Cherry and Elen from Rest Assured Sleep Coaching answer frequently asked questions about a newborn’s sleep patterns…

Finding out that you are expecting a baby can be one of the most exciting times in your life but it also life changing! A new life. A new baby. A new chapter. Frankly, it’s all rather overwhelming really isn’t it? Most new parents will have received the obligatory advice from well-meaning friends and family members - “your lives will change forever” they say, “get your sleep now while you can” they advise with a knowing chuckle, but what they don’t divulge is how to navigate the exciting yet daunting road/journey ahead, especially when it comes to sleep.

Ah yes, sleep. It’s almost as if sleep deprivation is a badge of honour to be expected to wear and to be worn with pride. We believe that this is not the case and, while sleep deprivation is almost unavoidable in the early days, weeks or months, there are small steps you can take to minimise this and prepare for what is ahead.