The Mother’s Dream After The Baby Is Born
The arrival of a baby marks a before and after in the life of a family. Routines change dramatically, as do priorities. There are new obligations to attend to and concerns that we have never experienced before. But, above all, the mother’s sleep after the baby is born will be quite affected.
And it is that, in effect, the impossibility of obtaining sufficient and quality rest is one of the main problems of mothers of newborns. Lack of sleep can lead to serious physical and emotional health problems. Therefore, it is important to take care of this basic function as much as possible.
The dream after the baby is born
With the arrival of the child, the mother is often exhausted and exhausted from labor. Even so, he cannot rest, because now there is a ‘little person’ who requires his care almost 24 hours a day. Added to this is the concern about not being up to the task, the lack of time and, of course, the lack of sleep.
We must bear in mind that a newborn sleeps approximately 18 hours a day, but never all in a row. Therefore, it is inevitable that the mother’s sleep patterns are affected. In addition, hormones also seem to work against us, generating great daytime sleepiness.
Despite everything, sleep is essential to keep us healthy and to be able to exercise our motherhood correctly. So it is essential to follow some guidelines to guarantee us, as far as possible, a good night’s sleep.
How to improve sleep after the baby is born?
Adopt baby’s schedules
One of the most important measures is to adapt your sleep schedules to those of the baby. The child’s rest is fragmented into several short periods, and if you try to sleep only at night, it will be impossible to keep up. Therefore, every time the little one sleeps, do it too.
Forget the previous routines and schedules, forget the tasks that you have pending and do not worry if the house is disorganized. Sleep when your baby sleeps; right now sleep is a priority and the rest can wait.
Take advantage of the nighttime sleep period
Nighttime sleep will be the most necessary for you, but for the child it is only one of the 6 or 7 periods in which their rest is distributed. Therefore, if you want to extend it, you have to help him understand when it is night and when it is day.
To do this, during the day put him to bed in rooms where there is clarity and where he can hear the noises of everyday life. On the contrary, when it gets dark, make sure that the bedroom is dark and quiet.
On the other hand, if your baby is following bottle feeding, feel free to delegate the early morning feedings to the father. It has to be about shared upbringing and care, and doing it between the two will allow you to rest better.
If you have opted for breastfeeding, avoid looking at your watch during night feedings. This would activate your mind and could prevent you from falling asleep easily again. Simply feed your baby and continue sleeping.
Take care of sleep hygiene
We all know the guidelines for getting quality sleep. However, we are not always consistent in its compliance. Now is the time to put all these recommendations into practice.
Try to always lie down in bed, in the dark and in silence. Avoid sleeping on the sofa or with the television on, as it will prevent you from reaching deep sleep. In addition, it is important that you do not consume stimulating foods and drinks and that you practice some type of regular and moderate exercise.
Delegate and enjoy
Finally, remember that you do not have to be an off-road woman, you do not have to do everything alone. Learn to delegate, to ask your loved ones for help when you need a break. This will make you healthier and happier, and will allow you to take better care of your baby.
And, above all, enjoy the road. Remember that in a few months the child will increase his hours of sleep at night and everything will improve. Use calm, patience and optimism, and savor these first months of his life.
