One of the biggest obstacles of having a newborn infant is not only getting them to sleep, it’s also getting sleep for the parents as well. The smartest thing you can do as a parent is to arrange your sleep pattern around your child’s. That may seem difficult on the surface, but keep track of the times your baby frequently sleeps. Try to eat a healthy diet that will give you energy, and if you are feeling very stressed, try a yoga class to help relieve that. It also could be very beneficial to find other groups or friends that have went through a similar process. Not only will they have tips to give you, they also can relate to the situation you are in.

Key Takeaways:

• It is really helpful to understand the science behind infant sleep and the role of parents at night.
• It is important to take care of your own mental and physical health to enable you to best care for your child.
• Find trusted resources and community but be wary of the plethora of conflicting advice on the internet.

“To the new mom out there in the thick of a rough day, I see you! So, mom to mom, this is how my journey is unfolding and I hope this can give you a little hope.”

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