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9. Newborn Sleep and Feeding Tips with Melanie Wachsman Bingham
Today we have the opportunity to sit down for an in depth look at postpartum care and how to prepare for this delicate time. Specifically how new parents can navigate and set expectations for your family’s and newborn’s sleep and feeding routine. How sleep affects your milk supply and your newborn’s sleep at night. Listen in on this expert interview, where I learned a few things myself and reviewed tricks to produce sufficient milk supply and newborn healthy feeding habits. You may want to take notes!
Melanie is a certified lactation educator at UCLA and owner of Melanie Wachsman Doula in Los Angeles, CA. She is a Gentle Sleep Educator and consultant and Sleep Savvy certified. You can find more information on her as a maternity expert at doulamellie.com IG @doula_mellie
00:00 Welcome to Episode Nine!
00:45 Introducing Melanie Wachsman Bingham
01:16 The Importance of Newborn Sleep
03:31 Melanie's Journey to Becoming a Doula
04:57 Balancing Sleep and Feeding for Newborns
10:33 Practical Tips for Newborn Sleep Routines
19:31 Managing Parental Sleep Deprivation
24:55 Navigating Cluster Feeding
26:12 The Benefits of Bedside Co-Sleepers
26:38 Understanding Baby's Primal Instincts
28:14 Finding the Right Sleep Setup
29:43 The Role of Partners and Support Systems
30:41 Personal Experiences with Sleep Training
36:25 Different Types of Nighttime Caregivers
45:55 Preparing for Baby's Arrival
50:08 Final Thoughts and Resources
More from Melanie:
Visit her website DoulaMellie.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @doula_mellie
More from My Friend's a Nurse:
Join us for the Next Childbirth Crash Course This September 18th-20th!
Join us for the next Birth Plan Workshop!
Join the newsletter for behind the scenes and episode insights you don't want to miss!
Visit MyFriendsaNurse.com
Grab this FREE Hospital Bag Checklist
Email Colette directly for coaching availability and membership [email protected]
If you are interested in partnering or being a guest on The Birth Link Podcast please email [email protected]
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By Colette Wagholikar, RNToday we have the opportunity to sit down for an in depth look at postpartum care and how to prepare for this delicate time. Specifically how new parents can navigate and set expectations for your family’s and newborn’s sleep and feeding routine. How sleep affects your milk supply and your newborn’s sleep at night. Listen in on this expert interview, where I learned a few things myself and reviewed tricks to produce sufficient milk supply and newborn healthy feeding habits. You may want to take notes!
Melanie is a certified lactation educator at UCLA and owner of Melanie Wachsman Doula in Los Angeles, CA. She is a Gentle Sleep Educator and consultant and Sleep Savvy certified. You can find more information on her as a maternity expert at doulamellie.com IG @doula_mellie
00:00 Welcome to Episode Nine!
00:45 Introducing Melanie Wachsman Bingham
01:16 The Importance of Newborn Sleep
03:31 Melanie's Journey to Becoming a Doula
04:57 Balancing Sleep and Feeding for Newborns
10:33 Practical Tips for Newborn Sleep Routines
19:31 Managing Parental Sleep Deprivation
24:55 Navigating Cluster Feeding
26:12 The Benefits of Bedside Co-Sleepers
26:38 Understanding Baby's Primal Instincts
28:14 Finding the Right Sleep Setup
29:43 The Role of Partners and Support Systems
30:41 Personal Experiences with Sleep Training
36:25 Different Types of Nighttime Caregivers
45:55 Preparing for Baby's Arrival
50:08 Final Thoughts and Resources
More from Melanie:
Visit her website DoulaMellie.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @doula_mellie
More from My Friend's a Nurse:
Join us for the Next Childbirth Crash Course This September 18th-20th!
Join us for the next Birth Plan Workshop!
Join the newsletter for behind the scenes and episode insights you don't want to miss!
Visit MyFriendsaNurse.com
Grab this FREE Hospital Bag Checklist
Email Colette directly for coaching availability and membership [email protected]
If you are interested in partnering or being a guest on The Birth Link Podcast please email [email protected]
Stay Connected:
TikTok