Ep 64: The First Few Days of Newborn Sleep

In this episode, we break down what newborn sleep really looks like in the first week—especially the shift from the sleepy first night to the cluster-feeding intensity of night two.

You’ll learn what’s normal, why it happens, and simple ways to support rest and regulation in these early days. Night one is recovery; night two is recalibration.

We cover:

• The biology of newborn sleep and why it’s so fragmented

• What to expect on Night 1

• What to expect on Night 2 (and why it feels so intense)

• Gentle strategies that actually help in week one

• Red flags that mean it’s time to reach out for support

Mentioned in this episode:

• Ep 62: Sleep Development from Newborn to 3 months

• Join the December 16th Mom & Baby Circle sample class at Between Mothers in St. Catharines
• Ep 15: Holistic Approaches to Raising Healthy Kids with integrative pediatrician, Dr. Joel Warsh
• Ep 25: The Feeding Journey with Karla Masse, IBCLC

What you can do next

• Subscribe to this podcast and share it with a friend! Provide a review on Apple Podcasts. It truly makes a difference to reaching families who would benefit from understanding their baby’s sleep better.
• Sign up for weekly baby sleep emails.⁠ https://heatherboyd.activehosted.com/f/1
• Book a screening call with Heather (receipts provided for Ontario families)

Credits:

🎵 Music: Jordan Wood