Nursing parents, I hear you: you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place, right? You’re told that your baby won’t sleep through the night as long as you’re breastfeeding. And if you want sleep, you’ll have to give up the boob.

Here’s the truth: I work with tons of nursing parents - over half of my sleep training clients are breastfeeding - and I never tell them to stop. Your baby can absolutely sleep through the night (yes, even 12 hours!) while keeping your nursing relationship intact. The secret? It’s not about whether they’re getting formula or breast milk, it’s about the behaviors and strategies surrounding feeding.

In this episode, I walk you through simple techniques to help your baby get longer sleep stretches without giving up nursing. From making sure your baby is getting full feeds during the day (especially at bedtime) to avoiding the reflex of nursing at every nighttime wake-up, I’ll share exactly what works. We’ll talk about things like breast compressions during sleepy feeds, strategic feeding spacing, and when it’s time to have another caregiver step in for nighttime soothing.

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