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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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At times I see parents frustrated because somethin At times I see parents frustrated because something they do and used to work is not ⁣working anymore, but they’re afraid that changing the routine or the habit will make their child cry. Or they get so attached to a strategy that worked, say, to help their child fall asleep, that, even though it’s hard for them to keep doing that, they’re afraid of changing it.⁣ ⁣ It’s the case, for example, of rocking your baby to sleep. While this works for you and you’re fine with that, there’s no problem. But if you’re tired of rocking your toddler, you can gently replace that. There might be some crying through change, and this is ok! The only thing you shouldn’t do is let your child cry alone (I’ll be talking more about that in the coming weeks). ⁣ ⁣ For now, it’s good to remember that as your baby grows, it’s ok for you to adjust your ⁣routine, your way of doing things, as well as to open space for your own needs to be met too. ⁣ ⁣ Also, your toddler interests and needs will be different from when they were 6mo. Have this in mind and change things gently as time goes by, so everyone in the family is ⁣happy about the dynamics you have in place!⁣ ⁣ 🙋Facing sleep challenges but want no sleep training? I’m your girl! Get in touch!
TIMELESS – Your timeless love of daily moments s TIMELESS – Your timeless love of daily moments supported and captured forever!⁣ ⁣ Motherly Hug and ClicKids have come together to bring mums at postpartum a unique experience: a service package that will nurture mother and baby connection, capturing your timeless love in incredible images plus supporting you in getting through the challenges of this special time in the parenting journey. ⁣ ⁣ Postpartum is intense and delicate, a period of deep transformation and challenges, but also immersed in a growing love that can be seen in every touch, in the eye to eye connection, in the beauty of parents finding out about themselves and about their precious little one, moments which we don’t want to get lost amidst the physical and emotional rollercoaster typical of the period.⁣ ⁣ Thinking of that, in two postpartum sessions with doula Dulce Piacentini, where you will have the support you need for all things postpartum, Julia Sabugosa will join us! In the first session, she will eternalise your special daily moments through a documentary photo session, creating a unique memory that your family is going to keep for the years to come. In the second one, we’ll take half an hour to capture the family transformation through lifestyle photography, with a little preparation and some direction from photographer to register everyday life at its best!⁣ ⁣ *Julia Sabugosa is a family photographer and mum to a sweet girl. Her passion is to capture the unique harmony and love in each family. Photography has the power to rescue the feeling experienced at the moment of the photo. It is this redemption of feeling that Julia delivers to the mothers.⁣ ⁣ *Dulce Piacentini is a mum of two, a postpartum doula and a holistic sleep consultant at Motherly Hug. Her passion is to empower families at postpartum and beyond with the knowledge they need to make their own choices and to be confident and happy in their unique parenthood journey.⁣ ⁣ More info: Link in bio
These are miraculous words for a mum in the postpa These are miraculous words for a mum in the postpartum period! Always give new mums compliments!
What I see often through my work is families that What I see often through my work is families that are so worried about having a secure ⁣ attachment to their children, that is, worried about responding to all their children’s needs, that they end up doing EVERYTHING their children wants them to do. ⁣ ⁣ Secure attachment has been the centre of many conversations, but often it’s misunderstood! Especially during toddlers’ years, parents confuse children’s needs with children’s wants, they’re afraid of giving children some boundaries or they’re so afraid of interfering in anything child-related (in the search for letting things happen naturally) that they end up being too permissive! ⁣ ⁣ We have to be careful not to put responsibilities to our children that they’re not mature enough to have, that is, not to let certain decisions for them to make when they don’t have the knowledge or maturity to decide. For example, it’s for us parents to decide when it’s time to go to daycare, or to have dinner, or to take a nap (we will recognise their tired signs better than they will), or to start the bedtime routine, or to have a bath or not. ⁣ ⁣ Sometimes I see toddlers “begging” their parents for boundaries. We have to remember that when we put boundaries being kind but firm, children often feel that we care, that we’re protecting them. So doing everything for them or letting them decide everything about their lives is not what nurtures secure attachment. ⁣ ⁣ Being present, helping them through challenges (like dealing with frustration) and supporting them in understanding their own needs and feelings is what will build up a trust relationship between parents and children!⁣ ⁣ 🙋Facing sleep challenges but want no sleep training? I’m your girl! Get in touch!
Cold weather has definitely arrived in Wellington Cold weather has definitely arrived in Wellington this week! Keep warm, everyone, and have a nice weekend! Xoxo 📷 Isadora and I exactly 4 years ago
#Repost @fruitsofmotherhood • • • • • • So appropriate. 🖤 Keep holding it together mama.
Of course we love to bring a gift for the newborn Of course we love to bring a gift for the newborn baby. But don't forget the new mum and take a treat for her too! On our blog we have ideas for that: https://www.motherlyhug.com/ideas-of-gifts-to-give-to-a-new-mum/
It’s not only OK, it’s very natural. This is n It’s not only OK, it’s very natural. This is not a negative sleep association. First of all, there’s no such a thing as a positive or a negative sleep association – I don’t even use those terms. There are sleep associations that can be helpful or not depending on the specific situation of the family.⁣ ⁣ Falling asleep while breastfeeding is very natural, especially during the newborn months, when hormones that help with sleeping are not yet produced by baby’s body and they come to baby through breastmilk, as science has already made clear. ⁣ ⁣ For older babies or toddlers, it still can be very natural to fall asleep on the breast – this might create a challenge if it’s the only way baby knows to be comforted, and only if it’s a problem for the family. ⁣ ⁣ There are babies that fall asleep while breastfeeding in the beginning of the night and they can still sleep through the night (meaning, they won’t need the breast again when they go through the normal arousals we all go through in between sleep cycles), as there are babies that need to be put to the breast to fall back asleep overnight and mum is fine with ⁣that (especially if they bed-share and mum doesn’t need to wake up fully for it to happen). ⁣ ⁣ So, as you can see, falling asleep on the breast is a normal sleep association. If you think it’s creating a challenge in your family and you would like to change that, there are gentle ways to do it, always after preparing the child (and the mother!) physically and emotionally for the change so that it happens in a smooth and respectful way. Get in touch if you need help!⁣ ⁣ 🙋Facing sleep challenges but want no sleep training? I’m your girl! Get in touch!
Who else out there misses the time when our childr Who else out there misses the time when our children would fit in a hug but at the same time is thankful they’ve grown more independent? ⁣ ⁣ Motherhood is duality!⁣ ⁣ We love being a mum, and we miss our life from before⁣ ⁣ We feel happy our children are growing up, and feel sad ⁣they’re growing up so fast⁣ ⁣ We need time to ourselves, and we miss the children when we’re away⁣ ⁣ We go out to dinner with hubby to have a break, and we talk about our babies most of the time⁣ ⁣ We’re not this OR that! We’re both things, at the same time!⁣ ⁣ What’s your current duality?
In a society that creates and nourishes the image In a society that creates and nourishes the image of the perfect and always happy mother, it’s not a surprise that mums may feel guilty for not being perfect. There is no such thing as a perfect mother. When a new mum becomes aware of it, she gets rid of the guilt. And missing who we were before we had a baby is absolutely normal, and - I should add - it can last a good few years, it can be forever! It's part of life! Let’s allow ourselves to have that feeling!
There’s no definition to where is the best place There’s no definition to where is the best place for all babies to sleep (apart from general safety recommendations, of course)! This will depend on a number of things, on each ⁣family’s dynamics! ⁣ ⁣ If you want to bedshare but are worried about safety, know that there are guidelines on how to do it minimizing all the risks. ⁣ ⁣ On the other hand, 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. 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.⁣ ⁣ 🙋Facing sleep challenges but want no sleep training? I’m your girl! Get in touch!
Motherly Hug agrees! There are so many ways to liv Motherly Hug agrees! There are so many ways to live our motherhood! In general there is no right and wrong, but what works for each family, with its dynamics, philosophies, preferences and lifestyles! You can choose to bedshare or use the cot, to breastfeed or bottle feed, to introduce solids with baby food or to do BLW, to return to work after maternity leave or to be a stay-at-home mother... We respect your choices and know that you're doing your best, especially in times of lockdown and physical distancing, when you have your children with you 24-7! You are the best mother your child could have! 👩‍👧‍👦Happy Mother's Day to all mothers with their possible motherhoods (I like it with an S!), which are so many! 📷:My mum, my children and I!
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