episode I’m breaking down why protecting your rest matters, how to get restorative sleep (even if your baby is waking frequently), and how to navigate sleep conversations with your partner without spiraling into resentment.
We’ll cover:
- Why your sleep matters
- How to get consolidated rest when your baby’s not sleeping through the night
- Support strategies for breastfeeding parents
- How to share the load with your partner
- A framework/scripts for bringing up tough sleep conversations
- Practical ideas for splitting shifts, activating support, and improving sleep hygiene
- What to do when anxiety or hypervigilance keeps you awake
If you’re ready to start valuing your own rest without guilt, this episode will give you permission, strategies, and a plan to start tonight.
Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Read the written version of this episode on Substack here
- Find a therapist or learn more about my practice here
If you found this episode helpful:
💌 Subscribe to my Substack for written tools and strategies from new episodes.
🎧 Share this episode with a friend in the postpartum season.
⭐ Leave a review to help other parents find this resource!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
157 episodes
Manage episode 499980902 series 2362918
If you’re in the postpartum season, you already know...sleep deprivation is A BEAST. It affects everything: your mood, your relationships, your health, and your ability to feel present with your baby.
In this episode I’m breaking down why protecting your rest matters, how to get restorative sleep (even if your baby is waking frequently), and how to navigate sleep conversations with your partner without spiraling into resentment.
We’ll cover:
- Why your sleep matters
- How to get consolidated rest when your baby’s not sleeping through the night
- Support strategies for breastfeeding parents
- How to share the load with your partner
- A framework/scripts for bringing up tough sleep conversations
- Practical ideas for splitting shifts, activating support, and improving sleep hygiene
- What to do when anxiety or hypervigilance keeps you awake
If you’re ready to start valuing your own rest without guilt, this episode will give you permission, strategies, and a plan to start tonight.
Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Read the written version of this episode on Substack here
- Find a therapist or learn more about my practice here
If you found this episode helpful:
💌 Subscribe to my Substack for written tools and strategies from new episodes.
🎧 Share this episode with a friend in the postpartum season.
⭐ Leave a review to help other parents find this resource!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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