The Best Birth Podcast

41 - Sleep & Self-Care with Registered Nurse Julia Jeffrey


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Julia Jeffrey, a doula and newborn care specialist, shares her journey into newborn care and the importance of sleep for babies. She emphasizes the need for creating a perfect sleep environment, establishing routines, and understanding wake windows. Julia also discusses the importance of trust in the parent-child relationship and the developmental milestones that babies go through. She advises against excessive screen time and encourages parents to set limits and create realistic expectations.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Julia Jeffrey
02:43 Passion for Postpartum Doula Work
03:12 Creating a Perfect Sleep Environment
11:46 Understanding Wake Windows
32:57 Feeding and Mixing Breast Milk and Formula
41:08 Limiting Screen Time and Setting Expectations

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