Is your newborn wide awake at night, but sleeps peacefully all afternoon? You're likely dealing with day/night confusion, a completely normal—but totally exhausting—part of early parenthood.
In this episode, pediatric sleep and wellness coach Allison Egidi breaks down:
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What day/night confusion really is and why it happens
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The simple environmental changes that help your baby reset their internal clock
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How to use light and dark to gently guide your newborn’s circadian rhythm
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How long it can take to "fix" day/night confusion
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When and how to start capping naps
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What “progress” actually looks like during this phase (hint: small wins matter!)
You’ll also learn why this is a temporary developmental phase, and how consistent day/night signaling can help it resolve sooner—often by 6 weeks of age.
If you're in the thick of it, Allison's guidance will help you feel reassured and empowered as you support your baby's sleep development from the start.
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May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. Each of the ten episodes we have dedicated to this important subject offers a slightly different perspective. Listen in and help spread the word by forwarding an episode or two to a new mom in your life.
Episodes:
29. My Postpartum Anxiety Story
30. How to Keep Reaching for the Light with Britt Davis
31. Sleep Makes Such a Difference with Caroline Vasquez
32. Where Did I Go with Ellen Jones and Holly Kennedy
84. Planning for Your Mental Health Postpartum with Kayce Hodos
135. Maternal Mental Health From The Perspective of an OB/GYN with Dr. Nicole Rankins
136. Maternal Mental Health From The Perspective of a Pediatrician with Dr. Stephanie Grice
137. How Postpartum Support International Supports Parents with President and CEO Wendy Davis
138. Maternal Mental Health: What I Want Every Parent To Know
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