Let’s talk about a topic you probably thought you’d never come across here at the Baby Sleep Site®, shall we? Let’s talk about menstrual cycles. Now don’t feel awkward. We’re not going into detail here! Instead, we’re going to take a look at how your menstrual cycle may impact your baby’s sleep. You wouldn’t imagine there would be a connection, would you? Turns out there is! Your Menstrual Cycle Can Affect Your Breastmilk Many of you already know (from first-hand
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Baby Sleep and Breastfeeding Series: Part 4
Welcome to part 4, the final part, of my Baby Sleep and Breastfeeding Series! If you are just joining us, you might want to start at part 1, where I discuss reasons why breastfeeding moms sometimes struggle with sleep. Today, I'll go over options for breastfeeding moms when it comes to "sleep training coaching" or as I actually prefer to say "helping your baby learn to fall asleep unassisted" (who really wants to think of "training" your baby?). How breastfeeding is different than
Baby Sleep and Breastfeeding Series: Part 3
Welcome to part 3 of my Baby Sleep and Breastfeeding Series! If you are just joining us, you might want to start at part 1, where I discuss reasons why breastfeeding moms sometimes struggle with sleep. Today, I'll go over the way mom's diet or medication might affect baby's sleep. Breastfeeding Mom's Diet In general, breastfeeding moms do not need to limit their diet. Most babies will not be sensitive to anything in your diet and some sources even say one glass of wine or alcohol in small
Baby Sleep and Breastfeeding Series: Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of my Baby Sleep and Breastfeeding Series! If you are just joining us, you might want to start at part 1, where I discuss reasons why breastfeeding moms sometimes struggle with sleep. Today, I'll go over the number of times you should expect to breastfeed at night at different ages, how teething might affect breastfeeding moms, and discuss weaning. Night Feedings One of the more important things I would like to stress in this series is that when some websites or even
Baby Sleep and Breastfeeding Series: Part 1
Breastfeeding moms are very loving and caring moms! And, so are formula feeding moms! Although I breastfed both my boys for their first year, I am also a firm believer in respecting a parent's choice for how they choose to feed their baby, so I welcome all to my Baby Sleep and Breastfeeding Series! This series is going to discuss baby sleep and how it relates to breastfeeding, and not discuss anything to do with whether breastfeeding or bottle feeding or formula feeding is better, worse or