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Category Archives: Sleep

25Sep/19

The science of newborn sleep: changing our perception

25/09/2019SleepDulce Piacentini

In the beginning of May, just 2 days after Meghan Markle gave birth to a baby boy, she was asked during interviews if her baby was sleeping well and if he wasRead More…

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05Jul/19

Attachment Parenting X Sleep Consultants: a battle forged on false grounds

05/07/2019SleepDulce Piacentini

The other day I was asked by a friend how “on Earth” could I, being a postpartum doula, have become a sleep consultant? How could I manage what – she thought –Read More…

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22Mar/19

Every tear must be comforted

22/03/2019SleepDulce Piacentini

When a baby is born, a MOTHER is also born! Everyone has heard this saying, but in daily life not many people seem to remember it. After birth, the mother finds herselfRead More…

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20Mar/19

Sleep deprivation X postpartum depression

20/03/2019postpartum, SleepDulce Piacentini

When a baby is born, there is a sudden hormonal change in the woman’s body, and in addition to that, the first contact with the “real” baby occurs, which may be differentRead More…

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28Feb/19

More acceptance, less judgment!

28/02/2019SleepDulce Piacentini

Are you exhausted and need to see improvements in your child’s sleep? The Sleep Consultant does not judge you, she welcomes and accepts you! Would you like to have help in yourRead More…

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18Feb/19

Sleep quality = quality of life

18/02/2019SleepDulce Piacentini

SLEEP is a physiological NEED for the human being, especially for infants and children, who are going through an important phase of growth and development! Some people believe that one should notRead More…

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08Feb/19

A Holistic Approach to Sleep

08/02/2019SleepDulce Piacentini

I did my “Maternity and Child Sleep Consultant” course and certification through the International Maternity and Parenting Institute (IMPI), from California. I chose them because of their holistic approach, their “NON-one-size-fits-all” approach,Read More…

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(swipe for number 1!) Offer and really help with s (swipe for number 1!) Offer and really help with something in the house when you're visiting a new mum. Go further - observe what needs to be done and make yourself available for the task: do the dishes, cook something, sweep or vacuum the floor, do a load of laundry or fold one! Something that will take 10 or 15 minutes of your time will bring comfort and even relief to the new mother. 🙋Need support at postpartum? Get in touch now!
Pregnancy, birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, solid Pregnancy, birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, solids, weaning, daycare, school...... And he's 8 years old!! I know it's cliché, but in spite of the emotional roller coaster of the first years, take some moments to breathe and absorb all the wonderful aspects of having a baby, and then a toddler, and then... ♥️ Time does fly!
Singing to your baby is great to help calm them do Singing to your baby is great to help calm them down (and you too) when they’re crying and it’s also a great step for pre-sleep rituals! *According to teacher and school choir leader Marie Van Gend, who has a PhD in music, singing lullabies is an ancient and instinctual art. "Lullabies are more than just the singing to a baby — there are incredible positive impacts on both the parent and the child," she says. "There's this incredible bonding, a warmth and a primal response to singing to a baby that we mustn't lose. It's critical, really.” "The act of singing to your child emotionally settles you, and there is this thing called synchronicity, where your baby and you end up in the same emotional space. It's quite magic." [From: https://www.abc.net.au/life/why-you-should-sing-to-your-baby�benefits/11655290] 🎶 What songs do you usually sing to you baby? 👶
How beautiful! ♥️ #Repost @mother_truths • • • • • • THAT FIRST YEAR . The year that two became three No. More. Hot. Tea. . The year of not leaving your side For more than an hour And feeling revived From a two minute shower . The year of white noise Cuddles and baby slings As you slowly adjust To the outside things . The year of sleep regressions Monkey impressions Panicked Google searches Too many to mention . The year I realised that women Really do hold all the powers Rocking and pacing For hours and hours . Being more selective of The company I keep And dreading that question So how does he sleep? . The year of building All the rods for my own back Binning the baby books And not looking back . Endless walks with the pram To help you to nap Pounding the pavements Looking like crap . One whole year to realise That there's no wrong or right There's what works What you need In the middle of the night . The year of doubts and fears And bending the ears Of family and friends He'll sleep eventually But when? . But you're more than Your sleep struggles So much more . You're that look of wonder At a knock on the door Your giggles Your protests And that tiny roar . Beaming with pride As you take in your stride Learning to roll, crawl and stand And wave your wee hand . A sudden respect for those Who've done all this before But with two, with three, with four Or more . The year of grand plans and dreams Of these homemade cuisines But some days just called For eggs, chips and beans . And yet somehow you thrived And we just about survived The hourly wake-ups, And some almost-breakups . You really did shake-up These two kids . . --------------------------------------------------------------- Words: Karen McMillan (Mother Truths) Image: @vskafandre
Happy 2020! Happy 2020!
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Very normal. The freedom of a life with no childre Very normal. The freedom of a life with no children will never be back, honestly speaking! And you don't stop missing it when postpartum ends, which doesn't mean you don't love your children. So, don't feel guilty when you miss your previous life! It's normal and part of life! 😉 *** As you can see through out all our postpartum posts, what may seem strange at other times in life is absolutely normal in the postpartum period! By knowing this, you can go through yours more easily!
The biggest job, the biggest challenge, the bigges The biggest job, the biggest challenge, the biggest joy, the biggest love!♥️
Yes. The famous 40-day period of time for postpart Yes. The famous 40-day period of time for postpartum is based on the time length it takes for the cervix to close again, meaning no more risk of infection. But the truth is that your sex drive can take much longer to return. Talk to your partner a lot, be honest and don't feel obligated to anything. Gradually, things go back to normal!
Unfortunately I see several people spreading this Unfortunately I see several people spreading this idea on social media, as if any intervention in the child's sleep would be traumatic. A false idea that does not help, because there is not the slightest look at the mental and emotional health of parents. It is forgotten that the physical, mental and emotional well-being of parents is an essential factor also for the child's sleep. A mother who feels good is more available to connect with her child and respond more appropriately to their needs, which is a basic premise for a healthy sleep. There are countless ways to intervene in a child's sleep that are NOT harmful: attention to the time the baby wakes up, signs of tiredness, the sleep environment, the amount of night and day sleep, the development of the baby in general... These are just some of the factors that can make a huge difference in your family's sleep quality. Of course sleep is a complex matter – just as a human being is complex – and there are several other things that I work with my clients during the holistic sleep consulting process. Nothing we do causes trauma, and my eyes are on all family members! Sleep deprivation is serious and no family needs to suffer from it! You and your child don't have to go through the dreaded sleep training! As I said, there are several other strategies that can be implemented for a healthy sleep. If you do nothing, eventually your child will sleep better (beware: it may take yearsssss). But if sleep deprivation is affecting you, or if you notice that your child is constantly sensitive and irritated, which may mean that he or she is experiencing sleep deprivation too, then it’s time to hire a holistic sleep consultant who will work with your family in a way that is fully compatible with your philosophy of life! Contact us! My focus is always on emotional well-being and secure attachment!
So true! ♥️ So true! ♥️
Yes, normal at postpartum, whether you have had a Yes, normal at postpartum, whether you have had a vaginal birth or a c-section, the body goes through swelling and retains gas (especially in c-section). This lasts a few days. The swollen tummy, however, may take longer to disappear. And this is very normal! Remember you just went through pregnancy and birth, major events for anyone’s body!
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