Before your baby was born they probably fell into a pattern, a routine where they would sleep at certain times of day and predictably wake up at other times. You may well have kept an eye out for those patterns, letting your midwife know if anything changed. Many mums find that they rock their baby to sleep as they move about during the day, then baby wakes for a good wriggle and kick when mum lies down to sleep and the rocking stops. After your baby is born it’s normal for them to continue with that pattern, after all they don’t know any different and it takes time to change. It’s a bit like baby jetlag, they are just used to different timings. Luckily, there are things you can do to help.
Tag: bottlefeeding
Q&A What if I get it wrong?
Hello Martina, My baby girl is just a week old and I’m already feeling overwhelmed. I’m the sort of person who likes to research things so I’ve been reading books and websites, trying to get the information I need to do the right thing for my daughter. The problem is, everyone seems to contradict each… Continue reading Q&A What if I get it wrong?
Q&A Can You Combine Breast and Bottle Feeding?
Question: Hi Martina,I’m expecting my first baby and I’ve heard a lot about the benefits of breastfeeding. I would definitely like to breastfeed but I also want my partner to be able to feed our baby sometimes, so he can have that bonding time and also to give me a break! Is it possible to… Continue reading Q&A Can You Combine Breast and Bottle Feeding?
Things You Think in the Darkness
Things you think in the darkness- what you might worry about when you're pregnant and lying awake at night. Are you pregnant? Or a new mum? Feeling worried and anxious?