The early weeks with a newborn are beautiful—but let’s be honest—they’re also exhausting. In this episode, pediatric sleep and wellness coach Allison Egidi shares a simple, realistic strategy to help new moms get four to five hours of uninterrupted sleep, even when their baby still wakes to feed overnight.

Allison opens up about her own postpartum anxiety and how chronic sleep deprivation played a major role in it. She explains why getting a single stretch of consolidated sleep can make a measurable difference in a new mother’s mental health, recovery, and overall well-being.

You’ll learn:
— Why 4–5 hours of consolidated sleep is the game-changing amount for postpartum recovery
— Step-by-step sleep support strategies for both bottle-feeding and breastfeeding moms
— How to plan overnight shifts with your partner (even in small apartments)
— Options for getting support if your partner works nights or can’t help—like postpartum doulas, night nurses, or family/friend help
— How sleep can ease postpartum anxiety and help you feel more like yourself again

Allison also shares resources for moms who may be struggling emotionally and reminds listeners that taking care of yourself is part of taking care of your baby.

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You can find more resources for postpartum anxiety and depression at https://www.postpartum.net/

Click here to find out more about Allison’s newborn sleep program

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