Infant Sleep Training: What you need to know first.

31/03/2025 17 min Temporada 2 Episodio 1

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Well Rooted Matrescence, Sarah Hardy Walsh, a naturopathic doctor and lactation consultant, discusses the complexities of infant sleep training. She explores the cultural pressures that contribute to parental stress and offers practical steps for addressing sleep challenges without resorting to conventional sleep training methods. The episode emphasizes understanding the root causes impacting infant sleep, such as feeding issues, developmental leaps, and parental stress. Sarah also provides strategies for parents to find additional support and align sleep solutions with their core values, offering a holistic approach to improving family well-being.00:00 Welcome to Well Rooted Matrescence00:40 Grounding and Breath Awareness02:16 Culture Sets Parents Up for Struggle Around Sleep05:13 Steps to Address Infant Sleep Challenges06:06 Key Questions for Sleep Training Consideration10:12 Exploring Alternatives to Sleep Training15:47 Final Thoughts and Support ResourcesEpisode TranscriptThis episode has been brought to you by Well Rooted Matrescence ~ a monthly membership program focused on supporting you with reliable resources and aligned community so you experience more steadiness, clarity and confidence as you navigate the transition to motherhood. Join us today for as little as $9/month.