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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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Instagram post 2196798560329181697_4777897251 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!
Instagram post 2196091669974095244_4777897251 So true! ♥️
Instagram post 2195337809471039875_4777897251 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!
Instagram post 2192438477084385302_4777897251 I love so much to support mums in the beginning of their motherhood journey (and later too!)! There are so many doubts and questions in the mind and heart of new mums, and when they know their options and make their own choices, not only they get peace of mind, but they also become more confident mums who therefore raise confident children! This is me having one of those conversations with a mum of a 6wo baby (sleeping in his nest just behind me!). ♥️ 📷 by @clickidsphotos
Instagram post 2191723707142238139_4777897251 Again, as feeding and sleep walk together, I thought this was relevant. What the World Health Organisation recommends is feeding exclusively for the first 6 months, and continuing to feed until child is 2 years old or more, but they don’t say “on demand” at all (this recommendation was first made officially in the general assembly of 2001 – the minute can be found online). I’ve done an extensive research on WHO website and the only situation where the expression “on demand” is used is in their “Ten Steps for Successful Breastfeeding” document, written to hospitals and maternity wards, about the first few days of the baby. The only other mention I found was the sentence: “unrestricted exclusive breastfeeding results in ample milk production”, when referring to “exclusive breastfeeding from birth”. Of course, we have enough research to show us that feeding on demand is important in the first months for your baby to thrive and for you to establish a good milk supply. If you’re happy feeding on demand beyond the first 6 months, that’s great, there’s no harm. But if you’re keen to change that, you can gradually do it as you baby starts into solid foods. Some mums will prefer to do that after the first year, what’s absolutely fine! But there’s no reason for you to keep feeding on demand after the first few months if you’re feeling overwhelmed by it. Also, as your child grows, it’s ok for you not to offer the breast to every cry you hear – it’s important that your precious one learns how to deal with frustration and be comforted in different ways other than on the breast (by hugging, singing, talking…). A holistic sleep consultant can guide you through weaning night feeds (if you want it and your doctor approves it) with a gradual approach and gentle steps (after preparing a good emotional ground for it). And I’m also a breastfeeding counsellor and a postpartum doula, with at least 3 courses on breastfeeding, knowledge and experience that add to my work as a sleep consultant. Do you need help? Contact me! 👍☺️👶🛌
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Instagram post 2190240484931347826_4777897251 Yes! You are so absorbed in the mother-baby fusion and all your new life situation that you may become more introspective. Even when you have to leave your house, such as when you have a doctor’s appointment, it can be challenging. Don’t feel bad for finding previously normal situations challenging today. It’s part of the process of adapting to your new reality.
Instagram post 2187354423037110933_4777897251 While bedsharing (done within the safety guidelines) can work wonders for some families and is indeed a great way to bond, it’s not the only option. Where your child sleeps is not going to determine the kind of attachment you’re going to have. As I said before, attachment is nurtured on a daily basis, as you make yourself available to attend to your child’s needs. If your child sleeps in his/her own “sleep zone” (remember room-sharing is recommended at least until child is 6mo), having lots of physical contact, eye to eye, smiles and conversations, hugs and kisses is a way to fill up baby’s “love tank” during the day so that he/she feels safe enough to “separate” from the parents at night, during sleep. Also, parents can’t forget their own needs. For you to be able to respond to your child while fully present, your wellbeing is paramount. And it’s always ok to change your mind: if you do bedshare but are keen to change it, a holistic sleep consultant can help you do that with respectful communication, science and support.
Instagram post 2186813666093982322_4777897251 I got clients with a stream in their section! Check our Stories to hear the beautiful calming sound of it! #MotherlyHug
Instagram post 2185954741136260966_4777897251 Hope this is not a secret anymore!
Instagram post 2185167010109850994_4777897251 Since everything is so intense at postpartum, even this is normal, especially with the first child, when we are so overwhelmed by the vulnerability of our newborn and at the same time the force of nature. Gradually you gain confidence that your baby will not stop breathing and that everything is fine! Just be careful that the frequent checking doesn’t prevent you from sleeping a few hours whenever possible. Interrupting your sleep every 15 minutes is not restorative. The vast majority of babies develop very well! Trust that!
Instagram post 2183805885221001073_4777897251 We might be small but we are mighty! Happy end of the year everyone! Hope we have many more doula gatherings in 2020!
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