In this episode, we’re breaking the taboo around co-sleeping, bed-sharing, and safe infant sleep—without the guilt, shame, or fear that mainstream advice so often stirs up.

Join Jaimie Zaki, IBCLC and mom of five, and her guest Taylor McKay, a holistic sleep coach based in Canada, as they unpack what real-life sleep looks like for new mothers—and how to make it safe, biologically normal, and confidence-building.

You’ll learn how to protect your peace, your milk supply, and your baby’s safety—without resorting to sleep-training or fighting your natural instincts.

Safe co-sleeping and bed-sharing practices backed by evidence and maternal intuition

How to create a safe sleep space for your newborn—whether you use a crib, bassinet, or share your bed

What to do when exhaustion hits hard postpartum and “just don’t sleep with your baby” stops being realistic

Common myths about co-sleeping safety that every mom deserves to hear the truth about

Practical tips for safely bed-sharing while breastfeeding so everyone actually gets rest

Why listening to your intuition matters more than rigid sleep rules

Balancing family dynamics when your partner or relatives don’t understand co-sleeping

How confident, informed mothers sleep better—and so do their babies

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00:00 — Welcome to Breastfeeding with Confidence