Welcome back to The Night Feed, your cosy, honest companion for the sleepless hours of new motherhood.

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In this episode, I dive into:

🌕 Full Moon Energy – Does the moon really mess with our moods and sleep? I break down the science and the feels; from studies on melatonin to why midwives swear by “busier nights.”

🦷 Teething Talk – From fridge-cold toys to amber necklaces, we explore what works, what doesn’t, and what’s actually safe.

💔 Losing Friends After Baby – A moving letter from listener Hannah in Bristol on how motherhood changed her friendships, and learning to find new, deeper connections.

🚗 Car Cheat Code – The unexpected sound that instantly calms a crying baby during car meltdowns (hint: it’s not The Happy Song).

👶 “I’m With the Boomers on This One” – A hilarious thread of mum opinions that might just restore your sanity:

• Babies need socks.
• Crying doesn’t equal trauma.
• Not every toy has to be wooden and beige.
• It’s okay if you fed your baby from a jar.

🎄 What’s Trending: Elf on the Shelf season is coming: brace yourselves.

🫶 Self-Care Reminder: Lower the bar, and call it self-care.
Sometimes the most nurturing thing you can do is let the laundry sit, eat toast for dinner, and stop trying to be the “old you.”

✨ Quote of the Week:
“When you stop chasing the version of you before motherhood, you finally meet the stronger, softer version you were meant to become.”

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